Strickland honored by CrisCom Co.

Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Westlake Village) was recently honored with the CrisCom Co.'s "Leader For America" award that recognizes "those extraordinary leaders who have made a tremendous impact on our nation in a positive way."

Strickland was first elected to serve in the Assembly representing the 37th District in 2004. Strickland's legislative priorities include measures to address the state's economy, tax relief for California's families, public safety and improving education.

Major legislation introduced by Strickland includes eliminating the state's double tax on gasoline, reducing property taxes for homeowners, limiting the ability for state politicians to increase college tuition and strengthening punishments for sexual predators.

She also started the Military Family Appreciation Day in Ventura County and was named to the Hoover Commission, the state's fiscal government efficiency oversight agency.

Strickland's district includes the communities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village.

Established in 1997, the CrisCom Co. is a governmental affairs and business development firm based in Chatsworth.