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Fran Pavley
| Fran Pavley | ||
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| California State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 5, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $95,291/year | |
| Per diem | $141.86/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| California State Assembly | ||
| 2001-2006 | ||
| Mayor, City of Agoura Hills | ||
| 1982-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | California State University, Fresno, 1970 | |
| Master's | California State University, Northridge, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 11, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Profession | Educator | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Pavley previously served in the California State Assembly from 2001-2006. She also served as a Coastal Commissioner for the State of California from 1995-2000, and as a city council member and mayor of Agoura Hills.
Biography
Pavley earned her B.A. from California State University-Fresno and her M.A. in Environmental Planning from California State University-Northridge, 1985. Her professional experience includes teaching at Moorpark Unified School District and at Esparto Unified School District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pavley served on the following committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications | ||||
| • Environmental Quality | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Water, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation and Housing | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pavley serves on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Communications | ||||
| • Environmental Quality | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Water, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation and Housing | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pavley served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Budget and Fiscal Review | ||||
| • Environmental Quality | ||||
| • Food and Agriculture | ||||
| • Health Committee | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Water | ||||
| • Transportation and Housing | ||||
Issues
Legislative scorecards
Capitol Weekly, California's major weekly periodical covering the state legislature, publishes an annual legislative scorecard to pin down the political or ideological leanings of every member of the legislature based on how they voted on an assortment of bills in the most recent legislative session. The 2009 scores were based on votes on 19 bills, but did not include how legislators voted on the Proposition 1A (2009). On the scorecard, "100" is a perfect liberal score and "0" is a perfect conservative score. [1],[2]
On the 2009 legislative scorecard, Pavley ranked as a 100. She was one of eight state senators the publication identified as voting in what they defined as a "liberal" way in every vote they ranked.[3]
Campaign themes
2012
The following excerpts come from Pavley's campaign website:[4]
Education: "...In an effort to help students and their families with out-of-pocket costs, Senator Pavley is working on important legislation aimed at reducing the cost of textbooks. She is also working hard to pass the Middle Class Scholarship Act to ensure that families can keep more of their hard earned cash and lower their debit [sic].
Public safety: "...The Senator carried the banner on many public safety reforms because she knows that communities flourish when people feel safe. Children are better educated, businesses thrive and overall quality of life improves when people are safe on their streets and in their homes and businesses. Fran has a long record of fighting for public safety reforms including cracking down on elder abuse, sexual abuse and domestic violence...."
Jobs/economy: "...[Pavley's economic reforms] are a key component of California’s economic recovery."
Transportation: "As a member of the Assembly and Senate Transportation Committees for her entire time in the Legislature, Senator Pavley has been actively working to represent her constituents to secure funding, address safety concerns and provide leadership on the state’s transportation policy...."
Environment/energy: "...Now known as the 'Pavley Law,' Fran’s efforts pushed the President of the United States to adopt national standards that will save the average driver about $4,000 dollars over the life of the car, money that would otherwise go to big oil companies.... Fran’s Global Warming Solutions Act sent a strong signal to businesses around the world that California is the epicenter of the global clean energy economy. Since the passage of this bill, which requires the state’s largest polluters to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California’s clean energy economy has grown, while many other sectors have faltered.... Senator Pavley is an acknowledged leader in establishing water conservation policies across California and in protecting public access to coastal resources and protecting other ocean resources.... Fran also led the way in California to protect children from dangerous toxins, including laws to ban BPA from baby bottles, lead in children’s jewelry, and mercury in vaccines."
Elections
2012
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2012
Pavley won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Senate District 27. She was displaced from her current district by redistricting. She and Todd Zink (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, unopposed. Pavley was victorious in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| California State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Fran Pavley Incumbent |
53.6% | 197,757 | |
| Republican | Todd Zink | 46.4% | 171,438 | |
| Total Votes | 369,195 | |||
2008
In 2008 Pavley was elected to the California State Senate, District 22. She finished with 238,172 votes and was followed by Rick Montaine with 96,724 votes and Colin Goldman with 18,906 votes.[7] Pavley raised $1,055,172 for her campaign fund.
| California State Senate, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fran Pavley (D)
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238,172 | |||
| Rick Montaine (R) | 96,274 | |||
| Colin Goldman (L) | 18,906 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
| California State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Fran Pavley's campaign in 2010 | |
| California State Council Of Laborers | $7,800 |
| California Academy Of Physician Assistants | $7,800 |
| Pechanga Band Of Luiseno Mission Indians | $5,900 |
| California Professional Fire Fighters | $4,234 |
| Packard, Julie E | $3,900 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $337,217 |
2008
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In 2008 Pavley raised $1,055,172 in campaign donations. Her top three donors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California State Council of Service Employees | $14,400 |
| California Dental Association | $11,400 |
| California Medical Association | $8,800 |
| California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing CMTE | $7,700 |
Awards
In 2003, Governing magazine named Pavley as one of eleven "Public Officials of the Year" for spearheading the successful campaign to limit automobile emissions of greenhouse gases.[9] Other honorees included Alabama Governor Bob Riley. Each year since 1994, Governing has selected a handful of state and local officials to honor for standout job performance. The Public Officials of the Year program "recognizes leaders from state, city and county government who exemplify the ideals of public service."[10]
Personal
Pavley and her husband, Andy Pavley, have two children, Jennifer and David.
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Fran Pavley News Feed
- Sen. Fran Pavley's Senior Scam Stopper to Help Combat Fraud - Patch.com
- Activists Seeking City of Malibu Rodenticide Ban Are 'Recognized' by State Senate - Malibu Surfside News
- Senate Panel OK's Pavley Bill to Regulate Fracking - SCVNEWS.com
- State officials vet $11.1-billion water bond, regional water solutions in Malibu - Malibu Times
- Plans to split Lake Tahoe oversight called off after compromise - Sacramento Bee (blog)
- Capitol Alert: Trio of California fracking-ban bills advances - Sacramento Bee
- Bills for fracking moratorium advance - Chico News & Review
- Gov. Brown, lawmakers still apart over details of school funding plan - Ventura County Star
- Parcel Taxes Made Easier to Raise Local School Revenue by Amendment - Independent Voter Network
- AM Alert: California water politics take center stage - Fresno Bee
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External links
- Fran Pavley's campaign website
- Fran Pavley's official/campaign Facebook page
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Fran Pavley on Twitter
- Fran Pavley on YouTube
References
- ↑ Capitol Weekly, "Capitol Weekly's Legislative Scorecard", December 17, 2009
- ↑ Fox and Hounds Daily, "Random Thoughts on the Political Scene", December 18, 2009
- ↑ Capitol Weekly", Downloadable 2009 Capitol Weekly State Legislative Scorecard
- ↑ Pavley for Senate 2012, "Issues," retrieved Ocotber 29, 2012.
- ↑ California Secretary of State, Official candidate list
- ↑ California Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ California State Senate official election results
- ↑ Campaign donations
- ↑ Rob Gurwitt, Governing, "Beginner's Pluck: Challenging 'Big Industry’ on Vehicle Emissions,'" 2003
- ↑ Governing, "GOVERNING Announces 2012 Public Officials of the Year," October 19, 2012
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