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Robert A. Wieckowski (born February 18, 1955) is an American attorney and politician who served in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represented the 10th Senate District, which encompassed the central and southern portions of the East Bay and South Bay.
Bob Wieckowski | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 4, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen Corbett |
| Succeeded by | Aisha Wahab |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Alberto Torrico |
| Succeeded by | Kansen Chu |
| Constituency | 25th district (2012–2014) 20th district (2010–2012) |
| Fremont City Councillor from District A | |
| In office December 6, 2004 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Pease |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Dutra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1955 San Francisco, California, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sue Lemke (m. 2015) |
| Residence(s) | Fremont, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley (BA) Santa Clara University (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | http://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ |
He announced a bid to replace Eric Swalwell as the representative for California's 15th congressional district,[2] but dropped out a few weeks later.[3]
Biography
editWieckowski is a small business owner and a bankruptcy attorney. He received his B.A. from University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from Santa Clara University Law School.
Wieckowski was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 20th Assembly District, then the 25th Assembly District in 2012 after redistricting. Before being elected to the legislature, he served as vice-mayor and a city councilman in Fremont.
Wieckowski served as chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. He was also a member of the Assembly Insurance, Health, and Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security committees.
In his first term in office, Wieckowski passed 24 bills through the legislature, 21 of which were signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown. He launched the Made in California Jobs Initiative to expand California manufacturing, invest in biotechnology research, and fight for small businesses.
Wieckowski lives in Fremont with his wife, Sue Lemke, and her son Luke. Wieckowski's parents are Gene and Helen Wieckowski.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Full Biography for Robert 'Bob' Wieckowski". League of Women Voters. Fall 2000. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
Robert A. Wieckowski was born in the city of San Francisco.
- ^ "Bob Wieckowski on Instagram: "We're about to launch a movement. Follow the campaign for @wieckowskiforcongress today! 🇺🇸 Check Out link in Bio 👆"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ Tolan, Casey (2019-06-07). "Just in: State Sen @BobWieckowskiCA announces he's dropping his bid for Congress, after just a couple weeks in the race for @ericswalwell's seat. "After much thought and review of the political landscape, I know I can best serve our community closer to home," he says in statement". @caseytolan. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ Barbosa, Jeff (2010-12-06). "Wieckowski Takes Oath as Assemblymember for 20th District". California State Assembly Democratic Caucus (Press release). Archived from the original on 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
... and his parents, Gene and Helen Wieckowski.
External links
edit- Official website
- Ballotpedia article on Bob Wieckowski
- Project Vote Smart - Bob Wieckowski
- Wieckowski, Bob (2004-09-24). "Interview with Bob Wieckowski, Candidate for Fremont City Council". Tri-City Voice (Interview). Fremont, California. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- Join California Bob Wieckowski