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Jim Beall knows Assembly District 24 like the back of his hand. His life – both public and personal – has been singularly tied to the region.

Assemblymember Joe Coto (D-San Jose) is currently serving his third term in the California Assembly. His agenda in the Legislature continues to focus on making California’s schools the best in the nation. He is also striving to ensure that all of California’s children have health insurance and are provided with the ability to experience the American dream. This dream includes going to college, securing a good paying job, and owning a home.

Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point), was elected to the California State Assembly in 2008 to represent the 73rd Assembly District. She serves the Orange and San Diego County communities of Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo.

In November, 2006 Fiona Ma was elected to represent the people of California's 12th Assembly District. The district includes San Francisco, Daly City, Colma and Broadmoor. In 2008 she was elected to a second term.

Prior to being elected to the California State Assembly, Brian Nestande built a government affairs consulting business where he represented a variety of clients working on issues involving alternative energy, health care, telecommunications as well as on other projects and issues in Riverside County.

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino was elected to serve the 44th Assembly District in November, 2006. The district encompasses Altadena, Duarte, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena and Temple City. It also includes portions of Arcadia, Monrovia, Mayflower Village and the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods of Glassell Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Mount Washington and Eagle Rock.

Assembly Member Lori Saldaña, now in her third term in the California Legislature, serves as Speaker pro Tempore in the State Assembly. She also serves on the Veterans Affairs, Elections and Redistricting, Revenue and Taxation, and Housing and Community Development Committees.