Former classroom teacher, Concord Mayor, and Contra Costa County Supervisor announces candidacy for the forthcoming special election to fill newly elected Congressman Mark DeSaulnier’s State Senate seat
Concord, CA – Tuesday Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla (D – Concord) announced her intention to enter the special election contest to succeed State Senator Mark DeSaulnier in California’s 7th State Senate District. A special election is expected to take place in early 2015 after DeSaulnier, who was elected to Congress this year, resigns his State Senate seat.
Bonilla currently represents California’s 14th State Assembly District, and has previously served as a Contra Costa County Supervisor and as the Mayor of Concord – the largest community in the State Senate District.
“I’m running for Senate to continue working for Contra Costa and Alameda residents, families, and small business owners in the Legislature. Working with a broad, diverse coalition, I am proud of what we have accomplished; turning a historic budget deficit into a balanced budget with a rainy day fund; revitalizing our economy through job creation and economic development; and reinvesting in our schools. I will continue focusing on these efforts in the State Senate, building coalitions to deliver results for my constituents,” Assemblywoman Bonilla said.
Bonilla continued, “Senator DeSaulnier is an outstanding public servant who has set a high standard and will be a dynamic member of Congress. As I begin my campaign for State Senate, I will look to his example and continue his fight to improve our transportation system and protect our environment, while always putting middle-class and working families first.”
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla is a former high school teacher who has consistently worked to invest in public education, strengthen neighborhood schools, and improve access to college and job-training programs for local students. Bonilla balanced budgets by not spending what we don’t have, remaining committed to reducing our debt burden, while protecting vital services like education and public safety from drastic budget cuts.
In the Assembly, Bonilla led the legislative effort to streamline education funding, giving local schools more control, made college more affordable for local students, and secured $1 billion for training and technology to prepare students to succeed in a job market that demands problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Prior to serving in public office, Susan was an English teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. She has a B.A. in English from Azusa Pacific University and teaching credentials from CSU Los Angeles. Susan resides in Concord with her husband, John. They have four daughters and three grandchildren.
State Senate District 7 includes the cities of Concord, Livermore, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pittsburg, Dublin, and Brentwood, as well as many other communities in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
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