Senator Dave Cortese
@SenDaveCortese
Senator Dave Cortese represents California State Senate District 15 in the heart of Silicon Valley.
A great panel discussion today about @SCCgov’s New American Fellowship Program including District 15 staffer Mario Lopez, who founded the program while on my staff at the @SCCgov Board of Supervisors. The New American Fellowship (NAF) honors the contributions of immigrants and…
It was so impressive and inspiring last evening when our young, future leaders celebrated at the @SVUDL new office in my San Jose district after the organization moved from Milpitas. The Silicon Valley Urban Debate League empowers high school student to use their voices to…
#PowertothePeople Today @Indivisible_SJ - a nationwide grassroots organization focused on defending democracy and promoting progressive values - sponsored the “Good Trouble Lives On” protest and march at Plaza De Cesar Chavez in San Jose! It was a national day of nonviolent…
# WildfireTownhall We had a lively and informative Zoom town hall on wildfire protection with @SCCgov residents, the @SCCFireSafe and other experts late last week! Please take a moment to listen to this important information about what you can do to protect your property and…
🌎⚽🏅 Today, I joined my colleagues on a Senate Special Committee working to prepare for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup in California. We were joined by CEO General Reynold Hoover, who traveled to Sacramento to share how these global events…
A big thank you to Magnus Herrlin, former President of the SJSU Pre-Law Society, for their incredible advocacy in support of my bill, SB 550, to create San Jose’s first public law school! Magnus has provided powerful testimony before the Senate Education and Judiciary Committees…
#BeProactive With hot summer months ahead, it is time to get proactive to protect your property and community from wildland fires! Join me on Zoom along with the @sccfiresafe Council and other fire protection experts this Thursday night July 10 at 6 p.m. as we host a virtual…
BREAKING!- California State Senator David Cortese (D-SV) officially joined the California Arm. Leg. Caucus. Thank you Senator Cortese! Special thanks to ANCA Silicon Valley Chair Ani Yenikomshian&ANCA SV board members Ani Megerdichian and Thomas Chanian for advocating for this!
#happyfourthofjuly🇺🇸❤️💙! The traditional @rwbparade in the @cityofsanjose never disappoints! It was so much fun driving the parade route and seeing so many friends and neighbors! The best part is seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces as they wave their flags while eating ice…
#happyfourthofjuly🇺🇸❤️💙 to all our friends and neighbors throughout @SCCgov! I hope you have a day of relaxation and fun whether it’s going to the Rose, White and Blue Parade, a BBQ, fireworks or staying home and watching it all from the comfort of your own home! And a big…
#Tradition The 37th annual ‘Patriotic Sing’ known as the @cityofmorganhill Freedom Fest today kicked off the #fourthofjulyweekend🇺🇸! The songs of America were sung by children in grades 1-5 at the Morgan Hill Amphitheater! Staffer Meghan Bedi presented a Senate Resolution to…
BIG WIN: The California Legislature just approved funding in the state budget to launch statewide bargaining for IHSS providers! In Santa Clara County, care work is an essential infrastructure. Over 36,000 IHSS providers in Santa Clara County - primarily women and people of…
The Almaden Super Lions Club serving South San Jose today held its much deserved annual picnic today at Lake Cunningham Park! This organization is tireless in all they do to make life better for our residents including free eye exams and glasses for school children. Staffer…
As a 1995 graduate of @LincolnLawSchSJ it meant so much to me to join the @sanjosechamber, law students, and state and community leaders today to celebrate Lincoln’s reaccreditation by the @statebarca. The affordable Lincoln Law School is known for having a student body that is…
The 35th Anniversary of the @pac.sj - was such a treat for Pattie & I with all our longtime friends! This Council is so dedicated to preserving San Jose’s history while supporting our needs to move forward on affordable housing. Happy Anniversary!
