Bob Wieckowski

Bob Wieckowski

Wieckowski in 2014
Member of the California State Senate
from the 10th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2014
Preceded by Ellen Corbett
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 25th district
20th district (2010–2012)
In office
December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2014
Preceded by Alberto Torrico
Succeeded by Kansen Chu
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 (1955-02-18) 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 (BA)
Santa Clara University (JD)
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 who currently serves in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 10th Senate District, which encompasses the central and southern portions of the East Bay.

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 Councilmember in Fremont.

Biography

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 Governor Brown. He launched the Made in California Jobs Initiative to expand California manufacturing, invest in biotechnology research, and fight for small businesses.

Wieckowski 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 lives in Fremont with Sue Lemke, and her son Luke. Wieckowski's parents are Gene and Helen Wieckowski.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ 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.

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