 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (December 2022) |
Sam Blakeslee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office August 23, 2010 – December 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Abel Maldonado |
| Succeeded by | Jim Beall (redistricted) |
| Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office June 1, 2009 – February 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Villines |
| Succeeded by | Martin Garrick |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district | |
| In office December 6, 2004 – August 23, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Abel Maldonado |
| Succeeded by | Katcho Achadjian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Blakeslee June 25, 1955 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | None |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | San Luis Obispo, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Profession | Financial Planner Research Scientist, Exxon |
| Website | Cal Poly IATPP Site |
Samuel Blakeslee (born June 25, 1955) is a former Republican California State Senator representing California's 15th State Senate district which included the counties of Santa Clara, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara.[1] 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,[2] He was re-elected in 2006[3] and 2008,[4] and elected to the California State Senate in 2010.[5] Blakeslee retired from the Senate in December 2012.[6] He is the founding Director of the Institute for Advanced Technology & Public Policy at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.[7]
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- ^ Hoppin, Jason. "Sam Blakeslee leaves office, with challenges ahead". santacruzsentinel.com. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
- ^ "Cal Poly Taps Sam Blakeslee to Launch New Multidisciplinary Institute for Advanced Technology & Public Policy". Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.