Keeping our community safe isn't just the job of sheriffs and police but that of legislators in Sacramento. The California State Sheriffs' Association has named our Assemblyman Cameron Smyth Outstanding Legislator for 2009. The association cited Smyth's support for the law enforcement community and his commitment to public safety as reasons for the award.
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"I am honored to receive this award from one of the leading public safety organizations in California," said Smyth. "Despite our difficult budget situation over the last year, I have strived to stand by our law enforcement officers who are fighting to keep our communities safe. I appreciate their recognition and look forward to working together as we tackle the tough issues ahead of us this year."
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said of Smyth, "I appreciate Assembly member Smyth's support of public safety issues and making our communities safer."
In 2009, Smyth was an outspoken opponent of SB 18xxx, a plan that paved the way for thousands of criminals to be released early from prison. He also was part of a bipartisan team that successfully negotiated the restoration of funding for domestic violence shelters. During the legislative interim, Smyth held town hall meetings and events in his district focused on public safety.
The California State Sheriffs' Association (CSSA) is a nonprofit organization, formed in 1894 for the purpose of giving California sheriffs a single effective voice. The stated mission of the organization is to support the role of sheriff as the chief law enforcement officer in each California county and to speak as a collective voice on matters of public safety. CSSA is comprised of the 58 sheriffs along with thousands of citizens throughout the state.
Keeping our community safe isn't just the job of sheriffs and police but that of legislators in Sacramento. The California State Sheriffs' Association has named our Assemblyman Cameron Smyth Outstanding Legislator for 2009. The association cited Smyth's support for the law enforcement community and his commitment to public safety as reasons for the award.
