This is my oldest constituent, Dr. Bernyse Hunter.
She is 107, born in 1913, in Louisiana, before women could vote. Today she cast her ballot w/ pride & told her family that for the first time in her life the candidate she supports looks like her.
@KamalaHarris
#ElectionDay
Rest In Peace Officer Tara O’Sullivan.
One year ago today she lost her life helping another woman on a domestic violence call.
@TheCityofSac
@SacPolice
This is my husband. Every day he works in the Emergency Dept, helping sick & hurting people. For a year his days have been long & painful. Things like parties create more patients and more demand on our hospitals. We can gather when this is over. Keep your circles small, please.
Today we laid my Dad to rest. I wasn’t ready for the emotions attached with being handed that flag on behalf of a grateful nation. I’m so proud to be his daughter.
#Veteran
#USAF
This is good progress. Ghost guns are kits. Those kits will now be required to comply with existing federal gun laws. That’s great and important work
@MomsDemand
THEY DID IT!!! Today President Biden and the DOJ will finalize a rule to ensure ghost guns are regulated and undergo background checks.
@MomsDemand
and
@StudentsDemand
volunteers submitted nearly 100,000 comments in support of this life-saving rule.
Thank you
@AlexCVassar
for helping me find the accurate numbers.
In the history of our State 63 women have served as State Senators. I am (proudly) number 59. Here are the compassionate, brilliant & beautiful numbers 58-63. ❤️
#California
#StateSenate
26 years old, a
@sacstate
grad, a brave
@SacPolice
officer who graduated from the academy in Dec. Officer Tara O’Sullivan died in the line of duty yesterday. There are no words to describe the sadness
@TheCityofSac
feels for the tragic loss of this young hero. 💙
I’m a lifelong dem, pro choice, woman, former single Mom, & for 6yrs the only woman on
@TheCityofSac
council.
Today my opponent said being a womens advocate is not a vocation.
Help me prove him wrong… let’s change my title to Senator.
What an incredible kick off week for the California State Legislature. Such an honor to have a seat in this room and the opportunity to work with so many incredible people.
#California
Hey
@thesoccerdon
there are 35,000 towns & cities in the US.
I’m sure all would love an
@MLS
team.
Heck, 24 already have the honor. But there is only 1 potential suitor that has never flinched, never wavered - for over half a decade
@TheCityofSac
has shown we are
#MLSReady
.
I was not the only Senate District 8 team member sworn in yesterday.
@katie_hanz
(Katie Hanzlik) also took her place as our new SD8 Chief of Staff.
Katie is a force of nature. I could not be happier that she is willing to join me on this journey.
Thank you to the Mayor and to all of my colleagues
@TheCityofSac
for selecting me to serve the 2022 year as Vice Mayor of our beautiful city. ❤️
#Sacramento
#Grateful
Really proud to be the author of this legislation.
Now, former foster youth in California can attend college without debt, including their housing, books, tuition and food.
This is a game changer.
All foster kids in California can now attend any state university or community college for free!
In partnership with the Legislature, we’re increasing opportunities at our universities.
So far today there have been 8 fires in
@TheCityofSac
The fire in Natomas required:
35 engines,1 truck, 2 water tenders, 1 helicopter, 7 command units & 1 medic. Plus the Fire Chief, City Manager and Mayor Pro Tem.
Thank you to all area fire fighters $ chp who helped.
My heart is broken for my family. This is what remains of my Uncle’s house in Southern Oregon. The oldest home in our family: summer childhood destination, reunions, celebrations... they were safely evacuated, but left with nothing - at 80 years old they will start over.
I had a baby at 20, was a single Mom, put myself through
@ucdavis
and
@PacificMcGeorge
while working & living in low income housing in
@TheCityofSac
which I now represent as Mayor Pro Tem.
@realDonaldTrump
thinks I was a burden & financially hurt my neighbors because I was poor.
I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood...
Me: (listening to the debate)
My 7 year old daughter: Can we pick the girl?
Me: No sweetie, she’s the moderator.
Her: Oh. She’s my favorite.
#Debate2020
Really glad my sweet, handsome, amazing husband didn’t feel this way when he met me and my little boy 20 years ago.
He wasn’t my second choice. He was everything I just hadn’t met yet.
Lucky for me, and all 3 of our kids, he had a different perspective than you.
I’ve never understood as a man why you would date, or marry a single mother if you’re single with no kids of your own.
Seems to me he doesn’t feel he has options or doesn’t value himself as a man.
I’d feel like I was a backup plan helping raise another man’s kids. 🤷🏼♂️
Ali was my friend. We had a deal. Cancer kept him from fulfilling his end, but God willing, I will keep my promise to him. So much good in a life far too short.
@TheCityofSac
is a better place because he was here, but this one hurts - a lot.
Congratulations to Jessica Chastain, who was born and raised in
@TheCityofSac
and attended El Camino High School, on earning the Best Actress Oscar for her role as Tammy Faye.
Tonight
@TheCityofSac
planning commission unanimously approved
@CNU_Med
hospital in Natomas on the
@SacramentoKings
former arena site. The teaching hospital will also include a medical school.
And just like that, it’s a yes from the Sacramento City Council... we will break ground on the North Natomas Community Center & Aquatic Facility in the next 30 days.
Thank you to every person who helped get this project across the funding finish line.
@TheCityofSac
@NatomasUSD
Excited to announce this great initiative with
@SacRepublicFC
It’s so important that little girls see women leading, on & off the field. Kids need adults who will teach them teamwork & sportsmanship. They need coaches, like you!
#SheCanCoach
#WomenLead
#IndomitablePartner
Please do not go into downtown Sacramento right now. Sacramento fire department is dealing with a fire at a SMUD power location. The lights controlling traffic are out on I & J St. And several businesses downtown have lost power. Please stay clear of the area.
@TheCityofSac
Happy International Women’s Day... to all the other “onlys” on a board, council, committee, commission or team.
While we may be alone in the room, we are together in our journey. Keep climbing ladies.
@TheCityofSac
#LikeAGirl
#InternationalWomensDay
Wow! What a night. I’m so proud of this community. My opponent threw everything he could at us… but you all stayed the course.
More returns to count, but we are well positioned & headed to November… with gratitude in our hearts.
Thank you Senate District 8, so much. ❤️
I feel so sad for the many people hurting from the enormity of losing
@scottlay
today. My heart goes out to his friends and family and to all of you grieving. 💔
#RestInPeace
For the first time in more than 6 years I am not the ONLY woman
@TheCityofSac
on
#InternationalWomensDay
Proud to share the day and the dais with these two fierce ladies.
Really think about this... Kanye is doing his thing. The internet is calling out Kim Kardashian... She’s his wife, not his Mom. And he is a grown man, whether he acts like one or not.
We need to stop blaming women for the actions of men.
Unanimous approval.
@CNU_Med
hospital and higher ed will replace the former
@SacramentoKings
arena in
@TheCityofSac
$1b project - 1500 construction jobs
$12b over 10 yrs - 6000 jobs ongoing
Childcare, housing (10% affordable), 25 acres of parks & bike paths, union labor.
Dear SF, the Sac zoo is staying in Sac County. It’s moving slightly south (like 10 minutes) to create a larger venue for all of the greater Sacramento region.
#ElkGrove
22 yr old
@CityofDavis
@cityofdavispd
Officer Natalie Corona killed last night, responding to a car accident. She was a recent graduate of
@SacPolice
academy. A beautiful young woman, inside & out, who wanted only to do good, help others & follow in her Dad’s footsteps. RIP 💙
Dropped by a vaccine site focused on equity that opened today at Natomas High School.
They reserved appointments for lower income residents, made individual calls to the community, and even had translators on site.
First 1,000 appointments were filled in less than 24 hours. 🙌
19 years ago my sweet Dad walked me up the aisle to this fella. My then 7 year old son was standing by his side holding the rings.
Together, we have built a family and a home.
Happy Anniversary handsome. ❤️
My proof of life pic. Day 4 1/2 of isolation. I’m pretty tired still and my joints hurt (preview of 90 year old me - ugh), mild cough, no fever… thank you all for checking on me. I’m grateful. Looking forward to rejoining you guys in the land of the living soon. ❤️
So many things he said and did from the very beginning - things he did before he ever ran - should have been disqualifying.
They weren't.
This epic fail is so much bigger than one man
If you would have told me when I was a young single mom on food stamps that someday I would run for the California State Senate and earn the endorsement of the Governor, I would not have believed you. But here we are.
Thank you
@GavinNewsom
Big news! I was just endorsed by Governor
@GavinNewsom
to be the next state senator for Senate District 8! I am very grateful to have his support, and the support of so many of you.
#Ashby4SD8
My three beautiful kiddos administered the oath of office tonight at City Hall, swearing me into a 3rd term of service as the District 1 Councilmember for
@TheCityofSac
#Grateful
I appreciate everyone who has checked in on my family. Some of you know that I also have a lot going on personally with the decline of my sweet Dad. It’s definitely a lot.
Thank you all for the extra love. Our little family is most grateful. ❤️
My opponent and 4 other middle aged men met in court today and decided I am neither a Councilmember (too broad), nor an advocate for women (not a vocation).
It’s ok.
I’ll let you choose my next title… I’m hoping for Senator.
Maybe that will be clearer for them. ❤️
#LetsGo
Keep going. Surround yourself with other strong women to be in your tribe. Support one another... You’re doing great. You’re making a difference. You’re a hero. ❤️
Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman (leader)...
People don’t like you based on hearsay.
They think you’re too outspoken or strident.
They assume you’re not strategic.
They say you’re not doing enough, or you’re doing too much.
What are tips on handling leadership blowback?
"And now to the best fans in the world, The Sacramento Kings!"
Hear
@realchriswebber
's heartfelt Hall of Fame speech as he shares his favorite memories of playing in Sacramento.
@Hoophall
#21HoopClass
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Today I am excited to announce that
@cassidyjdenny
will be taking the reigns as leader of the Senate District 8 team.
Cassidy has been serving as our Legislative Director and will now be our Chief of Staff.
Please join me in congratulating Cassidy on her new role!