Celebrating a Historic First

For Women’s History Month, it only seems appropriate that we highlight a woman close to Goleta who is making history!

State Senator Monique Limón was recently sworn in as the President pro Tempore of the California State Senate — becoming the first Latina, the first woman of color, and the first mother to lead the State Senate.

Before leading the Senate, she served on the Santa Barbara Unified School Board, represented the Central Coast in the State Assembly, and has represented the Central Coast in the State Senate since 2020. Along the way, she has championed working families, women’s economic equity, environmental protections, and support for small businesses.

Monique Limón represents the 21st Senate District, which includes Santa Barbara, Ventura, Goleta, Buellton, Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Blacklake, Callender, Grover Beach, Los Berros, Nipomo, Oceano, Woodlands. She currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, Vice Chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus and Vice Chair of the Central Coast Caucus.

Thanks to Senator Limón for being a great example for young girls of what it means to lead with confidence and with your heart.