LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION

Written testimony from invited witnesses that was submitted to the Commission electronically will be available on the day of the hearing in pdf format, viewable with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Follow the links for each witness to view their testimony.  A web site link is provided for those for whom there is no testimony.  To obtain printed copies of these materials or other testimony, contact the Commission Office.

AGENDA
Public Hearing on Immigrant Integration
Thursday, August 23, 2001
State Capitol, Room 437
Sacramento

    Public Hearing:  9 a.m.

    Presentation – Immigration and Citizenship, Becoming an American
     

    1. Noah M. Pickus, Assistant Professor, Public Policy Studies, Duke University


    Panel Presentation – Immigrant Families and K-12 Education
     

    1. Candyce McCarthy, Principal, Alisal High School, Salinas
    2. Ann Jaramillo, Teacher, Alisal High School, Salinas


    Panel Presentation – Santa Clara County Initiative on Immigrant Integration
     

    1. Richard Hobbs, Director, Citizenship and Immigrant Programs, Santa Clara County
    2. Griselda Begines, Public Defender’s Office, Santa Clara County
    3. Maria Fuentes, Department of Health Services, Santa Clara County


    Panel Presentation – Supporting Immigrant Self-Reliance
     

    1. Sarah Mercer, Legislative Analyst, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
    2. Theodore Wang, Policy Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action
    3. Rick Oltman, Western Region Field Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform

     

    Business Meeting Agenda

    (The Commission will consider agenda items I-VI at approximately noon.  The precise time will vary depending upon the testimony of witnesses and will be determined at the discretion of the chair.)
    I.    Teacher Workforce Report
    II.   Business Meeting Transcript from June 28, 2001
    III.  Subcommittee Reports
    IV.  Project Selection/Schedule
    V.   Legislation/Implementation Activity
    VI.  Reports from Bureau of State Audits