Cottie Petrie-Norris
Catherine Ann "Cottie" Petrie-Norris (born August 7, 1975) is an American politician who is in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 73rd Assembly District, which encompasses inland Orange County communities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Tustin. Prior to being elected, she was a small business owner and served on the Housing and Human Services Committee of Laguna Beach.
Cottie Petrie-Norris | |
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| Member of the California Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Harper |
| Constituency | 74th district (2018–2022) 73rd district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1975 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colin |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Laguna Beach, California, Irvine, California |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Petrie-Norris was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2018 after defeating the previous incumbent, Republican Matthew Harper. In 2020, Petrie-Norris was elected to a second term by a very narrow margin over Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon.
After the once-a-decade redistricting, Petrie-Norris moved to Irvine to run in the new 73rd assembly. Her opponent Republican assembly member Steven Choi was very critical of her relocation to Irvine.
Petrie-Norris defeated Choi for reelection in the November 8, 2022, general election.
Petrie-Norris serves as Chair of the Utilities and Energy Committee of the State Assembly.