Senator Tim Grayson

Today I was honored to recognize Susan Hildreth as Senate District 9's 2026 Woman of the Year!

Susan Hildreth is a retired librarian, administrator and educator. Hildreth worked in California public libraries and was previously appointed State Librarian of California by Governor Schwarzenegger. As state librarian, she oversaw a $350 million public library construction bond program as well as a $128 million cultural facilities bond program.

In 2011 she was appointed by President Obama to serve as director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. While there, she worked closely with the Federal Communications Commission and other federal agencies to ensure availability of broadband capacity and digital literacy nationwide, specifically focusing on underserved populations.

She is an inductee of California's Library Hall of Fame, and continues to serve as a member of the Contra Costa County Library Commission. Senate District 9 is proud to call Susan Hildreth our own, and to be a beneficiary of her advocacy and passions.

Great to meet with neighbors in Bay Point on Friday for a Community Coffee! I hope you’ll join me at a future community event soon. I’ll be hosting a townhall with Senator Wahab this Friday in Castro Valley, and a Senior Scam Stopper in Walnut Creek on the 17th — with many more events to come!

More info on my website: https://sd09.senate.ca.gov/newsroom/updates

I hope you'll join Business Professions and Economic Development Chair, Senator Aisha Wahab, and me for a townhall in Castro Valley on March 13! You can find additional details, including how to RSVP, below. Hope to see you there!

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) offers support for low-income, working Californians. You may qualify for up to $3,756 cash back or a reduction of the tax you owe.

Plus, CalEITC may help you access additional credits, like the Young Child and Foster Youth tax credits.

Ready to see if you qualify? Visit https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/caleitc/index.html?WT.mc_id=akEITC

We’re celebrating CalEITC Awareness Week! Former foster youth can get up to $1,117 with the Foster Youth Tax Credit. Learn more today at www.ftb.ca.gov/caleitc!