Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Roseville, today took the oath of office as the new representative for the 4th Assembly District at the state Capitol.

Gaines said she will remain fully committed to protecting taxpayer’s resources during her tenure in the Assembly.

“I have chosen to voluntarily not accept per diem or use a state-issued car to carry out my responsibilities as your assemblywoman,” Gaines said in a statement. “We as legislators should lead by example and tighten our belts and cut costs where we can to save taxpayer money.”

Beth Gaines, center, is sworn in May 12 to represent Tahoe in the California Assembly. Photo/Provided

Prior to her election, Gaines served as a successful marketing consultant for her family’s business, Point West Insurance Associates. She also previously worked in sales and marketing for a business supply company and gained management experience at a local branch of a national workforce employment firm.

Gaines fills the vacancy left by the election of her husband Ted Gaines to the state Senate in January.

The 4th Assembly District includes the communities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Cameron Park, Placerville, Auburn and Loomis.