Interview with Robert Rivas

06/20/22 • 33 min

Today we look back at our interview with Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Rivas represents the 30th assembly district and is a candidate for CA Assembly Speaker. Today, we discuss Rivas growing up on a farm working household and community, the effects of COVID on his district, and the challenges of reaching constituents in rural areas.

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