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City of Fontana Receives $1,000,000 Grant from the State of California

Sacramento – On June 16, 2017 The California State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) awarded the City of Fontana $1,000,000 to construct an artificial turf soccer field, field lighting and water conservation measures at Fontana Central City Soccer Park.

The Youth Soccer and Recreation Development (YS) Program provides one-time financial assistance for recreational projects that target low-income and heavily populated urban areas with high crime and unemployment rates.

Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes Announces the 30 Under 30 Awardees

I am excited to announce the 2017 30 Under 30 Awardees. These 30 young men and women under the age of 30 exemplify dedication, innovation and service in the 47th Assembly District. They are the entrepreneurs, innovators, public servants and community members that will define the Inland Empire in the years to come. Over the last few months we have received an overwhelming amount of nominations, and the process of choosing the 30 Under 30 was not an easy task.

Major (ret) Don Larkin honored as AD47 Veteran of the Year by Assemblymember Reyes

Sacramento – Yesterday, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes and other members of the California State Assembly honored veterans at the 10th annual Veterans Luncheon at the Sacramento Convention Center.  Honorees spanned service in armed conflicts from World War II to current military personal in armed conflicts in the Middle East and around the globe.

47th District Budget Statement

With the finalizing of the budget for 2017-18, I have joined with my Assembly colleagues to standup for California’s values of inclusion, responsibility and justice.   This budget upholds our commitment to a better California by investing in our senior citizens, middle class families, and students.  With a national political conversation focused on blame and generating fear of the other, California can stand proud today proving it is our differences that bring us to together to generate a responsible and forward thinking state budget.

Statement Concerning United States Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

With President Trump’s action today, the United States rejects an agreement between 195 countries, and joins Syria and Nicaragua as the only countries that are not participants in the Paris Climate Agreement. 

This administration once again demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of one of the biggest dangers facing our nation.  Not only is climate change an issue of national security, but areas like the Inland Empire of California face real and measurable negative health consequences due to emissions that are a leading cause of climate change.

Assemblymember Reyes Passes Eight Bills through the Full Assembly in the Last Week

Sacramento – With session going on well into the late night, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes passed every one of her eligible bills off of the Assembly floor and on to the State Senate successfully. In all, Assemblymember Reyes had her last eight bills heard and voted on by the full Assembly with important legislation which will have a strong impact in the Inland Empire.

Domestic Violence Education Act Passes the Assembly Floor 70-0

Sacramento – Earlier today, AB 1268, the Domestic Violence Education Act, was voted on by the full State Assembly and passed off of the floor with unanimous bi-partisan support and is on its way to the State Senate. The bill creates the California Domestic Violence Prevention Fund for the purpose of encouraging new prevention efforts throughout California.

Legislation to Bring Renewable Energy to San Bernardino and Similar Communities Passes Assembly Floor

Sacramento – Today, AB 523, the Equity in Clean Energy Investment bill, was approved by the full State Assembly and passed to the State Senate. The bill requires the California Energy Commission to allocate at least 25% of the money used for the deployment of renewable technologies to be used in disadvantaged communities and another 10% to be used in low-income communities, through the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program.