Manuel Perez
| Manuel Perez | ||
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| California State Assembly District 56 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| 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 | November 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of California, Riverside | |
| Master's | Harvard University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Indio, California | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Perez is the former Director of Community Health, and Trustee of the Coachella School Board. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Perez served on the following committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Governmental Organization | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Joint Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perez served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Long-Term Care | ||||
| • Governmental Organization | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perez served on these committees:
| California Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Accountability and Administrative Review | ||||
| • Aging And Long-Term Care | ||||
| • Governmental Organization | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Perez's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 978 - Transactions and use taxes: cities: counties
- AB 1139 - Income taxes: credits: enterprise zones
- AB 1201 - Immunizations for children: reimbursement
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political Courage test
Perez 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]
Legislative scorecard
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. [3],[4]
On the 2009 Capitol Weekly legislative scorecard, Perez ranked as a 69.[5]
Top Two Primary
Regarding the Top Two Primary Proposition on the June 8, 2010 ballot, Perez said, "I am not convinced this proposal will support the type of reform so many of us desire....This might mean fewer choices for voters on the general election ballot."[6][7]
Elections
2012
Perez won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 56. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 80. He and Corky Reynaga-Emett (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, unopposed. He was subsequently elected in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| California State Assembly, District 56, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  V. Manuel Perez Incumbent |
66.1% | 66,353 | |
| Republican | Corky Reynaga-Emett | 33.9% | 34,038 | |
| Total Votes | 100,391 | |||
2010
Perez won re-election to the 80th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the June 8 primary. He defeated Republican Steve Sanchez in the November 2 general election.[10]
| California State Assembly, District 80 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Manuel Perez (D)
|
58,315 | |||
| Steve Sanchez (R) | 41,728 | |||
2008
In 2008 Perez was elected to the California State Assembly District 80. Perez (D) finished with 70,140 votes while his opponent Gary Jeandron (R) finished with 63,085 votes.[11]
| California State Assembly District 80 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Manuel Perez (D)
|
70,140 | |||
| Gary Jeandron (R) | 63,085 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Perez raised $1,841,018 in contributions. [12]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $913,470 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $38,000 |
| California Teachers Association | $15,600 |
| Southwest Regional Council Of Carpenters | $15,600 |
| State Building & Construction Trades Council | $15,600 |
2008
Below are Perez's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[13]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $1,854,655 |
| Imperial County Democratic Central Cmte | $80,357 |
| Manuel Perez | $21,138 |
| Service Employees Local 721 | $14,400 |
| Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters | $14,400 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Manuel + Perez + California + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Manuel Perez News Feed
- Assemblyman V. Manuel P
- Legislators' 'hot dog' definition would aid street vendors - Los Angeles Times
- V. Manuel P
- Calif. lawmaker dashes from budget vote to wedding - Ventura County Star
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- Our Voice: Salton Sea an important part of new US energy goal - The Desert Sun
- Asm. V. Manuel P
- State should maintain Enterprise Zone program - Capitol Weekly
- Ultimate deadline for California lawmaker: On-time budget helps him make his ... - Daily Journal
- Lawmakers OK budget with $40 million for Salton Sea - The Desert Sun
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External links
- Legislative profile of Manuel Perez on Project Vote Smart
- Biographical profile of Manuel Perez on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Perez
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Perez Issue Positions
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Desert Sun, "Lawmaker looks forward to second year", January 25, 2010
- ↑ The Desert Sun, "Lawmaker looks forward to second year", January 25, 2010
- ↑ California Secretary of State, 2012 official candidate list
- ↑ California Secretary of State "Primary Results" June 5, 2012
- ↑ Sacramento Bee, California Assembly General election results
- ↑ California State Assembly election results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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