Empowering Kern County
Sydney O'Connor
Vote For Change
Sydney O'Connor - ​Candidate for Kern County Supervisor, District 2
​Sydney O’Connor is a dedicated community advocate and labor leader who has called Tehachapi home since 1999. Sydney has spent over a decade serving as an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) provider since 2015.
​Sydney’s commitment to service extends far beyond her professional role. As a long-standing Union steward and the current District 5 Chair of United Domestic Workers (UDW) Local 3930, she represents thousands of homecare providers across Kern, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. Her experience in labor leadership has solidified her belief that workers are the true backbone of our community and that leadership should serve the people, not corporate interests.
A Vision for Progress
Sydney is running for Supervisor to bring a fresh, empathetic perspective to Kern County. Her platform is rooted in the fundamental belief that every resident deserves a thriving wage, affordable housing, and the security of knowing that water is treated as a human right.
​Sydney’s political philosophy is centered on intersectional advocacy and environmental justice. She is a firm believer in public investment and direct action. As Supervisor, Sydney intends to lead with equity and active listening, ensuring that the unique needs of District 2.
Key Priorities:
- ​Worker Advocacy: Fighting for thriving wages and protecting the rights of the working class.
​- Housing & Livability: Ensuring families can afford to live safely and achieve homeownership within the district.
​- Environmental Stewardship: Championing environmental justice and securing water rights for all residents.
- ​Community-Centered Governance: Prioritizing public services over corporate interests and leading with empathy for all backgrounds.
Mission Statement
I believe in thriving wages to keep up with cost of living, fire safety and prevention, affordable housing, and human rights like clean accessible water and healthcare.
Nobody should need to work multiple jobs and sell plasma to put gas in their cars and keep a roof over their heads, while stressing over a rising utility bill, a wildfire, or an unforeseen medical expense.
Focusing on the intersections of social, economic, and environmental factors that impact some of the most rural areas in our communities here in Kern is vital if we want to see a difference and create meaningful change.
People should feel protected and empowered in this district. I want to see our tax dollars going back into our small towns and back to the workers that make Kern County happen!
Let's all make a commitment to vote in this upcoming election and make it possible!