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Senator John Campbell
BIOGRAPHY
Senator John Campbell is a fourth generation Californian. Born in Los Angeles, Campbell has lived in Irvine for over 24 years. He is an accomplished businessman and has a record of success in the state legislature.
For the past 24 years, Campbell has worked in the automotive industry in Orange County. He spent a majority of his career representing several automobile franchises including Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Saturn and most recently Saab. Campbell is also a Certified Public Accountant who, prior to his automotive career, was a tax accountant with Ernest & Young in Los Angeles.
During his first year in the Assembly, Campbell established himself as a legislative leader. Campbell advocated solutions to the 2001 energy crisis that balanced environmental and economic concerns. He partnered with Democrats to pass crucial pro-consumer legislation that limited unsolicited phone calls. He helped spearhead efforts to conform California tax law to federal tax reforms that enable Californians to save additional money for retirement and education.
In recognition of his leadership, he was appointed to the esteemed role of Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. John also served on the Utilities and Commerce Committee and the Insurance Committee. It is because of his work in these areas that he had the honor of being the first freshmen legislator to receive the California Small Business Association/Roundtable Legislator of the Year Recognition.
John successfully advocated for community priorities, as well. He won legislative victories relating to the clean up of the Newport Upper Bay, coastal zone open space, and Corona Del Mar’s Vision 2004 project. The Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot placed him in its top 5 most influential community members in 2002.
Before being elected to the State Assembly in 2000, Campbell served on the board of directors of numerous professional and community groups and associations. He is currently a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and is a recent recipient of their Legacy Award. He is also a member of the National Republican Legislators Association and was their 2001 Freshman Legislator of the Year. John is also a member of Irvine Presbyterian Church where he sings in the choir.
Senator Campbell continues a family tradition of public service. His great-grandfather, Alex Campbell, was elected to the California State Assembly in 1860 as part of Abraham Lincoln’s Republican ticket. Both his father and grandfather worked in the newspaper business, the latter as managing editor of the Los Angeles Herald.
Senator Campbell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California in Los Angeles and a Masters Degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California. John and his wife, Catherine, have been married for over 23 years and have two sons, Taylor and Logan, who both attend public schools.