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Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced that Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra has been selected as her 2026 Latina Advocate Honoree for Latina Action Day, recognizing Mayor Becerra's outstanding leadership, civic dedication, and tireless advocacy on behalf of the High Desert community.
Mayor Becerra was honored at the HOPE 32nd Annual Latina Action Day Conference at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on May 12th.
"Mayor Becerra is exactly the kind of leader Latina Action Day was created to celebrate," said Sen Valladares. "She has dedicated herself to her community, broken barriers, and shown the High Desert and all of California what Latina leadership looks like in action. It is my honor to recognize her."
Mayor Becerra's commitment to civic engagement and community advancement in Victorville has made a lasting impact across the Victor Valley.
"Leaders like Mayor Becerra don't just hold office, they open doors for the next generation," Sen Valladares added. "Her service is a reminder of why representation matters and why we must continue lifting up the voices of strong leaders in every corner of California."
Since 1994, Latina Action Day has served as California's only statewide conference centering the voices and leadership of Latinas at policymaking tables. Each year, leaders from across the state gather to engage with elected officials and advance HOPE's core policy priorities: Civic Engagement and Representation, Economic Opportunity, Educational Access, and Healthcare Access.