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Finance affordable housing
Candidate positionAs the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
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As the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
Protect pensions
Candidate positionAs the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
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As the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
Invest in children and families
Candidate positionAs the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
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As the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
Defend healthcare access
Candidate positionAs the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
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As the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
Defend immigrant communities
Candidate positionAs the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
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As the daughter of Greek immigrants, I grew up believing in the California dream. As a businesswoman, financial expert, and Lieutenant Governor, I’ve dedicated my career to keeping that dream alive for the next generation. I’m running for state Treasurer to responsibly manage California’s finances, strengthen our economy, and make smart investments that create opportunity. As Treasurer, I will build more affordable housing through public finance; invest in the financial future of children and families, defend health care and immigrant communities, and protect pensions for hard-working Californians. Before running for office I spent nearly two decades as a builder. I built housing communities and financed infrastructure projects in the private sector. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ve helped create clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to deliver more than 60,000 new college housing beds to help reduce costs for students and families. This November, California voters face a clear choice. As the only Democrat in the race, I’ll stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our state and protect the values that make us stronger. I’m proud to have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, first responders, health care workers, and union members across California. EleniForCA.com
College-housing approval votes
Candidate’s account of past workKounalakis has consistently delivered results, from advancing clean energy jobs to approving the construction of over 60,000 beds on college campuses. As a candidate for State Treasurer, she brings a proven record of fiscal stewardship, a commitment to equity, and a vision for investments that reflect California’s values. Her blend of private sector experience, diplomatic skill, and executive leadership makes her uniquely qualified to manage the state’s finances and ensure a strong, inclusive economic future.
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Kounalakis has consistently delivered results, from advancing clean energy jobs to approving the construction of over 60,000 beds on college campuses. As a candidate for State Treasurer, she brings a proven record of fiscal stewardship, a commitment to equity, and a vision for investments that reflect California’s values. Her blend of private sector experience, diplomatic skill, and executive leadership makes her uniquely qualified to manage the state’s finances and ensure a strong, inclusive economic future.
Clean-energy employment work
Candidate’s account of past workKounalakis has consistently delivered results, from advancing clean energy jobs to approving the construction of over 60,000 beds on college campuses. As a candidate for State Treasurer, she brings a proven record of fiscal stewardship, a commitment to equity, and a vision for investments that reflect California’s values. Her blend of private sector experience, diplomatic skill, and executive leadership makes her uniquely qualified to manage the state’s finances and ensure a strong, inclusive economic future.
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Kounalakis has consistently delivered results, from advancing clean energy jobs to approving the construction of over 60,000 beds on college campuses. As a candidate for State Treasurer, she brings a proven record of fiscal stewardship, a commitment to equity, and a vision for investments that reflect California’s values. Her blend of private sector experience, diplomatic skill, and executive leadership makes her uniquely qualified to manage the state’s finances and ensure a strong, inclusive economic future.
Protect reproductive freedom — primary statement
Candidate positionI'm a businesswoman, financial expert and daughter of Greek immigrants. I believe in the California dream and as Lieutenant Governor have worked hard supporting small business, education and opportunities for hard working families. I'm running for State Treasurer to be a disciplined, responsible manager of California's finances, focused on protecting working families, strengthening our economy, and making smart investments that reflect our values. I'm running for State Treasurer to: Build affordable housing using public finance. Fight Trump's attacks on our health care and immigrants. Protect the pensions of hard-working Californians. Invest in the financial future of children and families. I have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. I also have the support and endorsement of over 450,000 California teachers. California's firefighters, first responders and health care workers also support my candidacy and I hope to have yours as well. As a businesswoman, I spent decades building housing communities, using infrastructure financing, and delivering results. As California's 50th Lieutenant Governor and a former Obama diplomat, I've brought real-world financial expertise to some of the state's toughest challenges. I've created clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to approve more than 60,000 new beds on college campuses to help lower costs for students and families. I'm a fierce fighter for democracy. I'm on the front lines against Donald Trump's attacks on immigrant communities and women's reproductive freedom—all while protecting our environment and California's core values. EleniForCA.com
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I'm a businesswoman, financial expert and daughter of Greek immigrants. I believe in the California dream and as Lieutenant Governor have worked hard supporting small business, education and opportunities for hard working families. I'm running for State Treasurer to be a disciplined, responsible manager of California's finances, focused on protecting working families, strengthening our economy, and making smart investments that reflect our values. I'm running for State Treasurer to: Build affordable housing using public finance. Fight Trump's attacks on our health care and immigrants. Protect the pensions of hard-working Californians. Invest in the financial future of children and families. I have the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. I also have the support and endorsement of over 450,000 California teachers. California's firefighters, first responders and health care workers also support my candidacy and I hope to have yours as well. As a businesswoman, I spent decades building housing communities, using infrastructure financing, and delivering results. As California's 50th Lieutenant Governor and a former Obama diplomat, I've brought real-world financial expertise to some of the state's toughest challenges. I've created clean-energy jobs, managed public lands, and voted to approve more than 60,000 new beds on college campuses to help lower costs for students and families. I'm a fierce fighter for democracy. I'm on the front lines against Donald Trump's attacks on immigrant communities and women's reproductive freedom—all while protecting our environment and California's core values. EleniForCA.com