Legislative & Governmental Affairs

 The staff of Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA) works collaboratively to advance Cal-OES’ mission by engaging with all branches of local, State and Federal Government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other related stakeholders.

LGA monitors State and federal legislative activities that could potentially affect all aspects of public safety including but not limited to law enforcement, fire and rescue, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and all areas relating to Homeland Security, including terrorism, trafficking and cybersecurity.

Download the Statewide Situation Key Messages

 

Download the 2025 Cal OES Final Disposition of Bills

Download the 2025 Cal OES End of Year Legislative Report

Download the Cal OES Weekly Legislative Update

Contacts

Yvonne Dorantes

Yvonne Dorantes

Deputy Director, Legislative & Governmental Affairs

Office: (916) 364-4635 
Email:

Yvonne.Dorantes@caloes.ca.gov

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Assistant Director

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Karen Navarro

Karen Navarro

Chief, External Affairs

Office: (916)  369-4205
Email:

Karen.Navarro@caloes.ca.gov

Paul McGinnis

Paul McGinnis

Legislative Coordinator

Office: (916) 845-8105

Email:
Paul.McGinnis@caloes.ca.gov

Wahida Nawab

Wahida Nawab

Policy Chief

Office: (916) 369-4242

Email:
Wahida.Nawab@caloes.ca.gov

Addy Jimenez

Addy Jimenez

International Affairs Specialist

Office: (916) 845-8971

Email:

Adrianna.Jimenez@caloes.ca.gov

Alex Shariatmadari

Alex Shariatmadari

Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST

Office: (916) 845-8152
Email: Alex.Shariatmadari@caloes.ca.gov

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST

Office: (916) 845-8367
Email:

Daniel.Martinez@caloes.ca.gov

Alejandra Obregon

Alejandra Obregon

Tribal Coordinator

Office: (916) 845-8267
Email:

Alejandra.Obregon@caloes.ca.gov

Laura Matz

Laura Matz

Legislative Analyst, IST

Office: (916) 364-4560
Email:

Laura.Matz@caloes.ca.gov

Ryan Green

Ryan Green

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 845-8968
Email:

Ryan.Green@caloes.ca.gov

Stacey Landey

Stacey Landey

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 364-4652
Email:

Stacey.Landey@caloes.ca.gov

Anne Steinhauer

Anne Steinhauer

Legislative Analyst

Office: (916) 369-4209
Email:

Anne.Steinhauer@caloes.ca.gov

Violeta Ramirez

Violeta Ramirez

Legislative Analyst, RA

Office: (916) 369-4203
Email:

Violeta.Ramirez@caloes.ca.gov 

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Legislative Analyst

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Katherine Larson

Katherine Larson

Legislative and Policy Specialist

Office: (279) 203-8916
Email: 

 Katherine.Larson@caloes.ca.gov

Elijah Pipersburg

Elijah Pipersburg

Policy Analyst

Office: (916) 369-4254
Email: 

 Elijah.Pipersburg@caloes.ca.gov

Matthew Henderson

Matthew Henderson

Policy Analyst

Office: (916) 369-4263
Email: 

Matthew.Henderson@caloes.ca.gov

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Policy Analyst

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Jennifer Myers

Jennifer Myers

Office Administration

Office: (916) 845-8978
Email:

Jennifer.Myers@caloes.ca.gov