Golden State Today

Rep. Norma Torres, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing California's 35th district, took to social media to reflect on her past experiences and her current political concerns.

On April 14, Torres shared a message of appreciation for telecommunicators, acknowledging her own history as a 911 dispatcher. She stated, "As we mark the beginning of #NPSTW, I’m reminded of my own days as a 911 dispatcher. The voices behind the headset are the first lifeline in an emergency. Their calm saves lives. Their service deserves our deepest gratitude." She concluded with a thank you to telecommunicators, accompanied by the hashtag #NPSTW2025.

Later the same day, she addressed the issue of public safety funding, expressing support for workers and opposing tax cuts for the wealthy. She asserted in her post, "As a former 911 dispatcher and AFSCME member, I stand with every worker fighting to protect public safety funding. Gutting services to hand out tax cuts to billionaires isn’t 'fiscal responsibility'—it’s sabotage. Congress must invest in the people who keep our communities."

On the following day, April 15, Torres met with seniors in the City of Rancho Cucamonga to discuss their benefits. In her tweet, she said, "Today I met with seniors in the @CityofRC to update them on the status of their Medicare and Social Security benefits. With the Trump-Musk Administration threatening these lifelines, I’m committed to keeping my constituents informed and equipped to fight back. These are earned."

Norma Torres has served in the U.S. Congress, representing California's 35th District, since 2015. She previously served in the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2013, and on the California Senate from 2013 to 2014.