Videos

(Sacramento) – The series of high-profile cyber-attacks on both private and public networks has demonstrated the growing risk to our most important societal systems, our critical infrastructure sectors. In the interests of public safety, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) convened a hearing of the Select Committee on Cybersecurity that featured two panels: one to examine the actions being taken by State government, and one to weigh input from the private sector. “This issue needs to become a priority so that it is a consideration in all policy discussions and not ignored in future state budgets,” said Assemblymember Irwin as the hearing began. Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.

(Thousand Oaks, CA) – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) hosted a “Defeat the Drought” water conservation expo at the Civics Art Plaza to help area residents identify the most effective ways to reduce their water usage at home. Co-hosted by the City of Thousand Oaks, the event featured dozens of local businesses who specialize in conservation and a series of hands-on workshops to help water users evaluate the wide range of options available to make a conservation plan that works for them. “It’s going to take a big team effort,” said Assemblymember Irwin. “It’s going to be homeowners doing what they can do. And, we also need to come up with regional solutions.” Here’s more from the event in this Assembly Access video.

(Sacramento) – Not long after she was elected in the 2014 election Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) was a guest on the cable news program California Edition. Host Brad Pomerance asked Assemblymember Irwin to talk about  the differences between serving on a five member local city council (in Thousand Oaks) and the 80 member State Assembly, her new role as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs and education funding. Watch the entire interview in this Assembly Assets video.