Lori Wilson (California politician)

Summary

Lori Denise Wilson (born July 17, 1976)[1] is an American politician elected to the California State Assembly.[2] She is a Democrat elected to represent the 11th district, encompassing Solano County and parts of Contra Costa County, including the city of Oakley, and Sacramento County.[3] Prior to being elected to the state assembly, she was mayor of Suisun City.[4]

Lori D. Wilson
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 11th district
Assumed office
April 6, 2022
Preceded byJim Frazier
Personal details
Born
Lori Denise Johnson

(1976-07-17) July 17, 1976 (age 47)
Fresno, CA, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseChavares Wilson
Children2
EducationCalifornia State University, Sacramento (BS)

In 2023 Wilson authored AB957[5][6] which would require a parent’s affirmation of the child’s gender identity or gender expression in determining the best interest of a child during custody or visitation proceedings. This bill was ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom.

References edit

  1. ^ JoinCalifornia
  2. ^ Bajko, Matthew (April 6, 2022). "Mother of trans son elected to CA Assembly seat". The Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  3. ^ District Map, a11.asmdc.org
  4. ^ Statescape
  5. ^ "CA Senate Passes Bill That Would Remove Custody from Non-Affirming Parents - California Family Council". 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  6. ^ "Bill Text - AB-957 Family law: gender identity". leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-27.

External links edit

  • Campaign website