Rancho Cordova- Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) was named by Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) today as the Chair of the Select Committee on Community and Neighborhood Development. 

“Strengthening and sustaining community quality of life for residents and to fortify local job creation efforts is critical to every California community” said Assemblyman Cooley.  “It sets the stage for communities to continually renew themselves and afford job opportunities to the people who grow up there and their families.”

Rancho Cordova- Assemblyman Ken Cooley introduced AB 117 today to strengthen and formalize the role of independent monitors within state agencies. It is his second bill dealing with government accountability and transparency and continues his leadership on these issues from his work in local government with the Rancho Cordova City Council.

Rancho Cordova- Assemblyman Ken Cooley was appointed by Speaker John A. Pérez to the California Seismic Commission.   The Speaker is allotted one appointment to the Commission which is composed of 20 commissioners.  The body investigates earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes; researches earthquake-related issues and reports; and recommends to the Governor and Legislature policies and programs needed to reduce earthquake risk.  Mr. Cooley was previously appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger in April of 2007 to represent California’s Cities on the Commission.