California Assemblyman Grayson ready to help residents with coronavirus concerns
The unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak has caused major disruptions, anxieties and uncertainties across nearly all aspects of life.
To do our part to help flatten the curve and slow the spread, the California Legislature has adjourned for an extended recess – with a tentative return date of May 4. This temporary recess has allowed me to safely shelter at home with my family and to focus my attention on how to best serve you and our community.
In accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s and county officials’ health orders, my capitol and district offices are not taking physical meetings. But we are still working full-time to serve you and are available to take your phone calls and emails.
Since the pandemic began, I have been providing regular updates on my Facebook and Twitter pages and posting comprehensive resources on my website. I have participated in nine telephone town halls with my colleague, Sen. Steve Glazer, and other local elected officials.
In the last month, my staff and I have helped more than 350 constituents with issues or questions related to the public health crisis, and we are available to help you, too. Many of the calls my offices receive are related to unemployment insurance, assistance for small business owners and the Department of Motor Vehicles, and we can help provide guidance in all of these matters and more.
Need help navigating a state agency?
If you need help navigating any state agency or have questions about what resources may be available to you, please call 925-521-1511, or 925-338-0766 for assistance in Spanish.
While ensuring the safety of our community during the outbreak remains my priority, I am continuing my efforts to move legislation forward that will address some of California’s biggest challenges and help those who need it the most. When the Legislature returns from recess, I will be working to:
- Dramatically increase our housing supply, produce housing that is attainable for working families at all income levels and ensure that fees on new development are justified.
- Ensure that our state is prepared for any disaster or emergency by funding lifesaving air ambulance services.
- Keep insulin affordable for individuals whose lives depend on the medication.
- Increase access to childcare by allowing home daycares to employ additional licensed assistants.
- Protect the identities of human trafficking victims and minors who are victims of crimes.
- Stop online lead generation companies from selling personal consumer information, such as social security numbers, bank routing numbers and income, to unlicensed lenders that issue predatory loans to vulnerable Californians.
Together we will get through these challenging times and be able to return to our families, friends, communities and jobs. In the meantime, I urge everyone to listen to local policies and state guidelines, to stay home, practice social distancing when running essential errands and to frequently wash your hands.
Remember to prioritize your mental and physical health, to do things that bring you peace and joy and even enjoy the outdoors as long as you keep a distance from others. Please keep yourselves and your families safe and check in on your friends and neighbors.
It is my pleasure to serve you.
Reach Assemblyman Tim Grayson at (925) 521-1511. His district office is located at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite P, Concord, CA 94520