November 2019 District Report

A Message from Senator Bill Dodd

Dear Neighbor,

As families prepare to give thanks this week, our thoughts turn to neighbors across the state who have endured public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires. Our hearts go out to them as well as the first-responders who have risked everything to keep Californians safe.

I will take up a number of important issues in the upcoming legislative session. Improving utilities’ response to the wildfire threat and access to home insurance are two priorities. Others include making life better for seniors and mobile home park residents, while pursuing proposals on public safety, sports betting and mental health funding. Please let me know your ideas for legislation.

Meanwhile, I will continue to seek your input through town hall meetings in the district. My next is 6 p.m. tonight at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, where we will discuss utility power shutoffs and wildfire safety. And I’m holding a  Holiday Open House Dec. 18 in Vallejo. I encourage you to attend.

In this Issue:


Sincerely,

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Bill Dodd
Senator, 3rd District

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Honoring Veterans, One Job at a Time

 

As we paid tribute to our nation's veterans on Nov.11, I was reminded of the sacrifices our active duty personnel, veterans and their families make for all of us and our country.

Did you know there are more veterans who call California home than any other state? Let us commemorate the service of our veterans, sharing their stories for future generations, and providing them with the quality services and benefits they have earned and deserve.

Please visit my website for veterans' resources, including job opportunities through California's Work for Warriors Program.

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 Small Business Saturday

As the biggest holiday shopping season approaches, I encourage you to shop local. This year, Saturday, Nov. 30, is known as "Small Business Saturday" as a way to show support for our many local small businesses.

As a small business owner for over 25 years, I know that one of the best investments we can make in our community is supporting local businesses. Local business owners are the backbone of California's economy. Contact my office or click here to learn about resources for small business owners.

 

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Submit Your Ideas for Legislation

Do you have an idea for a new law or a change to existing law that will help our state better serve the public? All constituents are invited to submit ideas and proposals of their own for a new state law.

The law can cover any issue, from something particular in our neighborhoods to something that can improve the quality of life throughout California. Previous ideas submitted to legislators have included laws that have cracked down on misleading advertising, a bill that enables individuals who vote by mail to confirm their ballots were counted, and a measure that created a pilot program to link the state’s community colleges with local chambers of commerce to promote business development and job creation.

What is your idea? If it is the one selected, you may have the opportunity to travel to Sacramento and testify before a Senate Committee on the merits of the bill. You can submit your ideas online by clicking here. Please include as much detail as possible.

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