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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Pasadena, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) today announced the availability of applications for the 2019 Young Legislators Program. Now in its fourth year, the Young Legislators Program, offers high school seniors in the 41st Assembly District a front row seat to the public policy and political arena.

“I’m excited to launch the fourth annual Young Legislators Program for the 41st Assembly District,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “I have no doubt this program will again have a lasting impact on the students and I look forward to meeting next year’s Young Legislators.”

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Sacramento (CA) – Today the California State Assembly passed sweeping wildfire preparedness and response legislation that includes provisions to make the electricity system safer and protect ratepayers from the uncertainty utility bankruptcy. The legislation also protects wildfire victims’ rights in civil actions and bans the use of ratepayer funds for executive compensation or perks.

Monday, August 27, 2018

Sacramento, CA – Three of Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bills cleared the California State Senate Appropriations Committee today.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Pasadena, CA – Legislation to memorialize the area around the Foothill Bridge collapse of 1972, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 250, passed the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The incident – where six lives were lost – occurred on the Foothill Freeway near Devil’s Gate in the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, October 17, 1972.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Sacramento, CA – Today, on the California State Assembly Floor, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognized Gerald Freeny for his confirmation as the first African American president of the Pasadena Tournament of  Roses Board of Directors. Freeny will provide leadership for the 130th Rose Parade on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Saturday, August 4, 2018
Block Party poster
Asm. Holden presents award
Asm. Holden presents award
Asm. Holden with constituents
Asm. Holden with constituent
Performers
Children watch performance
Children playing games
Singer and band
Performers
Asm. Holden with constituents
Asm. Holden with constituents

Assemblymember Holden's 19th Annual Block Party and Resource Fair had participation from 60 state and local government agencies and non-profits to provide information to the public. Program included CLBC scholarship award presentation and entertainment.

Monday, June 25, 2018
Asm. Holden & Aubry Stone
Asm. Holden & Aubry Stone
Asm. Holden introduces Aubry Stone
Asm. Holden & Aubry Stone
Group photo

Asm. Holden introduced Aubry Stone and presented him with a resolution.

Friday, June 22, 2018

(Sacramento) – The passing of a multi-billion dollar budget can often be an arduous process. Thankfully, the 2018-19 California State Budget has been approved in a timely manner, and now that funding has been put in place for a variety of services, Assemblymembers like Chris R. Holden are ready to get to work. “I think we’ve done a good job in terms of reaching out and trying to create a(n) appropriate touch on every community throughout the state,” says Assemblymember Holden (D-Pasadena).

Friday, June 22, 2018

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Sacramento, CA – Dive Warriors’ Kyle M.  Schneider was recognized as the 41st Assembly District’s “Veteran of the Year” by Assemblymember Chris Holden. Schneider began serving as a Veteran Advocate after his time of service in the Navy.