Dear Friends,

I hope you enjoyed your summer. As the first year of the biennial session comes to a close, in total, I was able to successfully pass 12 bills through the Legislature and secure over $43 million dollars of funding for important programs in our state's budget. Senate session officially ended near 3:00 a.m. this year. I had the privilege of presiding over the final, and eventful, night. This year, I introduced measures on a wide range of topics, including: governing board and supplier diversity, social equity, access to higher education, fair employment and housing enforcement, and much more. To view a full list of my bills for 2019, please visit my website (https://sd35.senate.ca.gov/) and you can always reach out to my District or Capitol offices.

I am honored to continue to serve and represent you in Sacramento and throughout the District. In this issue, I have included a few of the community events I attended over the past few months.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact my staff if you need assistance with government agencies, have ideas about future legislation, or want more information on community or capitol events.

Best wishes,

Steven Bradford
Senator, District 35

Torrance Education Foundation's 25th Anniversary

I attended Torrance Education Foundation's silver anniversary, celebrating 25 years of supporting South Bay students. Education remains one of the single greatest determinants for success in life. In the past five years the Foundation has invested more than $6 million in students.

The East Los Angeles Community Union's 36^th -Annual Building the Dream Gala

Thirty-six years ago the TELACU Education Foundation began its mission to empower talented young people our communities. Bringing together corporate, education, and civil leaders I attended the Building the Dream Gala to show my support for the outstanding work of the TELACU scholars, who continue to pioneer solutions to barriers that hold students back from their higher education goals.

Carson Philippine Independence Day Celebration

I had the privilege of speaking at the Philippine Independence Day Foundation's Celebration. Filipino-Americans have made innumerable contributions to American culture, politics, entertainment, literature, art and more.

8^th Annual Long Beach Uptown Jazz Festival

I joined community members at Houghton Park in Long Beach to enjoy the sounds of summer while speaking with constituents about this years performing artists, current news and what the Legislature can do to promote music and civic engagement.

Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles' 12th Annual State Legislators Breakfast

I gave remarks at the Legislators Breakfast hosted by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.

Drew Child Development Corporation Annual Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair

Drew Child Development Corporation teamed up with many partners to hand out essential supplies for school children. For many, these basic school necessities are difficult to afford and lack of health resources are scarce.

National Congress of Black Women 10th Year Anniversary Awards

I was proud to be among the 2019 honorees from the National Congress of Black Women at their 10^th Anniversary Awards held in Carson. This local nonprofit sector of the National Congress of Black Women dedicate themselves to the educational, political and cultural enrichment of African American women and youth.

28th Annual Block Captains Appreciation BBQ

Block Captains were honored at the Annual Block Captain's BBQ in Carson. They are volunteers who take time to meet with local law enforcement, private organizations, and citizens to strengthen the public safety of their communities.

17th Annual Gardena Jazz Festival

I was a proud Gardena City Council member when I started our city's very own Jazz Festival. Many cities were cutting back on key programs, and the festival was our way to show support and give thanks to a community that has endured tough economic times. Nearly twenty years later, it has not only been a sustained community event, but it has flourished as one of the region's top jazz festivals.

Charles Drew University - State of the University

CDU President/CEO Dr. David Carlisle issued his eighth annual State of the University address on the lawn in front of the Keck Building. Dr. Carlisle highlighted the University's strength and his commitment to ensure its continued growth. I was honored to be granted one of the first-ever CDU Champion Medals for helping secure $7.5 million in California's budget for CDU.

Sen. Bradford's Men's Empowerment Summit 2019

We partnered with my alma mater, CSU Dominguez Hills and KJLH Radio to host this year's Men's Empowerment Summit. The Summit was created to uplift men through various trainings, speeches, workshops and by providing resources that many would otherwise not have access to.

UPDATE: 2019 Legislation

I authored a multitude of bills this year to improve the lives of residents in our district and Californians around the state.

My 2019 bills signed by the Governor:

• (SB 155) Reinforce the state's renewable and zero-carbon energy goals
• (SB 206) Fair Pay to Play Act-Give CA student athlete the right to their name
• (SB 218) Improve worker protections from employment discrimination
• (SB 255) Expand diversity in California's energy sector
• (SB 269) Provide automatic compensation for wrongly convicted individuals
• (SB 322) Protect health employee reporting rights
• (SB 455) Empower nonprofit organizations to provide financial education
• (SB 519) Streamline groundwater cleanup to protect drinking water
• (SB 534) Promote diversity in California's insurance industry
• (SB 595) Reduce barriers and establishes a more equitable cannabis industry
• (SB 676) Integrate electric vehicle energy demand

Please contact either my Capitol office or one of my two District offices:

Capitol Office:
State Capitol
Room 2059
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 651-4035

District Office - Inglewood:
One West Manchester Blvd.
Suite 600
Inglewood, CA 90301
Tel: (310) 412-6120

District Office – San Pedro:
302 West 5th St.
Suite 203
San Pedro, CA 90731
Tel: (310) 514-8573