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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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John's Journal - April 2025 Edition

April 30, 2025
April has come to a close, and for me personally, it marks another trip around the sun. I’m grateful to celebrate another birthday doing what I love most: representing the Central Coast and fighting to uphold the values that make California a beacon for the nation. Over more than four decades of public service, one truth has remained constant — democracy thrives when we stay engaged. This month, that spirit was on full display as millions across the country participated in the “Hands Off!” rallies, including thousands who gathered right here in Santa Cruz.



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Senator visits Soledad Community Health Care District

April 16, 2025

Soledad Community Health Care District recently welcomed Sen.




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Monterey County supervisors support battery storage safety bill

April 15, 2025

Monterey County supervisors have voted to support a bill by Senator John Laird aimed at improving




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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

Salinas

100 W Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Thursday by Appointment only*

Phone: (831) 657-6315
 

San Benito

Phone: (831) 657-6315


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