Affordability: Making Life Work Again for Working Families

For too many families, the basics of life feel out of reach. Groceries, housing, utilities, health care — everything keeps getting more expensive while wages stay the same. Eric is running for Congress to tackle the root causes of rising costs and put money back into people’s pockets.

This is about rebuilding the American Dream by making everyday life affordable again.

Eric’s Plan to Lower Costs

$10,000 Middle-Class Tax Credit

A major tax cut for working and middle-class families — putting real money back into household budgets and giving families the breathing room they deserve.

Holding PG&E Accountable

PG&E’s corporate negligence and bloated executive pay drive up rates across the region. Eric will crack down on corporate utilities, stop unjustified rate hikes, and reinvest in safe, modern energy infrastructure that lowers bills.

Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for medication or paying the rent. Eric will take on Big Pharma to cap prices, expand access to free generics, and end price gouging once and for all.

Zero-Down for first-time homebuyers

Eric supports allowing first-time homebuyers to offer a zero-down-payment conforming home loans, helping renters become homeowners. For too many families, the down payment — not the mortgage — is the biggest barrier to homeownership.

Lower Insurance and Health Care Costs

From skyrocketing premiums to surprise bills, the system is stacked against everyday people. Eric’s plan makes coverage simpler, more affordable, and puts families — not insurance companies — back in control.

Investing in Affordable Housing

Eric supports major federal investments to build more homes, modernize zoning, and reduce construction bottlenecks so working families can afford to live in the communities they love. Housing should be attainable — not a lifelong struggle.

The Bottom Line

Affordability isn’t a talking point — it’s the difference between a family getting ahead and a family falling behind. Eric’s plan goes after the real drivers of high costs, takes on corporate abuse, and opens the door to a more secure and hopeful future for every family in District 4.