Message from Tony
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve California Senate District 19, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. I hope you’ll take a moment to read about what I’m fighting for on behalf of my constituents, by visiting my website at www.senate.ca.gov/strickland.
My job is to work hard on behalf of every constituent. Please feel free to contact me at (805) 494-8808 if you have a problem with state government, or a question about an issue.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tony Strickland,
Senator
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Senator Tony Strickland On The Dennis Miller Show
March 3, 2009 , Senator Tony Strickland went on the Dennis Miller Show to discuss California’s current economy, Strickland’s background in politics, and basketball.
To listen to the audio please click here.
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Senator Tony Strickland Honors Local Santa Barbara Leader as Woman of the Year
Christie Stanley, Santa Barbara District Attorney,
Named Woman of the Year for Senate District 19
March 6, 2009 , California State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) announced that Christie Stanley is the 19th Senate District “Woman of the Year” today at a ceremony held in front of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.
“It is an honor to recognize District Attorney Christie Stanley as Woman of the Year,” Senator Strickland said. “Christie has made significant contributions for the Santa Barbara community. She is not only a strong leader who works endlessly to preserve public safety, but she is also a powerful role model for young women.”
To view the full press release click here.
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Mobile District Office Event Scheduled For Buellton, California
Senator Tony Strickland once again continues his series of mobile district office events scheduled for April. Community events are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to bring friends and family members to speak to the Senator.
Upcoming Mobile District Office Event
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Buellton - Albertson's - 222 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
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New Legislation Introduced
SB 37 Public Employees: Compensation
Requires state agencies provide a secure, electronic means of viewing earning statements if the employee is enrolled in the direct deposit system. Provides that no paper copies will be distributed.
Status: Referred to S. PERSS
SB 174 Public Safety Omnibus
Makes technical and non-substantive changes to various code sections relating to public safety.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/17
SB 263 Local Government: Community Service Districts
Provides the Santa Rita Hills Community Service District is authorized to limit access to roads it owns to landowners and residents.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/27
SB 326 Land Use: Housing Element
Requires the housing element to include within the analysis of existing and projected housing needs a quantification of foreclosures and projected foreclosures and their impact on the housing needs and inventory.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/28
SB 344 Crimes Against Elder & Dependent Adults
Criminalizes the theft by exploitation and theft by undue influence against an elder or dependent adult and increases the penalties for offenders with prior convictions of financial elder abuse.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/28
SB 685 State Boards & Commissions: Salaries: Suspension
Prohibits members of a board or commission from receiving a salary if, in 2010 the salary is $100,000 or more and the board meets two or less times a month.
Status: Eligible on 3/30
SB 739 Political Reform Act of 1974: Fundraising
Prohibits the spouse or domestic partner of an elected official or candidate from receiving compensation for services in connection with fundraising for the benefit of the elected official or candidate.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/30
SB 744 Clinical Laboratories: Public Health Laboratories
This bill would adjust the rate schedule for clinical laboratories.
Status: Introduced, eligible for committee on 3/30.
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Higher Taxes Chill Once Sunny Business Climate
By Senator Tony Strickland
As featured in the Ventura County Star, March 4, 2009
It’s unimaginable that in this economy, during the state’s first double-digit jobless reading in a quarter-century, legislators in Sacramento pass a budget that includes a $13 billion tax increase, the largest tax increase in our state’s history.
According to the latest unemployment figures, California’s unemployment rate climbed to 10.1 percent in January. That means, on average, 1 in every 10 people in our state is without work and without means to fully provide for their family. Small businesses that have felt the pinch now continue to feel our economy’s ever-increasing squeeze.
To view the complete article click here.
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