Proud to announce my re-elect campaign to continue my work for the people of the Central Coast! The new 19th Congressional District has much of my current district and a few new communities. Looking forward to getting out to the new CD19 in 2022 so I can continue to serve you!
Honored to be awarded the 2020 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. Moms Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America.
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Grateful to the voters of California’s 20th Congressional District for your trust in me to continue to be your representative in Congress. I remain committed to serving our communities and championing our Central Coast values in Washington.
I am proud to announce that I was awarded an "A" rating from End Citizens United Action Fund on their first ever legislative scorecard, recognizing my work to end the dominance of big money in politics, restore ethics in Washington, and protect and expand the right to vote.
We worked together as prosecutors for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in the 1990s, so I’ve seen first-hand Vice-President Harris’ amazing abilities to bring energy, seriousness and strength when presenting evidence and securing convictions from criminal juries. 2/3
I am humbled, and very appreciative of the support that I received in last night's election. I believe that the results reflect my hard work serving the constituents of the 20th... kazu.org/post/local-primary-…
I look forward to supporting Vice President Harris and her running mate as they present their vision for the future of our nation to not only win over the jury of American voters, but also to unite America. 3/3
Wishing a very happy 90th birthday to Dolores Huerta.
We are grateful for her tireless advocacy on behalf of farmworkers, and for labor rights, civil rights, and women’s rights. She continues to inspire people across the Central Coast and around world.
To support California's coast and ocean, please join me and Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in voting Yes on Prop 68. santacruzsentinel.com/articl…
Today is CA Recall Election Day, and we need to make sure that every eligible voter has voted “no” on the recall ballot before the end of the day so we can keep Governor Newsom in office.
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I support the Biden Care Plan and stand with @SEIU2015. I look forward to working with them and, hopefully, a Biden-Harris Admin, to support our #caregivers. Time to invest in #LongTermCare!
Thank you to everyone who voted this election. I am deeply humbled by the preliminary results and look forward to representing the new-19th Congressional District!
We are officially just days away from Election Day! There is still time to vote - you can drop your completed ballot at a secure drop box location or voting center, mail your ballot (just make sure it is stamped and postmarked by Election Day) or vote in-person on November 8th.
Congratulations to the students of Carmel River Elementary School who qualified as finalists in the National Geographic GeoChallenge for their research and efforts to stop plastic pollution. They present... change.org/p/plastic-police-…
Thankful to the Monterey County Weekly for their endorsement. I will continue to fight for the people and values of the central coast of California. montereycountyweekly.com/new…
I am honored and humbled to be voted Best Local Politician again this year. I am deeply grateful to all the thoughtful, caring & committed Monterey County Weekly readers, & I look forward to continuing to serve you and represent our home by making a difference in people’s lives.
It was a great night with the Aptos Chamber of Commerce! The community gathered to honor and celebrate Peggy Pughe, Dr. Art Dover, Watsonville Community Hospital, and Greg Bears.
What an awesome evening with the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club making #GOTV calls. We are days away from Election Day - remember to VOTE on our before November 8th!
Monterey County: The primary election is tomorrow. Voting in person? Find a polling place by looking it up online here, calling the elections office at (831) 796-1499 or viewing the voter information guide that came in the... montereycountyelections.us/L…
I am honored to have received 100% on the League of Conservation Voters National Environmental Scorecard. @LCVoters has been leading the fight for a healthy environment for 50+ years.
Serving in Congress is one of the greatest honors of my life — it’s a duty that I don’t take lightly. My goal is simple: to preserve our values and improve the quality of life of the residents of the Central Coast of California. facebook.com/JimmyPanettaFor…
Do not miss the deadline to register to vote in California:
In-Person: You have until Monday, October 22, to register - fill out this form covr.sos.ca.gov/ and take it to a voter registration location. You can also conditionally register to... covr.sos.ca.gov/
“As a chief deputy whip, Congressman Panetta will serve on the powerful House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and helps shape the House policy agenda." ksbw.com/article/congressman…
It was truly an honor to host the Chair of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Congressman Sanford Bishop today in Salinas for a special breakfast with members of the local agriculture community.
California has expanded vote-by-mail in order to offer a safe, convenient, and secure way to vote amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Register today to make your voice heard this November.
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I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Sierra Club again this year! Since being founded in 1892, the Sierra Club has worked diligently to preserve and protect our precious environment, and I look forward to… instagram.com/p/B7porPOAQKi/…
SALINAS, CA – Today, Jimmy Panetta, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District, released the following statement endorsing the Democratic Party ticket of @JoeBiden for president and @KamalaHarris for vice president: #BidenHarris2020facebook.com/JimmyPanettaFor…
As a result of COVID-19 crisis, many of us on the central coast of CA face drastic changes & dire challenges. Now more than ever, our food banks need our support to continue serving our communities. Here’s how you can help: @foodbankmc@shfbsantacruz@FoodbankSBC@2ndharvest
The @USPS is a critical and cost-effective way for Americans to receive and send mail. Can I count on you to join me in support of the USPS? change.org/p/save-the-usps
Grateful to have received the @Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsement. Everytown is a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities. #GunSenseMajorityeverytown.org/press/everytow…
Thank you to the @AWAction_News (AWA) for endorsing my campaign. The goal of the AWA is to champion causes that alleviate the suffering of animals - Helping Animals Helps Us All.
Had the opportunity to speak at this year's “Toast the Coast” event held by Save Our Shores, a local organization that has worked for four decades to preserve and protect the Monterey Bay.
For 26 years,... facebook.com/JimmyPanettaFor…
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday in spite of the rain! A special thank you to our host Lora Lee Martin, all of our sponsors, and the Democratic Women's Club of Santa Cruz County.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
I firmly believe in one of Dr. King’s visions of our nation: unification. He unified people together under a common goal.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention is a four-night event starting tonight from 6-8pm PT. Be sure to tune in to watch the Democratic Party formally nominate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next president and vice president of the United States. demconvention.com
Looking forward to participating in the Santa Cruz Pride Parade today. The parade begins at noon. Hope to see you out there! santacruzpride.org/festival/
What a great evening joining the Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber of Commerce 2022 Annual Gala and Awards Dinner. Congratulations to Pat Bland - “Paso Roblan of the Year”!
Today is Women's Equality Day which marks 100 years since Congress passed the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. time.com/5883526/womens-equa…
Met with Dr. Carl Jensen and Dr. George Yellich, who are providing life changing dental implant surgery for deserving veterans through the Dentistry4Vets non-profit. Through donations from manufacturers,... facebook.com/JimmyPanettaFor…
I have also posted a list of resources on my website for federal employees and their families in our congressional district: #CA20panetta.house.gov/services/r…
Additional information on federal services during the partial government shutdown can be found here:
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I was honored to be able to visit Martha's Kitchen and help Agape Silicon Valley pass out homeless kits at their distribution last weekend. Agape loads around 200 homeless kits to distribute to unhoused populations. Thank you to Todd Langton for the invitation to join Agape!
Dr. King’s life and legacy has taught us that we must do everything in our power to never return to a world of willful ignorance. Our nation’s next step towards progress starts right here at home.
Together, let’s continue Dr. King’s mission.
Today is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This act prohibits racial discrimination in voting and was championed by the late Representative John Lewis. There is no better way to celebrate this anniversary than by registering to vote. cnn.com/ampstories/politics/…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our reception at Bargetto Winery in Soquel last week! It was a wonderful evening and it was great to be joined by friends and voters - especially the students of the UCSC Coastal Science and Policy Program!
Thank you @kollerv for casting our electoral college vote for the 20th Congressional District! A political scientist by training, he has worked on every presidential campaign since 2004 in Monterey County and in several swing states. nytimes.com/interactive/2020…
Thank you to everyone who joined us in San Jose yesterday for our May Day Meet and Greet with @RepAnnaEshoo and @RepZoeLofgren. It was great to see everyone - especially Assemblymember @Evan_Low. What a wonderful day!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our final fundraiser before the election! Remember - you still have until 8:00pm to VOTE. Drop your ballot at a secure dropbox, vote in person at a voting location, or make sure your mailed ballot is post-marked by November 8.
There is a new grant available for very small businesses (1-20 employees) in City of Monterey. It is available for a limited time, click here for more information: montereychamber.com/apply?mc…