John Harabedian
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- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- California State Assemblymember, District 41 (since December 2024)
- Occupation
- California State Assemblymember
Background
- Earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University, a graduate degree from Oxford University and a law degree from Stanford University. source: ballotpedia.org
- Worked as a federal law clerk, an associate at Latham & Watkins, a prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, and a partner at Ellis George LLP. source: ballotpedia.org
- Served on the Sierra Madre City Council and as mayor of Sierra Madre. source: ballotpedia.org
- Took office in Assembly District 41 on December 2, 2024. source: ballotpedia.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Build affordable housing to reduce homelessness and make homeownership possible source: johnharabedian.com
- Invest in renewable energy and water infrastructure source: johnharabedian.com
- Fund mental health treatment and long-term supportive care source: johnharabedian.com
- Competitive teacher pay, after-school programs and workforce education source: johnharabedian.com
- Stronger enforcement of gun laws and investment in rehabilitation source: johnharabedian.com
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