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She’s Just Like Us: Sade Elhawary Sworn In as South Central’s Newest Assemblymember with Culture, Community, and Commitment to the People
South Central Los Angeles, CA — In a historic and community-centered event, Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-South Los Angeles) was sworn into office on March 9, 2025, outside her district office at the Wallis Annenberg Building in Expo Park. The event brought together neighbors, advocates, and local leaders, making it a vibrant celebration of South Central’s culture, resilience, and unity.
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Assemblymember Sade Elhawary Stands Firm Against Immigration Raids While Battling Personal Impact of Wildfires
As immigration raids ramp up under President Trump’s administration, Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-South Los Angeles) remains steadfast in her fight to protect families in Assembly District 57 and across the state. At the same time, she is facing an unexpected personal challenge—recent wildfires displaced her family, splitting her attention in ways she never foresaw. Still, despite the...
Assemblymember Sade Elhawary, Speaker Rivas and L.A. Delegation Meet With Emergency Officials on Wildfire Frontlines
Assembly leaders committed to keeping Southern Californians safe and putting residents on path to recovery, rebuilding and healing
Sacramento, CA – This weekend in Los Angeles, Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-South Los Angeles), Speaker Robert Rivas and a delegation of California Assembly members met with firefighters and officials to discuss how to further assist emergency response efforts, and to...
Elhawary Introduces Legislation to Improve Mental Health for Unhoused People
Sacramento, CA – California State Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-South Los Angeles) introduced her first piece of legislation today, Assembly Bill 37, to address the need to improve mental health services for our unhoused neighbors, especially schoolkids and their families.
“During my campaign, I spoke to hundreds of families who struggle to understand why our government cannot do more to help our...
Sade Elhawary is sworn in as 57th District Assemblymember
Sacramento, CA – Sade Elhawary took the oath of office today as Assemblymember for the 57th District, which includes the communities of Exposition Park, South Los Angeles, and Downtown L.A. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Elhawary is the daughter of Egyptian and Guatemalan immigrants who moved to the U.S. for a brighter future.
A first-time candidate who won her election by more than 61% of the...