Dave Cogdill
| Dave Cogdill | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 14th district |
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In office December 4, 2006 – December, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Chuck Poochigian |
| Succeeded by | Tom Berryhill |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district |
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In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | George House |
| Succeeded by | Tom Berryhill |
| The Minority Leader of the California State Senate | |
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In office April 15, 2008 – February 18, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Ackerman |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Hollingsworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 31, 1950 Long Beach, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Stephanie |
| Children | David Jr., Meghan |
| Profession | Real Estate Appraiser |
David Ellis Cogdill, Sr. (born December 31, 1950 in Long Beach, California) is a Republican politician who served as a State Senator from California's 14th State Senate district from December 2006 to December 2010. Cogdill is also the former California State Senate Republican Leader, a post he held for 10 months from 2008 until he was replaced by State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth early in the morning on February 18, 2009 amidst a contentious mid-year budget debate.
The 14th District comprises all or a portion of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties.
Cogdill has been a resident of Modesto for 28 years where he has built his real estate appraisal business. He was first elected to public office in 1975 as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bridgeport Fire Protection District in Mono County. He has served on various boards and commissions in both the public and private sectors and served two terms on the Modesto City Council.
He and his wife of 37 years, Stephanie, have two children, David Jr. and Meghan, and two grandchildren, Connor and Kathleen.
Prior to being elected to the Senate, Cogdill represented the 25th District for six years in the California State Assembly. During that time, he served as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Rules. Cogdill also sat on the following committees: Budget, Agriculture, and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Additionally, Cogdill acted as the Assembly Minority Floor leader and was responsible for coordinating Republican efforts on the Assembly Floor.
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