The DeSaulnier Digest: Join Our Environmental Town Hall & Resource Fair
As we wrap up another busy District Work Period, I am excited to announce another town hall later this week in Oakley.
As we continue to see the effects of climate change here in California, from more devastating wildfires to more extreme temperatures, the Trump Administration's policies are undermining the tools we have to address this crisis, including rolling back environmental protections and withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
I'm hosting an outdoor Environmental Town Hall and Resource Fair this Saturday, May 3rd in Oakley to discuss how we're fighting back against the Administration's dangerous actions and the work being done here in California to protect our environment. Starting at 1:30 p.m., local environmental agencies and organizations will share resources on their work and at 2:00 p.m. I'll join several leaders in providing updates on the work being done at the local and federal levels of government to address climate change.
This event is RSVP only and the venue has limited capacity. If you are interested in attending, click here or on the flyer below to register. Confirmed attendees will receive more information, including the exact location, prior to the event.
I look forward to seeing many of you this weekend!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall in Lafayette
We had a full house with CA-10 residents filling the bleachers at Congressman DeSaulnier's town hall at Acalanes High School in Lafayette last week to discuss the path forward under the Trump Administration. The Congressman provided an update on House Democrats' efforts to stand up for the American people against President Trump's dangerous and unconstitutional actions and took questions from constituents. If you missed this timely conversation, click here or on the image below to view the recording.
Mark Recognizes 2025 Art Competition Participants
Congressman DeSaulnier recently hosted a gallery show and awards ceremony at the Moraga Art Gallery to announce this year's winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Twenty-one high school students submitted original artwork and the winning piece, Tides of Nostalgia by Dougherty Valley High School sophomore Amber Ding, will hang in the Capitol for the next year. Congratulations to all the participants on their hard work and creativity.
Congressman DeSaulnier Joins Cancer Support Community Groundbreaking
As a survivor of stage four cancer, Mark spoke at the groundbreaking for the new Cancer Support Community building about the critical role that his own support network played following his diagnosis and throughout treatment. The new facility, adjacent to the Lafayette Reservoir, will allow Cancer Support Community to serve more patients and families by providing a myriad of resources free of charge.
Mark Sits Down with Constituents to Discuss Federal Issues
Congressman DeSaulnier hosted District Office Hours in his Walnut Creek office and via Zoom to hear from constituents on federal issues. This month's topics included protecting National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, providing nutritious school lunches, and reducing air pollution in the East Bay.
Congressman DeSaulnier Connects with Local City Leaders
Since the start of a new Congress, Mark has been meeting with local leaders about federal funding opportunities and to hear from them about the unique challenges their cities are facing. Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier joined the San Ramon City Council meeting and sat down with the Orinda Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Manager.
Mark Speaks Out in Support of Public Education at San Ramon Valley PTA Advocacy Day
Congressman DeSaulnier joined the San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs for their annual advocacy day to discuss how the Trump Administration's recent actions will impact students around the country and here in CA-10, especially students with disabilities. As a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee, Mark connected with parents, teachers, and students directly about their concerns.
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