Cameron Smyth
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| Cameron Smyth | |
| California State Assembly District 38 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Consultant, Self-Employed |
| Website | Official website |
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Cameron Smyth is a Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing the 38th District since 2006.
Smyth currently works as a self-employed Consultant. He previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Pete Knight from 1996-2000, Campaign Manager on the 1996 Pete Knight for Senate campaign, and as a field representative for the California Republican Party.
He was a member of the Santa Clarita City Council from 2000-2006, serving as Mayor from 2003-06.
Smyth is a member of the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Betty Ferguson Foundation, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees, and Zonta Club of Santa Clarita.[1]
Issue positions
Political courage test
Smyth did not provide answers to the California State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Tax increases
Smyth voted against the $12.5 billion tax increase approved by the California State Legislature in February 2009. As a result, he has been targed for opposition by the Fair Budget Coalition which is made up of public employee unions, including AFSCME, the California School Employee Association (CSEA) and the California Federation of Teachers.[3]
Committee membership
- Business and Professions Committee, California General Assembly
- Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Preservation of California's Entertainment Industry
- Utilities and Commerce Committee, California General Assembly (Vice Chair)
- Select Committee on Wine
Sponsored legislation
Smyth's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 40 - Water: reasonable use: electrical generation
- AB 233 - Personal income tax: deductions: pet adoption
- AB 937 - Destructive devices: registration
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Smyth's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CA Medical Assoc | $14,400 |
| CA Dental Assoc | $8,500 |
| AT&T | $7,500 |
| PG&E Corp | $7,200 |
| Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians | $7,200 |
External links
- Official website of Cameron Smyth
- Biographical profile of Cameron Smyth on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
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