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Sen. Christopher Cabaldon’s district representative outlines higher‑education and redistricting priorities
Summary
Liz Russell, district representative for Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, introduced herself and told Cotati Council members the senator prioritized Sonoma State support (staff and CSU commitments totaling about $90 million were cited) and highlighted legislative work including a bill to expand direct CSU admission; she encouraged local outreach to the office.
Liz Russell, the district representative for Senator Christopher Cabaldon, told the Cotati City Council she was newly assigned to the district and wanted to introduce the senator’s staff presence and priorities.
Russell highlighted state and local support for Sonoma State, reporting local elected officials and the CSU system secured about $90 million in one‑time commitments for the campus. She also called attention to federal funding cuts that could affect Hispanic‑Serving Institution programs and said the senator was tracking and raising those concerns at the state level. Russell described the senator’s role as floor manager for ACA 8 (the constitutional amendment implementing Proposition 50 maps, if voters approve) and flagged SB 640 — legislation staff described as facilitating direct admission to California State University campuses for qualifying students — as a legislative priority. She left contact information for the senator’s offices in Santa Rosa and Napa and encouraged local officials and residents to reach out with concerns.
Russell closed by offering follow‑up contact cards for staff and promising to stay engaged on local higher‑education and district issues.
