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Meet Senator John Laird

John Laird was re-elected to the State Senate on November 5, 2024, carrying all four counties in the district which encompass Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

Prior to his Senate service, Laird served as Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency under Governor Jerry Brown from January 5, 2011, until January 7, 2019.

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Laird Bill Supporting California Conservation Corps Passes Legislature

August 18, 2026

As the California Conservation Corps celebrates 50 years of service to the state, legislation by Senator Laird to support the Corps and recognize the young people who serve has passed the California Legislature and heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration.

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Legislature Passes Laird Bill to Accelerate Pajaro River Flood Protection Projects

August 17, 2026

SB 1055 by Senator Laird, legislation to help accelerate critical flood protection projects along the Pajaro River by expanding the contracting tools available to the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA), passed the California Legislature with bipartisan support and now awaits action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Senator Laird Secures Agreement with SLO County and PG&E to Support Community Funding

August 17, 2026

The agreement between PG&E and San Luis Obispo County is the first step to addressing the funding gap. The county will receive two annual payments of $8.3 million that will be redistributed to local agencies whose budgets have been impacted by the accelerated decrease in unitary tax funding from the power plant and the expiration of the community fund.

Senator John Laird on 50 Years of Conservation in California

July 8, 2026

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Senate District 17 includes Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties in their entirety, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

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CAPITOL

1021 O Street, Suite 8720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 651-4017

MONTEREY

99 Pacific Street, Suite 575-F
Monterey, CA 93940

Phone: (831) 657-6315

SAN LUIS OBISPO

1026 Palm Street, Suite 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 549-3784

SANTA CRUZ

701 Ocean St. Suite 318A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Phone: (831) 425-0401

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Phone: (831) 657-6315

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Phone: (831) 657-6315

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Laird Bill Supporting California Conservation Corps Passes Legislature

Legislature Passes Laird Bill to Accelerate Pajaro River Flood Protection Projects

Senator Laird Secures Agreement with SLO County and PG&E to Support Community Funding

Senator John Laird on 50 Years of Conservation in California

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