Kevin McCarty
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Kevin McCarty is a Sacramento, California
city councilman who represents the 6th district which includes part of the eastern and southeastern parts of the city. Prior to being elected to the Sacramento City Council, McCarty served as policy director to former California Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante
. McCarty was first elected to the City Council in 2004 after Dave Jones
stepped down in order to run for the State Assembly. He is a resident of the Elmhurst
neighborhood. McCarty has filed a statement of intent to run for the California State Assembly
in 2010 as Jones has to step down due to term limits.
and is currently working on a masters degree in public policy and administration from Sacramento State
. He worked for former Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante and also served as a consultant to the Assembly Budget Committee. While on the city council, McCarty now supplements that with serving as the legislative advocate for Preschool California.
. He also works with creating after school programs for District 6 schools.
area and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up southeast Sacramento.
and Kevin Johnson
. However, by the general election, he decided to support Fargo's unsuccessful reelection bid.
is term limited. It is a runoff against Roger Dickinson
, the 1st District County Supervisor.
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
city councilman who represents the 6th district which includes part of the eastern and southeastern parts of the city. Prior to being elected to the Sacramento City Council, McCarty served as policy director to former California Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante
Cruz Bustamante
Cruz Miguel Bustamante is an American politician. He was the 45th Lieutenant Governor of California, a former Speaker of the State Assembly and a member of the Democratic Party...
. McCarty was first elected to the City Council in 2004 after Dave Jones
Dave Jones (politician)
David Evan "Dave" Jones is an American politician. He represented California's 9th assembly district December 2004 through 2011...
stepped down in order to run for the State Assembly. He is a resident of the Elmhurst
Elmhurst, Sacramento, California
Elmhurst is a historic residential neighborhood located in the eastern part of Sacramento, California. Elmhurst is known for its large elm, ash, and oak trees that provide shady canopy for the neighborhood.- Location :...
neighborhood. McCarty has filed a statement of intent to run for the California State Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
in 2010 as Jones has to step down due to term limits.
Background
McCarty was born and raised in the Sacramento area. He graduated with a degree in political science from CSU Long BeachCalifornia State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California by enrollment...
and is currently working on a masters degree in public policy and administration from Sacramento State
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the California State University system...
. He worked for former Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante and also served as a consultant to the Assembly Budget Committee. While on the city council, McCarty now supplements that with serving as the legislative advocate for Preschool California.
Work on City Council
Representing many of Sacramento's older neighborhoods, McCarty has been a big advocate for safe housing and for inspections of Sacramento's numerous rental housing units. He is also known as a big advocate of gun controlGun control
Gun control is any law, policy, practice, or proposal designed to restrict or limit the possession, production, importation, shipment, sale, and/or use of guns or other firearms by private citizens...
. He also works with creating after school programs for District 6 schools.
The 6th District
The 6th district includes the suburban College Greens and Glenbrook neighborhoods which are located in the eastern edges of Sacramento. He also represents the Tahoe ParkTahoe Park, Sacramento, California
Tahoe Park is a neighborhood located within the city of Sacramento, California.The name "Tahoe Park" is generally used to refer to several official and unofficial neighborhoods that surround Tahoe Park proper, including Tahoe Park East, Tahoe Park South, Tahoe Terrace, and West Tahoe Park.-...
area and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up southeast Sacramento.
2004 Election
In the 2004 election, McCarty faced John Boyd, the director of Shriners Hospital for Children. McCarty defeated him by a 61% to 39% margin.2008 Election
McCarty did not face any opposition in his 2008 reelection bid. He did gain notoriety as the lone city councilman who declined to take sides in the mayoral primary between Heather FargoHeather Fargo
Heather Fargo is a former Mayor and former City Council Member of Sacramento, California. She was sworn in as Mayor in November 2000, replacing Jimmie Yee, and served until December 2008, when she was replaced by Kevin Johnson.-Early life and education:Heather Fargo grew up in Davis, Santa Maria,...
and Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Maurice Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento, California. He is Sacramento's first African American mayor. Prior to entering politics, Johnson was a basketball player in the NBA, playing point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns...
. However, by the general election, he decided to support Fargo's unsuccessful reelection bid.
2010 Assembly Bid
McCarty has filed a statement of intent to run for the Assembly in 2010, as Assembly Member Dave JonesDave Jones (politician)
David Evan "Dave" Jones is an American politician. He represented California's 9th assembly district December 2004 through 2011...
is term limited. It is a runoff against Roger Dickinson
Roger Dickinson
Roger Dickinson is a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, serving the 9th district since December 6, 2010. Before that he was a Sacramento County supervisor...
, the 1st District County Supervisor.