Oropeza to Team with Governor

Democrat and chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee Jenny Oropeza will carry the governor's transporation bonds, her office released today. Here's what she had to say: “While we may not yet agree on the specifics of his proposed infrastructure bond, I’m confident we share many of the same goals to improve transportation, air quality and traffic safety,” said Oropeza, who put formally introduced AB 1838 late Tuesday. “The final version will serve the transportation needs of all Californians. “One of my top priorities for AB 1838 is that any new construction does not exacerbate air pollution and includes components of the Air Quality Bond I announced last October.” “I commend the governor for including in his proposed budget full funding for Prop. 42 and a $920 million payment toward the $2.3 billion borrowed over the past three years.”