Dear Friends,
In our third month in Sacramento we keep fighting to bring something back to our District that has been missing for a while; representation and a voice in the legislature. In the past few weeks my staff and I have been advancing our legislative package that helps the people in our cities with what they need most. We’ve advanced bills out of committees to provide transparency to students and parents when a student is suspended (AB 667) and to protect people in our community that have been victims or witnesses of crimes from being threatened with their immigration status (AB 578). There’s much work left to do but as always, I’m fighting for us and for our community interests. Please remember that my offices in Sacramento and San Bernardino are always open to you and please know that my staff and I are here to listen, plan and act on what you need. Please come in and tell us how we can improve and protect our district!
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes
Sacramento News
In the Capitol with fellow legislators working on making college more affordable, and with students
discussing the importance of combating human trafficking and providing housing for homeless students in our district.
At the Latino Journal awards with Sen. Connie Leyva, Asm. Sabrina Cervantes and friends (Left).
I met with Veterans advocating for Veteran Resource Centers on community college campuses (Right).
District News
Woman of the Year Luncheon
On March 4th, I held a Woman of the Year Luncheon at Sundowner Restaurant in San Bernardino to honor and celebrate the Woman of the Year nominees from the 47th Assembly District.
Congratulations to my mother Jessie Gómez who was selected to receive this year’s Woman of the Year award. Your community activism and commitment to our community has inspired me to serve others and give back to my community.
Woman of the Year Nominees for the 47th District:
| Kim Rocha - Bloomington | Jessie Gomez - Colton |
Lady Venice James - Fontana |
| Heather Butterworth - Bloomington |
Rachel Warner - Colton |
Bobbi Jo Chavarria - Fontana |
| Patircia Small - Colton |
Rosa Gomez - Colton |
Amparo Miramontes - Fontana |
| Aurora Reyes - Colton |
Ellen Miller - Fontana |
Angela Wilkinson - Grand Terrace |
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Lucia B. Negrete - Grand Terrace |
Lina Montes - Rialto |
Kim Carter - San Bernardino |
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Socorro Gomez - Grand Terrace |
Maria Rodriguez - Rialto |
Patricia L. Nickols-Butler - San Bernardino |
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Margie Miller - Grand Terrace |
Angela Licurse - Rialto |
Eileen Chen - San Bernardino |
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Annette May - Muscoy |
Irma Flores - Rialto |
Sadia Khan - San Bernardino |
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Dana Jamison - Muscoy |
Olivia Peñaloza - San Bernardino |
Trini Gomez - San Bernardino
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Claudia Lopez - Muscoy |
Denise Benton - San Bernardino |
Young Leaders Corner
I am excited to announce that 40 students were chosen to be part of the 1st class of the Young Legislators. These 40 students attended the orientation on March 4th at the Rialto Community Center. During the orientation, the students had the opportunity to meet each other, discuss upcoming sessions, and learn about the policy and expectations of the program. They also took the official oath of office of a Young Legislator.
Roundtable Discussion with Attorney General
On March 23rd, I hosted California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for a community roundtable discussion at San Bernardino Valley College to discuss issues important to the 47th Assembly District. The Attorney General listened to law enforcement, environmental groups, social justice organizations and local elected officials who updated him on critical issues such as public safety, education, and immigration. Attorney General Becerra reminded everyone that he “has their back”.
Notice - Satellite Office Hours
In an effort to extend our services, our office is partnering with the City of Fontana and the City of Rialto to host satellite office hours.
In Fontana, satellite office hours will occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 2 - 6 p.m. at Fontana City Hall, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335. Please call Maha Rizvi at (909) 381-3238 for appointments.
In Rialto, satellite office hours will occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1-5 p.m. at 141 S Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA. Please call Daniel Peeden at (909) 381-3238 for appointments.
District Events Coming Up In April!
Join us for Coffee and Conversation with the Assemblymember!
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes & staff
Saturday, April 28, 2017
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Anne Shirrells Park Community Center
1367 N. California St.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
The Inland Empire Minority-Led Resource Development Coalition Meeting
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes & Terrance Stone - Young Visionaries
April 28, 2017
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
303 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA
American Dream Home Ownership Conference
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes & Senator Connie Leyva
April 29, 2017
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location TBD
Paws in the Park
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes, Senator Connie Leyva, and the City of Colton
April 29, 2017
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fleming Park
525 North La Cadena Drive