The Republicans’ new leader in the Senate, Dennis Hollingsworth, announced his new leadership team today. Congratulations to Senators Walters, Strickland and Wyland. It’s noteworthy that freshmen senators Walters and Strickland hold such important positions:

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER HOLLINGSWORTH TAPS MEMBERS FOR KEY POSITIONS
 
Sacramento—Senator Republican Leader Dennis Hollingsworth (R—Murrieta) announced today his new selections for roles within his Senate Republican Leadership Team.
 
Effective today, Senator Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Hills) is assuming the duties of the Assistant Senate Republican Leader. Senator Walters is well known for her commonsense fiscal discipline and commitment to governmental reform.

“Senator Walters is a talented and gifted individual with unwavering principles who is best known for her conservative principles.  As our state continues to tackle the serious fiscal issues plaguing California, I am confident that Walters will provide a sound fiscal approach that best represents California working families,” stated Hollingsworth.  

Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) has been appointed Assistant Senate Republican Leader—Elections.  Senator Strickland will advise and help move forward the Senate Republican Leader’s elections goals.  Since being first elected to the Assembly in 1998, Senator Strickland has consistently demonstrated a firm grasp of California elections process. 
 
“Senator Strickland is a dynamic and energetic person who understands California elections, having successfully prevailed in one of the most contentious and closely watched State Senate elections in California history.  His talents and contributions will help to serve and move our vision, values and beliefs forward,” remarked Hollingsworth.
 
Finally, Senator Mark Wyland (R-Carlsbad) is assuming the duties of the Assistant Senate Republican Leader—Policy Development.  Senator Wyland is widely respected by both sides of the aisle as a thoughtful and well-grounded member who has consistently championed governmental reform and efficiency throughout his legislative career.
 
“Senator Wyland is highly respected for his firm command of state policy issues, especially education reform. As we continue to reform our state’s broken budget system, Wyland will help guide and shape the nature of the debate to rebuild our state’s fiscal house,” further commented Hollingsworth.

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