THOMPSON AND AGUIAR-CURRY HONOR 2026 STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GRADUATES
Napa, CA – On Saturday, March 7, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry recognized the 2026 Student Leadership Council graduates at an end-of-year graduation ceremony held at the Napa County Health & Human Services Agency. Rep. Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry spoke to the class and presented graduating students with certificates marking their achievement serving on the Council. Among the 95 graduates were 8 outstanding students from Lake County, 33 from Napa County, 4 from Solano County, 30 from Sonoma County and 20 from Yolo County.
"I'm inspired by the passion and drive of the students graduating from Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry's and my 2025–2026 Student Leadership Council. This year's students brought incredible energy and ideas to the table—from tackling the climate crisis to gun violence prevention to protecting our democracy. It was an honor to recognize them at this ceremony and hear their thoughtful perspectives firsthand. To our 2026 graduating student leaders: Congratulations! I can't wait to see all you accomplish for our community and our country," said Thompson.
"I am incredibly proud of the collaboration with Congressman Thompson to give our future leaders an opportunity to experience the inner workings of government and learn how to become successful community members. Congratulations to all the students who are completing the 2025–2026 program. I hope it has broadened their horizons and sparked their curiosity, inspiring them to dedicate their lives to improving their communities," said Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry.
Rep. Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry's Student Leadership Council is an exciting program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials and staff to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community. The Student Leadership Council has grown into a network of 318 alumni since it was started by Thompson. The Council is open to all high school students who live in California's Fourth Congressional District or California's Fourth Assembly District. Selected students meet several times a month over the course of a semester.
Learn more about the Student Leadership Council here.