- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: California State Senator
 - President pro Tempore of the California State Senate
 - 2010 John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award
 - Sacramento Unity Center, Unity Council Board of Directors 1999 - 2008
 - Chief Justice's Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues
 - California State Assembly 1998 - 2004
 - Sacramento City Council 1992 - 1998
  
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