Addressing the MMIP crisis, supporting our veterans, and more
Mobile Office Hours:
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
2 S Green Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Happy Friday Senate District 4,
May is a month full of community action and reflection. I have several updates I’d like to share with you from recent engagements my team and I have had across Senate District 4 and at the Capitol.
Many may not know, but our district is home to nearly 14% of California’s Native Tribes, including the Paiute, Chukchansi, Washoe, Miwuk, Shoshone, Mono, and the Yokut people. During the Legislative Spring Recess, I embarked on a ten-day Tribal listening tour through Indian Country to engage with eleven tribal nations. It was a powerful experience, filled with tough conversations and insights into the pressing issues facing Indigenous communities. While our Tribal nations exhibit commendable leadership, there’s still significant work ahead at both state and federal levels to address the urgent issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. We must continue advocating for justice and amplifying the voices of those impacted by this crisis.
This week we also kicked off Community Action Month honoring the invaluable contributions of Community Action Agencies. Having personally benefited from programs like Head Start, I am grateful for the transformative impact these agencies have on individuals and families striving to overcome poverty – the saying goes: “A hand up, not a handout.” I encourage you to volunteer your time, donate resources, or advocate for policies that prioritize anti-poverty efforts because we all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable society.
In the district, I attended Stanislaus County’s State of the County, where I learned about the remarkable initiatives underway to build a stronger future for the next generation. I am excited to collaborate with county leadership as we work towards a prosperous and resilient community. May is also the kick-off month for county fairs – I attended the Calaveras County Fair dinner and recognized the dedication of several individuals who play a significant role in the success of the Calaveras County Fair every year. Our commitment to supporting veterans remains unwavering. My Modesto District Team had the privilege of meeting with the Coulterville Veterans group, “Together with Veterans,” listening to their challenges, and working towards tangible solutions.
To all veterans: your service is deeply appreciated, and I am dedicated to advocating for your needs.
Accessibility to my constituents remains a top priority. In April, Team Alvarado-Gil hosted a total of 8 Mobile Office Hours, providing 17 hours of direct engagement with you all. Your voices and concerns are of utmost importance, and I am committed to ensuring they’re heard.
Read #TeamAlvarado-Gil’s Annual Report for a comprehensive look at our legislative journey in 2023.
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WE’RE HIRING!
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE – MODESTO
$64,608-$122,928 SALARY RANGE
I’m looking for a highly experienced District Representative to join my Modesto office! The successful candidate will have strong project management skills and is expected to perform at a high level with independence. Additionally, the successful candidate will thrive in situations that call for engaging with the public and local officials, provide ongoing support to constituents with pressing state-related issues, and strongly represent myself at events and meetings across Stanislaus County.
If you think you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, apply here today!
Applications are open for the 2024 California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship program.
To be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
- Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
- Submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
Deadline for submission is June 1st 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Apply here.
Applications are now open for the Minerva Scholarship Program.
To be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Eligible students must gender identify as a woman or girl, or are female regardless of gender identity
- Submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
Deadline for submission is May 31st, 2024
Apply Here: WICL - Women In California Leadership | Scholarship Program
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Preparing for Wildfire: Creating Defensible Space
You will learn the key concepts for hardening your home and other structures, and how to create defensible space around them. Learn about the priorities, materials & strategies for improving the vulnerability of your home, including siding, roofing & rain gutters, eaves and soffits, vents, windows, decks, patio covers, and fences. You will also learn how to create defensible space that is fire-resilient and water-wise with a focus on Defensible Space Zones, what they are, why they are important and how they apply to your property, provide suggestions about creating Defensible Space that is aesthetically pleasing and helps protect your home, and how to select plants that are more fire-resistant.
I hope everyone in Senate District 4 has a safe weekend.
Senator
Marie Alvarado-Gil