The DeSaulnier Digest: RSVP for Tomorrow's Town Hall
I hope you will join us for a Youth Mental Health Town Hall and Resource Fair at the John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center at 2540 East Street in Concord tomorrow,August 22nd from 1 – 3:30 p.m. We will hear from special guest expert panelists, including Gigi Crowder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Contra Costa, Ade Gobir of the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Natalia Garcia of Common Sense Media, Anna Sabio and Dr. Lauren Nelson from John Muir Health, and more on a variety of issues related to youth mental health, including race and equity, youth mental health in the LGBTQ+ community, school resources, suicide prevention, and social media's impact on youth wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to engage with community organizations that work in the field and can offer resources.
To RSVP, click here or on the image below. Hope to see you there for this important conversation!
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Meets with Dublin Mayor on Improving Transportation in the East Bay
Congressman DeSaulnier met with Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez and the CEO of Valley Link Rail, Kevin Reardon, to discuss updates to the Valley Link Rail Project, which is projected to help reduce emissions, ease congestion, and improve the quality of life of East Bay families.
Mark Continues Leadership on Aviation Safety with Visit to SFO
Mark joined air traffic controllers at San Francisco International Airport to hear about their work to improve aviation safety and modernize their systems, issues he’s been leading on in Congress to ensure the safety of the flying public. Tune in for more by clicking here or on the image below.
IN THE NEWS
Mark Speaks to New York Times about Accountability for Antioch Police Department
When the reprehensible conduct of officers in the Antioch Police Department came to light, Congressman DeSaulnier swiftly called for an investigation by the Department of Justice to ensure accountability. Following the arrests of several officers this week, he spoke with the New York Times about why this action is a step toward justice and fixing a broken culture. To read more, click here or on the image below.
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