Legislative/Organizing Priorities for the Trump era
what are YOUR priorities in 2025?
You can find a recording of this meeting here.
1:30 Welcome and Introductions to New Members and First-Timers
1:40 - FEATURED SPEAKERS - We kickoff 2025 with 2 experienced insiders' view of the California political landscape with a focus on why and how seniors and adults with disabilities may be affected and ways we can speak up.
HENE KELLY. Hene (right) is a vice president of the California Alliance of Retired Americans (CARA) serving as Legislative Director. She also serves on the American Federation of Teachers Retirement Committee and the San Francisco Labor Council. Hene Kelly is a vocal leader of demonstrations for Social Security, Medicare for All, labor and social justice issues, she's been called "the tennis shoe granny with a BULLHORN!" More about Hene.
ROB ENGLAND - please welcome CARA's NEW Executive Director! Rob (left) is long-time union activist, member and former Legislative Director of the Communications Workers of America, and the Central Labor Council of Kern, Inyo and Modoc Counties. Rob Medicare, pensions, Citizens United/corporate money in politics, and issues facing immigrant workers in California. See CARA's Legislative Agenda.
Plenty of Time for Q&A
2:45 PM Updates on current EBGP activities
Including:
- Tenants Rights and Social Housing Priorities with California Housing Now!
- Berkeley Safety and Disaster Plan and Environmental Justice Plan Project - Public Workshop Feb 1
- Coalition building with Ashby Village's Elder Action Network
Member Check-Ins; Priority Interests for Issues and Activities
- Announcements and Upcoming Activities - links via chat or on Gray Panthers calendar :
- Support for Public Toilets
- Chris Kindness Award
- People's Life Fund GRANT APPLICATIONS open
- Medical Aid in Dying
- Measure FF support letter
We formally adjourn at 3:30 but discussion keeps going until 4pm
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