Connie Conway
Connie Conway (born September 25, 1950) is a former Republican politician from California. She was the minority leader in the California State Assembly. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Conway served as a Tulare County Supervisor from 2000 until 2008. Conway serves on the State Board of Directors for California Women Lead, a women's nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.[1]
Connie Conway | |
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| Minority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – November 6, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Garrick |
| Succeeded by | Kristin Olsen |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Maze |
| Succeeded by | Devon Mathis |
| Constituency | 34th district (2008–12) 26th district (2012–14) |
| Member of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd District | |
| In office December 4, 2000 – December 1, 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Pete Vander Poel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1950 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Anthony Timothy |
| Residence | Tulare, California |
Early life
On September 25, 1950, Conway was born in Bakersfield, California.[2]
Career
In 1988, Conway became a Wellness Coordinator at Kaveah Delta, until 1991. In 1991, Conway worked at Sweet's Home Medical, until 1994. In 1994, Conway became a District Manager at CorVel Corporation, until 2000.[2]
2008 election
Conway entered the race to succeed termed out Bill Maze. In the primary, she faced two candidates, Rebecca Maze (wife of the incumbent) and Bob Smith, a retired sheriff's deputy.
Assembly Republican Leader
Following her successful re-election to the State Assembly on November 2, 2010, Conway was elected by her Republican colleagues as the Assembly Republican Leader after a closed-door meeting of Assembly Republicans on November 4, 2010. Conway stated that outgoing Minority Leader Martin Garrick had voluntarily stepped down and she had been elected unanimously. Conway is the first woman to serve as GOP assembly leader since 1981.[3]
Early political career
Prior to serving in the Assembly, Assemblywoman Conway served on the Tulare County Board of Supervisors for 8 years. She chaired the Board in both 2005 and 2008. Assemblywoman Conway also chaired the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, an appointment she received from the governor. The partnership works to improve the economy and quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley by making policy recommendations to the governor. In 2006, Assemblywoman Conway served as president of the California State Association of Counties, which represents California's 58 counties at the state and federal levels. She later became a director of the National Association of Counties, chaired its membership committee, and worked on its economic development committee.
Background
Assemblywoman Conway attended Fresno State University. Her father, John Conway also served on the Tulare County Board of Supervisors from 1981 until his death in 1991.
References
- "California Women Lead State Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
- "Connie Conway's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- Walker, Mark (2010-11-04). "Garrick out as GOP Assembly leader". North County Times. Retrieved 2010-11-05.