Home Services A-Z Living Jobs Contacts E-Subscriptions Translate: Legislative Platforms Legislative Positions San Bernardino Delegation Interactive District Maps Mission & Duties News & Information Legislative Materials Mission & Duties The mission of the Office of Governmental and Legislative Affairs is to effectively advocate the county’s interest on the federal, state and local level by communicating the strategic priorities and policy direction of the Board of Supervisors to the California Congressional and State Legislative delegations as well as local regional entities. Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Office of Governmental and Legislative Affairs is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the county’s legislative advocacy program. The office is responsible for the annual state and federal legislative platforms in accordance with the strategic priorities and policy direction of the Board of Supervisors. The office serves as a liaison between the county and the federal and state legislative delegation as well as regional entities. The Office of Governmental and Legislative Affairs tracks legislation through the legislative process and works in conjunction with county departments to ascertain the impacts of pending legislation and regulations in order to provide recommendations to support or oppose pending legislation. The office maintains effective working relationships with the California Congressional and State Legislative delegation and the federal and state administration. The Office of Governmental and Legislative Affairs oversees and administers legislative activities and outreach by fostering relationships with appropriate local, state and federal delegations, caucuses, associations, joint powers authorities, and public and private sector officials. Contact Us Brad Jensen Legislative Director Bradley.Jensen@cao.sbcounty.gov Chekesha Gilliam Governmental and Legislative Affairs Analyst Chekesha.Gilliam@cao.sbcounty.gov Maral Hernandez Governmental and Legislative Affairs Analyst Maral.Hernandez@cao.sbcounty.gov Amanda Meere Government Relations Analyst Amanda.Meere@cao.sbcounty.gov or call 909.387.4821 Government Agencies Federal White House U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Supreme Court State California Governor Gavin Newsom California State Senate California State Assembly California Supreme Court State of California Local County of San Bernardino Communities, Town and Incorporated Cities of San Bernardino County Miscellaneous National Association of Counties California Association of Counties League of California Cities Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Green County of San Bernardino Privacy Statement | Disclaimer | Accessibility Copyright © 2014 County of San Bernardino. All Rights Reserved. 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue - San Bernardino, CA 92415 - 909.387.4821