The Yolo County Civic Leader of the Month Series was inspired by longtime Yolo County leader Gary Sandy, who passed away in August after a year-long battle with liver cancer.
Tina Jones and Lasonja Porter are a dynamic duo who in the last several years have set out to address two issues they’ve dealt with or witnessed – the need for Yolo County hair salons or barbershops that cater to all hair textures and food insecurity among Davis’ senior and homeless populations.
While growing up in Davis, T & L Exotics Total Beauty owner Tina Jones recalled having to drive to Sacramento to get her hair done because most local hair salons and barber shops didn’t know how to deal with her hair.