Newly elected Sacramento City Council members Caity Maple, Lisa Kaplan and Karina Talamantes took the oath of office during Tuesday’s meeting.
“Ladies and gentleman, we have just seated a majority-women city council,” announced Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
It’s only the second time in Sacramento’s history to have a majority-female council. The last time was 1992.
Returning member Rick Jennings was also sworn in at the meeting.
Friends, family members and supporters filled the council chambers, including Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero. Former City Councilwoman Angelique Ashby, recently elected to the state Senate, was there to offer support and read the oath for Karina Talamantes, Ashby’s former chief of staff.
“Progress is possible and it’s demonstrated here tonight,” Steinberg said.
Karina Talamantes stands with family members and smiles at Angeliique Ashby, on Tuesday after being sworn in as one of the newly-elected members of the Sacramento City Council. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Lisa Kaplan, center, is sworn in as a Sacramento City Council member by her mother Kathy Kaplan, as she stands with her family and supporters, including her daughters Viva and Asha and husband B.G. Heiland, on Tuesday at City Hall. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Caity Maple shares a moment of excitement with her partner, Sam Rice, on Tuesday before being sworn in as one of Sacramento City Council’s newest members. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Caity Maple is sworn in on her first day as a Sacramento City Council member on Tuesday night at City Hall. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Catiy Maple sits on the dais next to Mayor Darrell Steinberg on her first day as a Sacramento City Council member on Tuesday night. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Karina Talamantes, left, and Lisa Kaplan wait to be sworn in as newly-elected Sacramento City Council members on Tuesday at City Hall. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Karina Talamantes sits at the dais on her first day as a Sacramento City Council member after being sworn in along with other newly elected members Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
Lisa Kaplan laughs with friends and family as photos are taken following her swearing in ceremony Tuesday at the Sacramento City Council chambers. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
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