CANDIDATE SURVEY 2026
Santa Susana Field LaB
Federal | California | Los Angeles | Ventura County | Survey Details
los angeles 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 did not completed the survey: María Elena Durazo, (District 1), Eunisses Hernandez (Distric 1), Lindsey P. Horvath (District 3)
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 did not completed the survey: Robert Luna, Karla Carranza, Brendan Corbett, Oscar Martinez, André White
city of los angeles mayor
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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 did not completed the survey: Karen Bass, Suzy Kim, John Logsdon, Juanita Lopez, Adam Miller, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, and Andrej A. Selivra.
los angeles 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 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: 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
Candidates who have not completed the survey: John McKinney, Marissa Roy