Paul Cook
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| Paul Cook | |
| California State Assembly District 65 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Instructor |
| Website | Official website |
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Paul Cook is a Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing the 65th District since 2006. He has served as Mayor of Yucca Valley and on the Yucca Valley City Council.
Cook has worked as an instructor at Copper Mountain College and the University of California, Riverside.
He is a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Red Cross, Saint Mary's Catholic Church, United Way, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and former Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Issue positions
Cook 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]
Committee membership
- Budget Committee, California General Assembly
- Governmental Organization Committee, California General Assembly
- Higher Education Committee, California General Assembly
- Select Committee on Inland Empire Transportation Issues
- Select Committee on Preservation of California's Entertainment Industry
- Veterans Affairs Committee, California General Assembly (Vice Chair)
Sponsored legislation
Cook's sponsored legislation includes:
- AB 307 - Sex offenders: working with minors
- AB 588 - Local government finance
- AB 1476 - School facilities: repayment of penalties
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Cook's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CA Correctional Peace Officers Assoc | $7,200 |
| CA Assoc of Health Underwriters | $7,200 |
| Wayne Minor Motor Sports | $7,200 |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | $7,200 |
| Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | $7,200 |
External links
- Official website of Paul Cook
- Biographical profile of Paul Cook on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
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