Longtime lesbian CA legislative aide Anna Damiani dies
Anna Damiani, who worked for many years as a district aide for gay former state lawmaker Mark Leno, died at her Castro district home February 25.
She was 65.Ms. Damiani, a lesbian, was well known to community members and others for wearing her trademark purple or lavender attire.In a phone interview, Leno told the Bay Area Reporter that Ms.
Damiani worked for him during his entire 14 years in the Legislature, first in the Assembly, and then the state Senate."She was a marvel," Leno said. "She had an indomitable spirit.
She always represented our office with a big smile, huge hug, and was well-informed. She communicated her concern for the community in every action."Leno said that the two became "dear friends.""It was my great fortune to know Anna and work with her all those many years," he added. "She was an inspiration."Gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) called Ms.
