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HJMCapitolSteps_235 15 May 2012
From the Campaign

Holly Speaks Out about the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

Assemblymember Holly J. Mitchell spoke on the steps of the Capitol building in a unified message to the Governor that his proposed cuts disproportionately affect African American and Latino communities. READ MORE

15 May 2012
The Front Page Online / By Ari L. Noonan

Mitchell Tells the Other Side of This Morning’s Story

There is another side to the story of the Black Legislative Caucus holding a crowded press conference at the lunch hour today to protest “disproportionate” budget cuts to the non-white male community, and Assemblymember Holly J. Mitchell (D-Culver City) forcefully delivered the rebuttal. She said the state budget should be based primarily on “humanity.” Because Gov. Brown miscalculated the budget by 99 percent last winter, five specialty ... READ MORE

14 May 2012
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Holly Speaks with Larry Mantle on KPCC’s AirTalk about Gov. Brown’s Budget Cuts

Governor Jerry Brown's revised $91 billion budget plan for California will cut healthcare and welfare spending, and halt construction of new courthouses, he announced this morning in Sacramento. In addition, the budget would protect funding for education and public safety. “This budget reflects the fact that the nation’s economic recovery is proceeding more slowly than anticipated,” said Governor Brown. “Lower tax revenues, coupled with federal government obstructions ... READ MORE

HJMStandforChildren_235 2 May 2012
From the Campaign

Stand for Children Rally

Assemblymember Mitchell attends the Annual Stand For Children Rally and speaks to hundreds of working families who come to advocate against cuts to child care. As a mother, former advocate, and CEO of a major child development corporation, Assemblymember Mitchell understands the critical value child care brings to economies and communities. READ MORE

30 Apr 2012
Culver City Patch / By Kelly Hartog

Assemblymember Holly Mitchell to Join Culver City Kids’ Bike Safety Festival

Join the community and Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City) on Sun. May 6 for El Marino’s free festival teaching kids (and parents) how to ride bikes safely and encourage them to bike to school more frequently. Thanks to a grant from the California Department of Health, the local non-profit organization Walk ‘n Rollers will host and promote the kickoff for El Marino’s Bike to School Week festival this coming Sunday, ... READ MORE