Meet Jerry

Why I'm Running

The newly formed 13th Senate District is the innovation hub of California. It is home to global industry leaders in the fields of high-technology, bio-technology and renewable energy. Having dedicated the last twenty years of my life to serving the Peninsula in local and state government I've seen firsthand how these industries, along with our exceptional schools and municipal agencies, have helped our region thrive despite economic downturns at the state and national level. The 13th District is also home to a world class public transit system and an abundance of beautiful public parks and open space thanks to the support of voters.

I'm running for state senate because the Peninsula needs a representative who will work tirelessly to create local jobs, improve public education and help educators train the workforce of tomorrow, balance the state budget, and stand up for the issues we hold dear including consumer and environmental protection, and health care for all.

I have a proven track record of delivering results for the Peninsula. I've helped bring jobs to the region, forced utilities and regulators to improve gas pipeline safety, expanded health insurance to every child in San Mateo County, fought to preserve thousands of acres of open space, set tough limits on air pollution, and saved the state millions of dollars through increased efficiency.

Together, we can move California forward.

Biography

Jerry Hill was born in San Francisco and spent the past forty-two years on the Peninsula dedicating the last twenty years of his life to public service. He led the successful effort to expand health insurance to every child in San Mateo County without raising taxes, he fought to preserve thousands of acres of parks, open space and coastal areas for future generations, and he enacted laws to set tough limits on air pollution and global warming emissions.

His service began as a member of his neighborhood homeowners association and led to an election to the San Mateo City Council during a successful effort to prevent massive high-rises from being built in San Mateo. He later served on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the California Air Resources Board before being elected to the State Assembly where he has served since 2008.

Since arriving in the Legislature, Jerry has focused on creating jobs, protecting consumers, saving taxpayer dollars, improving environmental and public health, and helping schools create the workforce of tomorrow.