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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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Budget Agreement Announced by California Legislative Leaders

June 11, 2026

The California Legislature reached a two-party deal on the 2026-27 budget. The bill will now go to the floor for a vote in both the Senate and the Assembly before heading to the Governor for negotiations.




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John’s Journal May 2026 Edition

June 4, 2026
As we move toward summer, school graduations have started to happen across the Central Coast – and the first large burst of tourists are being seen across the region.



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What will Watsonville Community Hospital’s next chapter be?

May 31, 2026

Senator Laird warns that Watsonville Community Hospital is once again facing a financial crisis, with fewer than 10 days of cash on hand. Recently passed emergency legislation will provide $10.6 million in short-term relief to help the hospital stay afloat through July, but it is not a permanent solution.






 

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

August 19, 2025 
 

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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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