Latino families can’t afford a rushed transition to electric.
It’s not fair to our community and our families, struggling with inflation. It costs too much, is too fast and too soon.
Let’s make our voices heard.
What is Levanta Tu Voz?
Levanta Tu Voz aims to EMPOWER voices of the Latino community.
We want to share your story and tell policymakers that everyday Californians need real solutions that work for all of us – not just the wealthy.
It’s crucial that policymakers hear from you!
All Californians need reliable energy to power their everyday lives, to drive to work and to feed their families. For example, politicians in California have mandated a ban on the sale of traditional gas-powered vehicles in 2035.
Politicians and advocates must include Latino voices on energy plans – especially when it impacts Latino communities and businesses.
Improving air quality and fighting climate change will only work if the solutions are affordable to everyone.
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Voices From Our Community
issues are important to them. Hear what they have to say.
“Although the idea behind this energy transition is nice, not everyone has the means to make the switch right away. Our community must go to local meetings and raise our voices to share our thoughts on how this will affect us and our families.”
Luis R.
Fresno, CA
“Growing up in Selma our voices were not always heard. The problem still persists today as in the days of Cesar Chavez - where my dad marched in the movement. Latinos are not being considered when these important political decisions are being made. We must do better to hear these voices.”
Estella K.
Selma, CA
“It will be too expensive for our businesses to change all of our machines from gas to electric. We need to have options available for us and we should be able to choose what we want. We need or must make sure our presence is represented in policy conversations.”
Sal A.
Riverside, CA
“What is going on now is what has been going on for a long time. Our community is being forgotten. We are not receiving the right information in language about the energy transition. We need to know this information so our community can raise questions or concerns when we have them.”
Jesse G.
Fresno, CA
“I love spending time with my family in the outdoors. Are they going to make laws on recreational vehicles next? We already have rolling blackouts. Imagine if we continue to overload the system, it just doesn’t make any sense to me. There’s got to be a better way to be environmentally better.”
Xavier R.
Sacramento, CA
“Of course, every Latino in California wants clean air, and we want to make progress on climate change, but the policies coming from California’s leaders work only for the wealthy. We must do more for our community so that the laws are equitable. It is insulting that the leaders ask low-income families to take more public transit and ride bikes while wealthy families buy new electric vehicles.
Juan C.
Long Beach, CA
“There needs to be a way to make energy transitions obtainable to people within our community. Our voices and circumstances are not being considered. As a college student struggling to pave my way to a better future these transitions are not affordable and will create financial hardships.”
Veronica M.
Sacramento, CA
Hear Our Stories
Marcus Gomez is a small business owner from Sacramento, CA. His business, California Clothing Recyclers, has been family-owned and operated for three generations. He relies on a fleet of delivery trucks for their day-to-day operations. Marcus works diligently to keep up with California’s increasingly stringent regulatory policies.
Share Your Story
We want you to share your story and remind policymakers that
everyday Californians need real solutions that work for all of us –
not just the wealthy. It’s crucial that your voice is heard!
Ways you can raise your voice:
We want you to share your story and remind policymakers that
everyday Californians need real solutions that work for all of us –
not just the wealthy. It’s crucial that your voice is heard!
Ways you can raise your voice:
- Learn how energy policies can impact your family, community, and business.
- Share your personal story about the importance of affordable and reliable energy in your everyday life and job.
- Attend a workshop to learn how to speak to media or policymakers.
- Speak to the media or policymakers about your unique energy needs and concerns.
