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Assemblymember Risks Arrest For Obstructing Sidewalk Traffic

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Give him a piece of your mind! On Wednesday, September 22 and Saturday September 25, Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D – San Fernando Valley) will host Sidewalk Office Hours to discuss state and legislative issues. So what sort of issues can you talk to the Assemblymember about? I asked his Senior Field Rep John Popoch, who said: We typically address any state issue, however, we're always checking into city and federal concerns, too, for constituents. We don't turn away anyone. If we don't have the info or they're not calling the appropriate office, then we may refer them to their City Councilmember, Member of Congress or U.S. Senator. We try to resolve their issues with the appropriate state agency, i.e. DMV, Cal Trans, Cal EPA, state licensing and certifications, Dept.of Consumer Affairs, franchise tax issues, Attorney General's office, UEI. This just the tip and a broad overview, but the main goal is to get people to contact their elected representative an