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State Sen. Jesse Aragon outlines housing, immigration and climate actions and promises support for local priorities
Summary
Sen. Jesse Aragon told Alameda's council the legislature secured emergency funding for lawsuits and legal defense for immigrants, backed housing investments including a 586‑unit North Housing Project with $20M in state support, and advanced bills restricting federal agent secrecy and addressing ghost guns.
State Sen. Jesse Aragon addressed the Alameda City Council on Nov. 4, summarizing his first‑year priorities and actions on immigration, housing, public safety and climate resilience.
Aragon said the legislature approved a $50 million emergency allocation in a special session, with $25 million going to the state attorney general to pursue litigation against federal actions the state considers unconstitutional. "We are committed to increase that funding," Aragon said, describing support for…
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