Meet Tania Solé, Candidate For Peninsula Assembly Seat

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — Tania Solé, an entrepreneur and resident of Redwood City, is running to represent the 21st Assembly District, a redrawn district held by the outgoing Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).

In a game of local political musical chairs, the seat is open after Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco) announced he wouldn’t seek reelection and instead run to represent the area in Congress, with Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) stepping away from her seat after this year.

The redrawn district is similar to what was referred to previously as the 22nd District, stretching from South San Francisco to East Palo Alto.

The moves mean a majority of the Peninsula will have fresh representation in both the state Assembly and Congress for the first time in more than a decade, as Mullin has held the seat since 2012.

Solé is one of seven candidates running for the open seat. The primary is June 7, narrowing the field to two candidates before the Nov. 8 general election.

Learn more about Solé and her goals for the district as voters cast their ballots before and on Election Day June 7th in the following exclusive Q&A with Patch.

Age (as of Election Day)

60

Party Affiliation

Green

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Occupation

Environmental entrepreneur for 20 years at BlueDesal - wave powered desalination

Campaign website

Https://www.taniasole.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To foster a livable sustainable community for all residents.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Other candidates are claiming to solve a problem that their stated policy preferences will only make worse.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Sustainability and universal healthcare.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Being voted in as president of my residents' association and bringing different factions within the association together.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

If you aren't a part of the solution, you just may be a part of the problem. Neighbors must come together to create and foster livable communities.