For Immediate Release: January 5, 2023

Media Contact: Michelle.Sherwood@sen.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) released a statement regarding her appointment as Assistant Whip of the California State Senate:

“I am humbled that President pro Tempore Atkins has put her trust in me to serve as Assistant Whip,” said Senator Ashby. “I thank her, and Senate Leadership, for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the leadership team. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to move California forward.”

The Senate Assistant Whip is responsible to help navigate the party through their legislative priorities, ensuring progress for Californians. The term “whip” comes from an old fox-hunting expression—“whipper-in” which referred to a member of the team who was responsible for keeping dogs from straying during a chase.

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About Senator Angelique V. Ashby

Senator Angelique V. Ashby represents Elk Grove, Elverta, Rio Linda and Sacramento. She is the first woman elected to represent Sacramento in the State Senate in more than 20 years. She was elected to the Sacramento City Council in 2010. She was the sole woman for more than half of her 12 year tenure and the only member in city history to serve as Vice Mayor or Mayor pro Tem for 8 years. She is a graduate of McGeorge School of Law, and earned her baccalaureate at the University of California at Davis.

For more information, visit Senator Ashby’s Website here or find her on Twitter at @SenatorAshby