Past Events
The Speaker's Appointments Office conducted seminars throughout California. In partnership with Assemblymembers, other elected officials and community groups, these seminars provided attendees with the knowledge and understanding of the application process in a manner that gave applicants the best opportunity of receiving a Speaker Appointment. Below is the list of past seminars.
Saturday, September 10
9 - 10:30 a.m.
District Office (Back Patio)
600 N. Rosemead Blvd, Suite 117
Pasadena, CA 91107
Hosted by Assemblymember Chris Holden
Saturday, October 1
8:30 - 10 a.m.
RCC Digital Library
Auditorium (DL*121)
4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
Hosted By Assemblymember Jose Medina
Saturday, October 8
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Four Points Sheraton
8110 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Hosted By Assemblymember Shirley Weber in partnership with the Black Political Association of California
Wednesday, October 19
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Progress Park Plaza Auditorium
15500 Downey Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Hosted By Speaker Anthony Rendon
Tuesday, October 25
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Burbank Youth Center
75 East Santa Anita Avenue
Burbank, CA 92123
Hosted By Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region
Please join me and Assemblymember Cristina Garcia as we host a bike ride and resource fair celebrating Earth Day.
Saturday, April 22
9 a.m. – Noon
John Anson Ford Park
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, CA.
For more information please see the event flyer or call my office: (562) 529-3250.
Please join me and lawyers from the Southeast District Bar Association for a Free Legal Fair on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event is first come, first serve so please RSVP. If you have a specific case or issue in mind, bring all of the relevant documents.
In addition to free legal advice, there will be workshops on:
- Immigration
- Tenant/Landlord disputes
- Expungements
Refreshments will be served and there is free parking.
Saturday, March 11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
El-Hussein Community Center
4313 Gage Ave.
City of Bell
For more information or to RSVP in person, please call (562) 529-3250.
How can you make your voice heard in our community?
What are your rights as a voter?
How can you become more involved?
Please join me for a Civics Engagement Workshop on Thursday February 9 from 6-7:30 PM at the Bell Community Center at 6250 Pine Ave.
Refreshments will be served and there’s free parking.
Please join me for Holiday Open House and Toy Drive.
Thursday, December 15th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
12132 South Garfield Ave.
South Gate, CA. 90280
RSVP: (562) 529-3250
Please come and join us for a fun, family-friendly event where we’ll discuss the future of the L.A. River and how we can move forward with unlocking the potential and revitalizing this great resource.
I’ll be joined by Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Long Beach City Councilmember Al Austin II, and the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and we want to hear your ideas and input from community members as we work to improve the future of our L.A. River.
There will be family activities with trail exploring and light refreshments so please join us.
Saturday, December 10th
9 – 11 a.m.
Dominguez Gap Wetlands
Corner of Del Amo Blvd. & Oregon Ave.
Street parking is available and make sure to look for the directional signs.
For more information, please call Miguel Luna at (818) 568-9139.
Please join Supervisor Hilda Solis, the City of Cudahy, the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition and me for an event to kick-off the revitalization of the Upper Segment of the L.A. River.
There will be biking, running, and walking along the L.A. River bikeway and the opportunity to discuss state legislation and issues of importance to the community.
Saturday, December 3rd
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Clara St. Park
4835 Clara Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
For more information please call (323) 826-6370.
Please join Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, the AB 530 Working Group, The City of South Gate and me at a kick-off event for the Lower L.A. River Revitalization Plan.
The event will be at:
Hollydale Park
5400 Monroe Ave.
South Gate, CA. 90280
Saturday, November 12
9 - 11 a.m.
There will be light refreshments, water, and information about the L.A. River Planning Process.
For more information see our event flyer.
I am joining with the California Community Foundation and the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA to host and invite you to the Southeast Los Angeles Economic Possibilities Summit.
This Summit will present and discuss the key findings from a recently completed economic and demographic assets report, which focused on the eleven incorporated cities and four unincorporated communities of Southeast Los Angeles. The Summit audience will include more than 100 elected, business, labor, and community leaders in the study area. Beacon Economics will provide an in-depth overview of the research findings, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
I have been working with both organizations on this important event in order to assess prevalent issues in the Southeast and with the goal of identifying tangible solutions for our community. This research has provided an opportunity take inventory of the human, housing, transportation, and business assets in Southeast Los Angeles and shows that it is returning to be the kernel of possibilities to achieve the American dream.
Please join me in this important dialogue by attending the Summit on:
Thursday, October 27
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Embassy Suites Downey
8425 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
Simultaneous Spanish translation will be provided
Here is a flyer about the event
As the Speaker of the State Assembly I have the privilege to appoint members to California State Boards and Commissions. There are more than 200 opportunities to serve in a multitude of areas. Appointees are entrusted with ensuring that our government acts in the public's best interest.
Please join me for an upcoming seminar regarding the application process.
Wednesday, October 19
5:30 p.m. Registration
6 - 7 p.m. Workshop
Progress Park Plaza Auditorium
15500 Downey Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
Come learn about the application process for being appointed so that you have the best opportunity to be considered!
For more information or questions regarding appointments, please call my office at 562-529-3250 or visit the appointments page.