The Ag Council of California presented Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Hills) with the Influential Legislator of the Year Award during its Legislative Conference in Sacramento this week.
“Assemblymember Rubio is a fierce advocate for pragmatic thinking and her actions in the Legislature to implement practical policies are critical to our members and all of agriculture. She and her staff work tirelessly to forge strong relationships with colleagues to make a difference on some of the toughest legislation,” Ag Council President Emily Rooney said.
“As chair of the New Democrats in the Assembly, Assemblymember Rubio’s tenacious leadership cannot be underestimated. Her influence to work strategically toward improved results for Californians is incredibly valuable, and we appreciate her endless dedication,” Rooney said.
This annual award recognizes a legislator who embodies an active and collaborative approach to finding positive outcomes for agriculture and all of California. Assemblymember Rubio represents those qualities and more.
Assemblymember Rubio represents Assembly District 48 comprising West Covina, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Covina, Azusa, and Monrovia, among other cities.
She is a member of the Budget, Elections, Governmental Organization and Water, Parks and Wildlife Committees, in addition to others.
Assemblymember Rubio previously spent 16 years as a teacher and 20 years in elected office, serving on the Valley County Water Board and Baldwin Park Unified School District.
Congratulations to Assemblymember Rubio upon receiving the 2023 Influential Legislator Award.
