Gail Delihant has been the Director of Government Affairs for Western Growers Association since December 2008. She is well known for her knowledge on water quality and agricultural issues in California and actively lobbies legislators and agency officials on the various concerns facing growers today.
From 2003-2008 she served as Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian (R-Stockton) managing his capitol and district offices and coordinating his legislative package as well as handling committee and constituent concerns. Prior to this, she was an aide to former Assembly member and State Senator Dave Kelley, serving as his Legislative Assistant for many years until his retirement in 2003. She began her service in the State Capitol in 1987, starting in the secretarial pool under then-Speaker Willie Brown.
Born in Sacramento and the graduate of local public schools, Delihant taught pre-school, and physical education at a private elementary school before beginning her Capitol career. An active member of the community, she has served on several local commissions, including the Vineyard Planning Council, the Cordova Planning Council, the South Sacramento County Ground Water Forum and the local Children’s Commission.
Western Growers is in my corner, working for me and fighting the good fight for our industry. We remain loyal members because they have consistently shown us value.
Robby Barkley
Barkley Ag Enterprises, Inc., Yuma, AZ