Fran Pavley
Frances J. "Fran" Pavley (born November 11, 1948) is an American politician who served two terms in the California State Senate and three terms in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she last represented the 27th Senate District, which encompasses the Conejo Valley, and portions of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Due to term limits in California, Senator Pavley completed her legislative career in 2016. She is currently working as the Environmental Policy Director for the USC Schwarzenegger Institute.
Fran Pavley | |
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Pavley in 2012 | |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila Kuehl |
| Succeeded by | Henry Stern |
| Constituency | 23rd district (2008–2012) 27th district (2012–2016) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila Kuehl |
| Succeeded by | Julia Brownley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1948 Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Andy |
| Children | Jennifer David |
| Residence | Agoura Hills, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fresno (BA) California State University, Northridge (MA) |
| Profession | Teacher |
Before being elected to the State Senate in 2008, Pavley served in the California State Assembly, representing the 41st Assembly District. She was also the first Mayor of Agoura Hills. She was a middle school teacher for 29 years.
Pavley is known for her pioneering work on environmental and climate change legislation. She was an author of AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which created a multi-sector emissions reduction target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and a cap and trade system. In 2016, she cemented her legacy by authoring and passing SB 32, which extended California's emissions reduction goals to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.