Assemblymember Chris Ward is a parent of two young children who motivate him every day to make the world a better place. Chris was elected to serve the 78th Assembly District in November 2020, and quickly got to work on legislative action and constituent services to help state resources reach residents in need. He was appointed to the Speaker’s leadership team as Majority Whip and then quickly to Assistant Majority Leader, and to critical committees important to the priorities of the 78th District.
Local small businesses and workers are devastated from the economic recession induced by necessary COVID-19 response. They shape our communities, employ most of our neighbors, and serve as the economic backbone to the 78th District. California must target immediate assistance to support jobs as an investment in the quality of life of our region. A work force that makes a living wage and has the economic security of affordable healthcare, education, and housing will re-invest their earnings into the businesses in our neighborhood. We must help small businesses compete with large corporations, ensure workers are paid fairly and are treated with respect, and that working families have a voice in the economic process that will allow them to provide for their families and attain the California Dream.