Sam Blakeslee
| Samuel "Sam" Norman Blakeslee | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 15th district |
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| In office August 23, 2010 – December 3, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Abel Maldonado |
| Succeeded by | Jim Beall |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district |
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| In office December 6, 2004 – August 23, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Abel Maldonado |
| Succeeded by | Katcho Achadjian |
| Minority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
| In office June 1, 2009 – February 1, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Villines |
| Succeeded by | Martin Garrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1955 California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kara Blakeslee |
| Residence | San Luis Obispo, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Profession | Financial Planner Research Scientist, Exxon |
| Website | Senate web site |
Samuel Norman Blakeslee (born June 25, 1955) is a former Republican California State Senator representing California's 15th State Senate district. He previously served as a California State Assemblyman from California's 33rd State Assembly district, and a former State Assembly Republican Leader. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004 to represent the 33rd Assembly District,[1] which includes the coastal communities of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Pismo Beach, and Guadalupe. He was re-elected in 2006[2] and 2008,[3] and elected to the California State Senate in 2010.[4] Blakeslee left the Senate in December 2012.[5]
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Biography [edit]
Educational Background [edit]
Blakeslee grew up on the Central Coast. He graduated from San Luis Obispo High School and then began a career in construction. Years later, he returned to school and attended Cuesta College, where his father, Earle Blakeslee, taught music when the college first opened in 1965.[6] He later earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in geophysics from University of California, Berkeley.[7] Blakeslee earned a Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara[8] for his research in seismic scattering, micro-earthquake studies, and fault-zone attenuation. He is published in numerous scientific journals.[9]
Scientist [edit]
Blakeslee worked as a research scientist at Exxon’s research lab in Texas, where he received a patent for inventing an innovative technique that used medical cat-scan technology to create detailed images of geologic formations. Blakeslee moved into management and became a Strategic Planner, where he was responsible for helping manage Exxon Production Research Co. budgets.[citation needed]
Financial Planner [edit]
Blakeslee returned to the Central Coast and joined the family company, Blakeslee and Blakeslee. Blakeslee introduced state-of-the-art technologies and systematized the advancement of high client-service standards in financial planning.[citation needed] Blakeslee continues to serve as president of the company, although he has reduced his involvement due to his responsibilities as a legislator.
Community Involvement [edit]
Prior to his election to the Legislature, Blakeslee served as an elected two-term Trustee for Cuesta Community College. He was first elected in 1998.[10]
In 1999, Assemblyman Blakeslee authored the successful DREAM Initiative. Passing by 75%, the DREAM Initiative was a countywide advisory ballot measure that sought to create a long-term vision for the future of PG&E's 12 mile scenic coastline known as the Diablo Canyon Lands.[11]
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2004_general/formatted_st_AD_all.pdf
- ^ http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/assembly.pdf
- ^ http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2008_general/40_56_state_assembly.pdf
- ^ Alexander, Kurtis (2010-08-18). "Blakeslee bests Laird in Senate runoff". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ Hoppin, Jason. "Sam Blakeslee leaves office, with challenges ahead". santacruzsentinel.com. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ^ http://academic.cuesta.edu/president/PDFFILES/Adopted%20Min%20306.pdf
- ^ http://www.independent.com/news/2010/mar/04/uncertainty-factor/
- ^ http://www.independent.com/news/2010/mar/04/uncertainty-factor/
- ^ http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu/about/annual_reports/1987-1988/pdfs/1987-1988-070-pub.pdf
- ^ http://www.smartvoter.org/1998nov/ca/slo/race/119/
- ^ "Planning Nuclear Plant's Retirement". Los Angeles Times. February 6, 2000.
External links [edit]
| California Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Abel Maldonado |
California State Senator 15th District August 23, 2010 – December 3, 2012 |
Succeeded by Jim Beall |
| California Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Abel Maldonado |
California State Assemblyman 33rd District December 6, 2004 – August 23, 2010 |
Succeeded by Katcho Achadjian |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Michael Villines |
California State Assembly Republican Leader June 1, 2009–February 1, 2010 |
Succeeded by Martin Garrick |
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- 1955 births
- Living people
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- American geophysicists
- California Republicans
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- ExxonMobil people
- Members of the California State Assembly
- People from San Luis Obispo, California
- School board members in California
- Scientists from California
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- University of California, Santa Barbara alumni
