Welcome
Welcome to my Senate website. I hope it serves as a useful resource if you have a question, need assistance, or simply want to stay informed. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if I can be of service.
Updates from Joe
Video from the recent State Senate informational hearing on high-speed rail is now available. Click here to view the testimony and access documents from hearing.
Joe in the News
- Transcript, 2/03/10: Delta Dawn?
- Ventura County Star, 1/29/10: Senate bill gives state bigger role in LNG proposals
- Almanac Online, 1/28/10: Simitian praises federal texting ban
Recent Press Releases
Simitian Honored With Distinguished Leadership Award (Feb 01, 2010)
State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) was recognized today with a 2009 distinguished leadership award by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The organization recognized Simitian for his work in the legislature dating back to 2001, when he became one of the first legislators to pass design-build laws for public agencies, focusing on K-12 school districts.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Education Update Meeting with State Senator Joe Simitian (Jan 21, 2010)
Simitian, a member of the Senate Education Committee, will provide an in-depth update on K-12 education funding, “Race to the Top”, and legislation pending in Sacramento.
MEDIA ADVISORY: State Senate Informational Hearing on High-Speed Rail (Jan 20, 2010)
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Joe represents residents in San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, Campbell, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and a third of San Jose.