West Contra Costa News

Mark DeSaulnier, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 10th district, has recently shared updates on various initiatives and discussions he has been involved in through his social media platform. His posts highlight efforts to address issues pertinent to gender equity, local governance, and financial education.

On March 17, 2025, DeSaulnier participated in a women's leadership roundtable as part of Women’s History Month celebrations. He gathered with community leaders from across CA-10 to discuss "issues facing women in the Bay Area and across the country," focusing on progress made towards gender equity and the work that remains ahead. The event was an opportunity for dialogue about ongoing challenges and achievements related to women's rights. "In recognition of Women’s History Month, this afternoon we gathered community leaders from across CA-10 for a women’s leadership roundtable to discuss issues facing women in the Bay Area and across the country, progress made to advance gender equity, and the work still ahead.…"

On March 19, 2025, DeSaulnier expressed concerns regarding the impact of federal administration actions at local levels. He emphasized the importance of maintaining connections with city councils during uncertain times. He thanked the Pleasant Hill City Council for hosting him at their meeting where he provided updates from Washington D.C., underscoring his commitment to keeping local governments informed about national developments affecting them. "As concerns and uncertainty mount about the impact of the Administration’s actions at the local level, it is more important than ever to connect with our city councils."

Later that day on March 19th, DeSaulnier met with a team from Edward Jones Investments to discuss financial education's significance for young people and families. The conversation also covered making retirement plans more accessible—a topic aligned with his role as a leading Democrat on committees focused on health, employment, labor, and pensions. This meeting highlights his advocacy for enhancing financial literacy among constituents."I sat down with the local Edward Jones Investments team where we talked about the value of financial education."