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California Democratic Party Statewide Officers are elected to a four-year term, while Regional Directors are elected to a two-year term. State Officers (2009-2013) John Burton is widely considered one of the most effective and experienced legislative leaders in the State of California – if not the nation. He began his career as a Deputy Attorney General, served as the President of the Young Democrats, and won election to the County Central Committee. He then served as a State Assemblymember, President of the California Democratic Council, Chair of the California Democratic Party, U.S. Congressmember and as President pro Tem of the California State Senate. After being termed-out of the Legislature, he created a foundation which has raised millions of dollars to assist homeless and foster care children across California.
Email: john@cadem.org
Born in Mexico City and a graduate of Cypress College, Ms. Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker is an accomplished leader in the political arena at both the national and state level. Her insight into the inter-workings of California’s legislative and political process has proven to be a valuable asset to her colleagues in the Democratic Party and the individuals she represents as the Legislative Advocate in California for the Communication Workers of America (CWA). Ms. Rooker has a proven track record as a leader. During the past two decades Ms. Rooker has taken on a variety of roles with CWA Local #9400 ranging from Shop Steward to Vice President. In addition, she was elected to the position of Second Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party in 1997 and currently serves as Female Vice-Chair, a position she has held since 2001. Her unfailing commitment to Democratic values and proven leadership skills are among a list of attributes that has made her a valuable member of Democratic National Committee and Governor Howard Dean’s Transition Team. As a former recipient of the “Si Se Puede Award For Distinguished Service,” from the Los Angeles Chapter of Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Ms. Rooker has routinely demonstrated her commitment to Democratic values through her continuous efforts to fight for a better quality of life for hard working Californians across the state. Email: alex@cadem.org Eric C. Bauman was elected Vice-Chair in 2009 and is also currently serving an unprecedented fifth term as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party – the largest local Democratic Party in the nation. In 2008 Eric delivered on his pledge to raise and spend more than $1 million through LACDP to help elect Democrats, promote Democratic ballot positions and grow the Democratic Party throughout LA County and the state. These funds were used to support candidates for local, state and federal offices; to fund Party-building activities, new-citizen and other voter registration and permanent mail-voter sign-up; to underwrite seminars, forums and summits for our activists, clubs and candidates; and to design and produce cutting-edge Party-building materials that were made available to local County Central Committees and Democratic organizations throughout California. LACDP continued its Red Zone Program in 2008 – underwriting candidates in Republican-controlled districts, and providing them with training, services and resources. Bauman believes that the California Democratic Party must make a similarly serious commitment to invest in every corner of our state if we are to change red districts to purple and eventually blue. Email: ericbauman@cadem.org Reggie's commitment to equal opportunity began at an early age. His family was one of the pioneers in the civil rights movement, so his passion for public service and his willingness to fight for those who are disadvantaged was instilled in him through his upbringing. Today, Reggie is active with the Democratic Party and the Los Angeles Professional Managers Association, which is affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 347. He aggressively works to elect Democratic candidates who share his views on affirmative action, labor issues and quality education for every child. Professionally, Reggie is Director of Asset Management for the City of Los Angeles. His duties include directing senior level administrators and real property management staff who, in turn, are responsible for managing $32 million worth of leases in 800 city-owned properties worth in excess of $2 billion. Previously, Reggie served as Assistant Deputy Mayor (1994-1998). He made policy recommendations to the Mayor and directed the operations of the Departments of City Planning, Building and Safety, Housing, Housing Authority, Environmental Affairs and Community Redevelopment Agency. He oversaw several budgets and staff totaling more than $110 million and 1,344 employees. His greatest joy in life is raising his two children, Lauren Diane Jones-Sawyer and Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Jr. Email: secretary@cadem.org Hilary Crosby brings an excellent combination of professional financial skills, decades of grassroots organizing experience, and a passion for service to the office of Controller. Email: controller@cadem.org
Regional Directors (2009-2011) Regional Directors are elected by the members of the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) from within their region at State Conventions that are held in odd-numbered years.
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John Burton
Alexandra "Alex" Gallardo-Rooker
Eric Bauman
Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer
Hilary Crosby
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