Reggie Jones-Sawyer
@JonesSawyerAD57
Assemblyman representing the 57th District. Civil Rights/Social Justice Advocate. Former Chair of Public Safety Committee. Democrat. 916-319-2057 / 213-744-2111
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https://a57.asmdc.org/ 16-04-2009 03:13:03
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Taking the train from #Sacramento to #Berkeley with colleagues Laura Friedman Senator Monique Limón & Asm Majority Leader Emerita Eloise Reyes heading to the #environmentalsummit .
Since the introduction of my bill AB 1065 (2018) establishing the CHP Headquarters Organized Retail Theft Task Force, there have been 1,225 investigations, over 1,800 arrests, & 1/2 a million items of stolen merchandise w/ a value of $21 million recovered. Today, I spoke about my new
Social media companies have tremendous influence, especially in the lives of our children. What they tend to lack is responsibility in protecting kids from online predatory groups selling illicit drugs. My bill will change that. bit.ly/43PX6Dx #AB1800 Los Angeles Times The Associated Press
Today, I had the pleasure of sharing at a press conference the success of the Cal Fresh Fruit & vegetable EBT Pilot Program & the work by Mother's Nutritional Center, CDSS, & UC San Diego in dealing with #foodinsecurity . #healthyfoods #HealthyLiving #ebt
.Bill Essayli Last night my 87 year-old mother had emergency heart surgery. I wasn’t sure if I would make it to committees today, which is why I pulled the bill. Thankfully, she pulled through.
Thank you to everyone who sent thoughts and prayers for her swift recovery.
Scholarship: SCE Lineworker Scholarship is now accepting applications. This is an opportunity to attend Los Angeles Trade-Technical College & learn about a high demand trade. KBLA 1580 - on 🧵 @KBLA1580
Reminder that this Sunday, March 10th at 2am, we begin #DaylightSavingTime . Don't forget to move those clocks forward!
A reminder that today is election day in #california . Exercise your right to vote. If you need help finding your polling location, visit the Secretary of State's website at bit.ly/3uPsMvV
Building up the community is what it's about! When a coalition of nonprofits sought to convert an old oil field to affordable housing, I fought to bring $10 million to buy the land & for the initial development. Here's what's happening now. L.A. Sentinel News bit.ly/3InMoKt
The Black Music Action Coalition & Live Nation Live Nation_LA have a Live Music Career Course & Paid Intership program set for later this year. Applications will open in March. To recieve an application & to learn more about the program click the link. L.A. Sentinel News bit.ly/3Td25ud
@clbcpolicyinstitute Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) speaks about the apology letter:
“This is not a document to shame anyone, it’s about healing.”
Today's @clbcpolicyinstitute press conference will provide details on the historic #reparations bill package being introduced. Among the bills is my #AB3089 , the official state apology. Link to my bill bit.ly/3URpORZ
Link to press conference @ 10am
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Thru the sale of #WhaleTail license plates the CACoastalCom commission can issue grants to schools to learn about our beautiful coast & environmental issues. Two schools in my district were awarded nearly $100k in combined funding. Click here for grant info bit.ly/49dTVYl
I was honored to host colleagues on a special tour of the #SpaceShuttleEndeavour before the final phase of construction of its permanent home CA Science Center. This is an amazing public asset/investment that will educate & amaze kids/adults for generations! #AD57 L.A. Sentinel News
On February 15th there will be a community gathering to discuss public safety matters. Everyone is welcome to join. Please read the attached flyer for details. L.A. Sentinel News La Opinión