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The conversation also touched on water management in California, with Michaels highlighting that the state’s policies often prioritize corporate interests over public safety. She pointed out that a substantial amount of California’s water resources is allocated to large industrial farming operations that benefit a select few while the majority of residents are left vulnerable.
This exemplifies what Michaels described as a fundamental misallocation of resources, arguing that political agendas should never overshadow the imperative of protecting lives and homes. For her, the urgency of the immediate issue of wildfire prevention must take precedence over all political and social debates.