Bob Wieckowski
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Wieckowski in 2014
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 10th district |
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Assumed office December 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Ellen Corbett |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district 20th district (2010–2012) |
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In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Alberto Torrico |
| Succeeded by | Kansen Chu |
| Fremont City Councillor from District A | |
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In office December 6, 2004 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Pease |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Dutra |
| Personal details | |
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February 18, 1955 San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Domestic partner | Sue Lemke |
| Residence | Fremont, California |
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University of California, Berkeley (BA) Santa Clara University (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ |
Robert A. "Bob" Wieckowski (born February 18, 1955) is an American attorney and politician who currently serves in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 10th Senate District, which encompasses the central and southern portions of the East Bay.
Wieckowski was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 20th Assembly District, then the 25th Assembly District in 2012 after redistricting. Before being elected to the Legislature, he served as Vice-Mayor and a City Councilmember in Fremont.
Wieckowski served as chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. He was also a member of the Assembly Insurance, Health, and Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security committees.
In his first term in office, Wieckowski passed 24 bills through the Legislature, 21 of which were signed into law by Governor Brown. He launched the Made in California Jobs Initiative to expand California manufacturing, invest in biotechnology research, and fight for small businesses.
Wieckowski is a small business owner and a bankruptcy attorney. He received his B.A. from University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from Santa Clara University Law School.
Wieckowski lives in Fremont with Sue Lemke, and her son Luke. Wieckowski's parents are Gene and Helen Wieckowski.
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