Buffy Wicks

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Buffy Jo Christina Wicks (born August 10, 1977) is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly. A member of the Democratic party, she represents the 14th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Berkeley, Piedmont, Richmond, San Pablo, and El Cerrito in the East Bay. Before her election to the state assembly, she was an American political strategist who is credited as one of the architects of President Barack Obama's grassroots organizing model. She also served on the senior staff of Obama's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, and as deputy director at the White House Office of Public Engagement. Wicks was first elected to the state assembly in 2018 after defeating Richmond City Council member Jovanka Beckles, a fellow Democrat. During her tenure, Wicks has led legislative efforts aimed at increasing housing supply in California, and has been described as one of the legislature's leading pro-housing lawmakers.

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