Senator Bill Dodd

Senator Bill Dodd

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd’s Water Project Bill Clears Legislature

August 31, 2021

 

SACRAMENTO – Amid a worsening drought that has underscored the precious nature of California’s dwindling water supplies, the Legislature has approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to streamline improvements to the state’s outdated central water delivery system.

“Water is the lifeblood of our state and we must keep it flowing to our communities and farmers,” Sen. Dodd said. “My bill will help get that done while saving time and money. I thank my fellow lawmakers for their overwhelming support.”

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Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Wildfire Power Shutoff Bill

August 30, 2021

SACRAMENTO – With wildfires threatening new rounds of public safety power shutoffs across the state, the Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help local governments fund emergency operations centers during the planned power outages.

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Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Bill to Encourage City-Centered Growth

August 19, 2021

SACRAMENTO – A bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to extend a pilot program in Napa and San Bernardino counties that helps prevent urban sprawl and protects natural resources has cleared the Legislature today and heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.

“Today we’ve taken a step toward preserving agricultural land and open space in Napa County,” Sen. Dodd said. “I appreciate support for this commonsense measure that will extend necessary services while reducing the need for new wells or septic systems.”

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WiseGirl Ristorante is Contra Costa County Small Business of the Year

August 13, 2021

PLEASANT HILL – For its community contribution during the pandemic including donating food to those most in need, WiseGirl Ristorante Italiano & Cocktails, owned by Angela Warren, has been named Contra Costa County Small Business of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd.

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Giusti’s Place is Sacramento County Small Business of the Year

August 11, 2021

 

WALNUT GROVE – For more than 100 years, Giusti’s Place has served the people of Walnut Grove and the surrounding Delta community authentic Italian food while supporting nonprofits and youth sports teams with volunteer time and donations. In recognition of their community impact, Giusti’s and owner Mark Morais have been named Sacramento County Small Business of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd.

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Sen. Dodd: Virtual Town Hall on Wildfire Preparedness is Aug. 16

August 9, 2021

SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Aug. 16 on wildfire and emergency preparedness featuring Mark Ghilarducci, director of the California Office of Emergency Services and Marybel Batjer, president of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Panelists will focus on the statewide response to California’s wildfires including improvements to public safety power shutoffs, evacuations and more resilient emergency communications.

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Sen. Dodd: Napa Valley Jewelers is Small Business of the Year

July 29, 2021

NAPA – For nearly 30 years, Napa Valley Jewelers and owners Kent and Terri Gardella have devoted themselves to helping the community. Their commitment to improving the lives of so many people has earned them the Small Business of the Year award for Senate District 3 by Sen. Bill Dodd.

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Sen. Dodd: Steady Eddy’s is Yolo County Small Business of the Year

July 28, 2021

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Sen. Dodd: Refill Madness is Sonoma County Small Business of the Year

July 26, 2021

SONOMA – With the goal of reducing plastic waste, Jana Wang, co-owner of Refill Madness Sonoma, opened her shop during the pandemic, giving customers a safe place to fill their own containers with household goods such as soaps and lotions. For her effort to keep tons of plastic from local landfills, her store has been named Sonoma County Small Business of the Year for 2021 by Sen. Bill Dodd.

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Sen. Dodd: Wrench Works is Solano County Small Business of the Year

July 22, 2021