Senate District 33

Senator Lena Gonzalez

Welcome! I’m Senator Lena Gonzalez and I represent the 33rd District. The 33rd District represents nearly 1 million residents of Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, and the Southeast Los Angeles cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, Signal Hill, South Gate, and part of Los Angeles.

I’m honored to represent the working people of the 33rd District who drive California’s economy, from the Port of Long Beach to the transportation corridor that links California to the rest of the country. Please do not hesitate to contact my capitol or district office for assistance with state agencies or to voice your opinion about matters facing the legislature.

Sincerely,
State Senator Lena A. Gonzalez

Latest News & Videos

The Press Democrat: New state senate bill would force CalPERS, CalSTRS to divest from major fossil fuel holdings

February 17, 2022
By MARY CALLAHAN
 
California’s two powerful public employee pension funds would be required to withdraw their investments from fossil fuel companies to help fight climate change under a state Senate bill introduced Thursday.
 

Sen. Gonzalez Announces Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to Advance CA Climate Goals

February 17, 2022

LAist: This California Bill Could Make Health Permits More Accessible For Street Vendors

February 11, 2022
By Phoenix Tso and Caitlin Hernández
 
State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has introduced SB 972, which would reform the state food code to make it easier for sidewalk vendors to obtain permits to sell food.
 
Organizer Carla De Paz works with Community Power Collective, which has long advocated for this bill. She says it addresses certain requirements for a food vending permit, including having to to use carts with a three-compartment sink.
 

Long Beach Post: California bill would support street food vendors and ease current restrictions

February 11, 2022
By Laura Anaya-Morga
 
A state senator introduced a bill Thursday that would support California’s large population of street food vendors by removing barriers that currently prevent them from obtaining food safety permits.
 
Senate Bill 972, written by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) would revise the California Retail Food Code to reduce illegal vending, protect public health and create a more equitable economy for street vendors.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Support California Street Food Vendors

February 10, 2022

Sacramento, Calif. – On February 10, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill 972 to help support California’s street food vendors by removing barriers to accessing food vending permits. The bill would help reduce unpermitted vending, protect public health, and create a more equitable economy for women, low-income individuals and people of color who form a major part of the industry and contribute to the State’s economy as micro-businesses. 

Senator Gonzalez Issues Statement on 2-Year Air Quality Bill Final Vote

January 31, 2022
Sacramento, Calif. – On January 31, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 342 that would have added two environmental justice seats to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) governing board:
 

La Senadora Gonzalez emite una declaración sobre la votación final del Proyecto de Ley de 2 años en proceso, respecto a la Calidad Atmosférica (Air Quality)

January 31, 2022

Sacramento, Calif. – El 31 de enero de 2022, la Senadora Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el Proyecto de Ley del Senado SB 342 que habría agregado dos puestos de justicia medioambiental a la junta directiva del Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad Atmosférica South Coast (SCAQMD):

Gonzalez - Woman's Caucus Press Conference on SB 245

January 20, 2022