Smyth to chair Assembly GOP caucus

Assemblyman Cameron Smyth,R- Santa Clarita, has been neamed as the next Republican Caucus Chair. Smyth replaces Bob Huff, who was elected to the State Senate.
The Republican Caucus Chair is the second-highest ranking Republican in the State Assembly and assists Minority Leader Mike Villines in advancing the Republican policy agenda, and achieving the Caucus' political goals. Additionally, the Caucus Chair regularly communicates with Republican leaders throughout California on key legislative issues and party matters.
First elected in 2006 to represent the 38th Assembly District, Smyth has served as vice-chair of the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. He also served as co-chair of the Republican E3 Task Force, developing legislation that balances environmental stewardship with the increasing demands for energy while promoting a robust business climate.
Prior to his election, he served as both mayor and councilman for the City of Santa Clarita. Smyth is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, where he was a two-sport athlete. He and his wife, Lena, have two children.

"I am honored to have been chosen by Republican Leader Villines to serve as the new Republican Caucus Chairman, and will work very hard to uphold the confidence that has been shown in me," said Smyth.
"I know that there are many difficult challenges facing our state and our party in the months ahead. I stand ready to lead alongside my Assembly Republican colleagues as we fight to stop costly tax increases, repair our broken budget system, put jobs first, and build a stronger California."