Maldonado's Message
Leading CA Delegation To LouisianaHouma Incident Command Post
Reporting From Louisiana: This morning, I was briefed on the strategic response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Houma, Louisiana. The Incident Command Post, the hub charged with the unprecedented task of cleaning up the Louisiana coast, is an amazing operation. Dedicated people are working day and night to protect the Gulf; and many of them have been away from their homes and their families for days and weeks at a time. Their efforts should be applauded by all of us.
I was so proud to meet the California state employees that are helping in this effort. California has been on the receiving end of disaster assistance from other states during our times of need, and now is the time to pay it forward. I had the privilege of spending some time with Dr. Mike Ziccardi , the wildlife director from the University of California Davis, who is aiding the wildlife recovery effort. All of them are doing a great job and it was fantastic meet such dedicated people.
This was an excellent experience, because not only did I get to meet and thank those who have worked so hard to help the Gulf Coast, I also learned a lot about the successes and challenges of dealing with an oil spill of this size. Looking forward to my next meeting with the California Travel and Tourism COO, Karin Fish, the Louisiana Lt. Governor Scott Angelle and Secretary for Tourism, Jim Hutchinson, to talk about getting tourists back to the Gulf.
California As A Way Of Life

Welcome to my Web site! It's an honor and a privilege to serve the people of California as the state's 47th Lieutenant Governor. As the son of immigrant farm workers, I know that California is a way of life where hard work and an optimistic spirit can achieve the unimaginable. It is one of my priorities to ensure that the American Dream is alive and well in the Golden State so that Californians can raise their families in strong communities with more confidence in a strengthening economy.
This Web site will provide you with helpful information about the office of the Lieutenant Governor, the projects and priorities that I am currently undertaking, resources for government services, and other relevant news in our beautiful State Capitol. Thank you for visiting the Web site, and I encourage you to visit often to remain updated on our current initiatives and actions.
Sincerely,
Abel Maldonado








