As part of the California State Assembly’s annual celebration of Women’s History Month, last week Folsom resident and Assemblyman Josh Hoover has recognized Sheri Merrick as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2024. Hoover’s office announced he news today in a press release.
“I am thrilled to announce Sheri Merrick as the 2024 Woman of the Year for the 7th Assembly District,” said Assemblyman Hoover. “We are so lucky to have her in Citrus Heights using her years of experience supporting small businesses in our community.”
Merrick is the new Executive Director for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. Prior to taking that role last month, she previously served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and volunteer coordinator for the Folsom Pro Rodeo, according to the press release.
During her time in Folsom she worked to establish a Joint Chamber Mega Mixer that brought together 350 business professionals from 11 different chambers of commerce throughout the Sacramento region. In her new role, Sheri will continue bringing people together as she works to grow the small business community in Citrus Heights.
“This month has been amazing and is one that I will always remember,” Merrick shared after the presentation last week. “So honored that Assemblyman Josh Hoover named me his Woman of the Year for Assembly District 7.I am feeling so overwhelmed with all the outpouring of love and support as I step into my new role! Thank you all so much to everyone that has supported me over the years! I appreciate it so much.”
Josh Hoover represents Assembly District 7, which includes the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova and the unincorporated communities of Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms, Gold River, Mather, McClellan Park, North Highlands, Orangevale, and Rosemont.
