Dave Cox
David E. Cox (born February 20, 1938 in Holdenville, Oklahoma) is an American politician from Fair Oaks, California. A Republican, he is a member of the California State Senate, representing the 1st district since December 2004.
His district includes all or portions of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Placer, Plumas, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Sacramento and Sierra Counties. He serves on the following Senate committees:
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Banking, Finance and Insurance
- Local Government (Vice Chair)
- Energy, Utilities and Communications
- Health
Previously he was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 5th District from December 1998 to December 2004, and serving as the Assembly Republican Leader from March 2000 through January 2004. Before this, he served on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors for six years. Cox also served on the KVIE board as well as the Sacramento Municipal Utility District board. Cox made an unsuccessful run for the then-6th Senate district in 1994 against veteran State Senator Leroy F. Greene.
Cox was named as the "Outstanding Senator for 2007" by the California State Sheriffs' Association.
Cox is running for re-election in 2008.
Cox earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of San Diego in 1961 and a master's degree from Golden Gate University in 1983. He is married with three children, and lives in Fair Oaks.
References
External links
- Dave Cox official state website
- Dave Cox official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Dave Cox (CA) profile
- Follow the Money - Dave Cox
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Last updated on Sunday September 28, 2008 at 03:32:50 PDT (GMT -0700)
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