Maria 2020: Recent Episodes
Maria Cadenas
Have you ever wonder what it takes to get to elected office? Tune in to hear it from the candidate herself! Join Maria Cadenas, candidate for California’s State Senate, as she shares with you her adventures, misadventures, and the people she meets along the way. You can find more about her at Maria2020.com
Paid for Maria Cadenas for Senate 2020 FPPC ID #1420683 325 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The March 3rd Primary feels like a world away. Since then, COVID-19 has brought to the limelight the inequities that makes as all less safe and less able to attain well-being. It has reminded us of the need to have a social #SafetyNet4All, address the wealth gaps, and invest in our main streets.
On March 3rd, over 65,000 of you voted for people and planet first. We were bold. We were willing to re-imagine together. And that is exactly what our communities need of us at this time. We need to claim and share our vision, without apology. The power we hold in our hands and heart is waiting for us to use it. Use it.
With five days to go I take a moment to reflect on the gifts of being a candidate for office
I took the time to reflect how the efforts to engage and increase participation in the electorate actual reflects the barriers that keep people out.
As Election Day gets closer the focus on people and planet had never been clearer. It is not just WHAT we do, it is HOW we do it.
After a day learning and exploring how to be present and fight for immigrants, I hit the road to Gilroy, yard signs and dinner in hand
Between Santa Cruz and SLO I reflect on the unexpected cheers, hugs, post shares, and tweets that remind me I’m doing the right thing And keep me going.
Getting ready to hit the road, do some work, and a dose of stream of consciousness on this crazy journey
Happy Valentine's Day. A day for friendship and love - and this should be reflected in our politics. Don't you think?
The race to elected office does not stop. I learned this as I navigated the flu, work, parenting, and campaigning
The first step of running for elected office is taking that first step! And that first step is being a learner about the process and who is there to walk that journey with you.
There are unexpected twists and turns in any race for office, and sometime there are bumps.