Assemblymember Irwin names Mike McManus 2018 Veteran of the Year
Jacqui Irwin names county manager 2018 Veteran of the Year
Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin named Mike McManus as the 2018 Veteran of the Year for her district.
As the county veterans service officer, McManus has been responsible for managing the Ventura County’s Veteran Service Office and its staff, where they connect more than 40,000 veterans and 10,000 active-duty military personnel with their federal and state benefits. He was recognized in a ceremony at the state Capitol earlier this week.
Assemblymember Irwin secures $9.5 million in California budget for Oxnard wastewater treatment plant
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) announced she has secured funding in the California budget to make emergency repairs to the City of Oxnard’s wastewater treatment plant.
Stimulating and Engaging Program for Seniors Named 2018 Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) announced today she has selected Senior Concerns as her 2018 Nonprofit of the Year. Senior Concerns has been serving the residents of eastern Ventura county and western Los Angeles county since 1974 and is based in Thousand Oaks.
Assemblymember Irwin Announces Funding for Rice Avenue Grade Separation Overpass Project
(Oxnard, CA) – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) was joined by local dignitaries for a press conference to announce that $68 million has been allocated for the Rice Avenue Grade Separation Overpass project- one of the top three most dangerous street intersections in California. For years, it has been the site of several fatal train crashes. “When I was elected in 2014, I pledged to make Ventura County my priority every single day. That is why I am so proud to make the announcement that funding was approved for Rice Avenue,” said Assemblymember Irwin.
A California Program Teaches Kids About the Legislature and Public Service
By Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
Getting involved in politics for many people means grabbing their phone or computer and sharing their anger and resentment toward politicians and a system they feel doesn’t listen to them. It might be satisfying to lash out at what’s happening in the world, but there is so much more that can be done.
Assemblymember Irwin Announces $68 million award for Rice Avenue Project in Oxnard
OXNARD – Earlier today, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin hosted an event in Oxnard to announce $68.6 million dollars in funding for an overpass project at Rice Avenue and Fifth Street. This project will build a bridge at Rice Avenue over the train tracks in an area where several fatal train collisions have occurred.
Assemblymember Irwin Hosts Successful 2nd Annual Be Prepared Safety Fair
(Thousand Oaks, CA) - Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) held the 2nd Annual Be Prepared Safety Fair on May 19, 2018 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park. There were booths, displays, demonstrations, K9’s, safety vehicles and a drive-in car seat safety check station. “We are trying to give the citizens of this community, the equipment they need to stay safe,” said Assemblymember Irwin. “It is very important that when an emergency happens, they know how to protect themselves because it may be a while before help comes along.” Here’s more from the Safety Fair in this Assembly Access video.
Legislation by Assemblymember Irwin to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Passes Assembly
SACRAMENTO – One of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s (D-Thousand Oaks) key pieces of legislation this session, AB 2770, which will help prevent future sexual harassment in the work place passed the Assembly earlier this week.
Irwin Hosting 2nd Annual Be Prepared Safety Fair
(Thousand Oaks, CA) – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) is hosting a free, family friendly safety fair on May 19th. In addition to the emergency preparedness booths and demonstrations there will be bike safety specialists and child car seat experts on hand. Plus, free hands only CPR training. The Be Prepared Safety Fair is May 19th from 10am to 1pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park. Learn more in this Assembly Access video.