SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After only a few weeks in office as a State Legislator, California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D – San Diego) announced today his appointment by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D – Paramount) to serve as the Assistant Majority Whip for the California State Assembly.
“I am honored to have this opportunity and I am truly humbled by the faith Speaker Rendon has placed in me to take a leadership role in the Legislature,” said Assemblymember Gloria. “When I was sworn-in as a State Assemblymember, I pledged to champion housing affordability and to improve our state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure. This new role gives me more opportunities to advance these priorities and others that will ultimately move California forward.”
The Assistant Majority Whip is an Officer of the California State Assembly that helps lead the majority caucus and works to advance the broader, progressive agenda of the Democratic caucus.
Assemblymember Gloria represents the 78th Assembly District of California and is a former San Diego City Councilmember, San Diego City Council President, and Interim Mayor for the City of San Diego.