Following the roundtable discussion with Governor Brown, Secretary Brian Kelly from the Transportation Agency and Malcom Dougherty, the Director of the Department of Transportation, led a discussion and question-and-answer session for interested individuals and enterprises to learn more about how and when there may be opportunities to compete for state and federally funded transportation infrastructure contracts. In April 2017 Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1, authored by State Senator Jim Beall, into law. SB 1 authorized $52 billion over the next 10 years to repair California's roads, highways, and bridges. Governor Brown committed to Senator Bradford that these funds would allow diverse enterprises and individuals to compete and potentially win construction and service contracts and receive employment opportunities. "It is critical the workforce and contract professional services reflect the diversity of California", Senator Bradford stated. The CSU-Dominguez Hills staff was pivotal in the execution of this event. Senator Bradford would like to thank California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White and CSU-Dominguez Hills President Willie Hagan for their leadership in making sure organizations representing diverse enterprises participated in the event.
City of Inglewood, American Cancer Society Relay For Life
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Senator Bradford poses with the district staff in front of the CURE display at the Relay for Life event. |
At Crozier Middle School Senator Bradford joined the City of Inglewood, local elected officials, and community members to celebrate survivorship and help raise funds for life-saving cancer research and programs.
Participating with Senator Bradford were his district office staff that helped to increase outreach and generate cancer awareness while building survivorship, volunteerism, and advocacy efforts in the community. The support of Relay for Life is personal for Senator Bradford with his mother being a 27-year survivor of cancer, and the loss of his father to cancer 22 years ago.
Senator Bradford holds a conversation with volunteers about issues facing the district. |
Senator Bradford participated in the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' Hollywood Build, which helped build homes for 10 families.
The construction of the homes was completed by countless numbers of volunteers and donors who invested time, supplies, and money. The Hollywood Build project will provide 10 homes for 10 families in Culver City at little to no cost.
Senator Bradford with participants of the Lawndale Health, Safety and Pet Fair. |
On Saturday June 3rd, the City of Lawndale held their annual Lawndale Health Safety and Pet Fair at the Lawndale Community Center.
Families brought their pets to the event and were able to learn about health and safety issues while getting their dogs licensed and vaccinated. Some of the pets included, dogs, cats, rats, birds, snakes just to name a few. There were also displays with parrots, Chameleons, iguanas, an owl, and a petting zoo.
Senator Bradford attended the 8th Annual Pancake Breakfast of the Hollypark Homeowners Association with the Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas and Councilwoman Olivia Valentine, amongst others.
Senator Bradford has attended the pancake breakfast every year since it began.
Senator Bradford presents Mitch Lansdell with a certificate for his over 30 years of service to the city of Gardena. |
Gardena hosted a retirement ceremony for City Manager Mitch Lansdell after 32 years of dedicated service to the city of Gardena. The Senator was able to
attend and present a certificate to his former colleague and friend.
Senator Bradford worked with City Manager Mitch Lansdell when the Senator was a city councilmember for the city of Gardena. Lansdell was critical in steering the city of Gardena from debt to economic prosperity.
Senator Bradford is presented with a plaque from the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. |
Senator Bradford served as the keynote speaker for the city of Wilmington's most recent Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on June 30, 2017. The audience had great questions and comments about the status of the legislative session and how we can all work together to support senior citizens, youth, and the business community.
The Senator was also honored by the Wilmington Chamber with a beautiful plaque depicting the rich history of the Wilmington community created by an amazing local artist, Gus Lopez, the owner of small business, Knotical Art.
Senator Bradford is happy to announce that his San Pedro office is now open. The District consists of more than 900,000 constituents between the Los Angeles County communities of Carson, Compton, West Compton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Torrance, West Carson, Watts, Willowbrook, and Wilmington.
This office will allow constituents to determine which location is more convenient for them to contact or visit. His offices are available to assist residents with a myriad of issues.
San Pedro Office Information is as follows:
Office Hours (Mon, Wed, Th) 9am – 5pm
Phone: (310) 514-8573
302 W. 5th., Ste. 203
San Pedro, CA 90731
Senator Bradford stands with over 40 African-American judges who serve throughout the state. |
Senator Bradford was able to welcome and acknowledge 40 African-American judges, led by Judge Michael Carter, who serve throughout the state of California.
Senator Bradford spoke to the importance of these civil servants, and how their leadership will be the beacon of light for future generations of lawyers and judges. These representatives of the Judicial Branch were also
treated to a reception in the Willie Brown Room where staff and legislators could meet these dignified guests.
California State Senator Steven Bradford - District 35 |
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