Welcome to "Catching Up With Cottie" - a weekly update about what I am working on as your representative in the California State Assembly.
I was thrilled to join the City of Irvine for the Grand Opening of the universal playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. This is Irvine's first universal playground, where children of all ages can come together to play, learn, and explore! I'm especially proud to have secured $2.8 million in the state budget to help bring this project to life. This investment reflects my commitment to creating spaces where every child can thrive, while fostering a love for learning and promoting accessibility.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I am committed to addressing the issues that are important to you. As always, if there is anything that my team or I can do to assist you with a local or state issue, if you have questions or concerns about what I am working on, or anything in between, please contact my office. My team and I are here to help!
Yours faithfully,
Cottie Petrie-Norris
California State Assemblywoman
I joined the California Chamber of Commerce 2024 Public Policy Forum where I spoke on a panel on the future of clean energy. This is a pivotal time for California and as Chair of the Assembly's Utilities and Energy Committee, I am working to accelerate California's clean energy future and build a reliable, sustainable and affordable green economy.
Thank you to Girls Inc. of Orange County for inviting me to the annual College Bound luncheon to empower our young women in their collegiate pursuits! Girls Inc. is an incredible partner, and I'm so proud of the work they do. Earlier this year, we co-hosted the highly successful IgniteHer Girls Summit, an event that brought together over 150 girls for a day of empowerment, inspiration, and growth. It's truly inspiring to see these young leaders realize their full potential! I am already looking forward to next year's summit.
Supervisor Katrina Foley and I had a great time joining Billy Fried on KX104.7! We shared stories from our journeys in politics, discussed our longstanding friendship, and highlighted some of the projects we're currently working on. We also got to share a few of our favorite inspirational songs, making it a fun and meaningful conversation. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community.Thanks to Billy and KX104.7 for having us!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I am honored to host my first annual Turkey Giveaway to help support our community and celebrate the holidays! This is a free event open to community members in the 73rd Assembly District, from Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin. Registration is required. Registrant must be present to pick up turkey and food bag. Limit one per household, while supplies last. Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning!
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
It was an honor to attend Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley's Veterans of the Year ceremony and celebrate honorees Jacqueline White (Costa Mesa), John K. White (Costa Mesa), and Jameeka Green Aaron (Irvine), who I had the pleasure of recognizing at my 2023 Veterans of the Year ceremony. This well-deserved recognition celebrates your remarkable dedication to our country and community. Thank you for your inspiring service!
RESOURCES
Orange County Homeowners: The State of California announced new rebates to help make your homes more energy-efficient and lower your energy bills. Income-qualified, single-family homeowners can receive up to $8,000 toward installing energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling. Save money and improve energy efficiency! For more information on rebates, customer eligibility and certified contractors, visit https://techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates/.
The City of Costa Mesa has launched Let's Go Costa Mesa, a new on-demand rideshare service in partnership with Circuit to offer free, clean energy transportation to residents with limited or no access to a personal automobile, though all members of the community are welcome to use the service.
As part of Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Attorney General's office is hosting a CARE Community Briefing to introduce the newly updated Guide for Charities. This essential resource offers best practices for nonprofits across California-covering charities, fundraising professionals, and charitable platforms. Join this webinar to learn about state requirements for charity directors and officers, get insights on preventing charitable fraud, and discover tips for safe giving. All are welcome!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 23 - Turkey Giveaway
Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris invites you to her 1st Annual Turkey Giveaway! Individuals who register will receive a free frozen turkey and fresh produce, while supplies last. Registration required. Please select a designated time for pick up. Limit one per household.
Dec. 4 - Scams and Frauds Webinar for Young Adults
Join the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation for a webinar to learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and young adults from fraud, scams. Topics will include: identity theft, data breaches, investment apps, employment scams, and more! Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a link to the recording and the presentation slides.
