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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Sandré Swanson |
| Address |
Alameda, California , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
| Born |
November 28, 1948
(75 years)
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| Contributor | Jake |
| Last Modifed | Juan Croniqueur
Feb 18, 2024 02:31am |
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| Info | As a young activist, Sandré worked for Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Campaign in California. This was his introduction to the campaign experience. As a result of joining this historic campaign, Sandré met another young activist — Barbara Lee. They became and remain lifelong friends.
Before Sandré was elected to represent the cities of Oakland, Alameda and Piedmont in the California Assembly, he served five years as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Sandré started his government service as an entry‐level Legislative Aide, promoted to District Director and Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Ronald V. Dellums during his 25 years of service. Following his terms in the California Legislature, Sandré served as Deputy Mayor for the City of Oakland during the administration of Mayor Jean Quan. He has held a number of civic and community leadership positions. Sandré served as Chair of the Alameda County Employee’s Retirement Association, ACERA; Chair of the Oakland Civil Service Commission; Chair of the Oakland Re‐Use and Redevelopment Authority; Vice Chair of the City of Alameda Re‐Authority; and Chair of the City of Alameda Golf Commission.
Of all of his community experience, Sandré has stated that his most enjoyable and exciting assignment was serving as the coordinator for Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to Oakland. He organized the celebration that brough 60,000 people to the Oakland Coliseum in 1990 to welcome Mr. Mandela following his release from a South African prison.
Sandré was born in Oakland California at Highland Hospital. Sandré and his wife Anita live in Oakland and have four adult children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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