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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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,
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...
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...