Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (born September 25, 1954) is an American politician serving in the

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. She is a

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representing the 4th Assembly District, encompassing

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and the western parts of the

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Biography

Cecilia grew up in western

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. She went to

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and earned her degree in business administration. After going to school and working in the

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for several years, she moved back to her hometown of Winters. She is a co-owner of her family's

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farm in Yolo County. Prior to her election to the Assembly, she was the first female Mayor of Winters.

2016 California State Assembly

2018 California State Assembly

2020 California State Assembly

References

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Campaign website
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