Christy Smith

Christy Smith is a 39-year resident of Santa Clarita and its State Assemblywoman since 201, flipping a formerly Republican seat. Smith was called "Passionate About Public Safety, Education," by the Signal SCV newspaper. Prior to her time in the assembly Smith served two terms as a Governing Board Member and as President of the Newhall School District. Prior to her time in elected office, while raising two daughters, Smith served as a PTA and site council member and also founded the Valencia Valley Technological Education Foundation. Before then, she started her career in public service as an analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. Smith attended College of the Canyons and graduated with honors from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science.