Warren T. Furutani | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 55th district | |
| In office February 7, 2008 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Curt Hagman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1947 San Pedro, California[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lisa |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Gardena, California |
| Alma mater | Antioch University |
| Profession | Politician |
Warren T. Furutani (born October 16, 1947) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2012. He is a Democrat and a fourth-generation Japanese American. Furutani was elected in a special election in 2008. He replaced Laura Richardson in California's 55th State Assembly district. Prior to being elected, he served on the Los Angeles Unified School District and then the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. He was the first Asian Pacific American ever elected to the LAUSD in 1987 and became the board's president in 1991.
- ^ Clerk of the California State Assembly, California Assembly 2009-10 (PDF), August 11, 2011