Buffy Wicks
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Buffy Jo Christina Wicks (born August 10, 1977) is an American politician who serves in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 14th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Berkeley, Piedmont, Richmond, San Pablo, and El Cerrito in the East Bay.
Buffy Wicks | |
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Member of the California Assembly | |
Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Tony Thurmond |
Constituency | 15th district (2018–2022) 14th district (2022–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Buffy Jo Christina Wicks (1977-08-10) August 10, 1977 (age 46) Foresthill, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Peter Ambler |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Washington (BA) Jaume I University |
Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, she was an American political strategist who is credited as one of the architects of President Barack Obama's grassroots organizing model.[1] She also served on the senior staff of Obama's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, and as Deputy Director at the White House Office of Public Engagement.[2][3]
Wicks was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2018 after beating Richmond City Councilmember Jovanka Beckles, a fellow Democrat.[4] During her tenure in the California State Assembly, Wicks has spearheaded legislative efforts to enable to greater housing construction in California to alleviate the California housing crisis.[5] According to CalMatters, Wicks "is about as reliable a pro-housing legislator as one can find in the Legislature."[6]
Wicks is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.[7]