WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - West Sacramento made ‘herstory’ (history) Wednesday night, December 7^th, when the first all-female City Council was sworn in. Mayor Martha Guerrero was sworn in after being re-elected with nobody running against her. She was proudly sworn in by her daughter, with her grandson standing close by.

Dawnté Early West was also re-elected this term to represent District 3. Sporting a red dress and her signature basketball shoes, she was sworn in by her son, with her husband, parents, daughter, and Girl Scout Troop there in support.

With Chris Ledesma still on the desk, a nomination for Mayor Pro Tem was requested. Dawnté West nominated Quirina Orozco and Chris Ledesma seconded the nomination, making it the last official action of his 12-year career on the West Sacramento City Council.

The real excitement came when the newcomer, Verna Sulpizio, was sworn in by her husband. Verna was elected to represent District 4. In support she had her husband and her toddler son. Verna swore in, in her full term of pregnancy and has since given birth.

These three women added to Councilmember Norma Alcala and Mayor Pro Tem Quirina Orozco, made the first all-female City Council in the Sacramento Region. At the completion of Verna’s swear in, the crowd erupted in applause leading to a standing ovation. Verna took the seat as Chris stepped down and a long applause ensued.

Verna took her seat at the Council desk. She received encouraging welcoming speeches from each of the City Council members and gave her ‘thank you’ speech. The meeting adjourned and many pictures were taken. The evening continued with some light refreshments and congratulations all around.