Dec 28, 2009
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Blog Join me at my upcoming Education Update meeting to discuss the education aspects of the state budget, Race to the Top funding, and current K-12 legislation.
Please click here to RSVP online.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Palo Alto Unified School District Office Board Room
25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (map)
This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP online or call my district office at (650) 688-6384, (408) 277-9460 or (831) 425-0401.
Dec 27, 2009
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Blog I will be co-hosting a State Senate informational hearing with State Senator Alan Lowenthal on high speed rail on January 21st in Palo Alto.
WHAT: State Senate Informational Hearing on High Speed Rail
WHEN: Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Palo Alto City Hall Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
This event is open to the public. If you have any questions about the informational hearing, please call my Palo Alto office at (650) 688-6384 or (408) 277-9460.
Oct 7, 2009
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Blog Thank you for your interest in attending Joe's annual brunch. The event is nearing full capacity, so please call 650-289-9038 to check availability and RSVP.
You're invited you to join neighbors & friends for brunch & a lively discussion
CALIFORNIA’S BROKEN: HOW DO WE FIX IT?
FEATURING
Robert Hertzberg
Co-chair, California Forward & Former Speaker of the California State Assembly
Russell Hancock
President and CEO, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
Kathay Feng
Executive Director, California Common Cause
IN SUPPORT OF STATE SENATOR JOE SIMITIAN
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lucie Stern Community Center | 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Honorary Host Committee: $250 | Tickets: Donor’s Choice $50/$100
For more information: (650) 289-9038 or info@joesimitian.com
Aug 10, 2009
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Blog Stop by to share your questions, ideas and solutions regarding state legislative issues that affect our community. No appointments needed.
SAN CARLOS
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009
Time: 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: "Hot Harvest Nights" San Carlos Farmers' Market, 700 Block of Laurel Street in San Carlos, CA
SAN JOSE
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Willow Glen Farmers' Market, Behind the Garden Theatre at 1165 Lincoln Ave. in San Jose
CAMPBELL
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Campbell Farmers' Market, E. Campbell Avenue between Central and Second in Campbell
Jul 29, 2009
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Blog Learn more about Joe's legislation to increase the renewable energy standard. Under current law, electric utilities are required to provide 20% of their electricity from renewable resources, such as wind, solar, and geothermal by December 31, 2010. SB 14 would require that 33% of a utility’s electricity come from a renewable energy source by December 31, 2020.
Click here to watch Joe talk about the details of SB 14
Read to read an op-ed in the San Jose Mercury News on SB 14
Jul 22, 2009
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Blog On Saturday, July 25, I'll be joining Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for a town hall meeting on California’s high-speed rail project. If you'd like to learn more or get a question answered, I hope you'll attend.
Over the past several months, I've received a number of calls from folks concerned about how this project is moving forward... and from those concerned about potential delays. This town hall will be an opportunity for everyone to get accurate information on where the project stands, and to be heard.
Saturday's event will be webcast live on Congresswoman Eshoo's website, and a video will be available soon afterwards at
www.SenatorSimitian.com. I look forward to hearing your questions.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting on High-Speed Rail hosted by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
WHEN: Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA (
map)
This town hall is open to the public, and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, call (650) 688-6384 or (408) 277-9460.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Congresswoman Eshoo had to be in Washington, D.C. to vote, and had to reschedule this town hall. Stay tuned...
May 30, 2009
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Blog As you are well aware, our state is facing unprecedented challenges in the coming months.
During these difficult times, it’s more important than ever for elected officials to listen to the people they represent. To make that possible, I’m holding extra “sidewalk office hours” this year to make sure you can share your ideas and concerns. The full schedule is below.
For those who haven’t attended in the past, my sidewalk office hours take place at local farmers’ markets throughout the district. No appointment is needed, so you can just stop by and chat.
I look forward to seeing you throughout the coming months.
2009 Sidewalk Office Hours Schedule
Please check this post a few days before attending in case of scheduling changes.
Friday, May 29th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Cupertino Square Farmers’ Market
Vallco Parkway and N. Wolfe Road
Saturday, May 30th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Willow Glen Farmers’ Market
Behind the Garden Theatre at 1165 Lincoln Ave.
Sunday, May 31st
10 - 11:30 am
Campbell Farmers’ Market
Campbell Avenue between Central and Second
Sunday, June 14th
10 - 11:30 am
Campbell Farmers’ Market
Campbell Avenue between Central and Second
Friday, June 19th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Cupertino Square Farmers’ Market
Vallco Parkway and N. Wolfe Road
Saturday, June 20th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Willow Glen Farmers’ Market
Behind the Garden Theatre at 1165 Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, June 27th
10 am - noon
Palo Alto Farmers’ Market
Behind the Post Office, at Hamilton and Gilman
Saturday, July 11th
10 - 11:30 am
Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers’ Market
Downtown, in the parking lot at Hamilton & Winslow
Sunday, July 12th
10 – 11:30 am
Menlo Park Farmers’ Market
Chestnut St. between Santa Cruz and Menlo Aves.
Thursday, July 30th
5 - 6:30 pm
Los Altos Farmers’ Market
State Street between First and Third Streets
Thursday, August 6th
5 - 6:30 pm
Hot Harvest Nights
San Carlos Farmers’ Market
Downtown, on the 700 block of Laurel Street
Friday, August 7th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Cupertino Square Farmers’ Market
Vallco Parkway and N. Wolfe Road
Saturday, August 8th
10 - 11:30 am
Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers’ Market
Downtown, in the parking lot at Hamilton & Winslow
Saturday, August 29th
10:30 am - 12 pm
Willow Glen Farmers’ Market
Behind the Garden Theatre at 1165 Lincoln Ave.
Sunday, August 30th
10 - 11:30 am
Campbell Farmers’ Market
Campbell Avenue between Central and Second
May 17, 2009
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Blog You are invited to join Joe at the 11th Senate District
5th Annual Open House and Ice Cream Social
* Meet Joe's District and Capitol staff *
* Discuss issues of concern to our community *
* Join the conversation on legislation that affects you *
Thursday, May 21st -- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Santa Cruz County Government Center
701 Ocean Street, Room 318A, Santa Cruz, California
Ice Cream by Marianne’s
This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (831) 425-0401
Apr 14, 2009
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Blog One of my favorite parts about being a legislator is staying in touch with the diverse group of folks I represent. Technology -- much of it developed here in Silicon Valley -- is giving us easier and more powerful ways to do just that. Whether you prefer subscribing to blog feeds, receiving email updates, or just browsing, this website has tools to help you stay informed and engaged.
Another one of those technologies is Facebook, where I recently created a new page. If you're a Facebook user, I hope you'll become a supporter. You can share your thoughts on my Wall and receive invitations to local events that might not make it into an email update.
Thanks again. I look forward to continuing the conversation.
-Joe