Dear Friends,

I'm pleased to have crafted a legislative package reflective of your concerns and our district's needs. We’re addressing issues that will affect not only the Inland Empire but the entire state. Highlighted below are just a few of my legislative priorities this session.

Sacramento News

• AB44- My first piece of legislation, introduced on the first anniversary of the December 2, 2015 San Bernardino terrorist attacks, provides for expedited medical review process for the victims so that they can get the treatment they need and continue the recovery process.
• AB523- So much of the funding that has been available for clean and renewable technology has completely missed our district! That's why I've authored legislation which requires that 25 percent of renewable technology funds be spent in disadvantaged communities like ours and 10 percent to be spent specifically in low-income communities.
• AB578- Increases the penalty for threatening a witness by using immigration status or suspected immigration status.
• AB550- Provides support for long-term care Ombudsman programs which help investigate and resolve various issues in long-term health care facilities and residential care facilities.
• AB667- Provides a transparent and fair process for students who are at risk of being suspended from school.

Over the past few weeks we've worked hard to bring more resources to the 47th district and just last week I joined Congressman Pete Aguilar, CA Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma and CalEITC4Me Chair Joseph N. Sanberg to host a workshop with CalEITC4Me in San Bernardino where representatives helped with filing taxes and applying for the new State Earned Income Tax Credit. I've also put out a Public Service Announcement with Senator Connie Leyva, "Remember, It's Your Money, So Get It!" For more information, please visit the EITC page on the California Franchise Tax Board's website.

We've had many visitors to our Capitol office. It's always an honor to welcome you!

Hearing worker and industry concerns in the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment with fellow Assemblymembers Kalra, Thurmond and Flora

In this Issue:

Free Tax Prep Assistance!

IRS-certified volunteers can help people with household incomes of $54,000 or less prepare and file a basic tax return for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

To find a VITA site near you, visit http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep

Dates and times vary by location, and some VITA sites require appointments.

District News

Drivers can expect to see potholes filled in the coming months.

On February 8, the San Bernardino Public Works Department began a pothole repair program targeting the city's major thoroughfares. Public Works staff is tackling potholes in a systemic approach using the city's on-call pothole and paving contractor, NPG Corporation while department's street maintenance crews focus on residential streets. Pothole repairs will be scheduled in the most time efficient manner to maximize crew efforts. Visit www.publicnow.com

Notice - Addition of Satellite Office Hours

Starting March 14, 2017 our office will be partnering with the city of Fontana to host satellite office hours 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.

Starting March 29, 2017 our office will be partnering with the city of Rialto to host satellite office hours 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 March!

Citizenship Fair

In collaboration with:
The Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association
Guatemalan Consulate
Mexican Consulate
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center

WHO:
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes & Senator Connie M. Leyva

WHERE:
Rialto Community Center
214 North Palm Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376

WHEN:
Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please contact Maha Rizvi for more information at (909) 381-3238 or Maha.Rizvi@asm.ca.gov.

3rd Annual Young Women's Leadership Conference: Cultivating the Seeds of Leadership by Educating, Exposing & Empowering

WHO:
Presented by Senator Connie M. Leyva & Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes

WHERE:
Cal State San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407

WHEN:
Friday, March 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, please contact Vanessa Wiarco, Vanessa.wiarco@sen.ca.gov, (909) 591-7016

Join us for Coffee and Conversation with the Assemblymember!

WHO:
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes & staff.

WHERE:
Lawrence Hutton Community Center
660 Colton Avenue
Colton, CA 92324

WHEN:
Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Please contact Maha Rizvi for more information at (909) 381-3238 or Maha.Rizvi@asm.ca.gov.

P.S. To find out more about what I am doing for our district in Sacramento, please visit my website.