Hannah-Beth Jackson

Hannah-Beth Jackson was a member of the California State Assembly following her election on November 3, 1998, representing the 35th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for six years. Jackson is a former prosecutor and is co-founder of a non-profit organization. She is the Democratic candidate for the California State Senate seat from the 19th district.

Jackson is married to Superior Court Judge George Eskin. She has a daughter, two stepchildren and four grandchildren. [http://jackson4senate.com/index.html#p7ABw1_2]

Legislative work

During the six years she served in the California Legislature, Jackson was an advocate for improving public education, increasing public safety, improving access to health care, protecting the environment and protecting the rights of consumers. She authored a number of significant bills on these and other issues, including financial privacy, crime victims, reproductive rights, domestic violence and child care. Jackson worked with Democratic and Republican Governors and authored more than 60 bills that they signed into law.

Jackson served as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Coastal Protection. She served as Chair of the bipartisan Legislative Women's Caucus and was Chair of the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee from 1999-2002. She served on a number of standing committees including the Budget Committee, Judiciary Committee and the Higher Education Committee.

Awards and recognitions

Jackson was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Consumer Federation of California for her advocacy on behalf of consumers, particularly in the areas of health care and privacy rights. Jackson was also named "Legislator of the Year" by the Congress of California Seniors for advocacy against elder abuse and health care issues and by the California League of Conservation Voters for her focus on natural resources and public health. She was named "Legislator of the Year" by the National Organization for Women for advancing women's health issues and equal opportunity and by the Junior League of California for her work on domestic violence and issues effecting children. Californians Against Waste named her legislator of the year after the passage of her bills to do with pesticide use and the recycling of electronic-waste. Other awards include "Guardian of the Coast" from Vote the Coast, the "Outstanding Public Service Award" by the California School Employees Association and the Planned Parenthood "Giraffe award" - for sticking her neck out.

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/hannahbethjackson Myspace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1248777735&ref=mf Facebook]

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Sources

* [http://jackson4senate.com/ Official website]