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Sandre Swanson to chair Legislative Black Caucus
Former Laney student body President only African American representative outside of L.A.
Reginald James
Issue date: 12/8/08 Section: News
California State Assembly Member Sandré Swanson (D-Alameda) assumed leadership of the California Legislative Black Caucus this month, becoming the first Northern California representative in over a decade to assume the chairmanship.
Swanson continues as Chair of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee, and member of the Budget Committee, including the sub-committees on Education Finance.
"I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with this incredible responsibility," said Swanson.
The former Laney student body President (1970) was a keynote speaker at the Black Caucus of CalSACC's 2007 Annual Leadership Conference. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
Swanson continues as Chair of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee, and member of the Budget Committee, including the sub-committees on Education Finance.
"I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with this incredible responsibility," said Swanson.
The former Laney student body President (1970) was a keynote speaker at the Black Caucus of CalSACC's 2007 Annual Leadership Conference. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
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