Dear Neighbor,
Summer arrived in our beautiful district this month and I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy! Please continue to take appropriate precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, which remains a significant public health threat.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a major effect on our economy, causing business closures and high unemployment. In response, the Legislature this month offered a smaller budget that avoids drastic cuts to our social safety net. My own bills advanced to protect people from wildfire as peak season approaches and to ensure schools don’t suffer financially from public safety power shutoffs.
Across the nation, outrage over deadly police shootings involving people of color reached a crescendo this month. Listen to my short video statement here. I invite you to join the discussion by tuning in to my Justice in Policing virtual town hall, 6 p.m. June 30.
In this Issue:
- Fire Safety & Preparedness
- Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
- Water Saving Tips
- Celebrating Juneteenth, Working for Change
- In the News: Economic Development, Public Safety, and more
As always, my office is available to help you with a state agency or to answer any questions. You can contact me by visiting my website at https://sd03.senate.ca.gov/
Sincerely,
Bill Dodd
Senator, 3rd District