Women's March hits the streets of Inglewood

Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor was among the hundreds of people who joined the Women's March in Inglewood on Saturday, just one of many rallies happening across the United States. (KCAL CBS News)

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Assemblywoman McKinnor helped organize the march. "I'm 60 years old, I never thought we wouldn't have abortion rights in this country, I never dreamed of it. It's very important we elect the right people this year."

California for Kamala: State Leaders Rally Around One of Their Own

Among Democratic leaders on hand to witness Harris’s historic nomination were a number of California state officials, the Golden State’s DNC delegates, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and Gov. Gavin Newsom, who officially delivered California’s 482 delegate votes for Harris on the floor of the convention. (LA Sentinel)

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Praising Harris’s record, McKinnor posted on X, “Her work on transformative justice, particularly ensuring people have the resources they need after being released from prison, is crucial in our fight against recidivism in California.”

Venice Chamber of Commerce Installs New Board Members

The Venice Chamber of Commerce welcomed new leadership during its 2024-25 Board Installation & Mixer, held Wednesday at the Thrive Health & Wellness Collective. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor officiated the swearing-in ceremony, marking a significant moment for the community. (Yo! VEnice)​​

EDITORIAL: Finding The Right Balance — Addressing Organized Retail Theft While Upholding Civil Liberties (by Asm. Tina McKinnor)

California’s current laws, including the use of witness statements and surveillance evidence are sufficient for addressing suspected shoplifting and organized retail theft. (Texas Metro News)​

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As we move forward, it is essential for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, businesses and communities to work together in finding solutions that effectively address organized retail theft without encroaching on individual rights. Ongoing evaluation and a commitment to thoughtful consideration will be crucial in navigating this challenge and fostering a safe and prosperous environment for all. Balancing the scales of justice to protect businesses while upholding civil liberties demands a comprehensive and conscientious approach from all stakeholders involved.

EDITORIAL: We Can Protect Public Employee Pensions and the Environment (by Asm. Tina McKinnor)

I trust CalSTRS and CalPERS to make sound investment decisions that prioritize stable, dignified retirement benefits for California teachers and public employees. (San Diego Voice)​

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I encourage the author and the supporters of SB 252 to reintroduce the measure next legislative session with my proposed amendments and work closely with our public sector labor partners to find greater consensus with the environmental community on this issue. We do not have to choose between protecting public employee pensions and protecting the environment – we can do both. But we cannot risk the solvency of current and future public employee retirement benefits without consensus from our public workers.

AWARDS: Girls Club of Los Angeles

Girls Club of Los Angeles chosen as Nonprofit of the Year by Asm. Tina McKinnor. (LA Business Journal)​

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“I am thrilled to recognize GCLA as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year,” Assemblymember Tina McKinnor said. “GCLA’s dedication to enriching the lives of underserved, at-promise children, youth, and families through early education, youth development, and community outreach speaks volumes. Their work is about creating self-sufficient, productive individuals. In their 52 years in the community, they’ve served over 150,000 children, seniors, and families through various innovative programs. It is well worth the recognition.”

Respect My Crown, Exploring The Rise Of Black Women In California Politics

California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Legislative Women’s Caucus host a screening on "Respect My Crown." (The Sacromento Observer)​

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“‘Respect My Crown’ is so important to California and the nation, because Black women need to tell their story,” McKinnor said. “We have so many strong progressive, loud, passionate, get sh*t done Black women that we need to know about.”

Editorial: California is seeing a historic rise in the number of Black women running for office (by Asm. McKinnor and Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas)

Over 50 years ago, Rep. Shirley Chisholm ran for U.S. president, refusing to let racism and sexism circumscribe her role in leading our country toward achieving its ideals. (CalMatters)​

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In the intervening decades, progress has been too slow. There are no Black women serving as governor, just one U.S. senator, and the lack of representation continues in Congress and in statehouses nationwide. But there are signs of significant breakthroughs, and California is spurring a new wave of Black women’s leadership that will send ripples of change through our state and nation.

McKinnor Introduces Bill to Protect Integrity of Restorative Justice Processes

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Restorative Justice, announced on Feb. 15, the introduction of AB 2833, the Restorative Justice Integrity Act, which will safeguard the integrity of Restorative Justice Processes statewide. (LA Sentinel)​

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Drawing inspiration from successful models in fifteen other states, including Illinois’ SB 64, this legislation represents a significant step forward in advancing Restorative Justice processes statewide and preserving their effectiveness. By providing clear legal safeguards, it aims to reduce recidivism rates and promote community safety by enabling California crime survivors to fully share the impact of the harm they have sustained and to experience an honest accounting of why that harm occurred.

Asm. Tina Mckinnor Elected Chair of L.A. Delegation to Legislature

On Jan. 24, the members of the Los Angeles County Delegation (LACD) to the California Legislature elected Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) as the group’s chair. (LA Focus)​

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McKinnor, who is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, will lead the 39-member body, which is comprised of 15 State Senators and 24 State Assemblymembers representing various areas of Los Angeles County.

Driving A Hard Bargain

Assembly Bill 1 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), a former staffer, passed the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee, with Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) as the lone nay. (POLITICO)

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After faltering at the finish line last year, a renewed effort to allow California legislative staff to unionize cleared its first hurdle today... The bill would allow nonsupervisory staff in the Legislature to form a union and negotiate wages and working conditions — which have long been a point of complaint and concern in the Capitol.

Tina McKinnor: Assembly Agent of Change

Tina McKinnor goes into detail about her motivation to make change, the value of self-care, and the importance and necessity of Black women working in legislation. (The Observer)

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“'Sometimes it’s overwhelming to walk in the shoes of Maxine Waters and Karen Bass and Holly Mitchell, but I’m so honored to do it. Black women don’t stray away from a fight. These women were fighters and I just hope to fight for my community as well as they did.'”

Women's History Month: Meet the Black Women Legislators Shaping California Policy

To celebrate Women's History Month, meet the Black women who are working in California legislation today. (EurWeb)

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"In 2023, five of California’s Black Legislative Caucus’ (CBLC) 12 members are women [including McKinnor]."

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor Endorses Former Pasadena Police Lieutenant for California State Assembly District 41

McKinnor has endorsed former Pasadena Police Lt. Phlunté Riddle for California State Assembly District 41 candidate Phlunté Riddle. Learn her reasoning behind the endorsement and her support of Riddle. (Pasadena Now)

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“Phlunté Riddle has spent her career breaking barriers and serving others. I support Phlunté because she will fight for working families and ensure every Californian has equal access to quality education and job training opportunities. She’ll advance policies that deliver cleaner air and water and environmental protections for the Foothill and High Desert communities,” said Assemblymember McKinnor.

Inglewood transit system gets $407M from the state

A construction project to create a 1.6-mile automated transit system in Inglewood as received a $407 million funding boost from the California State Transportation Agency, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor announced this week. (Daily Breeze)

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The Inglewood Transportation Connector will connect LA Metro’s Downtown Inglewood K Line Station to SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum, Hollywood Park and the Los Angeles Clippers’ future Intuit Dome, which is set to open in 2024. The people mover is slated to break ground next year and is expected to be complete in 2028.

McKinnor Takes Step to Remove Microfibers from Waterways and Environment

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) recently introduced Assembly Bill 1628, which will require a microfiber filter on all new washing machines sold in California by 2029. (LA Sentinel)

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“Microfibers are a widespread pollutant around the globe, making their way into the air we breathe, the food we eat, and even our bodies. A single load of laundry can release hundreds of thousands of microfibers, but solutions do exist. Filters in washing machines are effective at capturing up to 90% of microfibers, so it’s a logical next step to build these directly into machines,” said Dr. Lisa Erdle, director of Science & Innovation, 5 Gyres Institute.

“We applaud Assemblymember McKinnor for her leadership on this issue by introducing AB 1628.”

Assemblymember McKinnor Proposes Bill Requiring Microfiber Filters on Washing Machines

Tina McKinnor has introduced Assembly Bill 1628, which would mandate the installation of microfiber filters on all new washing machines sold in California by 2029. The bill aims to reduce the quantity of plastic microfibers that end up in freshwater systems and oceans. (Westside Today)

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"'Plastic pollution has become a crisis for our ocean and coastal communities. Microfibers are the most common form of microplastic pollution in the environment, and just a single load of synthetic laundry can release up to 18 million microfibers. Luckily, adding filters to washing machines can drastically cut that number down, which is why this legislation is so paramount,' said Dr. Anja Brandon, Associate Director, U.S. Plastics Policy, Ocean Conservancy."

Mandatory evictions for arrested tenants would be banned under new state bill

McKinnor's Assembly Bill 1418 targets local policies known as “crime-free housing,” which can force landlords to evict tenants accused of breaking the law or refuse to rent to those with prior criminal convictions. McKinnor drew inspiration for the bill from a 2020 Times investigation, which found that crime-free housing policies have disproportionately affected Black and Latino residents in California. (Los Angeles Times)

AB 1418 would ban cities from passing the most harsh crime-free housing policies. Under the proposal, cities could not require landlords to use criminal background checks to screen tenants, evict tenants for alleged criminal behavior without a felony conviction or evict an entire household when one member is convicted of a felony, among other prohibitions.

SB 4: Streamlined faith-based and college housing

Proposed law could be a game-changer for new housing on 1,965 acres in Sacramento County (Sacramento Bee)

State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor of Inglewood introduced Senate Bill 4, which streamlines the approval process for colleges and faith institutions wanting to build affordable housing on their own available land. 

What Are We Afraid Of?': California Legislators May Finally Allow Their Staffers to Unionize Under New Bill

Tina McKinnor has revived and is leader of the committee for the legislation unionization bill that has failed four out of the five times it has been proposed. (KQED)

“'What are we afraid of? Why are we afraid of our staff to have representation?... We’ve asked the farmers to let the farmworkers unionize. We asked the hotel owners to let hotel workers unionize and the restaurant owners to let restaurant folks unionize. And we’re not letting our own folks in our building unionize. We can’t continue this.'” 

AB 1 – Details of the Legislative Staff Unionization Legislation

On December 5, 2022, Assembly Bill 1 was introduced by Assembly Members Tina McKinnor, Isaac Bryan, Matt Haney, Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, Kevin McCarty, and Eloise Reyes. (California Globe)

... it is the purpose of Chapter 12.5 to promote the improvement of personnel management and employer-employee relations within the Legislature by providing a uniform basis for recognizing the right of employees of the Legislature to join organizations of their own choosing and be represented by those organizations in their employment relations with the Legislature.

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