By Last month, Assemblyman Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced his first annual "There Oughta Be a Law" contest. Entries - ideas for new legislation - were accepted beginning Sept. 14. Due to requests from the public, the deadline has been extended to Saturday.

“Some of the best ideas I hear for new legislation come directly from the folks who live and work in the 21st Assembly District,” said Simitian. Simitian will declare at least one contest winner and will plan to introduce the legislative proposal as a bill in the 2002 session.

To participate in the contest, call Simitian’s district office at 688-6330.