Alberto Torrico
Alberto Torrico (born March 18, 1969) is an American politician who was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004. He served for six years, including two years as Majority Leader.
Alberto Torrico | |
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Alberto Torrico | |
| Member of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board | |
| In office May 13, 2008 – March 18, 2010 | |
| Majority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office December 3, 2008 - March 18, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Bass |
| Succeeded by | Charles Calderon |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district | |
| In office December 6, 2004 – November 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | John Dutra |
| Succeeded by | Bob Wieckowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1969 San Francisco, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Raquel Andrade-Torrico |
| Children | 2 |
During his three terms in Sacramento, Alberto served as Chair of the Public Employee Retirement and Social Security Committee, charged with oversight of the pension funds, CALPERS and CALSTRS. He also chaired the Governmental Organization Committee.
In the California Democratic primary of 2010, Alberto ran unsuccessfully for Attorney General.
After being termed out of office, Torrico was appointed to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board in January 2011. Prior to his legislative tenure, Alberto served as a council member for three years in the East Bay community of Newark.