Buffy Wicks
Buffy Jo Christina Wicks (born August 10, 1977) is an American politician who serves in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 14th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Berkeley, Piedmont, Richmond, San Pablo, and El Cerrito in the East Bay.
Buffy Wicks | |
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| Member of the California Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Thurmond |
| Constituency | 15th district (2018–2022) 14th district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Buffy Jo Christina Wicks August 10, 1977 Foresthill, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Peter Ambler |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) Jaume I University |
Prior to being elected 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 November 2018 after beating Richmond City Councilmember Jovanka Beckles, a fellow Democrat. During her tenure in the California State Assembly, Wicks has spearheaded legislative efforts to enable to greater housing construction in California to alleviate the California housing crisis. According to CalMatters, Wicks "is about as reliable a pro-housing legislator as one can find in the Legislature."