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The 2019-20 California Legislature has reconvened and we look forward to making some new friends and working on important policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends and service providers. Check out the new Legislators listed below and if you are in there district now is a great time to go make some new friends! Let them know what is important to you!
The new names you will see in the California Senate include:
Senator Bob Archuleta was elected to represent Senate District 32 which covers Montebello, Pico Rivera, Hacienda Heights, Downey, Cerritos and surrounding areas. He comes to the legislature with experience as having been a City Council Member and as Mayor in Pico Rivera. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you his district office is located in Cerritos at:
17315 Studebaker Road, # 332
Cerritos, CA 90703
1-562-860-3202
Senator Andreas Borgeas was elected to represent Senate District 8 covering Clovis, Fresno, Modesto and Turlock. He comes to the Senate having previously served on the Fresno City Council. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you he can be emailed at [email protected]. or his Capitol Office in Sacramento Rm 3067. He is in the process of getting his district office staffed and in place but I am sure once it is up and running he would enjoy hearing from his constituents.
Senator Ling Ling Chang is not entirely new to the Legislature since she served a term in the Assembly a few years back. Senator Chang was elected to the Senate in a special election in June of 2018 and serves the 29th Senate District which includes Chino Hills, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, portions of Anaheim and surrounding areas. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you her district office is located in Brea at:
1800 E. Lambert Rd., Suite 150
Brea, CA 92821
714-671-9474
Senator Maria Elena Durazo was elected to serve California’s 24th Senate District which encompasses much of Los Angeles, East Hollywood, Eagle Rock and East Los Angeles. Senator Durazo comes to the Legislature with experience in community organizing, labor and having served on a multitude of boards and commissions. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you her district office is located in Los Angeles at:
1808 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 483-930
Senator Shannon Grove was elected to serve California’s 16th Senate District covering Bakersfield to Ridgecrest and down to parts of the Yucca Valley. Senator Grove is no stranger to the California Legislature as she serves and termed out of the Assembly. She is very familiar with issues that impact the disability community. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can email her at [email protected] or reach her Capitol office at 916-651-4016. Once her district office is staffed I am sure she would enjoy hearing from her constituents.
Senator Melissa Hurtado was elected to serve California’s 14th Senate District which includes cities in Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties. She comes to the legislature with experience in her community serving as a City Council Member on the Sanger City Council. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you she has several district offices:
Bakersfield District Office
1201 E. California Avenue, Suite A
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 395-2620
Fresno District Office
2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 2016
Fresno, CA 93721
559-264-3070
Hanford District Office
113 Court Street, Suite 205
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 585-7161
Senator Brian Jones was elected to serve Senate District 38 which covers Escondido, El Cajon, Santee and the vast area reaching close to the Salton Sea. Senator Jones served in the Assembly from 2010 – 2016. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you visit either of his district offices at:
El Cajon District Office
500 Fesler Street #201
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 596-3136
San Marcos District Office
1 Civic Center Dr., Suite 320
San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (760) 510-2017
Senator Susan Rubio was elected to serve California’s 22nd District which covers areas from Monterey Park to Arcadia, Azusa, Covina and City of Industry. Senator Rubio comes to the California Legislature as a longtime educator in the public school system and a City Council Member on the Baldwin City Council. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit her district office at:
West Covina District Office
100 S. Vincent Ave, Ste. 401
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: (626) 430-2499
Senator Thomas Umberg was elected to represent California’s 34th District covering Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Garden Grove to Santa Ana and surrounding areas. Senator Umberg is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, former federal prosecutor, three term Legislator in the Assembly, small business owner and Deputy Drug Czar under the Clinton Administration. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you his district office is located at:
District Office
10971 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite D
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: (714) 741-1034
The new names you will see in the Assembly include:
Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan was elected to represent California’s Assembly District 16 which includes which includes the communities of Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo and Moraga. Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan comes to the California Legislature as an accomplished attorney and law school professor. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit her district office at:
2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 345
San Ramon, CA 94583Phone: (925) 328-1515
Assembly Member Boerner Horvath was elected to represent California’s 76th Assembly District which includes Oceanside and Carlsbad and surrounding areas – north and south. Assembly Member Boerner Horvath comes to the Assembly having served as a local City Council Member, a former PTA leader and an experienced business woman. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit her district office at:
804 Pier View Way, Suite 100
Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone:
(760) 433-7601
Assembly Member Tyler Diep was elected to represent California’s 72nd Assembly District which includes Garden Grove to Seal Beach and Fountain Valley to Los Alamitos. Assembly Member Diep has worked for the CA Assembly and was elected to the Westminster City Council in 2008. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you his district office is located at:
17011 Beach Blvd. Suite 1120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-843-4966
Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris was elected to represent California Assembly District 74 covering Huntington Beach to Irvine, Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel. Assembly Member Petrie-Norris comes to the legislature having had a successful career in finance, marketing and business. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit her district office at:
503 South Coast Drive, Suite 205
Costa Mesa, CA 92626Phone:
(714) 668-2100
Assembly Member James Ramos was elected to represent California’s Assembly District 40 which includes Rancho Cucamonga up to Cajon Junction to San Bernardino and Redlands. Assembly Member Ramos comes to the Legislature with vast experience as a successful small business entrepreneur and civic leader having served on several boards and organizations. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you his district office is located at:
10350 Commerce Center Drive, Suite A-200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 476-5023
Assembly Member Robert Rivas was elected to represent California’s Assembly District 30 which includes Gilroy to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, King City and surrounding areas. Assembly Member Rivas comes to the Legislature having served two terms on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and was Field Director for Assembly Member Anna Caballero. If you are in his district and would like to let him know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you his district office is located at:
60 W Market Street, Suite 110
Salinas, CA 93901Phone:
(831) 759-8676
Assembly Member Christy Smith was elected to represent California’s 38th District which includes Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and Castaic. Assembly Member Smith comes to the Legislature having served as a Governing Board Member in the Newhall School District and a public service as a Policy Analyst for the U.S. Dept. of Education. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit her district office at:
27441 Tourney Road, Suite 160
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 286-1565
Assembly Member Buffy Wicks was elected to represent California’s 15th Assembly District which includes Berkeley, Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito. Assembly Member Wicks comes to the Legislature as an experienced community organizer, strong advocate for kids and a previous Senior Fellow for the Center for American Progress. If you are in her district and would like to let her know you are a constituent and the issues that are important to you can visit:
1515 Clay Street, Suite 2201
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 286-1400
Teresa Anderson, Policy Director, The Arc & UCP Collaboration