“Now, Marni is running for Congress to tackle the skyrocketing cost of living, stop ICE's lawless attacks on our communities, protect reproductive freedom, defend LGBTQ rights, and make Washington work for working families — not just the wealthy few.”
“Our fundamental rights are being stripped away, and Republicans will stop at nothing to pass a nationwide abortion ban — Marni is running for Congress to stop them.”
“When Roe v. Wade was overturned, Marni passed a law in San Diego to protect abortion rights, and she'll lead the fight to codify Roe into federal law.”
“On the San Diego City Council, Marni took action to protect access to care by supporting policies that safeguard providers like Planned Parenthood and ensuring patients can get the services they need without intimidation or harassment.”
“Marni will lead the charge to reverse Trump’s cuts to Planned Parenthood and be a deciding vote to codify Roe v. Wade into law to restore the protections that millions of women have relied on for decades.”
“Marni will always defend reproductive freedom and ensure our healthcare decisions remain between patients and their doctors, never politicians in Washington.”
Expand coverage to more people, including through the ACA and Medicaid
Reverse the cuts to Medicaid and restore the ACA tax credits
“Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affordable choices.”
Protect, strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act
Restore and extend the ACA premium tax credits
Add more plan choices, such as a public option, to the ACA marketplace
“Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affordable choices.”
“Back home in San Diego County, Marni served as a civil prosecutor in the City Attorney’s Office, where she sued special interests ripping us off – price gougers during the pandemic, corporate polluters for toxic dumping , and the opioid industry for the addiction and devastation they caused.”
“As chair of the Public Safety Committee, she’s also led the charge to keep communities safe – securing resources for first responders, protecting us from wildfires, advancing gun violence prevention, and expanding access to lifesaving opioid treatment.”
“As Deputy City Attorney in San Diego, Marni took on the opioid industry for the harm they caused our communities — and she’ll take that same fight to Congress.”
“Protected Reproductive Freedoms by co-authoring San Diego’s Reproductive Freedom Resolution in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.”
“No one should have to choose between their health and their paycheck or worry about losing the Social Security they’ve earned after a lifetime of work.”
“With our democracy under threat by MAGA Republicans in Washington, we must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the For the People Act to protect free and fair elections and expand access to the ballot, and overturn Citizens United to get dark money out of our elections.”
“Now, Marni is running for Congress to tackle the skyrocketing cost of living, stop ICE's lawless attacks on our communities, protect reproductive freedom, defend LGBTQ rights, and make Washington work for working families — not just the wealthy few.”
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“In the Deep South, Marni worked as a civil rights attorney, where she started the first medical-legal aid clinic to provide legal services to those living with HIV and AIDS who were being discriminated against.”
“She will fight book bans that target LGBTQ+ voices, defend full Title IX protections, and protect the freedom to build a family through marriage, adoption, or assisted reproductive care.”
Ban or restrict assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
Ban ghost guns
Pass red flag laws
Keep guns away from criminals, domestic abusers and others who pose a danger
Hold gun makers and dealers legally accountable
Crack down on gun crime and gun trafficking
Reduce gun violence
“On City Council, Marni authored California’s first ban on untraceable ghost guns, launched affordable housing grants for teachers, raised wages, cut ambulance 911 response times, and opposed costly water and trash rate hikes to protect working families.”
“As chair of the Public Safety Committee, she’s also led the charge to keep communities safe – securing resources for first responders, protecting us from wildfires, advancing gun violence prevention, and expanding access to lifesaving opioid treatment.”
“She believes that everyone deserves to live free from the fear of gun violence, and that belief has guided her work both in the courtroom and on the City Council.”
“She’ll keep fighting to pass gun violence prevention laws that protect our communities and put our safety first, including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, requiring universal background checks, closing loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to access firearms, cracking down on illegal gun trafficking, strengthening red flag laws, and holding gun manufacturers accountable when their products are used to harm our communities.”
Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
Improve police officers' pay, benefits and well-being
“Fully funded the police as Chair of the Public Safety Committee, renovated the Northeastern Division Station, and created the first childcare center for officers in the nation.”
Cut greenhouse gas emissions, including by moving to clean energy
“Delivered real progress on climate action with an updated zero-emissions Climate Action Plan, a citywide Styrofoam ban, and major investments in EV charging stations.”
“Climate change is an urgent threat, and meeting it requires action that puts our environment ahead of the corporate polluters bankrolling Donald Trump and his allies.”
Hold polluters accountable for contaminating water
“As a prosecutor, Marni took on corporate polluters like Monsanto for contaminating our waterways, and she’ll bring that same approach to Congress — holding polluters accountable and protecting clean air and safe communities.”
“Back home in San Diego County, Marni served as a civil prosecutor in the City Attorney’s Office, where she sued special interests ripping us off – price gougers during the pandemic, corporate polluters for toxic dumping , and the opioid industry for the addiction and devastation they caused.”
“As a prosecutor, Marni took on corporate polluters like Monsanto for contaminating our waterways, and she’ll bring that same approach to Congress — holding polluters accountable and protecting clean air and safe communities.”
Enforce clean air laws and hold polluters accountable
“As a prosecutor, Marni took on corporate polluters like Monsanto for contaminating our waterways, and she’ll bring that same approach to Congress — holding polluters accountable and protecting clean air and safe communities.”
“She supports meaningful reform that keeps our borders secure and provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking long-term residents and Dreamers who have grown up here as Americans.”
“Now, Marni is running for Congress to tackle the skyrocketing cost of living, stop ICE's lawless attacks on our communities, protect reproductive freedom, defend LGBTQ rights, and make Washington work for working families — not just the wealthy few.”
“On the City Council, she led the charge to join Minneapolis's lawsuit against ICE and blew the whistle against ICE weapons training in our community.”
“In Congress, she will work to get ICE's masked mobs off our streets, stand up to Trump’s attacks, and protect our neighbors from lawless government overreach.”
“She supports meaningful reform that keeps our borders secure and provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking long-term residents and Dreamers who have grown up here as Americans.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Create a path to citizenship for immigrants living here
Include border security and enforcement in immigration reform
Protect Dreamers with legal status or citizenship
“She supports meaningful reform that keeps our borders secure and provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking long-term residents and Dreamers who have grown up here as Americans.”
“On City Council, Marni authored California’s first ban on untraceable ghost guns, launched affordable housing grants for teachers, raised wages, cut ambulance 911 response times, and opposed costly water and trash rate hikes to protect working families.”
Protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively
“Marni’s parents instilled in her a commitment to service, which has taken her around the world — from serving in the Peace Corps in Botswana during the AIDS epidemic, to founding a legal clinic to combat discrimination in the Deep South, to later serving in Congress as counsel on the House Education and Labor Committee, where she helped write the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to strengthen workers’ rights.”
“Helped write the PRO Act as Counsel to the House Education and Labor Committee, providing the legal guidance to ensure the law would withstand judicial scrutiny.”
“In Congress, she will finish the work she started as counsel to the House Education and Labor Committee by passing the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ rights to organize, bargain, and earn higher wages.”
“As a workers’ rights attorney in President Obama’s administration, she took on employers who violated workers’ rights and made sure the working class received what they were owed.”
“She will fight back against the Trump Administration’s attempts to slash education and healthcare funding to pay for forever wars — because our taxpayer dollars should be used to provide access to healthcare and education at home.”
Support Palestinian statehood, self-determination, equal rights and safety
Support Israel's existence, security and right to defend itself
“In the Middle East, she’ll push for a two-state solution that ensures lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians, stand with Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s aggression, and support America’s role in NATO.”
“In the Middle East, she’ll push for a two-state solution that ensures lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians, stand with Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s aggression, and support America’s role in NATO.”
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“She will defend and expand proven programs like PEPFAR that combat HIV/AIDS and save millions of lives, and push for continued investment in global health infrastructure to prevent the next crisis.”
“She has already launched first-of-its-kind affordable housing downpayment grants for local teachers and fast-tracked approval for new homes that are affordable for working families.”
Cut red tape and rules that make homes slower and costlier to build
Speed up and simplify permits and approvals for new homes
“She has already launched first-of-its-kind affordable housing downpayment grants for local teachers and fast-tracked approval for new homes that are affordable for working families.”
“As Americans get squeezed by rising housing costs, Marni will cut red tape and make it easier to build more affordable housing to make sure people can live closer to where they work.”
“Led the way to fund a new Conservatorship and Treatment Unit to help the city’s most vulnerable homeless individuals get off the street and back on their feet.”
Require disclosure of political donors and end dark money
“With our democracy under threat by MAGA Republicans in Washington, we must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the For the People Act to protect free and fair elections and expand access to the ballot, and overturn Citizens United to get dark money out of our elections.”
Strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability for public spending
“She earned a reputation as a go-to taxpayer watchdog, fighting to save taxpayers millions and holding city contractors accountable for services they pledged to provide.”
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“Fought for fiscal responsibility and accountability in city government by opposing a flawed 101 Ash Street settlement and voting against the Water Authority’s rate hikes.”
“Back home in San Diego County, Marni served as a civil prosecutor in the City Attorney’s Office, where she sued special interests ripping us off – price gougers during the pandemic, corporate polluters for toxic dumping , and the opioid industry for the addiction and devastation they caused.”
“Enforced consumer protection laws – Led efforts to stop price gouging during emergencies, ensuring San Diegans weren’t taken advantage of during crises.”
“Marni will fight against Trump’s tariff war that has made essential goods more expensive – and take on the corporations raising prices to boost their profits, just like she did when she passed the nation’s first ban on digital only coupons in grocery stores, so that everyone can access discounts on food.”
“Now, Marni is running for Congress to tackle the skyrocketing cost of living, stop ICE's lawless attacks on our communities, protect reproductive freedom, defend LGBTQ rights, and make Washington work for working families — not just the wealthy few.”
Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology
Set rules so AI is developed safely as the U.S. leads
“Marni believes the United States must lead the world in setting a cutting-edge, trustworthy standard for innovation that works for working people. America should be a global leader in emerging technologies while ensuring that advancements expand access to the financial system, bolster public trust, and allow workers, families, and small businesses to benefit from the economy of the future.”
“Marni will fight against Trump’s tariff war that has made essential goods more expensive – and take on the corporations raising prices to boost their profits, just like she did when she passed the nation’s first ban on digital only coupons in grocery stores, so that everyone can access discounts on food.”
“She will fight back against the Trump Administration’s attempts to slash education and healthcare funding to pay for forever wars — because our taxpayer dollars should be used to provide access to healthcare and education at home.”
“She will also stand up to protect Social Security, oppose any cuts or privatization, and ensure the program is strengthened for current and future retirees.”
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“Led the redevelopment of the $3.8 billion Terminal 1 as a member of the Airport Authority Board and chair of the Airport Infrastructure Committee, positioning San Diego as a world-class destination and economic hub while creating good-paying union jobs.”
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“Marni supports legislation like the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and similar efforts that provide regulatory clarity for the safe development of emerging technologies that are essential to growing the American economy.”
