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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

High-Speed Rail Hearing Video

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

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.