LUIS “VANCE” TAYLOR ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY
Emergency Management Leader and Disability Rights Advocate Launches Bid for
SACRAMENTO, CA – Luis “Vance” Taylor, a nationally recognized emergency management leader and disability rights advocate, today announced his candidacy for the California State Assembly in District 7.
With more than a decade of service at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Taylor has dedicated his career to ensuring that no one is left behind in times of crisis. First appointed by Governor Jerry Brown, Taylor leads Cal OES’s Executive Division efforts to identify and meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and underrepresented communities before, during, and after disasters.
Taylor, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a child and uses a power wheelchair, has turned personal adversity into a lifelong commitment to public service.
“As someone who has spent my life overcoming challenges—and helping others do the same—I know the value of grit, compassion, and good governance,” said Taylor. “I’m running for Assembly because we need leaders who focus on real solutions, not partisan battles. In emergency response, we never ask someone’s party before helping them—we just get the job done. That’s the approach I’ll bring to Sacramento.”
Throughout his career, Taylor has spearheaded bipartisan initiatives on emergency preparedness, public safety, and infrastructure resilience. His work has been recognized across the nation, and he has received the California Emergency Services Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership and impact.
“California faces serious challenges—rising costs, increased crime, wildfires, over-regulation, and aging infrastructure,” Taylor said. “But we also have unmatched potential. We need leaders who not only understand policy but know how to deliver results that improve people’s lives.”
A lifelong Californian and Democrat, Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Homeland Security from the University of Connecticut. He has advised members of Congress, guided major statewide policy initiatives, and is a trusted voice on resilience and disability rights.
Still, Taylor calls his most important titles husband and dad. He lives in Rancho Cordova with his wife and daughters.
“My story is proof that California can still be a place of opportunity,” Taylor said. “But opportunity shouldn’t be reserved for the lucky few—it should be something we fight to extend to everyone.”
Assembly District 7 is entirely in Sacramento County. It includes the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova and the communities of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms, Gold River, Mather, McClellan Park, North Highlands, Orangevale, and Rosemont. It has a 4% Democratic registration advantage. Donald Trump lost the seat by 10,000 votes in the 2024 presidential election. It is currently represented by Republican Josh Hoover.
Learn more at VanceTaylor.org
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