Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Monday that he intends to donate 10 percent of his gross monthly congressional salary to a non-profit charity or organization within California’s 25th Congressional District each month.
In the wake of the COVID-19 response, workers and the local economy need more help than ever. Countless charity organizations have taken leading roles in providing much-needed resources for local communities over the last three months, according to Garcia’s office.
“Throughout my entire life, I have felt this inherent need to serve my country and my community,” said Garcia. “Even now in my new role in Congress, I cannot help but be inspired by so many organizations that give so selflessly to help those who need it the most.”
The compensation for most senators and representatives is about $174,000, according to the U.S. Senate Office.
Although the specific charities that Garcia will be donating to have not yet been selected, he is “proud” to serve the local community through various efforts, not only within the political sphere.
“Politicians should not be immune from the economic impacts of COVID-19 and we need to get in the boat and help row. Now is the time to help those who have helped us,” said Garcia. “I am honored to help the local economy and community with this financial commitment.”
Members of Congress and their staff are paid on the last day of each month. Garcia is set to decide what non-profit will receive the donation towards the end of each month, according to officials.
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Jason Rocha, I would like your info please…
I was Dee the impression that Garcia is a rich man, how about 100% of his salary
Still only two types of people – “Givers” & “Takers”. Check the facts and you will find that “conservatives” are usually generous “Givers” of their time and money. You will also find that “Liberals” are almost always “Takers” of other’s money and time. Liberals love to take as much money as they can from hard working taxpayers and spend it on their “Special Interests” and then they call themselves compassionate.
Well, of course. How else do you get tax write offs?
I was under the impression that Garcia is a rich man, how about donating 100% of his salary
How is he rich?? From what I read he gave up his high paying executive job to serve in Congress. This job was a sacrifice for him! He is a class act! We could use more people in government like him but they are hard to come by.
I don’t see ANY DemocRATS giving up any part of their salaries. Do you?
Maybe those Democrats you speak of don’t flaunt it.
LOL! This from a guy who recently told everyone they should learn to fend for themselves! Well, these charities (who he has not even chosen yet, hmmmmm) should get all they can from him because he only has 5 months left in office before the November election at which time we will hold a proper election and he will be replaced by Christy Smith! She beat him once already, by a lot! Now, when everyone comes out to vote, she will take back the spot that this Trump clone took because hardly anyone turned out to vote because of the Covid19 quarantine. Go Christy! We need you in there! We need to get rid to everything Trump just as badly as we need police reform in this country so we can heal!
Why so hateful? Perhaps you need to give him a chance. Christy already has shown she is against her district. Why would a person support AB414 or AB5? Why did she vote to penalize people that can’t afford health care (AB4)? Or AB1669 more taxes and unconstitutional. More taxes, more regulations no experience with aerospace, no private business experience. The only concerns about how to throw lawsuits against the federal government (that’s a double dip into our pocket). 25th needs to stay independent of the Sacramento socialists that are driving business and residents out of this state. I can’t afford to feed and educate all the folks, my own kids can’t go to a UC because they are impacted, and we pay for those schools with our taxes. Enough is enough. Give Mike a chance. He’s working for our district not someone else’s.
Can’t wait to hear which charities. Talk is oh so cheap, been hearing 3.5 yrs of cheap talk.
Please supply confirmation of chores to which you donated.
Bull s*it Lisa. Covid 19 didn’t stop anyone from mailing in their vote. Christy Smith lost. End of Story.
Right, Clown! ?
We’ll see about that in November, won’t we!
Voting RED in November too! MAGA
What a joke, MAGA! Chump had 3.5 years to do that, but FAILED in everything, only trying to ruin our country! The Coronavirus isn’t as dangerous as this ignorant, LYING idiot! My dog could do a better job than he has! It’ll be great to get rid of his fat ass! All BLM people remember how this Bozo treated you, and how much empathy he has shown! Vote in November en-mass! Also LGBTQ folks! Chump doesn’t stand a chance! Time to take the garbage OUTTA HERE! ?
How can you vote for someone who doesn’t believe in global warming, disrespects women,and called the coronavirus a hoax at a rally which slowed our response. He then couldn’t properly lead our country during a pandemic, putting it all on the governors. He fires and insults people who don,t agree with him. He knows nothing about science and rambles at the podium. If he thinks a question from a reporter is questioning a choice he has made ,he calls that reporter a bad person and dismisses them. He can’t stand being doubted. Mitt Romney and Colin Powell are getting slammed right now by Trump because they aren’t voting for him and Mitt Romney participated in a BLM demonstration recently.People are DONE with his! Look into RNVT, republicans who aren’t, voting for Trump.. You can listen to them explain why. Very interesting.
Our local leaders should’ve been leading the community on a local level during the overreacted and theory based Wuhan virus. China was deceptive in their information and WHO failed the world. Reporters are not reporting unless it aligns with their political views. Free country, free to vote for whoever the hell I want. I VOTE RED
EXACTLY, Anne! ?And what you said is only the TIP of the iceberg! How messed up in the head can some people be to not SEE all that?! Sad, really….. Lucky for us that we won’t have to deal with anymore of this crap after Nov. when things finally are made right! Everyone VOTE so we can take out the garbage!
It takes a clown to know a clown, Lisa.
Lost by a landslide of votes. Get ready for a repeat in November!! Typical democrat, making up bullshit because their candidate didn’t make the cut. People are awakened and it certainly showed with the election of Mike Garcia!
Nobody even showed up to vote! In November, we’ll have a proper election, and when everyone, especially young voters show up, Garcia doesn’t stand a chance. Plus, nobody wants a Chump clone! Sorry, we made a BIG mistake in ‘16. Won’t happen again in 20! We’ve certainly learned the hard way!
Class Act! Show the world how it’s done right.
#GodblesstheUSA
The world isn’t watching Mike Garcia, sorry to disappoint you. And which charities matters.
Proud Republicans voted for Mike Garcia! Be the change you want to see. Thank you, Mike Garcia!
Flossy, you are correct about “which” charity he chooses. If he is being paid with public money, he should not give to any faith-based organization.
Good point, Pamela, let’s watch and see.