SLO Reporter

Rep. Salud Carbajal, representing California’s 24th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various local and national issues. His statements reflect ongoing legislative efforts and community engagements.

On November 22, 2024, Rep. Carbajal highlighted legislative achievements with the House Democrats aimed at reducing healthcare costs for older Americans on Medicare. He urged constituents to take advantage of Medicare's Open Enrollment period before it ends on December 7th, directing them to "choose the plan that works best for you."

On November 24, 2024, he addressed concerns over former President Donald Trump's Project 2025 initiative, which proposed eliminating federal support for Central Coast schools. Rep. Carbajal discussed strategies with Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado to safeguard educational resources from potential budget cuts, as stated in his tweet: "I sat down with @sbunified Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado to prepare a game plan for protecting students, teachers, and schools on the Central Coast from these harmful cuts."

In another post on November 24, Rep. Carbajal underscored the importance of the local hotel industry in supporting tourism along California's Central Coast. He mentioned having constructive discussions with business leaders about sustaining this vital sector: "I had a great conversation with business leaders on how we can best support hotels & keep the Central Coast a fantastic destination for visitors."