Alberto Torrico
American politician
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::summary American politician ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Alberto Torrico |
| image | Alberto Torrico (142821897).jpg |
| caption | Alberto Torrico |
| office1 | Member of the |
| California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board | |
| nominator1 | John Pérez |
| term_start1 | May 13, 2008 |
| term_end1 | March 18, 2010 |
| office2 | Majority Leader of the California Assembly |
| term2 | May 13, 2008 - March 18, 2010 |
| predecessor2 | Karen Bass |
| successor2 | Charles Calderon |
| state_assembly3 | California |
| district3 | 20th |
| term_start3 | December 6, 2004 |
| term_end3 | December 6, 2010 |
| predecessor3 | John Dutra |
| successor3 | Bob Wieckowski |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | San Francisco, California |
| party | Democratic |
| spouse | Raquel Andrade-Torrico |
| children | 2 |
| :: |
| name = Alberto Torrico | image = Alberto Torrico (142821897).jpg | caption = Alberto Torrico | office1 = Member of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board | nominator1 = John Pérez | term_start1 = May 13, 2008 | term_end1 = March 18, 2010 | office2 = Majority Leader of the California Assembly | term2 = May 13, 2008 - March 18, 2010 | predecessor2 = Karen Bass | successor2 = Charles Calderon | state_assembly3 = California | district3 = 20th | term_start3 = December 6, 2004 | term_end3 = December 6, 2010 | predecessor3 = John Dutra | successor3 = Bob Wieckowski | birth_date = | birth_place = San Francisco, California | death_date = | death_place = | party = Democratic | spouse = Raquel Andrade-Torrico | children = 2 | profession = | religion = | signature = | footnotes =
Alberto Torrico (born March 18, 1969) is an American politician who was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004. A member of the Democratic Party, he served for six years, including for two years as Majority Leader.
During his three terms in Sacramento, Alberto served as Chair of the Public Employee Retirement and Social Security Committee, charged with oversight of the pension funds, CALPERS and CALSTRS. He also chaired the Governmental Organization Committee.
In the California Democratic primary of 2010, Alberto ran unsuccessfully for Attorney General.
After being termed out of office, Torrico was appointed to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board in January 2011. Prior to his legislative tenure, Alberto served as a council member for three years in the East Bay community of Newark.
Early life and education
Torrico's parents immigrated from Bolivia. His mother has Japanese descent.
Torrico attended Irvington High School in Fremont, California. Torrico earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Santa Clara University. He went on to earn a J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of Law.
Legal career
Torrico was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996. His career began as a policy aide for Santa Clara County Supervisor Ron Gonzales. He specialized in labor law at Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfield in Oakland and Los Angeles, taught labor and employment law at San Jose City College, and served as senior assistant counsel at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose. In 2001, he opened a private law practice in Fremont.
Public service
Newark City Council
Torrico was elected to the Newark City Council in 2001 and later served as Vice-Mayor of Newark.
California State Assembly
Torrico was elected to the California state Assembly in 2004 to succeed termed-out John Dutra. In his second term Torrico was appointed Chair of the Governmental Organization Committee. Torrico was later named Director for Majority Affairs.
References
References
- Clerk of the Assembly. "California Assembly Handbook - 2008-09". State of California.
- (March 18, 2010). "Perez Names Assembly Committees". Assembly Democratic Caucus of California.
- (April 3, 2006). "Torrico nomination changes face of state Asian caucus". [[East Bay Times]].
- [https://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/181535 CA State Bar Records]
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