Wildfires Aren’t Inevitable, They’re Preventable.
With smarter policies, responsible forest management, and real investment in prevention, we can stop the destruction before it starts. I’m Jonathan Wagoner and I’m running for Congress to make sure we do.
The Issue
Southern California lives under constant wildfire threat. But instead of taking swift, proactive action, Washington drags its feet with red tape and reactive policies. Years of poor land management and underinvestment in prevention strategies have made wildfires more intense, more frequent, and more dangerous.
Why It this Matters
Wildfires don’t just destroy homes—they destroy lives, families, local economies, and natural ecosystems. Almost every few years, Ventura County communities are left breathing toxic air, evacuating their homes, and watching their surroundings go up in flames.
We can’t just accept this as the new normal.
We need smarter prevention, stronger support for firefighters, and federal leadership that doesn’t wait for disaster to act.
My Plan of Action in Congress
When elected, I’ll fight to cut through the bureaucracy and implement wildfire prevention strategies that actually work:
- Expand the Wood for Life Program: Turn hazardous overgrowth into firewood for Native American communities, veterans, and families in need while reducing dangerous fuel loads.
- Support Responsible Forest Management: Push for increased forest thinning and controlled burns to reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health.
- Invest in Fire-Resistant Infrastructure: Fight for funding for home hardening, defensible space grants, and fire-resistant building materials in vulnerable areas.
- Strengthen Firefighting Resources: Ensure better equipment, training, and staffing for local and federal firefighters.
- Improve Water Access for Fire Suppression: Invest in groundwater recharge, reservoir expansion, and aerial firefighting support so we’re ready when fires spark.
- Cut Red Tape: Hold federal agencies accountable and give local leaders and landowners the tools to act faster without Washington standing in the way.
Join Me in Preventing the Next Disaster
I’m not waiting for the next wildfire to act and neither should Washington. This is about saving lives, protecting property, and making our community is safer for generations to come. Let’s take action now.
If you’re tired of watching the same devastation year after year, stand with me.
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Together, we can fight for a smarter, safer future for Ventura County and Southern California
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