Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th District since 2017, recently shared updates on his engagements and concerns via social media. Born in Washington, D.C., Panetta resides in Carmel Valley and holds degrees from the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University.

On March 20, 2025, Rep. Panetta highlighted a meeting with Santa Cruz County Supervisor Kim De Serpa to discuss local issues and collaborative efforts for community support. He expressed optimism about their ongoing partnership to strengthen Santa Cruz County. "Great meeting with Santa Cruz County Supervisor Kim De Serpa today. We discussed important local issues and ways we can work together to support our community."

Later that day, he addressed concerns raised by local researchers regarding funding freezes under the new administration. He emphasized the importance of their work in scientific discovery and its inspirational impact on society. "Met with local researchers who are rightly concerned about the new administration’s freezes on scientific research funding."

In another post on March 20, 2025, Rep. Panetta shared insights from a gathering with federal civil servants facing job uncertainty due to recent administrative changes. He underscored their critical role in maintaining public services across various sectors within California's 19th District. "I brought together federal civil servants to share their stories, some working, some unfairly fired, all facing uncertainty."