EMILYs List Congratulates Erica Stewart on her Victory in San Luis Obispo Mayoral

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November 18, 2022

EMILYs List Congratulates Erica Stewart on her Victory in San Luis Obispo Mayoral

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Erica Stewart on winning her general election. EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement:
 
“We are excited to congratulate Erica Stewart on her historic victory in the race for mayor of San Luis Obispo. Stewart is a community leader who has demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of those around her through various volunteer roles. She first made history when she was appointed mayor, becoming the city's first Black mayor, and has done it again as the first Black mayor to be elected in San Luis Obispo. We are proud to stand with her in this next term.”
    
Erica Stewart found her passion for leadership when she joined Cal Poly’s Student Affairs, she went on to earn her master’s in public administration before moving back to San Luis Obispo, California. Stewart has held various roles including serving as a member of the city’s first diversity, equity and inclusion task force. Throughout her career she has dedicated her time to volunteer work while raising her children. She was appointed mayor in 2021 before officially running to be elected in 2022. Stewart made history when she became San Luis Obispo’s first Black mayor to serve the city and is now the first Black mayor to be elected. 

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