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...
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...
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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Dear Friend,
If you travel southbound on U.S.-101 in Marin County, please be advised that Caltrans is repaving the stretch between the Spencer Avenue on-ramp and the Robin Williams Tunnel from now until Monday, March 18, at 5 AM. During this time, anywhere from one to three lanes will be...
The tax season is underway, and I want to make sure you know about an effective tool that can help lift millions of individuals and families out of poverty. It’s called the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), and as Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I’ve championed the tax...
Dear Friend,
Over the last two years, I have noticed a sharp increase in engagement from my constituents. Thank you for getting in touch with my office to express your opinions and concerns about state legislation and the state budget.
San Francisco and Northern San Mateo...
Your address shouldn’t dictate your diet. I hope to change that with the new $4.5 million Healthy Stores Refrigeration Grant Program, which I proposed and secured funding for through the state budget. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has begun accepting applications on its...
I know a visit to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can try your patience with long lines and antiquated technology. While we have made progress in reducing wait times and implementing system upgrades, a new setback has emerged - many people who renewed their driver license...
Dear Friend,
Please join me, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Board of Equalization Chair Malia Cohen, Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblymember David Chiu for a Lunar New Year celebration welcoming the Year of the Pig.
We are hosting a reception on ...
Please join me and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Norman Yee at a Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Ingleside Library
1298 Ocean Avenue - 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Children and...
You’ve probably gotten some of those ridiculously long receipts while shopping - after buying only a few things, the store not only itemized your purchase, but the receipt also includes coupons, special promotions and surveys. Most of us don’t need a physical receipt, making the routine of...
Dear Friend,
Last year was an exciting one in Sacramento, and I look forward to a new year working with our new Governor.
With that in mind, I am excited to co-host a community Town Hall with Assemblymember Kevin Mullin with whom I have the honor to share representation of San...
Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, making wonderful memories to cherish for years to come.
I’ve had another successful legislative year with several of my bills set to take effect on January 1st, including:
AB 87 - Autonomous Vehicles...
Dear Friend,
I'm honored to have been re-elected so that I can continue serving as your State Assemblymember, representing District 19 and being your voice in Sacramento.
We’ve made great progress this year addressing homelessness, funding affordable housing, prioritizing...