City of Oxnard Coffee & Conversation
Assemblymember Bennett hosted a community coffee in Oxnard at the South Oxnard Center.
For Veterans Living in Ventura County
Are you a veteran living in Ventura County? Please make sure you're aware of all the federal, state and local benefits you are eligible for. The County's Veteran Services Agency is a great resource to visit. You can access their website here: https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/veteran-services, and thank you for your service to our nation.
Tacos & Taxes
Asm. Bennett hosted a Tacos & Taxes event in partnership with Senator Monique Limón, United Way of Ventura County, and Golden State Opportunity.
Bennett Authors Legislation on Water Supply for Wildfire Response
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 367 to increase the performance of fire hydrants supplying water to Ventura County firefighters in their battles against wildfires.
Backup Power and Full Water Tanks Should Be Required in Face of Wildfire, Lawmaker Says
It's been more than seven years since fire hydrants in southern Ventura County rapidly ran dry as the Thomas fire exploded — something Assemblymember Steve Bennett hoped he would never see repeated.
But in November, firefighters again found themselves short on water as the Mountain fire roared through the foothills of Camarillo.
Securing the Water Supply to Fight Wildfires: Ventura Legislator Proposes New Measures
"I've been working on this idea ever since the Mountain Fire. We had the same thing happen that happened during the Thomas Fire. When you don't have backup power, you can't fill the tanks, and when the tanks run dry, you're not able to fill those back up," said Democratic Assemblyman Steve Bennett of Ventura.
He introduced legislation which would address the concern specifically in Ventura County, but could also serve as a model to do it statewide.
California Lawmaker Calls for Changes to Help Keep Fire Hydrants Working During Wildfires
Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, proposed legislation last week to require local districts to better prepare and protect water supplies for wildfires.
The bill, introduced on Thursday, calls for Ventura County water districts in high fire risk areas to top off tanks during fire weather, provide reliable backup power for pumps and make sure areas around those tanks and pumps are hardened against flames.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett Authors Legislation To Streamline Care of Foster Children
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) announced AB 276 today to ensure continuous, quality care for foster children at community care facilities.
Camarillo Community Coffee
Camarillo Community Center
1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo CA 93010
Assemblymember Bennett Distributes Goodie Bags and Emergency Preparedness Information for Successful Adoptions at Clear the Shelters Event
Assemblymember Bennett distributed 100 bags for successful adoptions. Bags included emergency preparedness materials around pets, and species-specific toys and treats. Ventura County Animal Services reported 77 animals were adopted and taken home at the end of the event.
