Senator Richardson Announces Linda Evans as State of California Woman of the Year for the 35th Senate District
LOS ANGELES, California – (March 11, 2025) – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) proudly announced Linda Evans as the State of California 2025 Woman of the Year (WOTY) representing the 35th Senate District.
Linda Evans has 38 trailblazing years of service with the City of Los Angeles, currently working as Director of Field Services at the Department of Transportation, she manages 300 staff members, providing maintenance for every traffic signals, street signs, and pavement citywide. Ms. Evans is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
"I carefully selected Linda Evans, a lifelong resident of the 35th Senate District, because she has consistently demonstrated excellence in our community, her honorable service within the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and her unmatched professional dedication to managing 502 miles of traffic signals and signs for over 10 million residents and visitors are truly commendable,” said Senator Richardson. “Linda Evans is a true Woman of the Year, a Wonder Woman who builds strong work teams, creates safety in our neighborhoods, and stands up for everyone she meets. There are over 19 million women In California, and Linda Evans is truly one in a million,” added Senator Richardson
Additionally, Ms. Evans holds degrees in Public Administration along with a CLRM certification. Her extensive experience spans multiple LADOT divisions.
The WOTY award was presented to Ms. Evans by Senator Richardson on Monday, March 10, 2025, during the floor session.
The Woman of the Year event was founded in 1987 by Assemblywoman Bev Hansen (R) and Assemblywoman Sally Tanner (D), who noticed that the California Legislature had no events planned for the month of March, Women's History Month. In celebration of the contributions to society made by remarkable women throughout California, Hansen and Tanner arranged to invite one woman from each Senate and Assembly district to come to the Capitol and be honored for their accomplishments. This yearly event, sponsored and organized by the Women's Caucus, is greatly anticipated by all Legislators today.
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Senator Laura Richardson represents the 35th Senate District, which includes the communities of Athens, Carson, Compton, Del Aire, East Rancho Dominguez, Gardena, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, San Pedro, Watts, Willowbrook, and Wilmington. Senator Richardson serves as the Senate’s Assistant Majority Whip, Chair of the Senate’s Budget Subcommittee #5 that deals with transportation and public safety matters, and as a member of the Transportation and Health Committees.