California It's time for leadership that matches the scale of our challenges. Restoring the Golden State promise for every family. California is not just a place, it's a promise. A Builder, A Family Man, A Californian Matthew Chase Levy is an Oakland Family Man, physicist, and builder who believes California’s greatest strength has always been its ability to turn bold ideas into real progress. His calling to public service did not come from politics, but from working inside the systems that decide whether innovation reaches people or gets stuck in theory. He is running for Governor because he sees a flashing warning sign. California still invents the future, but it is losing its ability to build it. Matthew knows it is later than we think, but never too late to lead. He is not a professional politician, and that is the point. California can be both ambitious and functional, and he intends to prove it. It's later than we think, but it's never too late. Cost of Living, Housing, and Everyday Affordability: "As a proud resident of Oakland, I know that affordable housing is California's greatest challenge." Education and Job Pathways: "Starting with Pre-K, I will improve education by building a pipeline into the CSU and UC systems for all Californians." Innovation, Jobs, and Artificial Intelligence: "As founder of one of the first AI companies, I know the power and danger of AI firsthand. Land Use, Environment, Water, Wildfire, and Practical Border Cooperation: "California's natural beauty is our greatest treasure." Clean Energy and Energy Security: "As a physicist, I grew up in a state that is now the world’s role model for energy and energy policy. Fusion is the way. " Refusing to Govern Through Division: "I believe California cannot function if communities feel invisible, targeted, or pitted against one another.