Don Perata
Don Richard Perata (born April 30, 1945) is a California lobbyist and former Democratic politician, who was President pro tempore of the California State Senate from 2004 to 2008. He came in second place in the November 2010 election for Mayor of Oakland.
Don Perata | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Lee |
| Succeeded by | Loni Hancock |
| 48th President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
| In office December 6, 2004 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Burton |
| Succeeded by | Darrell Steinberg |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 16th district | |
| In office December 2, 1996 – December 7, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Lee |
| Succeeded by | Audie Bock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Don Richard Perata April 30, 1945 Alameda, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Saint Mary's College of California |
| Profession | Lobbyist, politician, teacher |
Perata worked with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to gain passage of five infrastructure related bond measures in 2006. Prior to serving in the State Senate, Perata served in the California State Assembly, as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, and as a high school teacher.
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