Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| TNP Member Rate | $25 |
| Regular Rate | $50 |
| LACDAC Grantee (No Payment Due--Please Select Payment Method "Cash") | $50 |
Event Details
Meet the Elected Official: Lena Gonzalez, Senator. 33rd District & Assemblymember José Luis Solache, Jr.
Wednesday, September 9th; 11am - 1:00pm (In-Person)
TNP's Meet the Elected Official event is a unique opportunity for nonprofits to meet and connect with a local elected official. When nonprofit leaders and civic leaders connect, we can create partnerships for greater impact.
We invite you to join us for a gathering with 33rd District Senator Lena A. Gonzalez. Gain firsthand knowledge and understanding of their ideas and goals. Moreover, seize the chance to actively engage with both elective officials by posing your burning questions and learning the best ways to connect with them to establish a mutually beneficial partnership.
About Senator Lena A. Gonzales:
Senator Lena Gonzalez proudly represents one million residents in California’s 33rd Senate District, which encompasses Southeast Los Angeles, the City and Port of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Catalina Island. She serves as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and is a dedicated advocate on key priorities that impact Californians from economic development and environmental justice to LGBTQ+, women’s rights, immigrant rights, digital equity and more.
Senator Gonzalez has led major policy efforts that have been signed into law, including SB 1137 to end neighborhood oil drilling, SB 616 to increase paid sick days for working Californians, SB 4 Broadband for All to expand internet access in underserved communities, and the California Safe Haven Schools Act to prohibit immigration enforcement officers from entering schools without valid identification and a valid judicial warrant.
During her tenure in the Legislature, Senator Gonzalez has advocated for funding for a wide range of community-centered projects, including local park renovations, workforce development, health and wellness services, homelessness prevention, arts and culture, senior services, education, and critical infrastructure improvements totaling over $307 million for projects across Senate District 33.
Senator Gonzalez holds a BA in Political Science from Cal State Long Beach and an Executive MBA from Loyola Marymount University. She resides in Long Beach with her family.
About Assemblymember José Luis Solache, Jr.:
Assemblymember José Luis Solache, Jr. was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 representing the cities and communities of Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, South Gate, Huntington Park, Bellflower and Walnut Park.
Solache has served as a Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilmember in the city of Lynwood since 2013. In this role, he's worked to recruit new job-creating employers to the city, build new parks, make City Hall more transparent and expand youth programs.
Prior to his service in city government, José served for three terms on the Lynwood Unified School District’s Board of Education. The district educates over 15,000 local students and José served as Board President three times. His election to the school board at the age of 23 made him one of the youngest elected leaders in L.A. County.
Solache was born in Bellflower, grew up in Lynwood and attended local public schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Dominguez Hills. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, he served two terms as Student Body President. He also served as statewide Chair of the California State Student Association (CSSA).
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