Preceded by Patty Berg Nationality American Spouse Cindy Chesbro Succeeded by Pat Wiggins Role Politician | Preceded by Mike Thompson Name Wesley Chesbro Succeeded by Jim Wood Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party | |
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Born August 20, 1951 (age 72)
Los Angeles, California ( 1951-08-20 ) Education University of San Francisco Residence Arcata, California, United States | ||
Assemblymember wesley chesbro responds to governor s state of the state address
Wesley P. Chesbro (born August 20, 1951) is a Democratic politician from California. He was an assemblymember for the 2nd district, encompassing the North Coast. Previously, Chesbro served as the Assembly member from California's 1st district from 2008 until 2012. He has also served as a member of the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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- Assemblymember wesley chesbro responds to governor s state of the state address
- Early career
- Post Senate Career
- 2008 assembly election
- Personal
- References
Early career
Chesbro was an early leader in the recycling movement having founded the Arcata Recycling Center in 1971. The Arcata Recycling Center is one of California's oldest and most successful recycling operations. He has also served as a Humboldt County Supervisor and an Arcata city councilmember.
Post Senate Career
Chesbro was term-limited in 2006 and was replaced by Pat Wiggins. On January 5, 2007, Chesbro was appointed by the California State Senate Rules Committee to serve again on the California Integrated Waste Management Board. On January 12, 2007, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced the appointment of Chesbro to the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.
2008 assembly election
On February 8, 2008 Chesbro announced he would run in the November 2008 election to replace term-limited Patty Berg in California's 1st assembly district. He was successful, winning with 70.5% of the vote over Republican Jim Pell.
Personal
Chesbro told KHUM he enjoys the music of Janis Joplin, as well as jazz and folk music.