Have Your Next Date Night at Hollywood Park
By Maya Mackey
Picture this… you’ve just swiped right on a hot contender from your dating app of choice. They tell you they are new to town and they ask you to introduce them to some hot spots. You know exactly where to go.
Hollywood Park & Casino 2.0. has added two more establishments to their portfolio, gearing up to make one hell of a date night.
The first is The Meeting Spot, an outdoor patio sandwiched between the Cinepolis (the upscale movie theater) at Hollywood Park Casino and Cosm, the new live streaming venue. The Meeting Spot is a quaint but hip space to “eat, drink and meet” like-minded folks in the area. It serves as a social nook for residents of the Hollywood Park apartments as well as guests stopping
By Maya Mackey
Black Santa and Mrs. Claus came to town this past weekend! The Third Annual Winterfest at Hollywood Park & Casino took place on December 7th. Festivities ran all day long with a Farmers’ Market in the morning, live music from Kinder Fiddles and Musicians at Play and the Inglewood High Marching Band. There was also a pet adoption hour sponsored by Lovejoy Foundation Pet Rescue and a Photo Opp with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! The daylong event culminated in a Celebrity Pickle Ball tournament hosted by Baron Davis! Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, grew nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021, making it America’s fastest-
by before hitting the main event of the night. The Meeting Spot promises to be a cute stop on date nights for the
Millennial crowd and the cocktails will
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Boycott Businesses on the “Naughty” List
By Willie Brown
With the presidential election behind us, and the Holiday Season before us, many are embracing celebrations like never before. It was a severe blow to Kamala Harris supporters to watch Donald Trump win, so it was perfect timing to have something positive to give our attention to. Not to burst your bubble, but we all know what’s coming next month. Trump will be sworn as President, and potentially do even more damage than before. It’s an ugly reality and it seems we are powerless to do anything about it. Or are we?...
A recent post on Dailykos.com is challenging anti-Trump supporters to “Channel Your Anger: Boycott Everything MAGA!!!” I could not agree more. While boycotting
companies that support Trump policies may not change the election’s outcome, it is a powerful way to remind corporations that the ultimate power still lies in the hands of the people.
You, too, may be in support of an economic boycott, but feel now is not the time. We’re in the middle of the Holiday Season. Money is tight, you have children to shop for, and those sales are too good to pass up. I get it. It won’t be easy. In fact, at times it will be inconvenient, even costly. But, like those who boycotted public transit in Alabama for more than a year, the outcome was more than worth it. Black passengers were tired of giving their hard-earned dollars to a company who treated them like second class citizens—a company with the audacity to tell them they weren’t good enough to sit next to white people.
Sometimes, removing your money is the only thing that gets attention. Here we are almost 70 years later, with corporations still disrespecting us, with little or no repercussion for their actions. On the flip side, 70 years later, money still talks. It is the language of capitalism, and it works every time. But we must stay committed and consistent.
If you support the boycott, but are unable to cut off spending at certain retailers, give yourself a
start date after the holidays. Don’t sleep on this. Be intentional. To help you get started, check out the article on the PoliticalAccountability site listing 50 companies that donated over $23 million to election deniers since January 6, 2021 (https:// www.politicalaccountability.net/ wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ Popular-Information-These-50companies-have-donated-over-23million-to-election-deniers-sinceJanuary-6-2021.pdf).
Beyond that, the DailyKos post by 88clearblycky urges readers to:
1.Identify all FOX News sponsors and their subsidiaries. Write them and keep the pressure on until they pull out their ads.
2.Take a look at major league sports and boycott those Pro MAGA supporters there as well. For example, “if you’re a Jets fan, maybe you can stop supporting the NY Jets until they get rid of antivaccine Aaron Rodgers.”
3.Cancel subscriptions to publications that are pro Trump, or those who were on the fence about supporting Democrats. The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times refused to endorse Harris, according to sources.
4.Take a look at companies you already do business with, and see where they stand. Are they proMAGA? Anti Black, Brown, LGBTQ or immigrant?
5.Find out which entertainers,
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celebrities and podcasters support and endorsed Trump, MAGA, antivaccine and guns. “Let’s not give a penny to these idiots.”
I hope you’ll take this opportunity seriously because, like the bus boycott, it’s going to take big numbers to move the needle and let big business know that “we ain’t playing.”
And while we’re at it, educate those who blindly voted for Trump, thinking putting him back in office would actually put more money in their pockets. It won’t. As I wrote in my message last week, his plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on all imported goods will only cause prices to go up domestically because the tax will be passed on to consumers.
If Trumps 2025 Blueprint becomes reality, we could expect the following:
•Police having full license to stop and frisk anyone they want during traffic stops
•Mass deportations of anyone undocumented AND the possibility of de-naturalization (getting deported even if you were given citizenship status but you were not actually born in the U.S.)
•Dismantling the Department of Education
•Dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency
•A national abortion ban
•Cutting funding for Social Security
•A plan to change the Constitution and eliminate term limits, giving Trump and his cronies lifelong dictatorship
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•A country ran by a 34-count felon, Russian and North Korean sympathizer, and a man who picks cabinet members based solely on their perceived loyalty, and nothing else.
Ask your misguided friends if saving a dollar on a dozen eggs will be worth the chaos, devastation, misogyny, racial discrimination, violence and bloodshed of a second Trump administration. This is about way more than money.
Companies run by billionaires did not vote only for tax breaks. When they said yes to Trump, they said yes to all of the above. Fortunately, the only thing these companies are more loyal to than Trump is their own bottom line. That’s where we come in. We can influence their bottom line, and by extension, their loyalties. We are not powerless. So let’s roll up our collective sleeves and commit to the boycott.
California Respects the Power of Your Vote
By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State
Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state.
The relevance of this accomplishment deepens as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act next year. This landmark legislation began to undo our country’s long history of voter suppression, intimidation, and disenfranchisement that far too many Americans experienced at the polls for decades.
My own parents, who were sharecroppers, were denied their right to vote in the Jim Crow era South. Before moving to Los Angeles from Hope, Arkansas, my parents, David and Mildred Nash, could not vote. My father was an adult with six children before he registered to vote and was only able to exercise that constitutional right for the first time here in California.
As California Secretary of State, I do not take the progress we have made over the years lightly. My staff and I hold sacred the obligation to ensure that our elections are safe, free, fair, and accessible to all. Therefore, before certifying the results for this year’s election on Dec. 13, we have taken a number of steps to ensure that every vote is counted. We have also made sure that our ballot counting process is credible and free from interference.
To meet that deadline without a hitch, California requires elections officials in all 58 counties to turn in their official results by a certain date.
This year, that date was Dec. 6. By law, every eligible voter in our state receives a vote-by-mail ballot. This ensures all registered voters can exercise their right to vote.
Whether you placed your ballot in a designated drop-off box, voted by mail, or cast your ballot at a polling center, votes are safe and secure. And we allow voters to sign up to receive text message, email, or voice call notifications about the status of their own ballots by using the Where’s My Ballot? tool. To learn more or to sign up, paste this URL in your web browser: https://california. ballottrax.net/ voter/
The ballots of Californians who voted by mail are also protected. The United States Postal Service partners with the State to make sure ballots are delivered on time. All mailed-in ballots are sent by First Class mail with a postage paid envelope provided to every eligible registered voter.
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ election-cybersecurity
Additionally, California takes preventive actions to make sure our voting technology keeps our elections safe and protects everyone’s votes. For example, county voting systems are not connected to the internet, which protects them from cyberthreats.
The State also performs regular and rigorous testing to make sure the voting systems are working optimally, and only authorized personnel are granted access.
Election Security is our number one priority. That’s why my office designed and implemented a program to back up that commitment. For more information, visit this URL:
LA Times owner plans AI ‘bias meter’ for articles
The Los Angeles Times could soon introduce an artificial intelligencepowered “bias meter” to help readers identify the level of bias in news and opinion pieces, according to the paper’s owner, Dr. Patrick SoonShiong. Soon-Shiong, a billionaire tech entrepreneur and doctor who purchased the Times in 2018, made the announcement during an interview with conservative commentator Scott Jennings on The Mike Gallagher Show.
The move is part of Soon-Shiong’s larger efforts to overhaul the paper, which he believes has “conflated news and opinion.” He has expressed a desire for the Times to provide a more balanced view of stories and to foster respectful discourse among readers. The “bias meter” is expected to launch as soon as January and will allow readers to access both sides of a story with the click of a button.
However, not all members of the Times’ staff have welcomed SoonShiong’s changes. Some liberal staff members have resigned in response
to the owner’s decision not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential race, breaking a tradition that dates back to the 1880s. Soon-Shiong defended his decision, stating that he wanted the paper to be a trusted source based on facts rather than an “echo chamber.”
To further diversify the Times’ editorial board, SoonShiong appointed conservative commentator Scott Jennings as a member. Jennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush and CNN commentator, has expressed his intention to represent Americans who feel marginalized by legacy media. Overall, the introduction of the “bias meter” and other changes at the Los Angeles Times reflect a larger trend in the media industry towards transparency and balance. It remains to be seen how readers will respond to these new features and whether they will enhance the paper’s credibility and appeal.
Staff members are also given phishing and cybersecurity training.
VoteCal, the state’s centralized voter registration system, is also key. The system is regularly updated, and it is used as a resource for counties to verify voter signatures.
California also provides security at all counting locations and makes sure ballot drop-off boxes are secured and monitored.
And all election processes are open to observation during specified hours.
In my role as Secretary of State of California, there is nothing more important to me than defending our democracy. I am committed to safeguarding voting rights, and to leading our state in upholding the highest democratic standards by implementing policies and practices that Californians and all Americans can trust and look to for instruction and hope.
You can contact the California Office of the Secretary of State at 1-800345-Vote or elections@sos.ca.gov with inquiries or to report suspected incidents or irregularities. Additional information can be found at www.sos. ca.gov and the office’s social media platforms: Instagram: @californiasos_ Facebook:Facebook.com/ CaliforniaSOS X: @CASOSVote
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RFK Jr. wants to Separate Drug Industry from FDA
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has made bold statements regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its alleged corruption. Kennedy, who heads the Make America Healthy Again movement, aims to clean up what he perceives as conflicts between public health agencies and the pharmaceutical and food industries. He advocates for a return to a gold standard of scientific review within these agencies.
Kennedy’s stance on the FDA’s drug review process is unclear, but there are concerns that he may seek to roll back certain approaches that have been implemented in recent years to expedite the review process. This could include requiring at least two randomized controlled trials for drug approval and potentially limiting the use of
accelerated approval mechanisms and emergency use authorizations.
President-elect Trump has also nominated Marty Makary to lead the FDA, with a focus on evaluating
harmful chemicals in the food supply and drugs given to the nation’s youth. Makary shares Kennedy’s concerns about overmedication and the rising rates of chronic diseases in
the U.S. Both nominees have been critical of the FDA’s ties to the pharmaceutical industry and could potentially push for changes to reduce the agency’s dependence on user fees paid by industry manufacturers.
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which provides funding for FDA drug review processes, could be a point of contention for Kennedy and Makary. While they may not have the power to unilaterally repeal PDUFA, they could advocate for changes to reduce the agency’s reliance on industry funding.
It remains to be seen how Kennedy and Makary’s leadership at the FDA could impact the drug approval process and public health agencies. Their potential focus on reducing industry influence and promoting a more rigorous scientific review process could have far-reaching implications for the future of healthcare in the United States.
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Remembering My Favorite Poet: Nikki Giovanni
By Veronica Mackey
Beloved and iconic author, poet, professor, and activist Nikki Giovanni, 81, has died. One of the most prolific voices of the Revolutionary Arts Movement, Nikki was known for her ability to crystallize perfectly into words what it meant to be Black in America during the Civil Rights Era. Her words resonated so powerfully within the Black community that they became the substance that fueled a 5 decades-long career. In her lifetime, Nikki authored 30 books, earned Emmy and Grammy nominations, an NAACP Image Award, Langston Hughes Award, sold-out lectures and television appearances.
She was a favorite within academic circles and found her place within the esteemed social circles of such literary greats as Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Nina Simone.
Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Giovanni found her poetic voice while attending Fisk University. Despite her Southern upbringing, and family warning her to “behave” and not get kicked out of school, Nikki was always unapologetically Black, and unafraid to speak out against racial injustice in any form. She frequently called out systemic racism and its devastating effects on the psyche and social conditions on Black people always with more wit than anger.
In Nikki, I saw a clear path for my own journey as a young black writer and freshman at UCLA, who had a lot to say but lacked the courage to “put it all out there.” Nikki’s fearlessness gave me the freedom and confidence to express my views on social injustice through poetry and essays.
My first encounter with Nikki happened when I attended one of her readings on campus. I was blown away! I spent many a day, going to Powell Library, listening to recordings from Black Feeling, Black Talk, her first poetry book, published
in 1968. Ego Tripping, Love Poem and That Day are among my favorites.
Watching Nikki step up and tell her truth gave me the courage to send her some of my work. Never expecting more than a form letter thanking me for the submission, imagine my shock when she actually replied with a personal note. Rather than give me a critique, Nikki simply said she enjoyed reading my poems and that “we are our own best critics.”
The ability to stand for what you believe in, speak your truth, and stand up to the status quo was something many of my peers were reluctant to do. There was an unspoken rule that a person of color needed to just be thankful they made it into a university, not make waves or draw any attention to themselves. There
was the thinly veiled threat that doing so could lead to getting expelled.
As a graduate of Fisk, a historically black university, one could say Nikki’s academic environment made being black easier. Nonetheless, she continued to stay relevant long after the college days, proving she was “in the struggle” for life. Nikki was still willing to stick her neck out for Black people after returning to academia as a professor at Virginia Tech, where she taught for more than 35 years.
In 1998 I saw Nikki again, reading from her book, Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day. She spoke before a standing-room-only crowd at Malik’s Bookstore in Leimert Park Village. It was there that I learned she had undergone surgery to remove cancer from her lungs—the same cancer that
would eventually resurface to claim her life 26 years later.
I scooped up a copy and had her sign it. She was in a philosophical mood. I don’t recall the actual topic but as she signed copies, she likened the news of the day to the animal kingdom, and how species will always populate when they are in danger of becoming extinct.
As the incomparable Ms. Giovanni journeys upward, and we are left here to ponder her incredible legacy, she will be sorely missed. This poem, which she released in 1973, makes that journey a little easier to accept. Rest in Power, Nikki.
Like A Ripple on a Pond
One ounce of truth benefits like a ripple on a pond.
One ounce of truth benefits like ripples on a pond .
Once ounce of truth benefits like a ripple on a pond.
As things change, remember my smile.
The old man said, “My time is getting near.”
The old man said, “My time is getting near.”
He looked at his dusty, cracked boots to say
“Sister, my time is getting near. When I’m gone, remember I smiled When I’m gone, remember I smiled.
I’m glad my time is getting there.”
The baby cried wanting some milk. The baby cried needing some milk. The baby, he cried for wanting. His mother kissed him gently. When I came, they sang a song. When I was born, they sang a song. When I was saved, they sang a song.
Remember I smiled when I’m gone.
Remember I smiled when I’m gone.
Sing a good song when I’m gone. We ain’t got long to stay.
California Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Historic Milestone With Record Number of Women Members
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) made history on Dec. 2. For the first time, most of its members are women. Nine out of its 12 current members are Black women, the highest number in the organization’s 57-year-history.
During the last legislative session, five out of 12 CLBC members were women.
For the 2025-26 Legislative session, three CLBC women members are serving in the State Senate and six in the State Assembly.
Sen. Laura Richardson (D-Inglewood) and Sen. Akilah Weber (D-LaMesa) were sworn in on the first official day of the 202526 Regular Session in the chambers of the State Senate by the Hon. Patricia Guerrero, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court.
“Yesterday, I was sworn in as Senator of the 39th Senate District! I am so honored to do this work and excited to get started, Weber posted on her Facebook page Dec. 3. “I introduced my first bill on my first day, SB 32 to address maternity ward closures in the state. Let’s go Senate District 39.”
Before winning her Senate seat, Weber had served in the State Assembly for three years representing the 79th District in San Diego County.
She was also sworn in as Chair of the CLBC on Dec. 2.
Weber and Richardson are joining CLBC member Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights), who had previously been the only Black woman serving in the
State Senate. Smallwood-Cuevas was elected in 2022.
“This has been a long journey,” said Smallwood-Cuevas. “We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all of you coming together and standing up and supporting this effort to ensure that Black women have a voice here in Sacramento, representing
the communities we all care about. We grew our caucus but this is just the beginning of making sure that the California State Legislature is representative of California.”
New CLBC lawmakers in the Assembly -- Assemblymembers Sade Elhawary (D-South Los Angeles), Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) and LaShae SharpCollins (D-San Diego) -- were also sworn in on Dec. 2 on the Assembly floor.
Elhawary, Ransom, and SharpCollins and are joining Richardson as the newest members of CLBC. However, Richardson previously served in the Assembly before being elected to Congress in 2007.
“There are some incredible people here who turned out the vote,” said Richardson at a CLBC reception held to welcome new members.
“Call me landslide Laura.”
Richardson paid tribute to the icons in California politics who paved the way for her and other newly elected Black women.
“When I took my portrait, I wore a white turtleneck and a red jacket like Congresswoman Maxine Waters,” added Richardson. All of us women are here because we stood on the backs and shoulders of women who served here capably and are respected and that has translated into giving us a chance.”
Richardson also acknowledged that there would be challenges ahead.
“In times like these, we don’t need to agonize. We need to organize,”
she said.
After her swearing in, SharpCollins said she is “honored and humbled to represent the people of the 79th Assembly District.
“I plan to continue the work I have done for many years to advance the district -- especially in helping support our most vulnerable residents,” Sharp-Collins continued.
Returning CLBC members in the State Assembly are: immediate past CLBC Chair, Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), and Assemblymembers Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) and Mike Gipson (D-Carson).
Outgoing CLBC members include Sen. Steve Bradford (D-Inglewood), who was termed out and is running for Lieutenant Governor. Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), and Reggie JonesSawyer (D-Los Angeles) also left. McCarty did not seek reelection to the Assembly to run for mayor of Sacramento, a race he won. Holden and Jones-Sawyer were termed out.
The CLBC was established in 1967 by Black members of the California Legislature to address the concerns of African Americans and other citizens of color. Mervyn Dymally, who represented parts of greater Los Angeles in the Assembly and State Senate, led the founding. Dymally
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Mayor Butts declares, “We have the first movie theater in 45 years. We have Cosm—the only place of its kind in the United States of America and now The Meeting Spot. Beverly Hills doesn’t have anything on Inglewood!”
(Except the prices to eat and play aren’t all that different, but I digress).
About 300 feet away, you and your date can enjoy an immersive musical theater at Cinevita. The swanky theater that teleports you to the Frank Sinatra era will bring live theater and opera to Inglewood with a twist.
The shows at Cinevita will take the movies and music of a famed director and turn them into a live audience sing-along and immersion into iconic film scenes.
The design of the Spiegel tent was brought over from Belgium and the concept of live film re-enactments was born out of “For the Record” shows, a concept that blends the likes of Universal Studio tours and Cirque de Soleil performances.
And certain to be one of a kind, the
tent is mobile. The CineVita tours will literally go on the road along with its performers.
Open to the public in January, the shows on deck are (Quentin) Tarantino Pulp Rock (a rock show with live adaptations of scenes in Pulp Fiction), John Hughes & The Brats and Scorsese - Crime Requiem. While I do believe it’ll be nice to have a Vegaslike showplace here in L.A., I question the nobility of bringing CineVita to town with an exclusively white list of honorees. African-Americans’
- The Wood, The Best Man series, Love & Basketball, Boyz N the Hood, Set it off. I certainly hope the minds behind Cinevita hope to honor the filmmaking of Spike Lee, John Singleton, Ryan Coogler and Ava Duvernay alongside their white counterparts. Given the founders list, however, this might be a dream deferred indeed.
I attended the Gala on December 5th - an open to the press viewing of their running Tarantino show which featured a cast of diverse singers performing melodies of some of the
experience with being theater patrons dates back to the Harlem Renaissance days. Semi-modern black musicals like The Wiz and Dreamgirls bring a je ne sais quoi that only Black people have to innovate time and time again from the scraps of resources left to our communities. There certainly exist Black people who would love a night out at the theater, who enjoy musicals and all of their merriment. But the Black theater crowd also deserves to see their classics mirrored back to them
iconic music from his films - including a riveting rendition of the Django Unchained theme song. There were also performances in Spanish and French, so certainly a nod towards some sort of diversity. Nevertheless, CineVita is a beautiful space and if you enjoy excellent singing and the atmosphere of live theater, you may experience “the largest Spiegel tent in the world” starting January 24, 2025.
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basketball shots and football throws in inflatable sports centers. A DIY Christmas Cookie design center was also in the mix for holiday fun. The
Sentinels’
Band was presented with a $25,000 reward to sponsor their trip to Washington D.C. to compete in the 2025 Nat ional Independence Day Parade. Attendees fled to the Hollywood
Park Casino Instagram account to make it known publicly what a blast they had! Shuree Danyell said “We enjoyed it!! Thank You!” and On the Wall LA, an online retail company, commented, “We had so much fun!”
keep food and drink influencers coming for a visit.
You and your date can gather at The
Meeting Spot for a fantastic cocktail like The Showtime which features a unique mix of gin, ube, coconut and lime or the modern classic, an espresso martini.
community.
attendees enjoyed the brand new Meeting Spot bar/patio while the kiddies got to practice perfecting
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was also the 41st lieutenant governor of California and served in United States Congress before returning to serve in the Assembly.
The California Legislature is also making history this legislative session with an unprecedented 58 women lawmakers, almost half of its 120 total members.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this outstanding group of new Senators who were sworn in today,” said Senate Pro Tem McGuire (D-Healdsburg), who led the convening session that officially began the upcoming two-year legislative session.
“They’re hard-working, innovative, and ready to tackle the tough challenges ahead,” McGuire added.
Later that evening, the CLBC held a reception to welcome its new leadership and members. Weber and Bryan were elected by the CLBC in August to serve as its next Chair and Vice Chair, respectively.
The new members of the CLBC say there are inspired, motivated and ready to start working on behalf of their constituents.
“I’ve spent my career standing up for people, and I’m proud to represent the people of Assembly District 13,” said Ransom, who served on the Tracy City Council and held leadership
to provide economic opportunity for all, reduce costs, strengthen accountability and education, and protect our neighborhoods. I’m ready to get to work and deliver results, she added.”
On her first day, Elhawary, who is the daughter of Egyptian and Guatemalan immigrants, introduced her first piece of legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 37, which proposes solutions to improve mental health services for our unhoused neighbors, especially schoolkids and their families.
“My goal with this bill is to organize all interested parties in a discussion with a goal to aggressively research the hurdles we still face and identify policy or regulatory solutions in providing this essential service,” Elhawary stated.
Sharp Collins stated. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and our Assembly leadership to better the 79th District and the State as a whole.”
“There is so much work to be done,” she said.
roles in various community-based organizations
“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue my work
