We're introducing legislation with Assemblymember Chris Ward to require locals to better account for the needs of people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in long-term housing plans.
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Today's robust conversation on California's homelessness efforts in Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight was truly valuable. Ensuring effectiveness and accountability in our programs remains crucial as we allocate resources towards addressing homelessness.…

Flyers with hateful rhetoric targeting specific groups of people have become the preferred tactic of extremists to harass, intimidate, and dehumanize others. The Stop Hate Littering Act to ensure victims of these acts are provided adequate protections passed the Assembly today…

#Teamward was out in full force today to join in the celebrations at this year’s Linda Vista Multicultural Fair! For decades this event has been a celebration of community unity and engagement! Events like today are always a good break away from the capitol grind, and it was a…

For my second stop today, I had the honor of presenting retired Rear Admiral Mark W. Balmert with a resolution from the California State Legislature commemorating his retirement as president of the San Diego Military Advisory Council San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC). After a successful 30 year…

Fridays are always a busy day in district for me. This morning began with a visit to JFS San Diego to discuss the myriad of services they provide to the San Diego region, and what efforts can be made to help address and support housing and mental health issues. I appreciate their input…

My staff and I took part in this years’ #DOFL at Harley Gray in Mission Hills. This yearly event helps raise funds for the LGBT Center San Diego’s AIDS / HIV prevention services which services thousands of people in San Diego. #DOFL SD #DineOut #GiveBack #EndHIV

Our Caucus Members appreciated meeting with California Governor Newsom yesterday to discuss our 2024 legislative & budget priorities. We are grateful to have a staunch LGBTQ+ ally as him, and we are looking forward to accomplishing great work to support LGBTQ+ Californians 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our children's future is on the line. With a tough budget year ahead, we can’t afford to cut back our climate funding. Thank you Environment California for inviting me to speak at today's rally to #InvestInCleanAir and protect our environment!

I am proud to be a champion on the ACLU's 2023 legislative scorecard — a testament to my years of advancing civil rights and liberties for all. Thank you ACLU California Action for your recognition!

We just wrapped up a meeting with Assembly Budget Sub Chair Sharon Quirk-Silva and Housing Committee Chair Assemblymember Chris Ward.

Our Mayors advocated for ongoing funding to address homelessness, employing young people through California Volunteers's Youth Service Corps and to #BuildMoreHousing .

Today marks the beginning of Passover. To all who celebrate, I wish you a season filled with blessings, joy, and family! #AD78

Today, I was proud to join Volunteerwithcheli for brunch and to recognize some outstanding individuals on reaching their five-year milestone! Volunteers play a vital role in uplifting and supporting a community so that all of its members can thrive. #AD78

To honor Earth Day 🌎 this coming Monday, I spent the morning with I Love A Clean SD at their Linda Vista site to partake in their annual Creek to Bay cleanup. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed out today across the region to tackle watershed pollution at its source, and…

Hoping for an Aye vote from committee on Monday. Thanks for this short thread explaining my AB 1932:

My first stop after touching down in San Diego was to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) I could not be prouder of the work we have done together to prioritize housing first methods to address homelessness. I look forward to the many years to come. #AD78

Great to see some San Diegans from #AD78 at the Capitol for the California Association of Local Conservation Corps annual Government Education Day. California Association of Local Conservation Corps engage in a variety of wildfire, natural resources, and zero waste projects throughout the state. Thankful for their…