Conference # A New Agenda for Fighting Poverty and Inequality in California (Sacramento) Date and Time **October 21, 2021** 8:30 AM Onsite Registration 9 AM — 3:15 PM PDT (12 — 6:15 PM EDT) Hybrid Event Location Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Share This Event ##### Featuring ![Chesa Boudin cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/chesa-boudin-cropped.png?itok=eIT8dBsc) Chesa Boudin San Francisco District Attorney ![Jeff Hewitt cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/jeff-hewitt-cropped.png?itok=VbaxDgMz) Jeff Hewitt Riverside County Commissioner ![Melissa Hurtado cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/melissa-hurtado-cropped.jpg?itok=rCM8vqKC) Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D‐​Hanford) ![Sydney Kamlager cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/sydney-kamlager-cropped.jpg?itok=Manw1hE5) Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D‑Los Angeles) ![Kevin Kiley cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/kevin-kiley-cropped.png?itok=-WAMxf_c) Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R‑Rocklin) ![Sara Kimberlin](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/Sara-Kimberlin-cropped.jpg?itok=eEMiHyu5) Sara Kimberlin Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget and Policy Center ![Robert Lapsley cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/rob-lapsley-cropped.jpg?itok=jwwxd7zG) Robert Lapsley President, California Business Roundtable ![Peter Manzo](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/peter-manzo.jpg?itok=fnDASUD5) Peter Manzo President of United Ways of California [![Michael D. Tanner](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-01/Michael%20Tanner.jpg?itok=fvQbEN_H)](/people/michael-d-tanner) [Michael D. Tanner](/people/michael-d-tanner) Former Senior Fellow, Cato Institute [ ](mailto:mtanner@cato.org) ![Micah Weinberg cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/micah-weinberg-cropped.jpg?itok=5lck5555) Micah Weinberg President, California Forward ![Jim Wunderman cropped](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/author_picture/public/2021-10/jim-wunderman-cropped.jpg?itok=4tjECfxY) Jim Wunderman President, Bay Area Council How is it that a state with ongoing economic growth, pockets of vast wealth, and some of the nation’s most extensive social welfare programs can be leaving so many of its residents behind? To answer this question, the Cato Institute launched the [Project on Poverty and Inequality in California](https://www.cato.org/project-poverty-inequality-california) in the spring of 2019. Now, Cato is releasing a [detailed report](https://www.cato.org/catos-project-poverty-inequality-california-final-report) with a series of recommendations on how to reduce poverty and inequality in the Golden State. These comprehensive recommendations include proposals on how to make housing more affordable and how to deal with the state’s homeless crisis; reforming the criminal justice system; expanding educational freedom and choice; changing the way social welfare benefits are delivered; and removing regressive regulatory barriers to job creation and entrepreneurship. This conference will bring together a diverse group of political, business, and academic leaders to respond to Cato’s recommendations and offer their own ideas for dealing with poverty. Panels will examine the legislative prospects for reform, as well as local efforts and involvement. ## Schedule *Below listed times are for the Pacific time zone* 8:30 - 9:00 AM **Registration** 9:00 - 9:45 AM **Recommendations for Reform** [ Download Episode ](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e2e15a046f4465f31c89d8c/1635280282131-1cb35a7309497eb267c66332b9f655f1.mp3)Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ](http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cato-institute-event-podcast/id111529811) [**Michael Tanner**](https://cato.org/people/michael-tanner), Senior Fellow, Cato Institute 9:45 - 10:45 AM **The Legislative Outlook** [ Download Episode ](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e2e15a046f4465f31c89d8c/1635279776961-0636114ebe98f3bc26df7a650b100455.mp3)Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ](http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cato-institute-event-podcast/id111529811) **Sen. Melissa Hurtado**, (D‑Hanford) **Sen. Sydney Kamlager**, (D‑Los Angeles) **Assemblyman Kevin Kiley**, (R‑Rocklin) 10:45 - 11:45 AM **At the Local Level** [ Download Episode ](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e2e15a046f4465f31c89d8c/1635279531115-24bcb15b2e8c8a9a4749d139e94e6da8.mp3)Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ](http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cato-institute-event-podcast/id111529811) **Chesa Boudin**, District Attorney, San Francisco **Jeff Hewitt**, Riverside County Supervisor TBA 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM **Reception/​Break** 12:15 - 1:30 PM **Luncheon Address** [ Download Episode ](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e2e15a046f4465f31c89d8c/1635279384848-7eac247646d09507ad4f2a626a5196cf.mp3)Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ](http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cato-institute-event-podcast/id111529811) **Peter Manzo**, President of United Ways of California 1:30 - 2:00 PM **Break** 2:00 - 3:00 PM **On the Front Lines: Other Views** [ Download Episode ](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e2e15a046f4465f31c89d8c/1635279128764-4250239de69599c8096ca7c8365a7917.mp3)Subscribe: [ Apple Podcasts ](http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cato-institute-event-podcast/id111529811) **Sara Kimberlin**, Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget and Policy Center **Robert Lapsley**, California Business Roundtable **Micah Weinberg**, California Forward **Jim Wunderman**, Bay Area Council 3:00 - 3:15 PM **Closing Remarks** [**Michael Tanner**](https://cato.org/people/michael-tanner), Senior Fellow, Cato Institute [![Creative Commons License](/build/cato_2020/images/creative-commons.svg)](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).