With the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a number of Santa Clarita elected officials took to social media to reflect on her passing.

Many of the local officials took to Twitter, in particular, to react to the news of Ginsburg’s death.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Justice Ginsburg following her passing last night,” wrote Congressman Mike Garcia. “She was a fighter and even served this country and fulfilled her duties from the hospital bed. May she rest in peace.”

Assemblywoman Christy Smith for the 38th District also shared her feelings about Ginsburg and her death.

“Incredibly saddened by the news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death,” Smith wrote. “She was a personal hero of mine, and I’ve long admired her fierce tenacity and defense of women’s rights. May she rest in power.”

Smith also issued her support for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s call to allow the voters to have a say in the nomination of Ginsburg’s successor by allowing the president elected this November to nominate the next justice.

In her endorsement of Biden’s statement, Smith called back to the 2016 decision by Republican Senators led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) to refuse to hold a hearing or vote on the nomination of Merrick Garland who President Barack Obama had nominated in March 2016 after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia on the grounds that a new Justice should not be considered in an election year.

As of Monday, multiple outlets have reported President Trump is expected to name his nominee for the vacant seat by Friday or Saturday.

Across Los Angeles County, flags at county buildings are to be flown at half-mast this week in honor of Justice Ginsburg’s life and legacy, according to L.A. County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered for the way she inspired, encouraged, and advocated,” wrote Barger. “She leaves an unforgettable legacy that will be carried on by courageous women and girls for generations to come.”

Mayor Cameron Smyth shared his thoughts on the legacy that Ginsburg leaves behind for all Americans.

“I think as the father of a young girl growing up during this time, I would encourage people to remember, regardless of your point of view, the accomplishments of Justice Ginsburg should be an inspiration to all women,” said Smyth. 

Smyth also articulated his appreciation for the dignity with which Ginsburg served her nation.

“I would echo many of the comments that highlighted the class and professionalism with which she served on the bench,” Smyth said. “Regardless of your point of view, you respected her accomplishments and the way she would articulate her decisions and her rulings.”

State Senator Scott Wilk weighed in to offer his sympathies to those closest to Ginsburg.

“My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” wrote Wilk.
“She served our nation with great heart. May she rest in peace.”

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