The DeSaulnier Digest: Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day TOMORROW!
On the eve of Election Day, I am thinking of the many Americans who fought tirelessly to secure the right to vote for all citizens, including my former colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis who once described the right to vote as "precious, almost sacred." Tomorrow, I encourage you to use your precious vote and make your voice heard through our democratic process.
I wanted to also share reminders from the ACLU about your protected rights while voting:
- You have the right to vote free from intimidation;
- It is illegal for the government to send armed federal agents to the polls; and
- Voter intimidation by anyone, including federal, state, and local officials, is illegal.
To check the location of your polling place or ballot drop box, please click here. Remember, if you are in line at your polling place by 8:00 p.m., you must be allowed to vote, so stay in line. If you are participating in the election with a vote-by-mail ballot, drop the ballot off at a secure drop box by 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, November 3rd.
Happy voting!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Mark Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Social Media and Mental Health
Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier hosted a virtual town hall with expert special guests from Common Sense Media and UC Berkeley to discuss the link between social media use and mental health, including the challenges of keeping kids safe online. If you missed the conversation, you can view a recording by clicking here or on the image below.
Congressman DeSaulnier Delivers Federal Funds for Local Education Program
At Sequoia Middle School in Pleasant Hill, Mark joined students, teachers, and educators from The Marine Mammal Center to present a Community Project Funding check for more than $270,000 to provide funding for the Ocean Ambassadors program. Already, the Ocean Ambassadors program has introduced students at Sequoia and middle schools across CA-10 to conservation, new career fields, and a love of science. The federal funding Mark secured will ensure the program continues to benefit students in our community.
Mark Continues Healthcare Listening Tour in Pleasant Hill
Congressman DeSaulnier continued his Healthcare Listening Tour last week with a visit to the Epic Care facility in Pleasant Hill and then sat down with physicians from the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association to discuss the challenges healthcare providers are facing.
Congressman DeSaulnier Connects with Students at Northgate High School
As a senior member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mark joined students at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. While there, Mark discussed what his work looks like in Congress and he took questions from the engaged students about a wide range of federal issues.
Mark Presents Congressional Award to CA-10 Students
Every year, dedicated students from CA-10 and across the country are recognized with the Congressional Award, the highest honor for youth civilians in the country. Last week, Congressman DeSaulnier presented two local students with their gold medals in recognition of their hours of service to the community and personal achievements.
Congressman DeSaulnier Joins East Bay Leadership Council's Capitol Series
Mark sat down with members of the East Bay Leadership Council for its Capitol Series in Walnut Creek to discuss regional challenges from transportation to healthcare and the opportunities for collaboration in addressing these important issues.
Mark Hosts Constituent Office Hours in Walnut Creek
Congressman DeSaulnier welcomed East Bay residents to his Walnut Creek office for a series of meetings. During this month's constituent office hours, Mark and CA-10 residents discussed bolstering workforce development programs, ensuring adequate FDA regulation for infant formula, and more.
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