March 15th Meeting: State Senator Aisha Wahab

When: Saturday,March 15th, 2 to 4 pm

Location: El Dorado Mobile Home Park (Clubhouse), 600 E Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale

Senator Aisha Wahab was elected in 2022 representing the cities of Sunnyvale, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara.

Aisha is a community leader.  In 2018 when she won her seat on Hayward City Council, Aisha made national headlines as the first Afghan-American woman elected to public office in the United States. As Mayor Pro Tempore & City Council Member of Hayward, Aisha has implemented policies that reduce economic inequality, expand homeownership opportunities, support small businesses, and strengthen safety nets for seniors, women, children and working families.

Senator Wahab's Committee Assignments:

Senate Assistant Majority Leader
Chair, Senate Housing Committee
Vice Chair, AAPI Legislative Caucus

She is also a member of the following committees:
Senate Appropriations
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications
Senate Governmental Organization
Senate Insurance
Senate Judiciary
Senate Budget Subcommittee 5 on on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation

Senator Wahab will update us on bills she has proposed for this legislative session and actions the State is taking to protect California residents from federal level attacks on our rights.

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Other Items:

Councilmember Richard Mehlinger will update us on the results of the City Council Strategic Priorities Meeting on March 13th.

President Kristel Wickham will updste us on a number of current and upcoming actions and events.