Rep. Jimmy Panetta, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 19th district, shared a series of tweets addressing various topics including local achievements, economic discussions, and international religious developments.
On May 7, 2025, Rep. Panetta extended his congratulations to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for earning Gold-level honors in California’s Green Ribbon Schools program. He noted that “this recognition highlights our community’s leadership in environmental literacy, sustainability, and student wellness.”
Later that day, he announced an upcoming town hall meeting focused on tariffs and their economic consequences. In his tweet at 23:30 UTC, he invited constituents to join the discussion by dialing in or streaming online. He emphasized the importance of protecting the economy and supporting California’s working families by stating “Let’s talk about how we protect our economy and stand up for CA’s working families.”
On May 8, 2025, Rep. Panetta commented on a significant development within the Catholic Church—the announcement of Pope Leo XIV as its new leader. The congressman remarked on this historic moment as Pope Leo XIV is the first pontiff from the United States. He reflected on the pope’s message of peace and dialogue by quoting “His words of peace and dialogue without fear call for us to recognize each other’s humanity.”
Jimmy Panetta has been a member of Congress since replacing Sam Farr in 2017. Born in Washington D.C., he now resides in Carmel Valley and holds degrees from UC Davis and Santa Clara University.
