2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Chair Asm. Lori Wilson

Edward Henderson | California Black MediaAssemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) was elected in a special election in April 2022 to represent California’s 11th Assembly District, which includes all of Solano County and portions of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties.Prior to her election to the Assembly, Wilson was the first Black female Mayor to serve in the entire history of Solano County.In August of 2022, Wilson was elected Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). Her tenure ended this month.In the Assembly — and as CLBC Chair — Wilson says she has prioritized bringing state services directly to individuals, local businesses, veterans, non-profits, and local governments. Wilson said her efforts focus on people and organizations that have needed help interacting with government agencies and accessing resources.A native Californian, raised on the west side of Fresno, Lori is married to her high school sweetheart, Chavares Wilson, a retired Air Force Reserve Technical Sergeant. They have been blessed with two sons, Tyler and Kiren, a daughter-in-law, Brittney, and a grandson, Weston.California Black Media (CBM)spoke with Wilson about her accomplishments, challenges and lessons she learned over the last year.Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Looking back at 2024, what stands out...