Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil speaks at a press conference on Senate Republicans’ wildfire package, flanked by Sen. Shannon Grove, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, Sen. Kelly Seyarto, CalFire, local fire officials.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) has spent the past three weeks promoting her Wildfire Risk Reduction & Insurance Affordability Bills Package in Sacramento and across Senate District 4, highlighting the urgent need to protect rural California communities from wildfire threats and to tackle insurance challenges.
"Wildfire risk, insurance access, and community safety are among the most pressing concerns for the residents of Senate District 4," said Senator Alvarado-Gil.
On Saturday, Senator Alvarado-Gil visited the Logtown Fire Safe Council in El Dorado County, where she engaged in a productive and passionate discussion with dedicated residents, local leaders, and fire safety advocates. The meeting focused on the real-world impacts of wildfire threats, skyrocketing insurance costs, and the FAIR Plan challenges facing homeowners in high-risk areas. Attendees shared their experiences and strong support for proactive solutions that prioritize prevention, resilience, and affordability.
Building on that community momentum, Senator Alvarado-Gil led a press conference on Tuesday at the Capitol, joined by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, Senator Shannon Grove, and Senator Kelly Seyarto who each discussed their fire mitigation and affordability bills. Cal Fire Local 2881 President Tim Edwards, El Dorado Fire Protection District Chief Tim Cordero, and other respected fire chiefs from across the region were also present to support the effort.
"From heartfelt conversations with passionate locals at Logtown to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legislative leaders and frontline fire chiefs, it's clear that we must act decisively. My bills and those of my colleagues put prevention, resilience, and financial relief first, because no Californian should face losing their home or being priced out of insurance due to wildfire threats” said Senator Alvarado-Gil.
Looking ahead, Senator Alvarado-Gil will continue her district-wide listening tour with multiple stops in Senate District 4 to discuss her package directly with residents. These town halls and community meetings will provide opportunities to hear firsthand from those affected, share details on the proposed legislation, and build broader support for meaningful reforms. Individuals or organizations interested in hosting such an event, or participating in these important conversations are encouraged to contact Kevin O'Neil at kevin.o'neil@sen.ca.gov in the Senator’s Capitol office.