“California
has been on the forefront of this crisis, taking the most early and
decisive action in America to slow the spread of the virus. That
said, we know we can always do better, which is why this bipartisan
special committee is so important. We’ll be focused on what’s
gone right, but most importantly, where we can improve our response
and how we can better prepare ourselves in the months to come. The
coronavirus will be with us for quite some time and it’s up to all
of us to take stock on where we’re at now and how we can improve
moving forward,” Senator Mike McGuire said. “I’m grateful to
Senate President Atkins for the appointment.”
Senator
McGuire’s role on this special committee is in addition to his
important work as co-chair of a Senate wildfire policy working group
on energy and insurance stability. The group’s work is focused on
power shutoffs, stabilizing home insurance policies and better
preparing communities for mega wildfires. This working group will be
making policy recommendations in the coming weeks.