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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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Senator Laird Secures Additional $550,000 for Seaside Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

October 28, 2026

Senator Laird joined Seaside Mayor Ian Oglesby and local officials to announce $550,000 in additional state funding to support the replacement of the San Pablo pedestrian bridge, restoring an important neighborhood connection that has been closed to residents since 2023.

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Senator Laird Issues Statement on Passing of Dolores Huerta

October 28, 2026

Senator Laird issued a statement on the passing of Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor and civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers and dedicated her life to fighting for workers and their families.

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John’s Journal September 2026 Edition

October 1, 2026

Those of us on the Central Coast know that fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The weather holds and trees turn – as the days begin to get shorter.

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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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

San Benito

Phone: (831) 657-6315

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Senator Laird Secures Additional $550,000 for Seaside Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Senator Laird Issues Statement on Passing of Dolores Huerta

John’s Journal September 2026 Edition

Senator John Laird on 50 Years of Conservation in California

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