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Creating Change August 2024

The Senate is back in session and finishing up its final business before we adjourn. A lot has happened this month that I’m eager to share with you. In this issue of Creating Change - August 2024, we have updates on:




Creating Change July 2024

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Creating Change June 2024

Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, I wish everyone a fun and safe Pride Month.




Creating Change May 2024

ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH

ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH




HOUSING FOR OUR INDISPENSABLE TEACHERS ON THE PENINSULA

Last month, I hosted a virtual town hall on a critical issue/solution – building teacher housing on the Peninsula. We are having trouble recruiting and retaining great teachers because of the high cost of housing.




Last week, local community leaders, housing advocates, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joined me to announce my bill that expands a proven model so that we can significantly reduce unsheltered homelessness.



With the election of Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) comes new leadership assignments in the Senate.



The Legislature is back in session, and I am in the process of introducing my 2024 legislation.