LAKEPORT, Calif. – For the first time in decades, Lake County will have a legislative district office to assist residents with statewide issues and work collaboratively as active partners with county and city officials throughout Lake County.

Both state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblyman Bill Dodd, who represent Lake County in the state Legislature, made a commitment to open up a local office to ensure residents receive the services they need to thrive.

“Lake County is a top priority for both of us, and Sen. McGuire and I are following through with a commitment we made to the residents of Lake County. We're excited to be opening up our joint district office on Tuesday. We're grateful for the County providing us the office space, and we look forward to everything we can accomplish in Lake County in the years to come,” Dodd said.

“Assemblymember Dodd and I promised to be active and engaged in Lake County and we are following through on that promise, working hard for Lake every day. It has been a difficult past few months for the County with the Rocky and Jerusalem Fires and now the Valley Fire – but we are here for the long haul to ensure the amazing people of Lake can rebuild and thrive in the years to come,”
McGuire said.

The State Senate and Assembly are partnering to open up a joint district office, located in Lakeport at 885 Lakeport Blvd., next door to the Lake County Department of Agriculture office and below the Lake County Chamber of Commerce's Vista Point location.

At the grand opening – which will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Dodd and McGuire will focus their remarks on the coordinated recovery efforts related to the devastating Valley fire as well as important legislative issues.

County, state and federal officials will also be on hand to discuss and provide updates on recovery efforts in the weeks and months to come.

The event is free and residents are encouraged to attend. There will be a hot dog barbecue, along with other treats and refreshments.