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There will be many more new legislators than originally thought in the 2022 election cycle, as some pursue higher office and others avoid difficult political races.


The ‘Great Resignation’ Doesn’t Spare California’s Legislature


BY FELIPE FUENTES


Compounded by the changes in legislative districts as a result of redistricting, there are many incumbents foregoing additional terms in office. While some are pursuing opportunities for higher office, others are simply avoiding running difficult political races.


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s the nation and state continue to grapple with the impacts of the global pandemic, an unexpected


consequence has been the unprecedented rate of workers quitting their jobs. Coined as the “Te Great Resignation,”


over 20 million Americans quit their jobs across the country in the second half of 2021, according to recent U.S. jobs reports. Among those quitting their jobs – baby boomers, women, Generation Z – many have left their employers for increased flexibility and more affordable regions. Sectors hardest hit by this include: health- care, retail, hospitality, and education. And despite construction revenues being


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up, a need for more skilled and trained workers persists nationally. While many questions remain as to


what is causing this phenomenon, it has not spared the Legislature. Compounded by the changes in legislative districts as a result of redistricting, there are many incumbents foregoing additional terms in office.


While some are pursuing opportuni- ties for higher office, others are simply avoiding running difficult political races. As a result, there will be many more new legislators than originally thought in the 2022 election cycle. March 11 was the deadline for legis-


lative candidates to file their paperwork to run for office. Te list below highlights those legislators that are foregoing addi- tional time in Sacramento. • Richard Bloom (D - Assembly, 50th District) – Elected in 2012 and with the potential to serve until 2024, Bloom has chosen to run for Los Angeles County Supervisor. Tis open seat, district three, covers most of the San Fernando Valley and parts of the west side of Los Angeles. Also running are state Senators Henry Stern and Bob Hertzberg. Stern has a free run as he is not up for up for reelection until 2024, while Hertzberg is termed out of office at the end of this year.


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