DeSaulnier Digest
I'm looking forward to connecting with many of you at the Walk and Talk Town Hall that I am hosting at EBMUD's Lafayette Reservoir this Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. In addition to our walk, I'll provide an update from Congress, including our efforts to lower costs, protect personal freedoms, and defend democracy.
October marks the start of another District Work Period for the House of Representatives. This month, I will be hosting town halls, office hours, and listening tours around our community.
This past week, I was thrilled to announce that the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) will receive over $166 million in funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) that I advocated for to improve safety, reduce congestion, and reduce air pollution along the I-680 corridor through Contra Costa County.
In California, we have seen the consequences of climate change from more extreme wildfires and droughts to skyrocketing temperatures. As a longtime champion for policies that reduce greenhouse gases and protect the environment, I have been working to address the climate crisis by transitioning to a clean energy economy while ensuring no worker is left behind. This past week I introduced federal legislation to support the workforce as we make this transition.
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It's been a busy District Work Period in CA-10! I hosted four town halls and appreciated hearing your thoughts on women's rights, gun violence prevention, transportation, and the Supreme Court. I also celebrated funding I brought home for projects in our community, including to rehabilitate creek habitats in Lafayette, build a new park in Oakley, and improve facilities at Contra Costa Health's Concord Shelter. I also kicked off my Small Business Listening Tour in downtown Walnut Creek and spent time visiting community organizations in East County.
As summer winds down, I am reflecting on all of the wonderful opportunities I had over this district work period to connect with you in the district through town halls, community events, individual meetings, and more.
On Tuesday August 27th, I am hosting a Transportation Town Hall at the Antioch Community Center at 6:30 p.m. to discuss reducing commute times and supporting working families as the Bay Area has a large population of mega-commuters who spend hours each day commuting between work and home.
With firearm deaths on the rise and guns now the leading cause of death for young people in our country, I am hosting a virtual Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall on Wednesday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m.
As I shared last week, August District Work Period has begun, kicking off over a month of town halls, office hours, and events across the East Bay. I am enjoying the chance to connect with many of you in our community, including at these upcoming town halls: