Tom Torlakson

Tom Torlakson DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Tom TorlaksonDEMDemocrat American politician
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37
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CAResidence (state)

Thomas Allen Torlakson (born July 19, 1949) is an American educator and politician from California. In 2010, he was elected to the position of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position he served in until 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 11th district, which consists of northern portions of Contra Costa County. He also served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 7th district.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
University of California, Berkeley
MA Education
1977
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate Teaching
1972
University of California, Berkeley
BA History
1971
Past Positions1 - 14 of 14
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State of California
2010 - 2019
Assembly Member
California State Assembly
2008 - 2010
Senator
California State Senate
2000 - 2008
Member
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
1980 - 1996
Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
1984
Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
1989
Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
1994
Member
Antioch City Council
1978 - 1980
Adjunct Faculty
Los Medanos College
2007 - Current
Coach
Antioch High School
1973 - 2003
Teacher
Mount Diablo High Schools
1972 - 1981
Landscaper
1977
Fireman
United States Merchant Marines
1967 - 1971
Former Employee
Kosich Insurance Company
Other Experience1 - 19 of 19
President
Mount Diablo Regional Group, Sierra Club
1966
Former Member
Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Former Member
Kiwanis Club of the Delta
Former Member
Concord Chamber of Commerce
Former Member
California National Organization for Women
Former President
Many Hands Recycling Center
Founder
Holiday Run and Walk for Health
Member
Sierra Club
Member
Planning and Conservation League
Member
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member
Save San Francisco Association
Chair
State Route 4 Bypass Authority
1989 - 1996
Member
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
1988 - 1996
President
Association of Bay Area Governments
1994 - 1995
Chair
Highway 4 Task Force
1981 - 1988
Former Co-Chair
Local Government Caucus
Former Member
Smart Growth Caucus
Founder
California Task Force on Youth and Workforce Wellness
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