Brilliant choice. Ms. Butler is a respected leader, and has been successful in advocating for workers’ rights and women's rights. She is not running for office, and she has strong administrative skills. It’s great news for the Senate to have the founder of a major political organization that brings women into politics. And Newsom kept his promise to appoint a Black woman. She is qualified in every sense.

What to know about Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Senate pick - 
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-01/who-is-newsom-pick-laphonza-butler