Sacramento, Calif. – Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement on the climate and education bond measures approved by the Legislature: 

"The climate and education bond measures, SB 867 and AB 247, signed today by Acting Governor McGuire, offer a bold opportunity to invest in California’s future. I am honored to be a co-author of these crucial initiatives that make significant investments to modernize our public schools and protect our communities from the ravages of climate change, even amid a challenging budget year. I appreciate Senate Pro Tem McGuire for his leadership and my colleagues for their dedication, support and collaboration. These measures to enhance public school infrastructure and support climate resilience will now be up to the voters.”

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Majority Leader Gonzalez represents the 33rd Senate District, which encompasses the City of Long Beach and portions of South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles, including the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, Signal Hill, and South Gate. In the Senate, she advocates for working families and champions various priorities, such as fighting for a clean environment, digital equity, LGBTQ+ and women's rights, and the economic prosperity of small businesses. Her landmark legislative achievements include bills enacted to end neighborhood oil drilling, provide broadband for all, and expand paid sick leave. Majority Leader Gonzalez also serves as Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. She lives in Long Beach with her family.

Additional resources

July 1, 2024 - Senate Leader McGuire, Colleagues Announce Advancement Of Bonds

July 3, 2024 - Acting Governor Mike McGuire signs legislation