Congresswoman Simon Ceremonially Sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris
Washington, D.C. - Last week, on January 7, 2025, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) was ceremonially sworn in by her longtime mentor and friend, Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris and Congresswoman Simon have shared a decades-long friendship and professional relationship, grounded in their shared commitment to public service.
Congresswoman Simon was joined by her friends and family in the Vice President’s ceremonial office in the United States Senate for the swearing-in ceremony
“I am so honored to have my mentor and former boss, Vice President Kamala Harris. Since our time together in the District Attorney’s office in San Francisco, the Vice President has played an integral role in shaping my public service career, and I have learned so much from her. She has also paved the way for women across the nation like me who aspire to serve their country at the highest levels. It was a special moment to stand with her today, look her in the eye, and begin my journey as the Congresswoman for California’s 12th District.”
Vice President Harris and Congresswoman Simon first met in the late 1990s, when Vice President Harris served as an Assistant District Attorney in San Francisco and Congresswoman Simon worked for the Young Women’s Freedom Center. In 2005, then-District Attorney Harris recruited Congresswoman Simon to head the “Back on Track” program. “Back on Track” offered first-time, nonviolent offenders alternatives to incarceration – providing a second chance for participants. The program became a nationally recognized initiative and the basis for multiple programs across the nation.
Congresswoman Simon represents California’s 12th Congressional District, which includes the following cities: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, and parts of San Leandro.
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