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State Sen. Sasha Renee Perez outlines wildfire recovery, housing and safety bills at Glendale council meeting
Summary
Sen. Sasha Renee Perez updated the Glendale City Council on wildfire recovery funding, housing and public‑safety bills and fielded council and resident concerns about housing mandates and SB 79. She highlighted state investments in firefighting capacity and several signed bills, including AB 91 (MENA inclusion).
State Sen. Sasha Renee Perez (D‑25th Senate District) briefed the Glendale City Council on a package of recent state actions and introduced bills affecting wildfire recovery, housing, public safety and schools.
Perez said the Legislature provided $39 million one‑time plus an ongoing $78 million to move CAL FIRE crews from a seasonal to a year‑round footing, a change she framed as a response to the region’s lengthening fire season. "Those firefighters are going to be able to provide that critical backup when we know fires are happening in our community," she said.
The senator described a large state commitment to…
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