Sandré Swanson
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| Sandré Swanson | |
| California State Assembly District 16 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Official website |
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Sandré Swanson is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing the 16th District since 2006.
Swanson previously served as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Barbara Lee from 1998-2004, and as District Director/Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Ron Dellums from 1973-1998.
He is currently Vice-Chairman of the Oakland Anti-Poverty Board.[1]
Issue positions
Swanson provided 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. When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
"My top priority is to ensure the health, education, and safety of our children. As Chairperson of Labor, I also place a high priority on protecting the rights of working families, and expanding the number of high-quality, living wage jobs in our state. I pursue these two priorities through my legislation and from my positions on the Labor and Budget Committees, as well as the Budget sub-committees on Education Finance and State Administration."[2]
Committee membership
- Banking and Finance Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Biotechnology
- Budget Committee, California General Assembly
- Elections and Redistricting Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Ports
- Select Committee on Procurement
- Rules Committee, California Legislature
- Select Committee on School Financial Takeovers (Chair)
- Utilities and Commerce Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Youth Violence Prevention
Sponsored legislation
Swanson's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 16 - Sex crimes: minor victims: punishment
- AB 559 - Human trafficking: minors
- AB 1377 - School districts: state receivership: audits
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Swanson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Building & Construction Trades Council of CA | $14,400 |
| CA Teachers Assoc | $14,400 |
| CA State Council of Service Employees | $14,400 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $11,400 |
| AFSCME California | $10,800 |
External links
- Official state assembly website of Sandre Swanson
- Biographical profile of Sandré Swanson on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
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