Mike Gipson served on the Carson City Council before being elected to the California State Assembly in 2014. He currently represents the 65th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. He is also a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus.
ROOTS
Mike Anthony Gipson was born on June 25, 1966. He is an American politician and a Democrat.
Before entering the Assembly, Gipson served on the Carson City Council. That council service preceded his election to the Assembly in 2014.
THE PATH TO OFFICE
Gipson was elected to the California State Assembly in 2014. He currently represents the 65th Assembly District.
The district encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and Watts. Carson, where Gipson previously served on the City Council, is therefore also part of his Assembly district.
WHAT TO KNOW
Gipson’s public roles include service on the Carson City Council, current service in the California State Assembly and membership in the California Legislative Black Caucus.
His Carson council service came before his election to the Assembly in 2014. In the Assembly, he represents the 65th District, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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- State Assembly · Assembly District 65 · 2022–present
Mike Gipson served on the Carson City Council before being elected to the California State Assembly in 2014. He currently represents the 65th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. He is also a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus.
ROOTS
Mike Anthony Gipson was born on June 25, 1966. He is an American politician and a Democrat.
Before entering the Assembly, Gipson served on the Carson City Council. That council service preceded his election to the Assembly in 2014.
THE PATH TO OFFICE
Gipson was elected to the California State Assembly in 2014. He currently represents the 65th Assembly District.
The district encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and Watts. Carson, where Gipson previously served on the City Council, is therefore also part of his Assembly district.
WHAT TO KNOW
Gipson’s public roles include service on the Carson City Council, current service in the California State Assembly and membership in the California Legislative Black Caucus.
His Carson council service came before his election to the Assembly in 2014. In the Assembly, he represents the 65th District, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The record
422 events, each with its sourceCalifornia Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.
California Western Monarch Protection Week.
Assembly Member Patty Berg Memorial Highway.
The 2025 International Day of Yoga.
Relative to Animal Rights Awareness Week.
Relative to homeless service providers.
Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month.
Relative to Behavioral Health Awareness Month.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
National Stuttering Acceptance Awareness Week.
Relative to National Hospital Week.
Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Relative to National Public Works Week.
Relative to Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
California Small Business Month.
Relative to Lung Cancer Action Week.
Relative to childhood apraxia of speech.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California.
Italian American Heritage Month.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program: federal funding cuts.
California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month.
“Parks Make Life Better!®” Month.
Relative to Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Stronger Starts for Children Day.