Meet Pilar

 

Pilar Schiavo

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo is a single mom, former small business owner, Nurse Advocate, and survivor who knows firsthand what it means to work hard, raise a family, and still worry about paying the bills. Elected in 2022, Pilar has made it her mission to stand up for families, small businesses, seniors, veterans, and the communities she calls home.

From day one, Pilar took our community’s priorities to Sacramento—and delivered. She has brought a record $106 million back home for schools, public safety, housing, healthcare, veterans, seniors, and families struggling with rising costs.

Last year, every bill of Pilar’s that reached the Governor’s desk was signed into law, including legislation to:

  • Lower gas, utility, housing, and healthcare costs
  • Protect small businesses from retail theft
  • Expand access to affordable housing and child care
  • Provide relief to veterans and families impacted by the Chiquita Canyon landfill disaster
  • Protect victims of sexual violence, human trafficking, domestic violence, and abuse

Pilar has always believed that the government should work for people, not the other way around. She has fought against tax increases, waste, and unnecessary bureaucracy while working to make everyday life more affordable. Her commitment to public safety has earned the support of firefighters, police officers, and deputy sheriffs.

Before serving in the Assembly, Pilar was a small business owner and worked as a Nurse Advocate, helping more than one million people access healthcare, including reproductive healthcare. She also co-founded an organization that provided more than 50,000 meals to people in need, helped veterans and seniors experiencing homelessness find housing, and worked to keep local communities safe.

Pilar is running for re-election because she believes our community deserves a representative who understands the challenges we face, fights for us every day, and always has our back.