First 5 Executive Directors, Commissioners Join Legislators to Talk Child Tax Credit

Recently, First 5 Executive Directors and Commissioners from Fresno, Ventura and Solano Counties have joined legislators in press conferences discussing the importance of the Child Tax Credit.

In Ventura County, Executive Director Petra Puls joined U.S. Rep Julia Brownley’s to speak at her July 13th press conference to raise awareness on the expanded child tax credit. Click here for more coverage of the event. 

In Fresno County, Executive Director Fabiola Gonzalez joined U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, and Faith in the Valley  at a news conference touting the expanded Child Tax Credit payments. Coverage of the event appeared in numerous outlets including the Fresno BeeValley Public Radio,  ABC 30. 

In Solano County, Commissioner Dr. Marla Stuart joined Congressman Mike Thompson and other child advocates at a press event about the credits at the First 5 Center in Vallejo. Coverage of the event appeared in the Times Herald