Janelle Kellman
Athlete, Attorney. Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. Former Mayor of Sausalito. Janellekellman.com
- If you’re feeling uneasy about where we are — you're not alone. I am too. The truth is: California’s future depends on whether we can prove that leadership rooted in measurable outcomes, real innovation, and hard work can overcome cynicism and broken promises. We must step up and meet the moment.
- Today we traveled by boat along the Klamath River, stopping at sacred sites, old-growth redwoods, and villages along the way. These lands carry deep history and even deeper resilience. Yurok Tribe leadership made this dam removal possible, and now they’re shaping a more just and sustainable future.
- Today, we began our journey in Yreka and visited the Iron Gate and Copco dam removal sites — the largest dam removal project in U.S. history and proof that when California leads boldly, we can tackle even the most complex infrastructure challenges.
- Earth Day is a reminder that we don’t have time for half-measures. Heatwaves are intensifying, wildfires are more devastating, and droughts are pushing our communities to the brink. We cannot wait for Washington to act — California must lead. Not with lofty promises, but with bold action.
- Happy Earth Day! We are honoring this day by heading to Yreka for the start of our four-day journey through Northern California. This trip is a firsthand look at how bold infrastructure projects can revive ecosystems, create jobs, and empower local communities.
- To every immigrant feeling unsafe right now, know that California STANDS WITH YOU. We proudly welcome all who seek a better future and are ready to contribute to our great state. Together, we won’t just endure the Trump era — we’ll rise, rebuild, and thrive.
- Not only is this administration defying a Supreme Court order to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia — but they seem to take a sick pride in the pain they're causing. Make no mistake, this is what authoritarianism looks like.
- Democrats face a defining moment: reclaim our legacy as the party of the working class and bold progress, or let opportunists fill the void. The energy for change right now is undeniable. We must rise to meet the moment. Join our movement to do just that: janellekellman.com
- Governor Newsom just announced a lawsuit challenging Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congressional approval. Every Democratic governor in the nation should join him immediately. If Democratic leaders won’t stand up to Trump now, when he's draining billions from our economy, then when?
- Trump is gutting public health funding! $1 billion slashed from agencies fighting diseases like COVID, bird flu & measles. California must use every resource at our disposal to fight back against Trump and protect our communities. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
- California should be the shining example of what Democratic leadership can achieve. But how can we be the party of working families when so many can’t afford to live here? This is a failure of leadership. As Lt. Governor, I’ll fight to make California affordable for all!
- Trump's reckless tariffs are devastating California's businesses, communities, & working families. As Lt. Governor, I can and will join @gavinnewsom.bsky.social in bypassing Trump's disastrous tariffs to rebuild our trade partnerships and make our state a haven for global trade in the U.S.
- When local leaders step up to endorse a candidate, it means something. These aren’t politicians playing games. They’re public servants on the ground, solving real problems in their communities every day. And they know I’m the one who will deliver.
- Donald Trump again mocked our golden state, California, this time about education. I'm running for Lieutenant Governor, and I'm going to fight like hell to protect California’s education funding no matter what chaos happens in Washington.
- The lives of our men and women in uniform were put in danger by the reckless way our highest officials coordinated the attack in Yemen on a group chat on Signal. Peter Hegseth sharing classified information should disqualify him, and he must resign now.
- Democrats are at a crossroads. They can either return to their roots as the party of Roosevelt, labor, and the working class, or they can cede power to demagogues. The movement is here; people are hungry for change. The question is whether the leaders will listen.
- Trump’s executive order regarding the Department of Education is ridiculous. Education should be about empowering our youth, not pushing political agendas that prioritize division over learning.
- Trump’s tariffs are projected to raise the cost of building a single-family home in the U.S. by $7,500 to $10,000. That’s a direct blow to every single person in California who lost their homes in the fires, so many of whom weren't prepared due to insurance companies and their immoral decisions.
- I started my journey as an environmental lawyer, and I know that we need both agencies, the Forest Service and the National Park Service, to be fully staffed and funded. Their employees are land management experts that keep our water cleaner, and our cost of living lower.
- Sen. Ruben Gallego is right. This isn’t a time for Democrats to panic. It’s a time to back pragmatic policies and widen our base. Gallego considers issues one at a time. Let’s grow a backbone and dare to find bold solutions. As California’s Lieutenant Governor, I’ll do exactly that.
- The true cost of thinking about California water as a war: It turns communities into abstract pawns. It shouldn't be that way.
- Trump addressed the nation for ninety-nine minutes and couldn't get himself to utter even one word about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that affected so many Californians. This is shameful.
- This is insane. I'm watching President Trump’s joint address, and I'm hearing more about the previous President Joe Biden than about what HE is doing or going to do for our nation. Stop campaigning, start governing.
- GOOD NEWS: Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency with the goal of eliminating red tape that slows down wildfire prevention as the summer inches closer. It's time that California plans for the future and more leadership. Thank you, Governor.
- If Russia stops fighting, there will be no war; if Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
- I'm running for Lieutenant Governor of California, a role that has a lot of responsibilities spanning from acting as Governor to driving economic development, education reform, and environmental protection. This role impacts every Californian.
- Trump's word salad on releasing the water in California shows you how dangerous it is to have a commander in chief who knows nothing and cares less about agriculture. As your Lieutenant Governor I'm going to fight like hell every day for our farmers.
- FEMA is helping thousands of California residents and families get back on their feet and jumpstart their recovery from the devastating wildfires. Kristi Noem's suggestion to abolish FEMA is reckless and dangerous.
- "Donald Trump and House Republicans are hurting the American people. It's unacceptable, unconscionable, and un-American, and we're not going to stand for it one minute." Hakeem Jeffries speaks for me.
- Donald Trump's reckless stunt of releasing more than TWO BILLION gallons of water from 2 dams in the Central Valley isn't getting enough attention. As a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, I've been going around California and met many farmers who rely on that water and are now worried.
- The California Dream, the promise of opportunity and prosperity for all, is at a crossroads. Economic mobility has declined, leaving too many behind. I'm running for Lieutenant Governor because I never shied from hard work. I know that with your help we can reclaim the California Dream.
- Hello, Bluesky. 👋 My name is Janelle Kellman, and I'm a Democrat running to be California's next Lieutenant Governor. As an attorney, I’ll lead the fight against the unelected billionaires and leaders in Washington who are waging attacks on our state. Please follow and repost to spread the word.
