2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Lori Wilson – Advocate for Equity, the Environment, and More

December 18, 2025

Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, who became California's first Black female mayor in Solano County before joining the state legislature in 2022, has achieved numerous milestones during her tenure representing the 11th Assembly District. Wilson has broken barriers by becoming the only Black woman to chair the Assembly Transportation Committee and the first freshman legislator to lead the California Legislative Black Caucus, while also being the first California legislator to publicly discuss parenting a transgender child.

Who is affected

Black Californians, particularly descendants of enslaved people
Socially disadvantaged farmers awaiting Proposition 4 funds
Residents of California's 11th Assembly District (Solano County and portions of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties)
Transgender children and their families
The California Legislative Black Caucus
Vulnerable communities across California
Families facing affordability challenges and seeking quality educational opportunities

What action is being taken

The California Legislative Black Caucus is working on the Road to Repair package
Wilson is advocating for transparency and accountability through legislative oversight
Wilson is demanding answers to her questions as part of her legislative authority
Californians are staying engaged and hopeful despite federal government challenges

Why it matters

Wilson's leadership represents critical representation for Black Californians and other marginalized communities in state government, breaking historical barriers in multiple leadership positions. Her work on reparations through the Road to Repair package and establishing processes for identifying descendants of enslaved people addresses long-standing injustices. Her public advocacy as a parent of a transgender child provides crucial visibility during a time of heightened political tensions around social issues. The issues she champions—affordability, educational access, and equitable distribution of resources to disadvantaged farmers—directly impact the ability of Black and other vulnerable Californians to build stable lives and reach their full potential.

What's next

Wilson plans to advance her legislative agenda in 2026 despite complex budget constraints
She aims to move forward policies that strengthen safety, expand opportunity, and improve quality of life for her constituents
She will continue demanding accountability and transparency in her oversight role

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint