(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement following today’s vote for Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to serve as the next Speaker of the State Assembly.
“California’s working families have a voice for their values in Toni Atkins. Her rise to the speakership from modest origins is an inspiring example of achievement that is only possible in our country. While other states dither on equality, I’m proud to serve in the Assembly when the new normal is for us to be led by a member of the LGBT community. I thank Speaker John A. Pérez for his service. California is clearly better off because of his compassionate and tireless leadership. I look forward to working with the Speaker-elect as she makes her mark.”
Contact: Anthony Matthews, tel. (916) 319-2019, anthony.matthews@asm.ca.gov