Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) shared the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026/27 budget proposal released today:

Welcome! I’m Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, and I’m honored to represent nearly one million residents in the 28th Senate District, one of California’s most diverse regions in Los Angeles. I spent more than two decades working as a labor organizer and civil rights activist before my election to the State Senate. It is my privilege to serve California’s residents by presenting legislation that will create a more equitable economy for working families.
Sincerely,
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) shared the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026/27 budget proposal released today:
La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Ángeles) compartió la siguiente declaración sobre la propuesta de presupuesto 2026/27 del Gobernador Gavin Newsom, publicada hoy:
When Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced leadership and committee appointments for the remainder of the 2025-26 legislative session, three African American senators were elevated to roles that reflect years of legislative work, professional expertise, and earned respect at the Capitol. The appointments of Laura Richardson, Akilah Weber Pierson, and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas followed sustained records of service, subject-matter mastery, and coalition-building across caucuses.