Suzette Valladares
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Believer | Mom | Wife | State Senator| Advocate #Kids #EarlyLearning #SpecialNeeds #Autism | SD23
Santa Clarita, CA
Joined April 2009
Deeply grateful for the incredible response to this fire! Thank you to all the county and state agencies, and especially the firefighters, for your efforts!.
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Speaking as a mom, it doesn’t make sense that Hollywood stars & LA Mayor can go maskless at the Super Bowl for 4+ hours, yet our kids are still mandated to wear masks in schools & school playgrounds when science doesn't support it. This has passed the point of making any sense.
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Democrats on the assembly transportation committee just voted to increase taxes on gasoline! 🤯.
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When I see pictures of fathers & babies face down dead in the Rio Grande, I can only think of my husband & daughter. Horrific. After today’s NO vote on preventing these occurrences, the only people to blame are Democrats blocking the bills written to end the crisis on the border.
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@jenvanlaar Maybe just the cost to make the turkey?! I just spent a car payment on groceries for our family dinner. I have a big family, but even then, no way anyone gets away with that price point.
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Hey, can we all agree in California, from both sides of the aisle, that our US Senator should, you know, be a real Californian resident? 🤔.
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@KennedyNation This is insulting on so many levels. My grandma, was an immigrant, had a thick accent and spoke in broken English. Unfortunately, she was very self-conscious about it. Criticizing the way people speak is despicable and no way to honor a nation built by immigrants.
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It’s been an amazing journey. I am very proud that as the granddaughter of immigrant farm workers I will be sworn in to the California State Assembly today. The only seat to switch partisan hands, bringing more balance for the people of California. #CALeg #SwearingInDay #AD38.
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I’m disgusted. The Asm just passed legislation SB357 that will legalize loitering w/ the intent to commit prostitution. Effectively making it that much harder for law enforcement to investigate & intervene in human sex trafficking. This was probably my biggest💔of my 1st session.
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@pnjaban Wait, are you telling me that all we had to do to cut poverty was send a $1400 check to the poor? 💁🏽♀️ . This headline is ridiculous and tone-deaf. 🙄.
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How many restaurants are permanently closed? Nail salons? Women owned businesses? This year has been a man made disaster.
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Less then two hours before the polls close here in #CA25. Grab your mask, gloves and get to the polls before 8PM to vote for @MikeGarcia2020. Our country is depending on you. 🇺🇸.
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Growing up I LOVED watching #SpeedyGonzales because he looks like my dad and sounds like my Tata. He was and is familiar. Stop with the “culture cancel” and the cancel culture. #Dejalo.
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@JeremyBWhite @NALEO Sounds about right and I’ve yet to meet any of that one percent. 🤷🏽♀️.
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Today I took my Oath of Office. I could not be more proud or dedicated to serving our district and state. #ad38
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This is a disgrace. Every California mayor and official should condemn the ruling parties failed policies that empower criminals, driving our crime surge. To ensure accountability, we must reverse laws like prop 47/57 and bolster law enforcement resources.
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The man arrested in the Sacramento shooting is repeat violent offender released early – now 6 people are dead. These failed policies let dangerous criminals out of jail early and put the public at risk. This morning I called for these policies to be REPEALED & our SAFETY restored
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Let’s be real, we have to do better HERE. CALIFORNIANS are desperately waiting for reforms that actually improve our quality of life. The cost of living, price of gas, poverty rate, crime rate, homeless crisis are nothing to brag about. And CRIMINALS have more rights than VICTIMS.
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.@AOC and @KatieHill4CA, if you truly care about Latinos - you’d help fix this mess at our border. Not politically pander to left-wing progressives.
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Going to sleep happy tonight! @MikeGarcia2020 significant lead in #CA25 has me more hopeful about our country and districts future.
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It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m just getting started. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues on behalf of my community and all of California.
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Help me #TakeBackTheHouse through making .@KatieHill4CA #OneTermKatie She votes with .@AOC .@IlhanMN not with #CA25 #KatieMustGo
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Great things happening led by #GOP women in CA! We flipped a seat in #AD38, two Asian American GOP women will flip #CA39 & #CA48, we have two women leading our legislative caucuses, and our @CAGOP Chair is @millanpatterson. #GOPWomen #WinLikeAGirl #Optimistic.
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I condemn Azerbaijan's unprovoked attack on Armenia, and stand in solidarity with Armenian-Americans. The US must use its position as a global leader to broker a lasting peace.
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California women no matter what their political ideology, deserve a better voice than this.
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I want to thank Congressman Mike Garcia for his service to our nation, both in his distinguished military career and as a dedicated Member of the House of Representatives. His friendship and support have been invaluable, and his commitment to representing our. shared community is.
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WHEN @Letici_Castillo wins this race, she will join 8 other Hispanic Republicans serving in the legislature for the 2025-26 legislative session making us #NueveFuertes. Our voice is diverse, determined, and far from politically monolithic! ❤️.
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I’ve seen this show before and it’s a NO from me. The ugliness and toxicity must end. On all sides. We need a Great Unifier. Someone young. Someone with empathy. Someone new.
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Ballots are not going our way now down by just 511 votes. We’ll keep watching thru Monday, but regardless of the outcome, as a fmr basketball player, I can honestly say my team and I left everything we had on the court.
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If you get a phone call from a persuasive 5 year old asking her to vote for her mommy, just listen and then go vote.
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🧐About a month ago, we were told to wear a mask between bites, while eating “outside” at restaurants. This elitist behavior does not inspire public confidence in our leadership.
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2 weeks ago I informed the CA State Controller that I am declining the 4.2% pay raise for legislators. I will continue to focus on getting workers and small businesses back on their feet, people the services they need, and kids recovered from being locked out of their classrooms.
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It is our responsibility to fiercely protect our most vulnerable. This girl deserves justice and all girls deserve a government that works in their best interest.
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My bill to protect the integrity of California’s elections passed the Assembly with unanimous support today! AB 319 will enforce the ban on campaign donations from foreign governments and entities.
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Proud to be a strong voice for the people of Santa Clarita and Simi Valley in #Sacramento with these amazing women. @JanetNguyenCA @DaviesforCA
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Same argument needs to be made about California. We are expecting a 47 billion dollar surplus for the second year in a row. Let’s get serious about real tax cuts for struggling California families. I’ll start with an easy one… the gas tax!.
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With the support and encouragement of my family, friends, and community leaders, I am happy to announce that I’m running for re-election in the 40th Assembly District, which includes my home in the Santa Clarita Valley, and the San Fernando Valley where I was born & raised. #AD40.
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Congratulations @millanpatterson @CAGOP! The California Comeback continues under your leadership.
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A total collapse of the insurance industry would devastate the financial security of CA homeowners, especially the middle class. The wealthy might get by, the rest of us would risk losing everything we've worked a lifetime for. We are on the brink due to this leadership failure.
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CONGRATULATIONS Allyson Felix! Mom first, rock-star Olympic Athlete, and now the most decorated Track & Field athlete in American history!!! #PROUD
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Unacceptable. The Governor has had 8 months to plan a vaccine strategy.
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What does that extra $20 you are spending on gas mean? Those in charge are not getting it done - time for new people, a new team for California. #AD38
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Happy 90th Birthday to my friend Governor Pete Wilson!
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I’m so proud of our effort, and will continue fighting for the things that need fighters. Against all odds, in a seat President Biden won by 16 pts & Democrats hold a 13 point advantage, only a few hundred votes separate my opponent and me. There are not enough remaining ballots
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I thought the rain had stopped and opened my curtains… 😍❄️🌨️❄️🌨️
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Congratulations to my new Congressman @MikeGarcia2020! The #CaliforniaComeback is here. #CA25 #AD38.
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Congratulations #ABC. You are an inspiration to girls, women and mothers across our nation❤️🤍💙🇺🇸.
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THANK YOU to all the Democrat, Independent and Republican voters that put their faith in me to be their voice and bring balance to Sacramento.
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I had the honor of meeting with the Armenian Assembly of America & Armenian-owned businesses in my district! As a member of the CA Legislative Armenian Caucus, I continue to work to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide & ensure Armenian voices are being heard in California.
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Yes! It’s time to reflect the full and diverse spectrum of California’s Latino electorate AND our perspectives. Let’s have a robust discussion on issues like taxation and jobs, public safety, use of California’s energy resources, and educational opportunity.
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Hard working Californians need relief NOW. We must suspend the gas tax immediately to ease the pain at the pump. Other states have suspended their gas taxes and prices dropped within hours. Californians deserve the same immediate relief.
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This is shameful. Californians are tired of the partisan politics, political spin and flat out dishonesty. Effective leadership requires courage and honesty.
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Today I’m announcing my candidacy for California’s 23rd State Senate district. I’m grateful for the support of Senator Scott Wilk, Asm Tom Lackey, Senate GOP Leader Brian Jones and dozens of other local leaders as we begin this campaign. #2024Election #SD23
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I am so thankful and blessed for the support that turned out this morning. The diversity of perspective, the issues discussed and concerns voiced were all inspiring. I’m looking forward to working together to #TakeBackCA25 #WhyIrun #runSuzetterun
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@SopanDeb People have DIED for this right! Our democracy’s is built on its integrity. Those who violate it and water down the rights of citizens deserve to be punished to the full extent of the law.
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My first bill, to protect victims of domestic violence, passed the Assembly today!
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This is wrong and unjust. “In one case, a baby sitter is accused of beating a 6-month-old girl with a blunt object, shattering the baby's skull & causing severe brain damage. The girl, now 3-years-old, is blind & forced to eat through a feeding tube.”
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What an honor to meet former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Reagan Library. It’s honor to represent the people of Simi Valley and have this national treasure in our backyard. @Reagan_Library
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Spare me your failure and political spin. What’s clear is that a HUGE number of LA County residents feel unsafe and that George Gascon’s agenda puts lives at risk. Whether it’s a recall or in 2024 - George Gascón and his pro-criminal policies have to go.
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We had a deal to suspend the gas tax - Sacto said no. I’ve asked to use local CA oil as part of our energy solution rather than rely foreign imports - Newsom’s policies just prop up oil-rich dictatorships. Meanwhile Californians can’t drive to work & families budgets are busted.
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@millanpatterson @AlexPadilla4CA Nice work. I’m over this ridiculous one party rule in California. Oppressing nearly 5 million Republican voters is wrong and clearly unconstitutional. Enough is enough.
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Hey California Taxman (you know who you are) this is what immediate relief at the pump via a gas tax suspension would look like….#CaGasTax #suspendthegastax #gasprices
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California needs to stop rewarding bad behaving foreign governments, and support not only American and Californian energy independence - but also give people relief by reducing the price of gas for Californians now - #suspendthegastax.
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I may be the new kid on the block, but so far have been unimpressed by the Executive’s lack of inclusion of the Legislative branch. We are the voice of the voters and must be an equal part of the process.
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🛑 Please pray for our nation. If you haven’t prayed in forever, if you have never prayed, if you are unsure if you believe, it’s ok. Just pray. Almighty God, turn this devastation & anger to love & peace. Deliver our nation from evil & wickedness. Lord we need your intervention.
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Another DA George Gascón failure with tragic and deadly consequences, and let’s not forget he was Gov Gavin Newsom’s endorsed pick for the job. #SutherlandFailure.
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The government should never change election laws to benefit any political party - instead the sole focus should be insuring that it easier to vote, but harder to cheat.
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To my former Assembly colleagues who voted AGAINST making the TRAFFICKING of teens & kids for sex slavery a serious felony, I ask them - what penalty do believe those convicted of this crime deserve? Call them and ask them to explain their #SB14 vote.
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Taxes won’t fix our problems. California has a policy problem not a money problem. The rich are still able to survive -even thrive- while working class families struggle more and more.
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I’m proud to announce an endorsement in my re-election campaign from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. #AD40
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I’m ready to support crime victims and their families today in Santa Clarita.
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I issued a statement today calling on Speaker Rendon to admonish Assemblywoman Gonzalez for her disgusting and crass #TwitterTantrum.
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Shipping containers full of goods are sitting off-shore waiting to be unloaded while manufacturers struggle to meet demand. I join my colleagues & ask the Governor to call an Extraordinary Session of the Legislature so we can address this problem immediately. #SupplyChainCrisis
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#Truth Strong women are the fuel behind any strong society.I've been blessed to have been surrounded by remarkable women. I'm running for #USCongress because my mother taught me the importance of giving back to my community, & that the world is a better place w/ led by 💪🏽💪🏽women!
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I can't help but wonder if the Governor remembers vetoing my bill AB2450, which essentially requested the insurance commissioner to perform the same task. one year ago. 🤷🏽♀️ #BetterLateThanNever.
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It’s an honor to work w these Legislators on behalf of our communities toward a better, more affordable California.
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I'm being briefed an hour before the Governor will issue new on stay-at-home orders. How is this collaborative? How does this give our community a voice or input in the process?.
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This is misleading and yet again does not inspire us to have trust or faith in your leadership. Give it to us straight, Governor. No spin. We can handle the truth. We aren’t looking for perfection but we are looking for honesty.
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I fully support the LA City Council banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and childcare centers. We can treat the mentally ill and addicted while also protecting our kids walking to and from schools. #AD40 #LosAngeles.
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Thank you Speaker @Rendon63rd, Chairwoman @LorenaAD80, and @Cunning_Jordan for the opportunity to serve on the Select Committee on Latina Inequities. I'm excited to address the issues facing my community. #UnseenLatinas.
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Every candidate running for President of the US, including Joe Biden should have and repeat this message… #FinishThem #StandWithIsrael 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱.
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Tomorrow Governor Newsom will give his annual State of the State speech. Alternatively, I will provide a roadmap to the California dream and bring common sense solutions to our state’s problems - including calling for the immediate declaration of a homeless emergency. Stay tuned.
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🙄This gimmick from California’s leader is laughable. Yes, CHP need additional resources. REAL solutions for S&G’s require resources for local police & policies that hold criminals accountable. Yet he supports early release, $0 dollar bail & repealed laws that deter retail theft.
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Very thankful for all the friends and supporters who came out and joined me to help launch my re-election campaign for the 40th Assembly District!
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#AB5 is a job-killer, it hurts workers, and will potentially end an important safe-ride option for many. #RepealAB5
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We won’t take a backseat. Inclusivity means recognizing that Latinos can hold diverse views. “Our seat at the table: Two Latina Republican lawmakers share their wisdom” via @ladailynews @KateSanchezCA.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is at it again, manipulating the courts to trample on voters' wishes and cling to his authority to hike your already sky-high taxes. It's a blatant power grab that threatens your wallet and our state's future. We must take a stand and cut taxes now!.
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How many times have y’all hit the browser refresh?.
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Every year around Thanksgiving, I look forward to my mom’s famous turkey stuffing. I miss her terribly, but making her stuffing keeps her alive in each of our hearts during the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
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