Joel Anderson | 36th Senate District

Anderson Named AMVETS’ ‘Legislator of the Year’ 2.27.13

Anderson Named AMVETS' "Legislator of the Year"

American Veterans ( AMVETS) honored Senator Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) as its 2012 “Legislator of the Year” award during the organization’s Annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol today. “Senator Anderson has consistently been one of the strongest supporters for the rights and opportunities of all our armed forces personnel, especially our veterans through the authorship of veterans’ legislation over the years,” said AMVET Department of California Commander Ray Delgado. The unprecedented call to military service that World War II demanded led to a record number of returning war veterans...
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Anderson Condemns Communist China’s Violation of Human Rights at Tibet Rally

Senator Anderson delivered the following speech at today at the State Capitol during a rally protesting Communist China’s “gross violation of human rights” since its invasion of Tibet in 1950, and marking the 100th Anniversary of Tibet’s declaration of independence: It is an honor and privilege to participate in this very important rally that addresses basic human rights and our God-given right to be free from government oppression. It is unacceptable that 100 years after the 13th Dalai Lama declared Tibet’s independence, the people of Tibet are still under the oppressive rule of Communist...
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Senator Joel Anderson Urges Bi-Partisan Support of Mortgage Tax Relief Bill 1.7.13

Senator Joel Anderson Urges Bi-Partisan Support of Mortgage Tax Relief Bill

Senator Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) has joined Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) as the principal co-author of Calderon’s Senate Bill 30 , intended to shield thousands of families faced with losing their homes through a “short sale.” “Over 90,000 Californians lost their home through short sale last year, and if we don’t do this bill, they will be taxed on the loss of their home. That is unreasonable,” said Anderson. A short sale is when a lender agrees to forgive a homeowner of a portion of their mortgage debt when the home is sold for less than the mortgage owed. California’s tax structure...
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May

2013

LETTER: Opportunities For Small Business Owners

Dear Friends, On Friday, May 17, The San Diego Business Development Center will conduct a “Meet the Buyers” workshop to provide local small...

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May

2013

LETTER: Preparing our Children for College

Dear Friends, As the parents of three children, my wife, Kate, and I know that deciding on the right path after High School with your children can be...

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Apr

2013

RELEASE: Senate Confirmation of Caltrans Director is Missed Opportunity for Reform Says Anderson

Senator Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) implored his Senate Colleagues not to rubber stamp the Governor's nomination of Malcolm Dougherty to continue as...

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Apr

2013

RELEASE: Latest Audit Report Proves Gross Mismanagement Continues at Caltrans

The latest troubling audit report released last Thursday unveiled yet again gross mismanagement and irresponsibility at the California Department of...

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Mar

2013

NEWSLETTER: Anderson 360: March 2013 - Holiday Open House Recap

IN THIS ISSUE Have you Received Your Photo From the Holiday Legislative Open House? Senator Anderson Asks Constituents to Submit Ideas to Improve...

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Mar

2013

RELEASE: Grant and Scholarship Information from Senator Anderson

Dear Friends, As the parents of three children, my wife, Kate, and I know that deciding on the right path after High School with your children can be...

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Mar

2013

RELEASE: State Coalition of Probation Officers Honor Senator Anderson as “Legislator of Year”

Senator Joel Anderson received the Legislator of the Year Award from the State Coalition of Probation Officers (SCOPO), an organization whose members...