CANDIDATE SURVEY 2026
Santa Susana Field LaB
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Pushing for more federal funds to properly and fully clean up the site.
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: The community and I have long fought for a full clean-up of the Santa Susana Field Lab. As I have said many times, safety must be the number one priority, including how any material is handled and ultimately disposed of. We have pushed for action for years, and the Administrative Orders on Consent requiring a full cleanup at the site was signed well over a decade ago.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will continue to demand a full cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Lab. I pressed the first Trump Administration to do more to clean up the site, and I have continued to pursue federal funding for the clean up.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: I have repeatedly pushed the federal government to clean up the Santa Susana Field Lab, including Republican and Democratic administrations. Near the start of the Biden Administration (May 2021), I used my position on the House Science Committee to secure a commitment from Biden’s Secretary of energy to prioritize the clean up of Santa Susana Field Lab. Despite this commitment and my advocacy, the Biden Administration failed to advance meaningful progress on the clean-up and failed to even take needed precautions for the actions they took. And, I brought the communities concerns again to the Biden Administration multiple times.
I have joined with community members to urge California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control to better protect public health and the environment by enforcing a full clean up of the contamination at the lab. I have urged officials in the Trump Administration, NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and others to reject cleanup proposals that do not provide for a complete cleanup of the facility and to fully protect our community.
And, I will continue to support the community’s efforts for a full cleanup.
My Opponent Jake Levine
One of my opponents, Jake Levine, owns between $100,000 and $250,000 worth of Boeing stock. In fact, although he filed a personal financial disclosure statement, he made use of a loophole to fail to disclose about $4 million of investments held in investment partnerships with his father, so he may own far more than $250,000 worth of Boeing stock.
I frankly had not heard of Jake Levine until he began running for Office in 2025. I then became aware that he had had a very high-level position in the White House dealing with environmental issues. During his time in the White House, he never contacted Julia Brownley, me, George Whitesides, Adam Schiff, or Alex Padilla to discuss how he could use his position in the White House to coordinate with us to push for a full cleanup of the Santa Susana field lab.
I don’t want to be overly critical. I believe that Jake had never heard of the Santa who had a field lap until he decided to run for Congress in 2025, and he may not have heard of it until Proposition 50 added Simi Valley to the district.
Please see Jake Levine's Personal Financial Disclosure on page 4, under Schedule A: Assets and “Unearned” Income. It shows his ownership of $250,000 worth of Boeing Company.
Please also see pages 1 and 2, under Schedule A: Assets and “Unearned” Income, the 6 secret investments where he is filing a letter with the ethics committee saying he refuses to disclose the investment partnership he has with his father, because his father won’t let him.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: This has been horrible and must be rectified.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Make this a public priority and do everything possible to right the wrong.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a complete background cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory because nearby communities deserve the highest level of protection. The site’s history of nuclear and chemical contamination poses long-term risks to public health, water, and the environment. A full cleanup ensures we remove the danger at its source, not leave it behind for future generations.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I will fight to enforce a full background cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory by supporting legal action against polluters like Boeing and pushing federal oversight to hold them accountable. The goal is simple: protect working-class communities by eliminating toxic exposure at its source and ensuring clean air, water, and land for future generations.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The story of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory is about environmental injustice—working families have lived for decades with the consequences of contamination they didn’t create. I believe the polluters, including Boeing, must be held fully accountable for a complete cleanup, not a partial fix that leaves toxins behind.
This is about trust—people deserve transparency, real enforcement, and a guarantee that their air, water, and land are safe. Anything less is unacceptable.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Transparency and public access to data
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Technically this site can be fully cleaned up and should be. There are no excuses. Savannah River, Oakridge Tennessee, Los Alamos and Idaho have all been cleaned up. It would take up to 4 years if done correctly. Boeing needs to commit to a full site clean up, not just what they may or may not deem contaminated.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I would immediately create federal legislation that holds corporations accountable to the same standard that nuclear programs in the federal government hold themselves.Nuclear clean ups must require federal oversight as corporations cannot be trusted and lack expertise. I would lead a task force ensuring that this gets done immediately and continues to allow local groups to continue to voice their concerns and take legal actions if necessary until it is complete.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: Yes - it is also with 2-3 miles of where I currently live and more high density housing throughout the region. It affects everyone. Fires and high winds kick up the toxic dust and we must elevate all aspects of this process immediately.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: This is an environmental justice issue with an untold human cost, and there is no acceptable answer to this crisis other than complete remediation on Boeing's dime. As a climate scientist with an urban planning background, I worked with estimating uncertainties in climate change and evaluating the impact of social welfare programs, and I know how easily missing data can distort and understate the magnitude of a signal. In the previous question, I chose as my top three priorities protecting the public health of nearby residents, protecting drinking water and watersheds, and preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work because the task of cleanup and environmental justice should be guided by the goals, not by the tools. I see transparency and public access to data, DTSC/regulatory oversight and enforcement as tools that will be used to achieve those goals, but they should not be seen for their limitations but for how they can be expanded and held to account. I believe the protection of wildlife and habitat and of cultural and tribal resources are both coincident and secondary to the primary goal of protecting people's lives and health.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will lead advocacy for and publicity of the SSFL cleanup on the House floor and publicly shame Boeing for having delayed this cleanup. I believe advocacy requires being directly adversarial, and I have seen this in my experience as a key organizer in founding the first graduate labor union (HGSU-UAW Local 5118) at Harvard University, against a multi-million dollar union-busting campaign by billionaire Harvard. We were successful because we shamed the University for inadequately supporting its workers, and we organized public opinion against Harvard Corporation through op-eds, protests, and support from elected officials, such that Harvard had no choice but to come to the bargaining table. I believe I can build public shame and pressure by building coalitions in Congress with other elected officials and with groups affected by Boeing's overall mismanagement, whether that's its aviation safety record or the SSFL clean-up site. I hope to achieve a rapid, safe, and complete clean-up of the remaining contamination paid for by Boeing. I hope that this outcome can become a template for preventing such disasters through a demonstrated prohibitive and enforceable cost on companies and through remediating analogous ones, such as shutting down the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility and the two chemical landfill fires that are close enough to affect CA-32. Pollution and corporate malfeasance do not abide by district boundaries.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a complete “background” cleanup at SSFL because anything less leaves behind unacceptable risks to human and environmental health. Fully removing man-made contamination ensures we protect surrounding communities, restore ecological integrity, and prevent long-term exposure to hazardous substances.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: A: I would immediately convene PASSFL alongside the U.S. Secretary of Energy, LA County Supervisor, the Mayors of the cities of Los Angeles and Simi Valley, the head of CA DTSC, and the CEOs of Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne, to lay out immediate and long-term resolutions to adequately and completely clean up SSFL. Among those resolutions, I would join PASSFL to demand and set in motion:
(1) immediate air quality monitoring during the current remediation period– to be paid for by Boeing;
(2) legal action by the City and the County of LA vs. DTSC (which I would join in my official capacity as a Member of Congress) seeking an annulment of the current settlement, and a revised, adequate plan for remediation and complete, timely background cleanup;
(3) the necessary environmental review component absent from the 2022 settlement;
(4) transparency, engagement, and partnership with public interest representatives throughout the review, appeal, and negotiation processes; and
(5) compensation, restitution, and punitive damages for victims– to be paid for by Boeing.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Transparency and public access to data
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: As a physician, my priority is protecting the long-term health and safety of nearby communities. Cleanup efforts should aim to remove contamination to levels that do not pose ongoing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations such as children. At the same time, the process must be guided by sound science, transparency, and careful oversight to ensure it is done safely and effectively without creating additional exposure during remediation.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I would advocate for a cleanup process guided by independent science, strong oversight, and full transparency. My goal is to ensure contamination is addressed effectively while preventing additional exposure to nearby communities.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: As a physician, I have seen how environmental exposures can contribute to serious long-term health risks, including cancer. Protecting communities means reducing preventable risks now and ensuring a safer, healthier environment for future generations. This is fundamentally a public health issue.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Without full remediation and cleanup, residents will continue to be at risk of exposure and contamination. While the pathways for complete background cleanup may be limited, it remains nonetheless the most just and appropriate approach.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I would insist on accountability and pursue rigorous oversight of federal agencies and corporate entities, like Boeing on behalf of impacted residents. I would also advocate for federal resources through appropriations for comprehensive community consultation and engagement, monitoring, and cleanup.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The legacy of community harm, the continued lack of accountability and remediation, and the persistent blame-shifting and obfuscating by those responsible for the contamination of the Santa Susana Field Lab and the surrounding community represents a profound injustice and a continued failing. If elected to Congress I will be a staunch champion and an unrelenting voice in advocacy of cleanup, remediation and redress of the SSFL site.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a cleanup that fully protects public health and restores community trust. Any remediation should be based on sound science, ensure transparency, and hold all responsible parties accountable, while being carried out in a way that is effective, properly overseen, and delivers real safety outcomes for nearby residents.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I would push for full transparency, strong regulatory oversight, and accountability from all responsible parties to ensure a cleanup that protects public health. The goal is a clear, effective remediation process that gives nearby communities confidence in their safety.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: Residents deserve clear answers, transparency, and a process they can trust. I will support efforts that prioritize health, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Moderate priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Dory Benami, Josh Sautter, Douglas Smith, Liam Hernandez, Jacqui Irwin, Samuel Gallucci, Michael Koslow, William Scott, Jonathan Wagoner
california
CALIFORNIA
governor candidates
We have not received responses from any of the governor candidates.
California
Insurance Commissioner
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Transparency and public access to data
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: The communities near SSFL have waited far too long for a cleanup that meets the commitments made to them. Allowing Boeing to remediate only a fraction of its contamination is not a cleanup — it is an abandonment of the people who live, work, and raise families in the surrounding area. As Insurance Commissioner, while my direct regulatory authority over the cleanup itself is limited, I will use every platform and tool available to support full remediation, demand transparency, and ensure that affected residents are not left exposed to ongoing health and environmental risk.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will use the platform of the Insurance Commissioner's office to publicly support full background-level cleanup, coordinate with local elected officials and community advocates, and push for complete transparency in data and decision-making — with the goal of ensuring Boeing meets its legal obligations and the surrounding communities are no longer left to bear the cost of decades of contamination.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The people living near Santa Susana deserve the same protection and accountability that any California family would expect. This is not a partisan issue — it is a public health and environmental justice issue. Corporations that created contamination must be held fully responsible for cleaning it up, not given regulatory cover to walk away from their obligations. I stand with the community on this, and I will not be silent.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: As an environmental science teacher, I am aware of the states routine failure to deal with clean ups after man made disasters. Our government is in coalition with big business and always puts profits before the health and safety of ordinary people and the planet. We must implement rigorous science backed standards that deal with clean up and remediation across the entire state. Currently the state and those often responsible for these disasters propose halfway measures, which are more focused on cosmetics rather than actual science of rendition. This has been the case in Altadena and Palisades after the LA fires and it is the case now with the Santa Susana Field Lab.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: As Insurance Commissioner, I can make big corporations like Boeing and others in the fossil fuel industry pay for the damage they created in our environment. Through fees and more oversight, we will also make sure insurance companies are providing full compensation to all those negatively affected by Santa Susana Field Lab.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: No.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a complete “background” cleanup at SSFL because anything less leaves behind unacceptable risks to human and environmental health. Fully removing man-made contamination ensures we protect surrounding communities, restore ecological integrity, and prevent long-term exposure to hazardous substances.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I will continue pushing for a thorough, science-based cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory that prioritizes public health, environmental restoration, and full regulatory accountability. My goal is to ensure the site is safely remediated to standards that protect surrounding communities and restore long-term trust.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: No.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Patrick Wolff, Stacy Korsgaden, Robert Howell, Jane Kim, Merritt Farren
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Board of supervisors
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Protecting wildlife and habitat
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup? (Select one)
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: The commitments made to clean the site to background levels were established to protect public health and restore trust with surrounding communities. Anything less leaves dangerous contamination behind and prolongs decades of environmental harm. I support a science-based, enforceable cleanup that holds all responsible parties accountable and ensures long-term safety for residents.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will work with County Counsel, state agencies, and federal partners to pursue all legal and regulatory avenues necessary to enforce a full cleanup to background levels, while ensuring transparency and community oversight. My goal is to protect public health, restore environmental safety, and hold responsible parties fully accountable.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The Santa Susana Field Laboratory represents a long-standing environmental injustice that has impacted surrounding communities for decades. Residents deserve a full and transparent cleanup—not partial measures that leave contamination behind—and I will stand with the community to ensure their health, safety, and voices are prioritized in every decision.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Transparency and public access to data
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Protecting public health is not negotiable, especially when it comes to long-term environmental exposure. A complete cleanup sets a clear standard that communities, water sources, and future generations are not left with unresolved risks.
At the same time, this is not just about the level of cleanup, it is about how it is done. There must be clear oversight, verified data, and accountability from responsible parties so the process is both effective and responsible.
I approach this the same way I approach any system, define the standard, ensure it is met, and make sure the outcome actually protects people. That is how you build trust and deliver real results.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I would work in coordination with the Supervisor representing that district to ensure strong oversight, real-time public reporting, and that responsible parties meet agreed-upon cleanup standards. The outcome must be a cleanup that is verifiable, protects public health and water sources, and restores trust by ensuring the work is completed, not just promised.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: This is not just about one site, it’s about whether government follows through on its commitments. Communities should not have to question whether their health and safety are being protected. My focus is to ensure decisions are based on verified data, enforced with real accountability, and carried through to completion so the outcome is clear, measurable, and trusted by the public.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Toxic make cancer so we need clean water and air to refuse positing our self. Money is not worth vs health
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Force law and have resident power
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: We need people like in video I watched more and we need fix our Government system which is only looking money
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and public access to data
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: The catalyst that propelled me to enter this race was the gross negligence of allowing the Palisades toxic/hazardous debris to be taken to the Calabasas landfill and soon after that the Sunshine Canyon landfill. I live adjacent to the Calabasas landfill so I understand your fight and if elected as the next 3rd District Supervisor I will stand with you.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will personally write a letter to Boeing inviting them to roundtable with the other board members the higher ups of within your organization. I would hope that in addition to your efforts combined with LA County BOS calling them out it will begin to bring broader recognition to an issue that has been forgotten about.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: I stand with you. If elected and I'm not heard on the issue, I will get louder. I'm not a politician, I'm not trying to climb a political ladder therefore, I do not need to kneel down for anyone to play nice. Hired by the people to work for the people not some politicians agenda.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: María Elena Durazo, (District 1), Eunisses Hernandez (Distric 1), Lindsey P. Horvath (District 3)
Los Angeles County
Mayor candidates
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Transparency and public access to data.
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents is of paramount importance.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Through transparency of data and protecting the health of nearby residents as a top priority, I will make the SSFL cleanup a top priority.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and publicaccess to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement, Protecting cultural and tribal resources, accountability. make Boeing do what they were mandated to do!!!
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: The people affected by this have been fighting 30 years to get this cleaned up. NO MORE EXCUSES do the legally mandated work NOW!
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Have you [PASSFL] all work with the administration to get this done and completed. complete cooperation within the legal abilities of the office. 100 percent.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: I am here for the people. I am beholden to no corporations or PACs. Corruption ends now and the buck stops with me.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting wildlife and habitat, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Protecting public health and safety MUST be the highest priority for our Government and our Mayor. I will work hard to make sure we have oversight, regulation, and cleanup resources to ensure adequate protection of Public Health.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will work with local community organizers to understand their needs and create a compressive course of action, providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge and resources to protect the interest and safety of the community.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: We cannot let for-profit corporations continue to poison our People and our Communities. I will fight hard to protect our people against the overreach of institutions and companies who threaten our Public Safety.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: There is no band aid solution to be accepted when it is affecting our lives now and for generations to come. Accidents do happen because of lack of incompetent leaders to prevent these disasters.
However, once it happens then we need a full clean up and hold everyone responsible.
The cleanup should be transparent and provide the public with real time data for safety of our community.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Effective immediately will enforce a full measure clean up and will not accept band-aid solutions.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: The Boeing company must be held responsible.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: I myself am a victim of another around the corner disaster at Aliso Canyon gas facility and will work hard to ensure safety measure for my community in Los Angeles and enforce prevention measure for any future projects that has been already started.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Transparency and public access to data.
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: For too long, corporations have been able to profit off of systems that force communities to bear the costs of environmental pollution. I am not concerned with the costs of corporate actors, or finding a balance between costs to corporations and public health.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: As a candidate, I will work to ensure that LA City is represented by a City Attorney who is committed to protecting the people of Los Angeles, and is not for sale to corporate donors. As a mayor, I will urge the City Attorney to work with my office and the County to hold the Responsible Parties accountable, and in my budget I will ensure that the City Attorney’s office has the resources that it needs to do so.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I will push for a full background-level cleanup with strict oversight, and if responsible parties fall short, I’ll support legal action to hold them accountable. My goal is simple: a cleanup that’s actually done right, with full transparency and accountability, so residents know their health and environment are truly protected.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: This is bigger than one site, it’s about whether people can trust their government to protect them. Right now, too many decisions happen behind closed doors, and communities are left dealing with the fallout.
Too often, it feels like City Hall forgets about the Valley — not on my watch. This is exactly what I’m running to fix: breaking through bureaucracy, bringing full transparency, and holding systems accountable so people aren’t left in the dark about their own health and safety. No exceptions.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement, Protecting cultural and tribal resources
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Full cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory means restoring the site to the highest safety standards not partial remediation or containment. The goal is to remove radioactive and chemical contamination to levels that fully protect public health, groundwater, and surrounding communities, both now and long term. This approach prioritizes transparency, environmental responsibility, and preventing future risk rather than leaving hazards in place.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I will enforce a binding timeline for full cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, hold responsible parties accountable to existing agreements, and require independent oversight with public reporting. The outcome is complete removal of contamination, protection of nearby communities and water sources, and restoration of long-term environmental safety.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The Santa Susana Field Laboratory has carried serious environmental risks for decades, and the community deserves certainty not delays, rollbacks, or partial solutions. I support full cleanup because anything less leaves future generations exposed; this is about accountability, public health, and finally doing the job right.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Karen Bass, Suzy Kim, John Logsdon, Juanita Lopez, Adam Miller, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, and Andrej A. Selivra.
Los Angeles County
City Council
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and public access to data, DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement, Protecting cultural and tribal resources
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I believe the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory must be thorough, transparent, and driven by science, not delayed by bureaucracy or half-measures. Having grown up in the San Fernando Valley and later attending California State University, Northridge, I understand firsthand how long concerns about contamination have weighed on local families and why residents deserve a full cleanup that protects public health, groundwater, and future generations. I support holding all of the responsible parties accountable and ensuring the remediation meets the highest environmental standards so Valley communities can finally have the certainty and safety they have been promised for decades.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I will push for strict oversight to ensure cleanup agreements are fully enforced, advocate for maximum transparency so the public can track progress, and work with local, state, and federal partners to prevent further delays. Our goal is to ensure a complete, science-based cleanup that protects public health, restores community trust, and finally delivers the environmental safety Valley families deserve.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Protecting wildlife and habitat
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: Not sure / need more information
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I will absolutely not tolerate radioactive material running through my district! In terms of what the solution is depends on the feasibility of the options available to deal with it. Hence, don't want to commit to a plan until I learn more about the situation and the trade offs involved. My preference would be for a complete cleanup, but depends on the feasibility.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I'd rally community members and stakeholders to help put pressure on government agencies to resolve the issue.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: Want to help however I can. Need to learn more about the issue, but anything that is good for the LA River is good the people of my district.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a complete background cleanup because anything less leaves communities exposed to long-term health risks from radioactive and chemical contamination. Partial cleanup or containment still allows toxins to remain in the soil, air, and groundwater and families living nearby deserve certainty that their environment is safe for future generations.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Facilitate an exchange program that brings together activists and community members from District 9 who live near contaminated sites with families near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory to share their lived experiences, build solidarity, and organize joint advocacy efforts in Sacramento for funding and action on environmental remediation.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: It is outrageous that in 2026, families and communities are still being forced to demand a full and transparent cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. I will fight for a cleanup to the strongest possible standards, protect public health, and ensure that no community is left to bear the cost of corporate pollution. Securing increased state and federal funding for environmental remediation will be a high priority, including fully funding cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and addressing public contaminated sites across District 9.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Moderate priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Dylan Kendall, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Jo Uraizee, Adriana Cabrera, Jorge Nuño, Jose Ugarte, Martha Sánchez, Elmer Roldan, Michelle Washington, Jorge Hernandez Rosas, Chris Martin, Enrique Hernandez-Garcia, Nathan Juarez
Los Angeles County
City Attorney
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Transparency and public access to data, Protecting all people, wildlife, and natural resources to the extent I can, focusing first on stopping additional harm in the cleanup, next on ensuring that there is accountability in the cleanup and then on a complete cleanup of the site.
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: We are considering the City's options and my office does not comment on potential or pending litigation or open investigations.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: SSFL, the rail line south of Watts and the abandoned underground tanks in San Pedro have all been delayed or ignored for decades. I already have elevated their priority in my office and will use every tool available to address the issues within my jurisdiction and authority. Because of the imminent activity on cleanup, SSFL is of the greatest urgency.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work, Protecting wildlife and habitat, Transparency and public access to data, Protecting cultural and tribal resources
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I have been an environmental justice advocate for years. While in college, I worked with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), and California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG). While at CalPIRG, I co-chaired the Huntington Beach campaign, soliciting assistance with graduate students to investigate a potential superfund toxic site for health hazards posed to community, and I was also the co-coordinator of the National Water Watch Campaign and designed presentations on water pollution for local schools and organized local clean ups. I am currently the chair of the Environmental Affairs Committee of my local Neighborhood Council. Thus, the environment is very important to me and I wanted to do all I can to protect it.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I would investigate the current cleanup process and determine the status of prior or current City litigation. Thereafter, I would direct the civil litigation division to investigation grounds for litigation on the basis of nuisance or otherwise, or legal advisals on the subject matter.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: I used to live in Canoga Park as a child, so I am close with the neighborhood and it is personally important for me to have community members feel safe, and have a healthy neighborhood.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Moderate priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: John McKinney, Marissa Roy
Los Angeles County
Sheriff
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: Public safety does not stop at crime. It includes the air our children breathe, the land our families live on, and the confidence that government will protect people over politics. We cannot hide behind outdated assumptions or yesterday’s standards when today’s evidence demands caution, responsibility, and action. The knowledge we have now must guide the decisions we make today — because those decisions will shape the health, safety, and future of the next generation. The only true solution is a complete cleanup, anything less potentially continues harm to our communities and children.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: The Sheriff's department is not the authority on environmental regulations however the office carries a responsibility for public safety and has a powerful platform. I will be a loud, visible, and strong advocate for affected families and communities. The credibility and platform of the Sheriff's office can be used to impress upon local, county, and state officials the importance and seriousness of sound decisions and the need for transparency that affects public health.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: As a law enforcement leader and as someone committed to the safety and well-being of Los Angeles County families, I stand with the parents, residents, and advocates calling for accountability, transparency, and protection from the ongoing risks associated with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Moderate priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A reduced cleanup that "balances" remediation with Responsible Parties costs and concerns
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I support a **safe, science-based, and transparent cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory that protects public health while remaining grounded in realistic environmental standards.
The community deserves accountability and clear communication about risks, timelines, and costs. Cleanup efforts should be guided by credible scientific data, not politics, ensuring that any remediation meaningfully reduces risk without creating unnecessary disruption or unintended consequences.
At the same time, we must recognize the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources and avoid mandates that are not supported by sound science or that delay progress indefinitely.
My position is simple: protect public health, follow the science, ensure transparency, and deliver results the community can trust.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected, I will advocate for a transparent, science-based cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, ensuring independent oversight, clear public reporting, and coordination with state and federal partners. I aim to deliver a cleanup that genuinely protects public health, builds community trust, and is completed efficiently and responsibly.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: The concerns surrounding the Santa Susana Field Laboratory are real, and the community deserves honest answers, not delays or conflicting information.
Residents should never feel uncertain about the safety of their environment. That is why transparency, consistent communication, and accountability must remain at the center of this process.
This issue is not about politics, it is about trust. The outcome must reflect a commitment to public health, responsible stewardship, and restoring confidence that government can deliver on its promises.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Moderate priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Somewhat familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Protecting wildlife and habitat
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: This is a personal and public safety issue that needs to be addressed.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: As the chief law-enforcement officer in the county, my main concern is safety and security of our residents in Los Angeles County. My actions would be to monitor the situation to ensure that safety is not jeopardized by the cleanup.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Aware of it, but not familiar with details
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Protecting wildlife and habitat
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I think we have an obligation to return the area to its original state, free from the harms of decades of irresponsible operations.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: No direct involvement, however will remain vigilant in the event of public corruption rearing it's ugly head in the process.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: It's time to hold those responsible accountable for the damage caused and return the site to its original state.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: High priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Robert Luna, Karla Carranza, Brendan Corbett, Oscar Martinez, André White
Ventura County
Ventura County
Board of supervisors
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
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Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
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Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
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Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
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Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
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Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
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Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
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Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I’m a co-creator of RocketdyneWatch. I’m very well versed in the human harm that the SSFL has caused, Boeing’s non-stop attempts to prevent a full cleanup, etc. the harm to the community in the form of rare cancers impacting our children needs to be studied. As supervisor, i will be a fierce advocate and will want to work hand in hand with you and your team.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: Seek remedies to the lawsuits to see what we can do to force a full cleanup. Work hard to get funding for a full epidemiological study to officially highlight the root causes of the cancers found - as well as ensuring ventura county air pollution control district’s equipment is upgraded to be able to officially and effectively monitor for the first time.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: If you care about this issue, of all candidates, I’m the only one who actually has worked as an advocate for years on it. You know how complicated this site is and the alphabet soup of regulatory agencies, studies, etc Getting me in office is a critical step to having a fierce advocate who won’t hesitate to be loud about this issue while actually making progress. Let’s chat more and work together.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: All of these priorities are very important
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: I have supported the concept of a complete background clean up since I was the Mayor of Moorpark
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: I helped negotiate an Agreement with WM to not accept any material from SSFL.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: This has been an issue that has lasted decades, and it's time we start actually cleaning up the site
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
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Q: How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
A: Very familiar
Q: Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
A: Protecting public health of nearby residents, Protecting drinking water and watersheds, Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Q: Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup?
A: A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
Q: Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
A: We need to ensure Boeing and NASA clean up the SSFL to background levels and remove the vast majority of radioactive and toxic chemicals from the land.
Q: Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
A: No.
Q: If elected, what specific actions would you take regarding the SSFL cleanup, and what outcomes do you hope those actions will achieve?
A: If elected my first motion would be to sue the polluters and DTSC to demand a clean up to background levels and honor the AOC of 2010.
Q: Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
A: This IS one of the most important reasons I am running for office.
Q: Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office?
A: Top priority
Candidates who have not completed the survey: Jeff Gorell
Complete Survey Details:
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Survey questions:
Candidate Full Name (as it should appear in publication)
Office You Are Running For
District / Location of Office You Are Running For
Candidate Status
Campaign Manager Full Name & Email Address
How familiar are you with the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)?
Is the Santa Susana Field Lab within 10 miles of the district/area/office you are running to represent?
Which of the following are your top priorities regarding SSFL? (Select up to three)
Protecting public health of nearby residents
Protecting drinking water and watersheds
Preventing toxic exposure/fugitive dust during cleanup work
Protecting wildlife and habitat
Transparency and public access to data
DTSC/Regulatory oversight and enforcement
Protecting cultural and tribal resources
Other
In 1-2 sentences, what is your position on the SSFL cleanup?
Which statement best describes your position for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleanup? (Select one)
A complete “Background” cleanup to remove all man-made contamination or equivalent
A reduced cleanup that "balances" remediation with Responsible Parties costs and concerns
No cleanup / leave contamination in place
Not sure / need more information
Prefer not to respond
Please explain your choice in a few sentences.
Have you received campaign financial support from the Boeing Company this election cycle?
Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with voters about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) and the cleanup?
Given that Boeing’s portion of the SSFL cleanup is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, how high a priority will the SSFL be during your term in office? (Select one)
Top priority
High priority
Moderate priority
Low priority
No priority