“My name is Janelle Kellman and I’m running to be the next Lieutenant Governor of California.I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because Sacramento has been reacting to crises instead of taking urgent action before things get out of control.I am focused on practical solutions that make everyday life more affordable, protect our future and restore trust in government. It’s not empty promises. It is a plan.It is time to take action.’’

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<h2 style="text-align: center">The Most Experienced Policy Expert Running</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/09ca5134-c7fc-4933-861a-f14ccf41176c/338b8181-3704-46c2-ba32-fcbc7631a7d3/338b8181-3704-46c2-ba32-fcbc7631a7d3.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C768&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Speaking at the global Sustainable Ocean Summit" align="right" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Speaking at the global Sustainable Ocean Summit<h3>“I’m an environmental lawyer, small business owner, and former mayor. I’ve served as a planning commissioner. I’ve helped write climate policy. And I run a nonprofit focused on helping communities prepare for risks like fires, floods, and dealing with insurance companies.’’</h3><h4>Education</h4><ul><li>B.A. History Yale (Varsity field hockey and lacrosse)</li><li>MSc, Environmental Management Oxford (Oxford basketball and rowing)</li><li>J.D., Stanford</li></ul>All coaches look for ‘pocket presence’ in their best quarterbacks - the ability to see the whole field, stay calm under pressure, and make the right play. That’s how I lead. I see the field, I know how to lead under pressure, and I build strong teams. That’s what I’ve done as an athlete, lawyer, a mayor, and that is what I will do for California.<h4>Where I'm From</h4>I grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA), the daughter of a doctor and a homemaker (with her own entrepreneurial mindset!). I have a brother who now lives in Israel with his family. My grandfather came to this country just over a hundred years ago, as his family was fleeing pogroms in Russia.If you've heard me talk in person, you probably heard my story about my Aunt Charlotte, who was a member of the French Resistance. (If you haven't heard that story, I encourage you to come to one of my events.) She used to ask, “What makes one person choose safety and another choose risk?” - a question that continues to guide me in how I lead and serve.I’m a lifelong team sport athlete with a high grit score. I played two Division I sports and am proud of the work ethic and discipline I bring to every challenge. I’m also deeply collaborative.I was fortunate to grow up in a loving, supportive family, and that allowed me to see possibilities where others could not. I know that now, and it's a big reason why I'm running. I can see the possibilities of what California can give to her people, and I know what we have to do to fix things.<h4>What Sets Me Apart</h4>I am grounded in broad real world experience, not talking points. And I’ve actually solved problems faced by everyday Californians:<ul><li>During Covid, I organized local manufacturing of 15,000 plastic face shields and distributed them nationwide for free</li><li>As Mayor, a homeless encampment took over a city park, I took action — I declared an emergency, secured funding and worked with all parties to find a compassionate resolution to the encampment</li><li>Working now in global climate issues, I have used my expertise with climate risk in fire stricken areas like Altadena and San Diego to help homeowners navigate a confusing insurance market and explore new insurance opportunities</li></ul>I believe real change starts close to home, and I’m ready to bring that approach to all of California.<h4>How Does this Apply to the Lieutenant Governor's Job?</h4>California's Lieutenant Governor helps shape: 1) higher education, 2) climate action, and 3) economic development for the whole state.In fact, this is the only statewide office that serves on the governing body of all three levels of public higher education:<ul><li>Voting member of the Board of Regents of the University of California</li><li>Board of Trustees of the California State University system</li><li>Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges system</li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/09ca5134-c7fc-4933-861a-f14ccf41176c/10da5975-3eb5-4b36-ae7c-94b546be6227/10da5975-3eb5-4b36-ae7c-94b546be6227.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1750%2C1424&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="37.5" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">The lieutenant governor also has critical climate and ocean roles:<ul><li>Serves on and alternates as chair of the State Lands Commission, one of three</li><li>Serves as one of seven members of the California Ocean Protection Council</li><li>California Coastal Commission member, one of twelve</li></ul>Economically, the lieutenant governor chairs the California Commission for Economic Development.<h4>Nowadays</h4>I've lived in California since 1997, but I’ve never heard anyone talk about the lieutenant governor's job like this before. I want to change that.Can you imagine a lieutenant governor who isn't an afterthought? Someone who actually wants the job, is qualified for the specific responsibilities of the job, and will not stop until the job is done? I can. I am that person, seeing possibilities where others cannot.I’m deeply committed to service and purpose. I want to make the lives of every Californian better.Let's do this!"

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/09ca5134-c7fc-4933-861a-f14ccf41176c/b78d265d-45e9-4a75-ad3a-1915cc2859d0/b78d265d-45e9-4a75-ad3a-1915cc2859d0.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C9504%2C6336&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="45" variant="framed"><h3>Californians are feeling the pressure.</h3><h3>Electricity bills are rising, and home insurance is becoming harder to afford.</h3><h3>Janelle Kellman’s plan focuses on practical steps to lower costs today while preparing California for the future.</h3><h4></h4><h2>Cut Electricity Costs by 25%</h2><h4>Reduce peak demand with smarter pricing and demand flexibility</h4>Make it easier and worthwhile for households and businesses to shift electricity use away from peak hours through better pricing, smart devices, storage, and programs that reward people for helping the grid when it is under stress.<h4>Make the largest energy users part of the solution</h4>Require large industrial customers, including AI data centers, to shift or reduce electricity use during peak periods.<h4>Take wildfire hardening out of the utility profit model</h4>Finance undergrounding and grid hardening with low-cost public bonds and competitive bidding so savings go back to ratepayers instead of increasing utility profits<h2>Reduce Wildfire Risk and Lower Home Insurance Costs</h2>Wildfires are one of the hidden drivers of rising costs in California. Preventing them lowers insurance premiums and protects communities.<h4>Reduce fire risk before it becomes disaster cost</h4>Invest in proven prevention such as fuel reduction, forest management, prescribed burns, and firebreaks to stop small risks from becoming catastrophic fires.<h4>Protect families where they live</h4>Help homeowners and communities harden homes, create defensible space, and strengthen neighborhood resilience against wildfire.<h4>Reward prevention in the insurance market</h4>Set clear rules that tie wildfire mitigation to lower premiums and broader coverage so homeowners who reduce risk can actually find and afford insurance.<h2>Make Community College Free</h2>California has the largest community college system in the country. Janelle believes we can make community college tuition-free to help people train for higher-paying jobs and strengthen the workforce powering California’s economy — without raising taxes.<h4>Use existing education funding more efficiently</h4>Redirect available K–14 resources, including one-time Prop 98 funds, to close the remaining gap on tuition and fees.<h4>Align workforce training dollars around high-need careers</h4>Streamline workforce programs so funding supports tuition-free training in fields where California needs workers most.<h4>Expand apprenticeships and employer partnerships</h4>Work with major employers and industries facing worker shortages to help fund training pipelines through targeted workforce partnerships.<h3></h3><h3>I will continue to stand for the values that make California strong:</h3><ul><li>Healthcare for all</li><li>Safe and legal access to abortion and reproductive healthcare</li><li>Civil rights for all, including members of our trans community</li><li>Expanded mental health support, especially in our schools</li><li>Workforce development, technical training, and apprenticeships</li><li>Coastal and climate resilience</li></ul><h3>We’re building something really special — and if it feels a little bold — good. Because real leadership takes courage.</h3><h3>Join us.</h3>

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