San Diego’s Toni Atkins is tapped as the first woman leader of the California State Senate – The San Diego Union-Tribune

Sen. Toni Atkins to lead CA state senate

Pretty cool, right? Then you should join a members-only meeting with Sen. Atkins on January 19 at 2:30pm to discuss single-payer healthcare. Are you in?

State Senate President pro Tem Kevin De León has announced that the chamber is set to pick San Diego Senator Toni Atkins as his successor, making her the first woman, openly gay legislator, to hold the leadership position.

Source: San Diego’s Toni Atkins is tapped as the first woman leader of the California State Senate – The San Diego Union-Tribune