Assemblymember Damon Connolly
@asmdamonconnolly
Official Legislative BlueSky account for CA Assemblymember Damon Connolly. Proudly serving Marin & Sonoma Counties in #AD12.
I had an amazing time joining nearly 400 community members at #SantaRosa’s weekly Taco Tuesday Bike ride! Bike rides are every Tuesday at 5:30pm beginning at the Santa Rosa Junior College parking lot. To learn more, visit: www.visitsantarosa.com/events/santa... #AD12!
It was a pleasure touring Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm in #Forestville! At Shone Farm students are gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, animal science and viticulture. #AD12!
I joined the Stinson Beach Fire Protection District to discuss how we can strengthen our rural emergency medical services, better prepare for sea level rise,& reduce wildfire risk. Thank you to the Stinson Beach Fire Protection District for the tour and for your commitment to protecting #WestMarin!
It was great to tour North Bay Industries' American flag manufacturing facility with my team in #Rohnert Park! Thank you to the entire North Bay Industries team for the warm welcome! Proud to support organizations that are expanding opportunity while honoring those who have served our country!
PG&E will be conducting Public Safety Power Shutoffs across several counties today to reduce the risk of wildfires due to high winds. This will include parts of Marin County. Please view the information and available resources above. My office is here to help, give us a call at: (415) 479-4920
It was a pleasure to join Sonoma Farm Bureau at their annual Love of the Land celebration in #Windsor. Thank you to everyone who made this memorable evening possible and for generously supported preserving our local farms.
Thank you to everyone who joined me for a Coffee and Chat at Autistry Studios in downtown #SanRafael! I always appreciate connecting with the community, hearing ideas and issues of concern, and sharing about the work I am doing as your representative!
I am excited to collaborate with Sonoma Land Trust to host a walk and talk on Saturday, July 25th, from Howarth Park to the Southeast Greenway through Spring Lake Regional Park. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and sunscreen! To RSVP, click the link below: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-...
Yesterday I was honored to join the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) to celebrate the opening of the 6th & B Housing Community in #Point Reyes. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this milestone possible!
It was inspiring to raft with members of the Karuk Tribe and Assemblymember Chris Rogers down part of the Klamath River, seeing the incredible impact that removal of the Klamath Dams has had on restoring the ecosystem and salmon populations. Thank you to the Karuk Tribe for hosting us.
My June 2026 Newsletter is out! This 42nd issue includes an update to my legislative package, an overview of our state budget, a recap of the Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention informational hearing, and more! Read my 42nd issue of my newsletter at: connolly.asmdc.org/newsletters
Hi #AD12! I’d like to invite you to a Coffee and Chat at Autistry Studios this Friday from 9:30AM-11:30AM in #SanRafael! I’d love to hear your thoughts on current events and our community and share about the work I am doing up in Sacramento! Hope to see you there!
I had an amazing time riding with Congressman Mike Thompson through the 50th Annual “Biggest Little Parade in Northern California”, hosted by the Penngrove Social Firemen! Thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and community members for participating and celebrating together!
Happy 4th of July! I had an amazing time celebrating with the community in #Novato, #TwinCities, #Larkspur, and #CorteMadera! Wishing everyone a safe and great Independence Day as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country!
Proud to co-author and pass SB 417, the historic Housing Bond, on the Assembly Floor today. This measure will provide voters the opportunity to fund new, affordable housing throughout the state while expanding homeowner assistance programs for first time buyers.
Look who I saw today in the Capitol! Our firefighters from Marin and Sonoma were here in support of AB 1383, which will improve retirement benefits for front-line workers. I am proud to co-author this bill and give our firefighters the benefits that they deserve!
Had a great time connecting and talking about career goals with Leo T. McCarthy Institute Fellows! This is an amazing opportunity for students to dive into the legislative process and learn more about how policy is created in the Capitol!
Proud to join my colleagues in honoring Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Aimee Carter, on the Assembly floor for this year’s LGBTQ Pride Recognition ceremony! Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Aimee Carter for her dedication to uplifting our teachers, school staff, and students! #AD12!
Happy Juneteenth! On this day in 1865, slaves in Texas were finally emancipated, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Today we honor this historic moment and celebrate the freedom, strength, and resilience of Black communities.
It was an honor to meet Victor Glover the pilot of the spacecraft, Artemis II, on the Assembly floor! Astronaut Glover and his crew traveled furthest from Earth than any humans! His expedition will forever inspire our country and remind us that no dream is beyond reach!
Proud to stand with AAPI Force in a press conference to highlight the importance of corporate accountability and fair taxation. As a proud author of AB 1790, I am fighting for the closure of our biggest corporate tax loophole, known as Water’s Edge. Thank you for fighting for working families!
Proud to get my first bill referred to the Senate out of committee! AB 2618 will strengthen conflict of interest laws by prohibiting California Public Utility Commissioners from lobbying for a private utility company for 2 years after the end of their term. Thank you to The Utility Reform Network!
As Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention, I hosted an informational hearing last Friday on how wildfire prevention has improved in Sonoma County, since the Tubbs Fire in 2017. To watch a full recording of the hearing, visit www.assembly.ca.gov/media/assemb...
Congratulations to the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for being honored as the 2026 Chamber of the Year! Thank you so much for advocating on behalf of businesses in our district and supporting our economic vitality! Proud to represent such an amazing organization! #AD12!
Thank you to leaders of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake for visiting me at the Capitol today to discuss your legislative priorities! We had a fruitful discussion on how California can uplift tribal voices. Looking forward to our continued partnership!
Great to connect in the Capitol with local officials from Sonoma County and hear about their latest updates. Appreciate all you do for Sonoma County’s communities, and I am excited to continue working together!
I had an amazing time participating in Vivalon’s Meals on Wheels program in #Marin. This program delivers nutritious meals to older adults and offers connection and support. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and community who reminded me why these services are so essential to our communities!
The County of Marin is hosting its “Closer to Home” event on the 10th of June at the Point Reyes Station. This event offers an opportunity for the community to come, meet, and ask questions to different county departments. For more information, visit: www.marincounty.gov/departments/...
Join Assemblymember Rogers and I in #SantaRosa for an informational hearing on the Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention. Learn from a panel of experts how wildfire prevention in Sonoma County has improved since the Tubbs Fire in 2017. RSVP here: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/r...