Women 2014 was commissioned by the Leadership California Institute with the objective of identifying the political, geographic and demographic profiles of women currently serving in office in order to provide meaningful insight into the pathways taken by women successfully elected to represent California's cities, counties and schools.

This report focuses on California's local governments as they represent the pipeline to higher office. More than two-thirds of state legislators began their political careers in local government, and for women, this percentage is even higher. Consequently, as the "first level" of government, local governments present a critical opportunity for women to gain access to California's political arena.

Read the full report Here.