Greetings!

I am extremely proud and honored to represent the 35^th Senate District and aim to keep you informed on the things I'm doing to improve our neighborhoods, schools, and communities so that you and your families thrive and succeed.

Through this newsletter I hope to bring you news about the district and the people in it and to keep you up to date on legislation I'm working on that will directly affect your quality of life.

You are welcome to visit my District Office in Inglewood if you have concerns that need to be addressed. Soon I will be opening an office in San Pedro so it will be easier for you to reach me. I want to know how I can help you.

You can contact me any time and see what is happening in the district at www.sd35.senate.ca.gov

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Steven Bradford
Senator, 35th District

IN THE COMMUNITY

Senator Bradford stands with the 2017 Recipients of the Los Angeles Urban Financial Services Scholarship at the groups 33rd Annual Event.

Los Angeles Urban Financial Services Coalition
Inglewood

Senator Bradford attended the 33rd Annual Los Angeles Urban Financial Services Scholarship Breakfast where he was the keynote speaker. Bradford spoke to one hundred parents and community members about the importance of supporting local talent, and identifying the future leaders of the community. 

Eight scholarship recipients will be attending various colleges this fall.  The Urban Financial Services Coalition promotes and supports the continuing education of minority students by providing scholarship assistance.

Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics &
Activities League - 2017 Memorial Run
Los Angeles

Senator Bradford participated as a dignitary for the opening ceremony of LAX run. The run began as a small informal tribute by fellow officers to memorialize LAXPD officer Tommy Scott after he was killed in the line of duty in 2005.

The LAX run is a community-wide event that benefits the Tommy Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Senator Bradford on stage addressing Cinco de Mayo celebrators at Fukai Park in Gardena following the parade.

Gardena Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration
Gardena

Senator Bradford and the district office attended the 31^st annual Cinco de Mayo celebration and parade in the City of Gardena with community members. Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo through the streets of Gardena, the proud home of Senator Bradford and his family for 40 years. 

Lawndale Pirate Day Youth Parade
Lawndale

The City of Lawndale held this fun annual event celebrating the youth of Lawndale and the surrounding communities.

Sen. Bradford joined hundreds of Lawndale community members to acknowledge and celebrate the youth of the city. School bands, youth groups, civic groups, sports teams, church groups, classic car clubs, and local businesses participated in the annual parade and community celebration.

Senator Bradford presents Councilmember Reyes-English with a certificate of recognition for her great work in the community of Hawthorne.

The City of Hawthorne and Councilmember Angie Reyes-English 8th Annual Service Provider Fair and Earth Day Event
Hawthorne

Senator Bradford celebrated Earth Day with the community of Hawthorne.

This annual event included bicycle giveaways, food, entertainment and a children's craft booth. Hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate and participate in Service Provider Fair and Earth Day.  The fair featured various service provider booths, emergency preparedness information and promotional giveaways.

Senator Bradford helped give bikes away and also presented Councilwoman English with a Certificate of recognition for her leadership in planning and orchestrating the 8^th Annual Service Provider Fair.

Honoring Veterans in Carson
Carson

The city of Carson and the Carson Veterans Affairs Commission, along with Senator Bradford paid tribute to the fallen soldiers and honored war veterans still living in the city this included tolling of the bells. 

Senator Bradford emphatically reminded attendees to be thankful for the sacrifices our veterans have made for us to live freely and safely.

Senator Bradford takes a picture with Pearl Harbor survivor Nelson Mitchell and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44).

USS Iowa Memorial Service recognizes the oldest African-American survivor of Pearl Harbor
San Pedro

The USS Battleship Iowa, located in San Pedro, and the only decommissioned WWII battleship on the US west coast honored our fallen patriots during their Memorial Day Ceremonies on Saturday, May 27th.

Senator Bradford joined with Congresswoman Nanette Barragan and USS Iowa personnel in paying tribute to those who served in the past and the present.  A special guest honoree, Mr. Nelson Mitchell, 97 is the oldest living African American survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

"King of Soul Food" and Restaurateur Adolf Dulan Passes
It was with immense sadness and a deep sense of loss that word was received of the passing on May 1, 2017, of Adolf Dulan, aged 82, the self-described "King of Soul Food", who garnered well-deserved renown throughout Los Angeles for nearly 40 years as a remarkably charismatic and successful restaurateur, who many personal, professional, and civic contributions merit respectful acknowledgement by District 35 and the people of the State.

A proud graduate of Langston University, Adolf served in the United States Army, worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and served families in Los Angeles County as a social worker before being motivated to go into the restaurant business. His nearly 40-year reign as the "King of Soul" not only by putting Los Angeles on the map as a mecca for soul food and creating over 1,000 full and part-time jobs, but also by giving back to his employees through countless scholarships and providing generous support for non-profit organizations in greater Los Angeles.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT

Apply for the Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Program
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.
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Apply for the African-American Leaders Tomorrow Conference Sponsored by The California Legislative Black Caucus
The African-American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT) Program is a four-day long residential summer program that is held on the campus of California State University Dominquez Hills (CSUDH). Ninety students are hand selected to receive leadership training and attend workshops on topics such as college experience, career development and civic engagement. Students will be housed on the campus of CSUDH. Meals, program materials, as well as transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants. For students living outside of Los Angeles County, transportation to the conference will also be provided.
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A FEW BILLS WE ARE WORKING ON

SB 189: Workers' compensation: definition of employee Decreases the ownership threshold for corporate officers and owners from 15% to 10%, reducing the number of small business that would be required to purchase workers comp insurance when the owners are employees of the business, while still ensuring that non-owner workers are being properly covered in case of an occupational injury.

SB 277: Land use: zoning regulations Allows local governments to adopt ordinances that would require as a condition of the development of residential rental units a certain percentage of affordable rental units.

SB 345: Law enforcement agencies: public records Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to post their manuals and policies which are not exempt from disclosure online.

SB 488: Insurers: women, minority, disabled veteran, veteran, and LGBT business enterprises: procurement and board diversity Codifies the successful supplier diversity and governing board diversity initiatives of the California Department of Insurance. SB 488 adds LGBT-owned and veteran-owned businesses; extends the sunset through 2025.

SB 491: Civil rights: discrimination: enforcement Directs the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to establish an advisory committee to explore and develop processes to allow county and city governments to enforce the employment provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act which aim to prevent discrimination against certain protected groups.

SB 620: Firearms: crimes: enhancements Allows a court, in the interest of justice and at the time of sentencing to strike a sentence enhancement for using or discharging a firearm when a person is convicted for committing a felony.