08/13/2026
Electing Neva Parker for State Assembly could save taxpayers $100,000. Neva Parker recently called out Asm. Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) for collecting nearly $150,000 of taxpayer money for a legislative per diem, despite living in Rocklin.
"I believe elected officials should lead by example and be careful stewards of public resources," said Parker in an email to supporters. "For 26 years, I drove from Roseville to the State Capitol for work without taxpayers paying for my commute. If thousands of Capitol employees can make that drive every day, I believe your Assemblymember can too."
Per diem is intended to help legislators who live too far from Sacramento to reasonably commute by covering lodging and travel expenses. Local representatives have traditionally waived it - not Joe Patterson.