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By Kevin McGuire 
Riding on the positive vibes of a huge grant 
to the Sierra Madre Library, Assemblymem-
ber Chris Holden (41st District) came before 
his constituents to provide legislative updates 
during the regular City Council meeting on 
Tuesday, September 27th. 
Earlier in the afternoon, Assemblymember 
Holden headlined a Library Grant Ceremony 
to present a very big check for $10 million for 
improvements and repairs to Sierra Madre 
Library, a top goal of the community forseveral years. 
“I want to bring special consideration and 
thought and thank you to the Friends of the 
Library, volunteers in this community who 
have been second to none in their dedication 
to making sure quality libraries exist in the 
city of Sierra Madre,” Holden said. 
In March of this year, Mayor Gene Goss 
reached out to Assemblymember Holden to 
advocate for state funding for repairs to the 
library at 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, which 
was built in 1955. 
The improvements requested included long-
term building accessibility, seismic concerns, 
and increased space that consists of an out-
door community area. 
On July 1, 2022, it was announced that a grant 
for $10 million was approved. Holden said 
he was “shocked” he could also secure that 
amount. “…for no better cause than preserv-
ing libraries in our cities, state, and nation.” 
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES 
Assemblymember Holden noted that this year 
has been challenging, as the recovery from the 
pandemic is still ongoing. However, the state 
has still passed important bills and legislature 
to improve infrastructure, schools, broad-
band, and cleaner transportation. 
The state has an approved budget of $47 
billion to enhance the state’s infrastructure to 
help improve the public transportation sys-
tem, promote energy innovation and reliabil-
ity, advance statewide housing goals, support 
K-12 higher education, and make the statemore resilient to climate change, according toHolden. 
In addition, $17 billion has been approved in 
relief funds for millions of Californians to help 
offset rising costs and increase the minimum 
wage to $15.50 per hour in 2023. There will be 
a refund of up to $1,050 in 2023 to be sent out 
based on income level and size of the house-
hold, increased grants for low-income fami-
lies, and additional funding for food banks. 
Essential workers in the fast-food sector will 
“have a seat at the table” after Assemblymem-
ber Holden’s bill AB257 was signed this past 
Labor Day. This is the first bill of this type in 
the nation to bring stakeholders together to 
address workplace standards. 
A package to boost local economies enacted in 
February helped small businesses by restoring 
the use of business tax credits and net operat-
ing losses one year earlier and plan to continue 
to invest in companies that fuel the recovery. It 
also extended exempted amounts received for 
Restaurant Revitalization funds and Shuttered 
Venue Operators Grant programs from state 
income tax allowing normal deductibility in 
the grants. The program also granted small 
businesses a one-time $150 million in COVID 
relief. 
Holden noted that the budget also includes 
money to address homelessness, make neigh-
borhoods safer, and help with the impacts of 
wildfires and drought. Governor Gavin New-
som approved $6.6 billion toward energy in-
novation and reliability projects to address 
climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. 
California received a C- grade on infrastruc-
ture by the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers after decades of neglect. “The historic 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will 
make life better for millions of California 
residents,” Holden said. “It’s exactly what our 
country needs right now to create jobs and fix 
our transportation and water systems.” 
Assemblymember Holden also hinted that 
these funds might help the Gold Line exten-
sion to Claremont and Montclair. “Extending 
the Gold Line has been a top priority for me 
and many of my colleagues,” the Assembly-
member noted. “The extension will connect 
two large counties by bringing much-needed 
relief to one of the busiest commute corridors 
in the country.” 
Holden’s Bill AB1604, also signed by Newsom, 
establishes the Upward Mobility Act of 2022. 
According to Holden, the bill modifies state 
civil service examinations and appointment 
practices to increase the diversity of the ap-
plicant's pool and employment list, determine 
areas of compliance for non-merit-related au-
dits, and promote the achievement of under-
represented state employees. 
Holden is also pushing for more access to dual 
enrollment programs for higher education, 
clean energy power, and cleaner air and water. 
Holden thanked City Council for their efforts 
and hopes he can work with them again in the 
future to assist with additional Sierra Madre 
projects. 
ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN SHARES HIS 
LEGISLATIVE 'TO DO' LIST WITH CITY COUNCIL 
Assemblymember Holden headlined a Library Grant Ceremony to present a very big check for $10 
million for improvements. 
Pictured above with Assemblyman Holden are (l to r) Mayor Gene Goss, Sierra Madre Librarian 
Leila Regan and City Manager Jose Reynoso. Photo Courtesy City of SIerra Madre 
Photo courtesy SMCF 
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