Dear John,

California is resilient because we lead with our values. As we navigate expected state budget shortfalls, I am doing my part to level the playing field for all Californians leveraging resources already at our disposal. We have boundless opportunities to continue investing in our economy, education, and environment, and I wholeheartedly believe in California's collective pursuit of positive change and progress. 

ACTION ALERT - SB 1426: Helping Californians Divert More Waste From Landfills

This year, I am proud to co-sponsor SB 1426 (Blakespear), which ensures that no Californian that wants to reduce waste sent to landfills is prohibited from doing so. For the past twenty years since my time on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, I’ve been leading efforts to divert more waste, sounding the alarm about our overflowing landfills and the harm their emissions cause local communities. SB 1426 expands access to supplemental waste diversion services to help California divert more waste from landfills – which new studies have found are emitting 40% more climate altering methane gas than previously estimated.

But we need your support to get the bill through committee, as opponents fight to preserve the status quo. Click here to complete a brief survey to support SB 1426 and tell your representative why waste diversion is a top priority for Californians all across our state.

Together we can GoGreen!

I'm thrilled to announce a big win for California homeowners! GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program has hit a huge milestone by financing over $100 million in energy-efficient upgrades for California homes. This program will make it easier for homeowners to make upgrades and help our state meet its climate goals.

Youth Alliance Empowers Futures! 

I was so proud to visit the Youth Alliance in Hollister, CA, an important organization that has been empowering those affected by social inequities for 25 years. They are striving to raise $5 million for a new Youth Impact Campus— an inclusive space for youth and families to access programs and opportunities that nurture well-being and potential.

Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA visits Youth Alliance in Hollister, CA

Investing In Our Kids

ICYMI: Check out this thoughtful piece in EdSource from Dr. William Elliott III on why CalKIDS is "unlike any other wealth-building tool within the state’s policy tool kit." 

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Sincerely,

Fiona Ma, CPA