Meet Jerry McNerney:
Grandfather. Congressman. Energy Engineer.
Small Business Owner. Your Next State Senator.
Jerry McNerney and his family moved to Northern California in 1990 and has lived on both sides of the Altamont. For 16 years, he served in the U.S. Congress, representing the communities that he knows and loves. Before entering politics, Jerry earned a PhD in Mathematics and became an entrepreneur in the clean energy industry for 20 years. Jerry helped develop much of the wind energy technology that graces our Altamont Hills, reducing carbon emissions and creating good-paying local jobs.
He was inspired to run for office by his son, who joined the Air Force after 9/11. Ever since he entered public service, Jerry has been a leader for our veterans. As our Representative, he secured over $400 million federal dollars for the design & construction of the Stockton full-service VA Clinic and Victory Gardens nursing home, authored a law that improves VA care for traumatic brain injuries, and provided countless local veterans with the most responsive services possible.
Along with putting our veterans first, Jerry has brought home billions of dollars for our healthcare system, our first responders, and our local economy. Through his work on the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPs Act, and other key legislation, our communities gained greater access to broadband Internet and clean energy. Jerry helped kickstart the ValleyLink commuter rail system, brought money to fix our crumbling roads and railways, while fighting hard to block the Delta Tunnels and protect our water resources. Jerry also believes in building safe, healthy communities. He repeatedly secured federal funds to hire more local police officers, expand youth programs and women’s health centers, and protect thousands of school employees from layoffs during the pandemic.
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After leaving Congress, Jerry emerged as one of California’s leading experts in the rapidly changing world of tech policy. He currently works as a Fellow at Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and a Senior Policy Advisor at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, with both roles focused on ensuring that AI benefits our society economically and doesn't displace workers.
Now, Jerry McNerney is running for State Senate to continue serving the communities he cherishes. Jerry has lived, worked, and served in Congress for both sides of the Altamont. He is uniquely qualified to represent every District 5 family.
“From protecting the Delta and building a sustainable water future for Californians to combating climate change and closing the digital divide, I’ve used my platform as a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to raise awareness around issues affecting our area and to fight for real, lasting solutions. Now, I’m running for State Senate to keep up the work.”
-Jerry McNerney
Meet Jerry McNerney:
Grandfather. Congressman. Energy Engineer. Small Business Owner. Your Next State Senator.
Jerry McNerney and his family moved to Northern California in 1990 and has lived on both sides of the Altamont. For 16 years, he served in the U.S. Congress, representing the communities that he knows and loves. Before entering politics, Jerry earned a PhD in Mathematics and became an entrepreneur in the clean energy industry for 20 years. Jerry helped develop much of the wind energy technology that graces our Altamont Hills, reducing carbon emissions and creating good-paying local jobs.
He was inspired to run for office by his son, who joined the Air Force after 9/11. Ever since he entered public service, Jerry has been a leader for our veterans. As our Representative, he secured over $400 million dollars for the design & construction of the Stockton full-service VA Clinic and Victory Gardens nursing home, authored a law that improves VA care for traumatic brain injuries, and provided countless local veterans with the most responsive services possible.
Along with putting our veterans first, Jerry has brought home billions of dollars for our healthcare system, our first responders, and our local economy. Through his work on the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPs Act, and other key legislation, our communities gained greater access to broadband Internet and clean energy. Jerry helped kickstart the ValleyLink commuter rail system, brought money to fix our crumbling roads and railways, while fighting hard to block the Delta Tunnels and protect our water resources. Jerry also believes in building safe, healthy communities. He repeatedly secured federal funds to hire more local police officers, expand youth programs and women’s health centers, and protect thousands of school employees from layoffs during the pandemic.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
After leaving Congress, Jerry emerged as one of California’s leading experts in the rapidly changing world of tech policy. He currently works as a Fellow at Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and a Senior Policy Advisor at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, with both roles focused on ensuring that AI benefits our society economically and doesn't displace workers.
Now, Jerry McNerney is running for State Senate to continue serving the communities he cherishes. Jerry has lived, worked, and served in Congress for both sides of the Altamont. He is uniquely qualified to represent every District 5 family.
“From protecting the Delta and building a sustainable water future for Californians to combating climate change and closing the digital divide, I’ve used my platform as a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to raise awareness around issues affecting our area and to fight for real, lasting solutions. Now, I’m running for State Senate to keep up the work.”
-Jerry McNerney
Read Jerry's Statement
It has been an honor to serve you and our community in Congress for 16 years. I was inspired to run for office by my son, who joined the Air Force after 9/11. Throughout my Congressional career, I’ve given back to our veterans by bringing the full-service Stockton VA Clinic and nursing home to our region, by authoring a law that improves VA care for traumatic brain injuries, and by offering our veterans the most responsive services possible.
With 20 years of private-sector experience, I’ve championed a stronger, greener economy for our region. Through my work on the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPs Act, and other key legislation, our communities have received multi-million-dollar investments in clean energy, water sustainability, and broadband access. We are reviving our crumbling roads and railways, began work on ValleyLink, and are standing firm against the Delta Tunnels. Because a strong economy needs safe neighborhoods, I’ve repeatedly secured federal funds for youth programs and to hire more trained local police officers.
Since day one, I’ve placed American values first. I’ve earned lifetime A+ scores from the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California for defending reproductive freedoms and expanding women’s health centers, the AFL-CIO for always standing with our workers, and the Sierra Club for my lifelong fight against the climate crisis.
Now, I’m running for State Senate to continue my service to our community. We deserve leadership that fights for our children’s future – a future with better healthcare, a better environment, and better opportunities for education and job creation right here in our community. I’ve done it before and I am able to do it again. I would be humbled to earn your support and vote by March 5th.
-Jerry McNerney
Jerry’s Priorities for District 5
“We deserve leaders who stand up for our children’s future – a future with better healthcare, a better environment, and better opportunities for education and job creation right here in District 5. For 16 years, you trusted me to fight for that future in Washington. You can trust me to keep working for you in Sacramento.”
-Jerry McNerney
Protecting Our Water
Our water infrastructure must work for all Californians, not just special interests in Southern California. That’s why I have always been an active leader in the bipartisan, cross-sector coalition against the Tunnels, which would endanger our agricultural economy, our natural ecosystem, and our access to clean water. While in Congress, I directed millions of federal dollars towards projects that benefited our communities, including levees to protect us from floods and programs to improve the purity and resilience of our water supplies.
Building a Stronger, Greener Economy
I have always believed San Joaquin and Tri-Valley families should not have to commute to the Bay Area to work well-paying jobs. Just like I did during my 16 years in Congress, I will work in the State Senate to make our region more economically competitive, bringing in jobs from the Bay Area and incubating local businesses.
We can and must improve our environment and our economy at the same time. From my two decades in the clean energy industry, I know firsthand that a greener economy is a stronger economy. As your Congressmember, one of my top priorities was starting up the ValleyLink transit system, which will reduce traffic and pollution along the Altamont Pass, and boost economic growth for San Joaquin County and the Tri-Valley. As your State Senator, I will make sure that the State finishes ValleyLink and kick-starts even more smart, green investments throughout District 5. I will especially push Sacramento to build up our local solar and wind industries, reducing our carbon emissions as well as our risk of blackouts and wildfires.
Tackling Our Affordability Crisis
With so many people struggling from paycheck to paycheck, and especially with so many people living on the streets, the California Dream feels out of reach. I will fight for federal and state dollars to build more housing and expand programs for the most vulnerable members of our community. Along with transitioning people out of homelessness, we need to protect people from falling into poverty in the first place. Housing security (let alone homeownership) is still not possible for most working-class and young Californians, particularly in District 5. We must incentivize multi-family home construction to better keep pace with our region's population rate and market pricing. We must also have a mix of affordable projects, so those who want a home can afford a home.
Jerry’s Priorities for District 5
“We deserve leaders who stand up for our children’s future – a future with better healthcare, a better environment, and better opportunities for education and job creation right here in District 5. For 16 years, you trusted me to fight for that future in Washington. You can trust me to keep working for you in Sacramento.”
-Jerry McNerney
Protecting Our Water
Our water infrastructure must work for all Californians, not just special interests in Southern California. That’s why I have always been an active leader in the bipartisan, cross-sector coalition against the Tunnels, which would endanger our agricultural economy, our natural ecosystem, and our access to clean water. While in Congress, I directed millions of federal dollars towards projects that benefited our communities, including levees to protect us from floods and programs to improve the purity and resilience of our water supplies.
Building a Stronger, Greener Economy
I have always believed San Joaquin and Tri-Valley families should not have to commute to the Bay Area to work well-paying jobs. Just like I did during my 16 years in Congress, I will work in the State Senate to make our region more economically competitive, bringing in jobs from the Bay Area and incubating local businesses.
We can and must improve our environment and our economy at the same time. From my two decades in the clean energy industry, I know firsthand that a greener economy is a stronger economy. As your Congressmember, one of my top priorities was starting up the ValleyLink transit system, which will reduce traffic and pollution along the Altamont Pass, and boost economic growth for San Joaquin County and the Tri-Valley. As your State Senator, I will make sure that the State finishes ValleyLink and kick-starts even more smart, green investments throughout District 5. I will especially push Sacramento to build up our local solar and wind industries, reducing our carbon emissions as well as our risk of blackouts and wildfires.
Tackling Our Affordability Crisis
With so many people struggling from paycheck to paycheck, and especially with so many people living on the streets, the California Dream feels out of reach. I will fight for federal and state dollars to build more housing and expand programs for the most vulnerable members of our community. Along with transitioning people out of homelessness, we need to protect people from falling into poverty in the first place. Housing security (let alone homeownership) is still not possible for most working-class and young Californians, particularly in District 5. We must incentivize multi-family home construction to better keep pace with our region's population rate and market pricing. We must also have a mix of affordable projects, so those who want a home can afford a home.
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Jerry McNerney for State Senate 2024 FPPC #1464981
11 S. San Joaquin St. Suite 906 Stockton, CA 95202.
Campaign Number: 209-910-5721
Campaign Email: [email protected]