Catherine Blakespear
Catherine Blakespear Esq. | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 38th district | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Jones |
| Member of the Encinitas City Council | |
| In office February 8, 2014 – December 3, 2016 | |
| Mayor of Encinitas | |
| In office February 8, 2016 – December 3, 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Tony Kratz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine Blake February 26, 1976 Cardiff, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic (present) |
| Spouse | Jeremy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Cardiff, California |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Profession | Estate Planning |
| Website | sd38 |
Catherine Smith Blakespear (born February 26, 1976) is an American politician who is currently serving in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 38th Senate District, which encompasses the Northern San Diego County and Southern Orange County region.
Business career
Reporter for the LA Times in 1994. Followed by becoming an AP reporter.[1]
Prior to her time in elected office, Blakespear was an estate planning attorney [1]
Political career
Prior to her election to the State Senate, Blakespear served on the Encinitas city council (2014) and then 3 terms as mayor of the city (December 2016 thru November 2022)
while Mayor of Encinitas, Blakespear served as chair of SANDAG [2]
Education
Graduated in 1994 Northwestern University in Chicago where she earned a BA, and MA degree in Journalism
Law school JD University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law 2006 [3]
Personal life
Catherine and husband Jermey reside in Encintias. They have 2 children[1]
References
External links
- Official website
- Catherine Blakespear at Ballotpedia
- Campaign website
- Join California Catherine Blakespear
Members of the California State Senate | ||
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2023–24 Session
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