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Padilla (D-Pacoima) to discuss with him the need to revise his SB 1530. It's a bad bill that undermines teachers' rights and does not pro- tect students from predators. While this was happening, East Side Teachers Association President Marisa Hanson and Evergreen Teachers Association President Brian Wheatley met with Sen. Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose). Valley College CCA President Gaylla Finnell, Montaño, Ortega, and CTA Board member Marty Meeden talked with Assembly Member and former teacher Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia). Texting is THE thing to do! Here's a photo of Barstow Edu- cation Association President Candy Michelson and Adelanto District Teachers Association President La Nita Dominique using their phones to text and connect to their elected offi- cials. CTA calls it the "Mobile Warrior." That evening, we talked to Gov. Jerry Brown at a CTA legislative reception. Gov. Brown, Treasurer Bill Lockyer and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg were among the elected officials from both par- ties who spoke with us. All in all, a good day. I thought talk- ing to lawmakers would be intimidating. They asked questions that I could an- swer… and the CTA resources were helpful. Everyone should take the opportunity to visit elected leaders — in Sacramento and at home! Story and photos by Len Feldman June/July 2012 www.cta.org 39