Facial recognition technology is not ready for prime time. Case in point: the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently ran the photos of all 120 California lawmakers against an arrest database, and the software incorrectly matched mugshots with 26 legislators, including me – even though I...
eAlerts
August 6, 2019
California is in the midst of a housing and homeless crisis. For decades, we have not been building enough housing units. As demand exceeded supply, prices skyrocketed, pushing families to live farther from their jobs, or worse, forcing them onto the streets.
I’m proud the new 2019-2020...
July 12, 2019
Roughly half of the country’s zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), 613,000 clean cars, can be found on California roads today. But the state has a long way to go to reach its goal of five million clean cars by 2030. That’s why I introduced AB 1046, which reforms the way we give rebates to consumers...
July 2, 2019
California begins its new fiscal year with an incredible and historic state budget - one that makes me proud to be the Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. Throughout the month of July, I'll highlight some of the investments we've made and how they will make life better for our residents....
June 11, 2019
Dear Friend,
I’ve never been more proud to hail from California. Our state has the largest LGBT population in the country and is home to more than 40 local pride celebrations, from San Francisco to Palm Springs. We have always unofficially observed the month of June as LGBT Pride Month....
June 3, 2019
As Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I'm happy to report the state’s finances are stronger than ever. Thanks to unparalleled prosperity, we have a surplus of nearly $21 billion. I see this as an opportunity to invest in priorities that make life better for all...
May 22, 2019
It's time to talk about our plastic problem. All those plastic beverage bottles we use are piling up in landfills. Why? Because there's very little demand for used plastic materials, and China and other overseas markets are refusing to buy any more of our waste. These containers now have nowhere...
May 7, 2019
Momentum is building to move California toward e-receipts. A few days ago, the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board endorsed my bill, AB 161, which allows consumers to choose whether they want a paper proof-of-purchase, an electronic version, or nothing at all. In today’s digital age, the Board...
April 25, 2019
San Francisco’s famous Lombard Street sees more than two million visitors a year. The crowds and traffic congestion have become too much for the neighborhood, especially during the summer months. The problem has increasingly become a public safety issue and is negatively affecting the quality of...
April 19, 2019
On Monday, April 22, we will celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day, a recognition of our support and commitment to the environment. As Californians, it’s in our DNA to do what’s best for our planet. We adopted the nation’s first vehicle emissions and energy efficiency standards; enacted...
April 10, 2019
Dear Friend,
Please join me for two upcoming events dedicated to improving your health and safety.
Sunday, April 28 - Bike FairPlease bring the whole family to my annual bike fair, where kids of all ages will learn how to ride a bike safely, learn about the...
April 3, 2019
Dear Friends,
Like you, I was shocked, then angry, to hear about Operation Varsity Blues, the national college admissions scandal. But there has always been a legal way for privileged families to get their children into elite universities under a different set of rules outside the normal...
March 27, 2019
Winter is over and the sun is starting to shine, so come and join me for the following events this spring and early summer:
Saturday, April 6: As the legislative session continues, please bring any questions or concerns you have to the Joint Town Hall I am hosting with...
March 21, 2019
Dear Friend,
I hope your year is off to a great start! In the last two years, our democracy has seen an inspiring rise in activism, civic engagement, and voter participation, and I want to personally thank you for continuing to make San Francisco the epicenter of the resistance.
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