Dear Friend,

As your representative in the State Assembly, it is a high priority for me to turn around our economy and bring job opportunities to California.

That's why I am pleased to report that an important measure I have authored, which will result in the creation of thousands of new jobs, was approved this week by the Assembly Transportation Committee on a 12-0 bipartisan vote.

Assembly Bill 2098 will allow local officials to jump start the improvement and expansion of Highway 91, which is one of the most heavily-traveled roads in our region. 

The Highway 91 Capital Improvement Project would be the largest transportation construction project in California since the construction of the new east span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Under this $1.2 billion project, six new lanes will be built along an existing 14 mile stretch of Highway 91 and a 6 mile stretch along Interstate 15.

Not only will this important project help to reduce traffic congestion, it will create at least 18,000 good-paying jobs right here in our region.

My bill will authorize state and local transportation officials to fast track the Highway 91 expansion, which will allow us to cut through the red tape and get the biggest bang for our buck. More importantly, it will help us bypass unnecessary bureaucracy, so we can speed up this project and the creation of badly-needed new jobs. 

I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans have come together to support this critical job-creating measure. But this week's vote on AB 2098 is just the first step in a long process. There are many more hurdles that AB 2098 must clear before it heads to the Governor's desk.

If you agree that the creation of at least 18,000 jobs should be a top priority for the Legislature, e-mail me at Assemblymember.Miller@assembly.ca.gov and register your support for this important jobs measure for our region.

To learn more about AB 2098 - or what else I am doing on your behalf at the State Capitol to pass pro-jobs legislation - please feel free to visit my website.

As always, it is an honor to represent you in the State Assembly.

In service,