Legislators invite High School students to join Leadership Council
ST HELENA>>> Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry released an invitation to local high school students to join their 2024-2025 Student Leadership Council.
The Student Leadership Council is an exciting program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials and staff to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community. The Council is open to all high school students who live in California’s 4th Congressional District or California’s 4th Assembly District.
“The Student Leadership Council is a great opportunity for students interested in public service and policy to gain hands-on learning alongside local leaders,” said Rep. Thompson. “I couldn’t be more excited to partner with Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry once again to lead this year’s program. I encourage all high school students in California’s 4th Congressional and Assembly districts to apply now.”
“This is an amazing opportunity for high school students in my Assembly District to meet local community leaders, learn about the various levels of government from public servants, grow their own leadership skills and learn how to collaborate with others,” said Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. “I love partnering with my good friend and colleague Congressman Mike Thompson for this year’s exciting and educational Student Leadership Council.”
Interested students can submit their application by filling out this form. All applications must be submitted by 11:45 PM on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. You can verify your Congressional District here and your State Assembly District here.
Applicants should be passionate about helping their community, be eager to learn more about government, and want to tackle issues facing our community. Student leaders are expected attend a minimum of 3 of the 5 mandatory meetings during the year. This year’s Student Leadership Council will bring together students from the regions represented by Congressman Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which include Lake, Yolo, Colusa, and Napa counties as well as parts of Solano and Sonoma Counties.
If you have questions, please contact our offices by calling (707) 542-7182 or by emailing Thompson.Studentleaders@mail.house.gov.
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State Cannabis task force seizes $2.3 million in illegal cannabis and toxic pesticides
OAKLAND >>> Reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting consumers from the dangers of illegal cannabis while safeguarding the legal cannabis market, Governor Newsom today announced that California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than $2.3 million in illegally cultivated cannabis, including 2,652 plants in a single operation.
The UCETF enforcement action — led by DCC and with the assistance of multiple state and local law enforcement partners — occurred in the Coliseum neighborhood of Oakland. In addition to the illegally cultivated cannabis and plants, UCETF seized multiple bags of an illegal pesticide.
The pesticide was identified by the Alameda County Agricultural Commission as containing isoprocarb, an unregistered pesticide that is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Authorities also discovered other potentially harmful substances, including unidentified liquids and additional illegal pesticides, including one labeled “Golden Eagle.”
“This operation clearly demonstrates our commitment to protecting consumer safety and holding those who threaten it accountable,” said DCC Chief of Law Enforcement, Bill Jones. “We are grateful for our state and local partners, including the Department of Pesticide Regulation and Alameda County Agricultural Commission. Their invaluable insight and expertise, combined with the shared goal to combat illegal activities were instrumental in the success of the operation.
Since its inception, UCETF has seized over $465 million in unlicensed cannabis by serving 309 search warrants. The task force has also eradicated 470,435 illegal cannabis plants, seized 150 illegal firearms, and arrested 38 individuals.
To learn more about the legal California cannabis market, state licenses, and laws, visit cannabis.ca.gov.
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