Asm Phil Ting
@AsmPhilTing
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#ProblemSolver Former #Assemblymember #Assessor
San Francisco, CA
Joined June 2017
Let’s work together for a cleaner, affordable energy future! 🌍💚 #California #UtilityCosts #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction
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🚀 The Path Forward: The report highlights tough decisions ahead for balancing affordability, sustainability, and safety. Solutions may include modernizing infrastructure, scaling renewable energy, and adjusting rate structures.
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💡 Why it Matters: Higher rates hurt families, especially low-income households and those in hotter areas. They may also slow adoption of electric vehicles and appliances, putting California’s climate goals at risk.
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Rising costs are linked to wildfire prevention, ambitious climate goals, and aging infrastructure. ⚡ Key Challenges: Wildfire-related utility expenses Climate policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases Operational inefficiencies in utility companies
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🌟 California's Utility Costs: What You Need to Know 🌟 📈 A recent report by the CA Legislative Analyst’s Office reveals that California’s residential electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., nearly double the national average!
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✅ Funding for universal transitional kindergarten ✅ Resources to address homelessness ✅ Continued investment in infrastructure and high-speed rail ✅ Support for climate resilience The budget avoids significant new spending to prepare for potential future challenges.
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📢 California’s 2025-26 Budget Proposal: A Balanced Approach Governor Newsom’s $322B budget for 2025-26 aims for fiscal stability with no new deficit. Key allocations include:
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Even more important, we are seeing an increase in African American, Latinx and Native American students as well.
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California funded UC to enroll more California students. As a direct result of the work @MayorMcCarty and I did in the state budget, we have seen an increase in California students attending UC and more importantly at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UCSD.
sfchronicle.com
The University of California grew this fall by nearly 4,000 students — including more Black, Latino and Native undergraduates — and enrolled a record number of California-resident...
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Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Creativity Museum over the weekend & presented an Assembly Resolution marking the milestone. I also honored the departing Exec Director, Carol Tang, for her years-long work in fostering kids’ interest in the arts & sciences.
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Work will continue for emergency barrier rail repairs in San Francisco starting Sun 11/17 from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. This will require the closures of the WB I-80 to NB U.S. 101 connector ramp. The SB U.S. 101 Central Freeway on-ramp at 7th & Harrison will also be closed.
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500K @CalKIDS accounts have been claimed! That’s $230M+ in free money for college or career training for CA’s children! Every child born in CA on or after 7/1/22 is eligible & 60% of all CA public school students claimed their acct. Visit https://t.co/KPEzzPb0Mp to do so.
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We broke ground today to transform the South Sunset Clubhouse into a larger space, enhancing its ability to serve seniors in the Sunset. Thx to @RecParkSF for the parting gift: a map of all the City park projects I secured state funding for over the years! https://t.co/tfJkDyWtky
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My heart is full ❤️ Community groups held a good-bye party for me last night at @calacademy. It was wonderful to see the appreciation for my legislative & #CaBudget work in the Assembly & the impact on people’s lives. My farewell letter to constituents: https://t.co/HYIi3e9U5J
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While I championed CA laws banning harmful #PFAS from food wrappers, household fabrics & outdoor wear, a new breakthrough holds some promise in tackling the mounting challenge of PFAS contamination in drinking water.
scitechdaily.com
Researchers created a single-step device using redox electrodialysis and electrosorption to capture and destroy diverse PFAS chemicals, aiming to address contamination in water and industrial...
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As the holidays approach, traveling will ramp up. Reminder: in less than 6 months, a #RealID will be required to board a domestic flight. The identification card is also needed to enter federal facilities. Switch your driver’s license to a Real I.D. soon: https://t.co/R2Rl9kzcA9
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It’s San Francisco Restaurant Week! Many dining spots are offering special menus/deals to entice customers to come in. It’s a great way to support local businesses. Participating locations can be found here: https://t.co/HRQfDEA3Vw
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A new state law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, marked or not, in CA cities. This improves visibility at intersections to protect pedestrians - called "daylighting," and it gives drivers clear sight lines to people standing at the corner.
sfchronicle.com
San Francisco’s parking changes come with warnings issued under California’s new “daylighting” law that aims to improve pedestrian safety.
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It’s #VeteransDay! Today, we honor the men & women who have served our country. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
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