West Sacramento makes history with all woman city council
The final results from the Nov. 8 midterm election have been certified and shows the city board is made up of five women.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the first time in West Sacramento City Council history, all members of the board will be women.
The final results from the Nov. 8 midterm election have been certified and shows the historic city board.
Verna Sulpizio Hull won District 4 over Alex Hirsch, replacing Councilmember Chris Ledesma who is stepping down after serving 12 years. Dawnte Early won the District 3 race against Leanne Linares and Mayor Martha Guerrero was re-elected without opposition. They join Mayor Pro-Tem Quirina Orozco and Norma Alcala on the council.
This is the only all-female council in the Sacramento region and one of six women-only councils in the state, according to the League of California Cities.
A ceremony to swear the new members in is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 pm at City Hall, 1110 W Capitol Ave, during a special council meeting.
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