Press Releases

Assemblymember O’Donnell Statement on Proposed 2022-23 Budget

Monday, January 10, 2022

Chair of Assembly Education Committee applauds planned investments in students and teachers; plus funding to address port congestion and expand green transportation

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year:

Assemblymember O’Donnell Co-Chairs Hearing on Reducing Congestion at California Ports

Thursday, November 4, 2021

The California State Assembly and Senate held a joint informational hearing Wednesday to address the unprecedented congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Assemblymember O’Donnell Secures State Funding for Long Beach Park to Improve Facilities and Amenities

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Assemblymember O’Donnell was joined by City of Long Beach leaders during a check presentation ceremony. Pictured L-R: Director Dennis, Assemblymember O’Donnell, Mayor Garcia, Councilwoman Allen

Bixby Park receives $850,000 from State Budget

(LONG BEACH) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) joined city and community leaders Thursday to celebrate the allocation of state budget funds for improvements at Long Beach’s Bixby Park.

Oil Spill: Key Takeaways

Friday, October 8, 2021

The oil spill off the Orange County coast is a California tragedy. I've heard from many people who, like me, are heart-broken to see this. When I toured the area on Sunday, you could clearly see from the air the wide impact of the discharge.

Assemblymember O’Donnell Announces Bill to Create Oversight Council to Address Chemical Dumping in San Pedro Basin off California’s Coast

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Assembly Bill 1553 amended and will be considered by Legislature in 2022

Assemblymember O’Donnell Presents Checks to Fund Walking Trail along San Gabriel River and Open Space along LA River in Long Beach

Monday, September 20, 2021

Assemblymember O'Donnell Releases Statement on SB 2 Vote

Friday, September 3, 2021

Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s statement regarding his vote on SB 2:

Assemblymember O’Donnell Secures State Funding for Long Beach Parks and Open Space

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Funding for city park improvements, walking trail along San Gabriel River, open space along LA River included in the California State Budget passed by the Legislature

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) announced important funding ha

Assembly Education Chair O’Donnell Celebrates Unprecedented Investment in California Students in State Budget

Monday, June 28, 2021

The California State Assembly has passed a spending plan that contains record levels of funding for student success

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, issued the

O’Donnell Accepting Nominations for Extraordinary Teachers

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Looking for Exceptional Teachers Who Have Made an Impact

(LONG BEACH) – The Office of Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) is accepting nominations for the 6^th Annual Teacher Recognition Ceremony. This year’s celebration will be virtual.