Shannon Grove
- Assembly: 2010-2016
- Senate: 2018-present
Bio
Shannon Grove, 61, the CEO of a staffing company, is one of the more outspoken conservatives in the Legislature. After serving in the U.S. Army, Grove and her sister-in-law formed a company called Continental Labor and Staffing Resources. She was first elected to the Assembly in 2010. She’s a supporter of former President Donald Trump and has asserted he won a second term. She once referred to herself as a “gun-carrying, tongue-talking, spirit-filled believer.” She opposes abortion and mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. She’s married and has five children and ten grandchildren.
Ideology
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 37 bills: 10 passed, 14 failed, and 13 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Intercessors | $225 | Aug 21, 2014 | Framed Print* |
| International Agri-center | $75 | Feb 11, 2014 | Gift Basket* |
| Bryan Ping: Taipei Economic & Cultural Office | $50 | Feb 21, 2014 | Chocolate Box* |
| Toni Atkins for Assembly 2014 | $44.31 | May 12, 2014 | Framed Print* |
| Toni Atkins for Assembly 2014 | $33.45 | Nov 30, 2014 | Reception* |
| Toni Atkins for Assembly 2014 | $27.64 | Feb 3, 2014 | Food* |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 19th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Colbrook | $300 | May 8, 2021 | 2 tickets to crab feed |
| Jinni Valov | $300 | Mar 25, 2021 | Trump bust |
| Scott Wilk for Senate 2020 | $199.88 | Feb 18, 2021 | Orchids |
| Associated Builders & ContractorsCentral Ca Chapter | $151.93 | Jun 2, 2021 | flowers |
| Assemblymember Marie Waldron | $135.94 | Mar 17, 2021 | flower |
| Women In California Leadership | $127.64 | Dec 7, 2021 | gift bag |
| Lavonne Hall | $109.22 | Dec 3, 2021 | Poinsetta |
| Tasteful Selections | $93 | Dec 14, 2021 | Omaha Steaks |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $87 | Mar 15, 2021 | flowers |
| Brad & Liz Peters | $86.6 | Mar 19, 2021 | flowers |
| Cassie Wright | $82.99 | Dec 21, 2021 | Waterford Crystal Bell |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $80.71 | Feb 23, 2021 | jacket |
| Jesse Miranda Center | $74.99 | Oct 11, 2021 | flowers & fruit |
| Around The Clock | $69.72 | Feb 17, 2021 | gift bag |
| Re-Elect Senator Atkins 2020 | $53.13 | Feb 1, 2021 | dinner |
| Centric Health | $50 | Dec 14, 2021 | gift box |
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | $50 | Mar 18, 2021 | cake/plant |
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | $21.73 | Mar 18, 2021 | plant |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brijesh Bhambi | $500 | Jul 13, 2022 | Cashmere scarf |
| Centric Health, Michael Bowers | $330 | Dec 20, 2022 | Wine & wine glasses |
| Mojave Pistacios | $200 | Dec 12, 2022 | Pistacios,stressballs |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $150.41 | Apr 25, 2022 | Flowers |
| Setton Pistachos | $149.91 | Dec 7, 2022 | Box/assorted pistacios |
| Around the Clock Care | $135 | Dec 22, 2022 | Gift box; Chi-Charge |
| LaVonne Hall | $126.54 | Dec 5, 2022 | Poinsetta |
| Senator Scott Wilk | $103.44 | Mar 15, 2022 | Flowers |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $101.47 | Dec 4, 2022 | Reception |
| American Association of Drilling Engineers | $100 | Sep 14, 2022 | Gift basket, wine |
| Women in California Leadership | $80 | Aug 16, 2022 | Swag Bag |
| Madland Toyota | $69 | Dec 2, 2022 | 2lbs Blue Cheese |
| Garden Pathways | $68 | Dec 31, 2022 | Coffee & Baked goods |
| Arzell Hale, Searless Valley Minerals | $54.99 | Dec 13, 2022 | Hickory Farms box |
| Munger Farms | $50 | Dec 22, 2022 | Nuts & chocolates |
| Ridgecrest Area Association of Realtors | $49.99 | Dec 15, 2022 | Cheryl's cookies, 2 dz |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $41.48 | Aug 31, 2022 | Champagne |
| Women in California Leadership | $22.01 | Dec 5, 2022 | 2 office plants |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $19.15 | Dec 4, 2022 | Notebook |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 16th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Palmaz Vineyards | $165 | Aug 15, 2023 | dinner |
| Kernan Upper | $150 | Sep 14, 2023 | flowers |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Board of Directors | $150 | Aug 28, 2023 | flowers |
| The Light House Recovery Center | $100 | Jun 1, 2023 | Gift card/Ruth Chris |
| Ian and Alysha Williams | $94.51 | Mar 21, 2023 | flowers |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $91.25 | Feb 13, 2023 | jacket |
| Lockheed Martin | $91 | Sep 11, 2023 | F-35 model aircraft |
| Visit Napa Valley | $66.48 | Aug 15, 2023 | transportation |
| Senator Toni Atkins | $4.09 | Mar 20, 2023 | candy |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 108th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Teeters | $588 | Mar 27, 2024 | case of wine |
| Centric Health | $200 | Dec 16, 2024 | Gourmet Gift Basket |
| California Citrus Mutual | $195.49 | Feb 21, 2024 | Legis dinner/Morton's |
| Bynum & Associates | $185 | Jan 3, 2024 | Wine & Sees candy |
| Centric Health | $150 | Dec 17, 2024 | Daou Wine gift box |
| Madhu Ananda | $116.72 | Sep 12, 2024 | jewelry case & wine |
| Norma Rojas-Mora | $108.19 | Nov 6, 2024 | flowers |
| Kaven Bassi | $100 | Dec 17, 2024 | Harry & David gift bx |
| Searles Valley Minerals | $90 | Dec 17, 2024 | Hickory Farms gift bx |
| Emily Duran | $90 | Dec 20, 2024 | gourmet gift tray |
| Stacie Dollar | $85 | Dec 30, 2024 | slate charcuterie tray |
| Jeet Singh | $75 | Feb 8, 2024 | Flowers/plant basket |
| California Democratic Party | $70.31 | Aug 8, 2024 | dinner on Delta King |
| Shinda & Paramjeet Upple | $65 | Feb 9, 2024 | box of nuts/dried fruit |
| Assemblyman Corey Jackson | $55.08 | Mar 20, 2024 | flowers |
| Karen Goh | $50 | Jan 15, 2024 | Ticket/MLK breakfast |
| Dr. Brij Bhambi | $50 | Sep 13, 2024 | bottles of olive oil |
| Calvary Visalia Women's Ministry | $50 | May 24, 2024 | restaurant gift card |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $50 | Mar 14, 2024 | steak & egg breakfast |
| Shahram Alae | $50 | Dec 16, 2024 | oil painting |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 44th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| DMB Pacific Ventures LLC & Affiliates | $287.61 | Jun 22, 2013 | Tejon Ride Event |
| CA State Protocol Foundation | $80.5 | May 6, 2013 | Dinner |
| Tejon Ranch Company | $63.89 | Dec 3, 2013 | Dinner |
| Souza Family Vineyards | $45 | Nov 19, 2013 | Bottle of Wine |
| Farmers Group, Inc. | $41.36 | Feb 6, 2013 | Reception |
| CA Rice Commission | $27.37 | Jun 18, 2013 | Rice Gift Box |
| CA Automatic Vendors Council | $20 | May 15, 2013 | Gift Bag |
| Western Electrical Contractors Association | $20 | Feb 11, 2013 | Reception |
| CA Beer & Beverage Distributors | $18.38 | May 8, 2013 | Lunch |
| CA State Floral Association | $16.95 | Mar 20, 2013 | Flowers |
| CA Grape & Tree Fruit League | $15 | Aug 14, 2013 | Lunch |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 26th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| American Renewal Project; David Lane & Associates | $348 | Sep 24, 2014 | Hotel accommodations and food |
| American Renewal Project; David Lane & Associates | $299 | Apr 3, 2014 | Hotel accommodations and food |
| American Renewal Project; David Lane & Associates | $235 | Aug 19, 2014 | Hotel accommodations and food |
| Deborah Generation, Inc. | $234.98 | May 2, 2014 | Hotel accommodations, food, and taxi service |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 15th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Independent Petroleum Association | $1,008.4 | Feb 24, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 73rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Wind & Fire Ministries | $295.09 | Mar 22, 2024 | 1 night hotel room in Seaside, CA: |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 90th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| KS Industries, LP | $15,000 | Oct 28, 2013 | This is a benefit dinner for the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County |
| The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | $10,000 | Sep 9, 2013 | This is a benefit dinner for the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County |
| Ray and Joan Dezember | $10,000 | Oct 28, 2013 | This is a benefit dinner for the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County |
| Dignity Health | $7,500 | Oct 10, 2013 | This a benefit dinner for the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. | $10,000 | Jan 25, 2016 | Donation to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Kevin McCarthy for Congress | $10,000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Donation to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| County of Kern, Leticia Perez Kern County Supervisor, Discretionary Fund | $10,000 | Mar 8, 2016 | Donation to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Theresa Tigueiro Revocable Trust | $5,000 | Feb 1, 2016 | Donation to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY | $21,404 | Nov 9, 2018 | GARDEN PATHWAYS TECH LAB: COMPUTERS DONATED IN EDUCATION CENTER FOR LOCAL STUDENTS. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 12th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| City Serve | $40,000 | Jul 8, 2019 | In-kind donation of personal care products for constituents |
| Poland Spring Brand (Nestle) | $32,274 | Jul 12, 2019 | In-kind donation of water for constituents. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 12th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Sep 17, 2020 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 44th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Community Foundation | $17,500 | Dec 15, 2021 | Mayor's Ball, Workforce Development, Equipment, Suppllies & General Fund |
| Three-Way Chevrolet | $12,500 | Dec 14, 2021 | Mayor's Ball, Workforce Development, Equipment & Supplies |
| SA Camp | $12,500 | Dec 10, 2021 | Mayor's Ball, Workforce Development, Equipment, Suppllies |
| Wheeler Foundation | $5,000 | Dec 18, 2021 | Mayor's Ball, Family Fire Response |
| DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | $5,000 | Dec 29, 2021 | Mayor's Ball- Raises money for workforce development, equipment and supplies. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 15, 2021 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship Award |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 20th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
| Women in California Leadership | $2,500 | Jul 22, 2022 | Recipient of a Minerva Scholarship reward. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 45th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC | $8,861 | Feb 21, 2023 | Emergency water distribution due to boil notice in community of Friant, CA |
| Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC | $4,846 | Aug 11, 2023 | Emergency water distribution due to lack of water in the community of Springville |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | recipient of a Minerva Scholarship award |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 28, 2023 | recipient of a Minerva Scholarship award |
| Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC | $2,918 | Aug 11, 2023 | Emergency water distribution due to lack of water in the community of Springville |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 57th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| CG Roxane LLC | $5,746 | Sep 26, 2024 | Emergency water for homeless and underserved populations |
| CG Roxane LLC | $3,830 | Sep 18, 2024 | Emergency water for victims of the Line and Bridge Fires |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship Award |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | Recipient of Minerva Scholarship Award |
| CG Roxane LLC | $1,037 | Sep 18, 2024 | Emergency water for victims of the Line and Bridge Fires |
| CG Roxane LLC | $1,037 | Sep 26, 2024 | Emergency water for homeless and underserved populations |
| CG Roxane LLC | $907 | May 13, 2024 | Emergency water distribution due to lack of water in the River Island comuunity |
| CG Roxane LLC | $518 | Sep 17, 2024 | Emergency water for First Responders of the Line and Bridge Fires |
| CG Roxane LLC | $259 | May 13, 2024 | Emergency water distribution due to lack of water in the River Island comuunity |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 49th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| RT Industries | $10,000 | Mar 7, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Vertical Tank Inc | $10,000 | Mar 3, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Cynthia Giumarra | $10,000 | Mar 31, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| National Christian Foundation California | $5,000 | Feb 27, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Tom Mestmaker | $5,000 | Mar 7, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Jeff Taylor | $5,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Rankin Electric | $5,000 | Feb 22, 2025 | CityServe Programs |
| Igor Lon | $5,000 | May 5, 2025 | emergencey relief, community outreach for refugees and low income families |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | College Scholarship |
| Women in California Leadership | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2025 | College Scholarship |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 36th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Giumarra | $10,000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Mayor's Ball- Raises money for workforce development, equipment, and supplies. |
| Wendell Vinson | $5,000 | Feb 21, 2026 | Mayor's Ball- Raises money for workforce development, equipment, and supplies. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 30th highest for the amount of behests received.
