For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023

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

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Senator Ashby released a statement on the proposed 2023-2024 Budget:

“I applaud Governor Newsom for prioritizing funding to protect many of our resources and social programs,” said Senator Ashby. “I am grateful that the Governor has included funding to support our local water infrastructure—namely to repair our levees, and improve flood management. While I recognize the State of California is facing an economic downturn, this is the time to be intentional in funding programs to support working families, increasing childcare and funding programs that lift people out of poverty, as well as creating pathways to tackle climate change. I look forward to working with my colleagues and the Governor’s Office to secure a budget that works for California.”

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About Senator Angelique V. Ashby

Senator Angelique V. Ashby represents the majority of Sacramento County including Elk Grove, Elverta, North Highlands, Rio Linda and the City of 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, 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