Bob Wieckowski
| Bob Wieckowski | |
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 Wieckowski in 2014 | |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 10th district | |
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Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen Corbett |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district 20th district (2010–2012) | |
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In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Alberto Torrico |
| Succeeded by | Kansen Chu |
| Fremont City Councillor from District A | |
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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[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Sue Lemke |
| Residence | Fremont, California |
| Alma mater |
University of California, Berkeley Santa Clara University |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ |
Robert A. "Bob" Wieckowski (born February 18, 1955) is an American attorney and politician in California. He currently serves California State Senate from the 10th district. Wieckowski previously served as member of the California State Assembly, vice-mayor of Fremont, and member of the Fremont city council.
Wieckowski was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 20th assembly district. The district stretched from southern Alameda County into Santa Clara County. He was re-elected to the redistricted 25th district in 2012.
Wieckowski serves as chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. He is 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 Governor Brown. Reflecting his collaborative style, most of these bills were approved with strong, bipartisan support. Statewide organizations have selected him Legislator of the Year and Tech America named him a “Technology Champion.”
He has launched the Made in California Jobs Initiative to expand California manufacturing, invest in biotechnology research, and fight for small businesses. As part of this initiative, he is touring companies throughout his district to speak to business leaders and their workers about challenges facing their industries.
As a passionate advocate for his community, he has served on numerous boards and commissions. He previously served as Vice Mayor of the City of Fremont.
Wieckowski is a small business owner and a bankruptcy attorney. He has helped hundreds of families and seniors persevere through economic hardship, keep their homes and live with dignity. He received his B.A. from the University of California and his J.D. from Santa Clara University Law School.
Wieckowski lives in Fremont with Sue Lemke, and her son Luke.
Wieckowski's parents are Gene and Helen Wieckowski.[2]
Notes
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Barbosa, Jeff (2010-12-06). "Wieckowski Takes Oath as Assemblymember for 20th District". California State Assembly Democratic Caucus (Press release). Retrieved 2013-08-15.
... and his parents, Gene and Helen Wieckowski.
External links
- 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.
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