Lauren Hammond
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Lauren Hammond is a Democratic politician from Sacramento, CA. She has served on the Sacramento City Council
since winning a special election in 1997. On Martin Luther King Day in 2009, Hammond announced that she will be running for the state assembly
in 2010 which means that she will not be able to run for reelection to her city council seat. Hammond was the first African American woman to be elected to the Sacramento City Council.
where she received her AA and Sacramento State University where she received her bachelor of arts degree in government.
as a Telecommunications Contract Administrator, and the Senate’s Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
, Fairgrounds, Fruitridge Manor, Golf Course Terrace, Hollywood Park, Lawrence Park, Med Center, North City Farms, North Oak Park, Parkway, Sacramento City College
, South City Farms, South Oak Park, West Tahoe Park (most of Tahoe Park
is in the 6th District), Woodbine
board member Genevieve Shiroma 41% to 37%.
who is now the mayor of Sacramento and a former NBA star was mentioned as a potential candidate but he ultimately decided not to run.
in her unsuccessful reelection bid against St. HOPE director and former NBA star Kevin Johnson
.
and Sacramento County supervisor Roger Dickinson
. Jones won the primary with 43% of the vote, Dickinson came in second with 25% of the vote and Hammond came in third with 18% of the vote. Jones went onto win the general election.
, the sixth district councilmember had already announced in late 2008 that he would also be a candidate. Other potential candidates include Dickinson and 4th district councilmember Robert Fong
.
Sacramento City Council
The Sacramento City Council is the governing body of the city of Sacramento, California. The council holds regular meetings at Sacramento City Hall on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with exceptions for holidays and other special cases....
since winning a special election in 1997. On Martin Luther King Day in 2009, Hammond announced that she will be running for the state assembly
California's 9th State Assembly district
California's 9th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly, currently represented by Democrat Roger Dickinson of Sacramento.-District profile:The 9th district's current boundaries were established in 2001...
in 2010 which means that she will not be able to run for reelection to her city council seat. Hammond was the first African American woman to be elected to the Sacramento City Council.
Early life and education
Hammond is an alumnus of CK McClatchy High School in the Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento. After high school, she attended Sacramento City CollegeSacramento City College
Sacramento City College is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District and had an enrollment of 25,307 in 2009. Sacramento City College is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges , offering...
where she received her AA and Sacramento State University where she received her bachelor of arts degree in government.
Pre Council Career
Hammond worked for the California State SenateCalifornia State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
as a Telecommunications Contract Administrator, and the Senate’s Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The 5th District
The neighborhoods included in the 5th district are south of US Highway 50 and are cover much of what is considered South and Southeast Sacramento. The neighborhoods included are Airport, Brentwood, Carleton Tract, Central Oak Park, Colonial Heights, Curtis ParkCurtis Park, Sacramento, California
Curtis Park is a neighborhood located within the city of Sacramento, California. Curtis Park is defined as north of Sutterville Road, south of 2nd Avenue, east of Freeport Boulevard, and west of Highway 99.-Utility providers:...
, Fairgrounds, Fruitridge Manor, Golf Course Terrace, Hollywood Park, Lawrence Park, Med Center, North City Farms, North Oak Park, Parkway, Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District and had an enrollment of 25,307 in 2009. Sacramento City College is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges , offering...
, South City Farms, South Oak Park, West Tahoe Park (most of Tahoe Park
Tahoe 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.-...
is in the 6th District), Woodbine
1997 City Council Election
After Deborah Ortiz resigned in December 1996 to become the 9th district assemblymember, a special election was called. Hammond beat community activist and later SMUDSMUD
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District provides electricity to Sacramento County, California, and a small portion of adjacent Placer County, established under the Municipal Utility District Act...
board member Genevieve Shiroma 41% to 37%.
2002 Reelection bid
Hammond won reelection in 2002 after defeating Michael McLara by a margin of 61% to 39%.2006 Reelection bid
Hammond was reelected to her third full term in 2006. She beat LR Roberts by a margin of 76% to 23%. Kevin JohnsonKevin 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...
who is now the mayor of Sacramento and a former NBA star was mentioned as a potential candidate but he ultimately decided not to run.
2008 Mayoral Race
Hammond backed incumbent mayor 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,...
in her unsuccessful reelection bid against St. HOPE director and former NBA star 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...
.
2004 Assembly Bid
Hammond made her first bid for the California State Assembly in 2004. In that race, she faced sixth district councilmember Dave JonesDave Jones (politician)
David Evan "Dave" Jones is an American politician. He represented California's 9th assembly district December 2004 through 2011...
and Sacramento County supervisor 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...
. Jones won the primary with 43% of the vote, Dickinson came in second with 25% of the vote and Hammond came in third with 18% of the vote. Jones went onto win the general election.
2010 Assembly Bid
Hammond announced her second bid for the Assembly at the Martin Luther King day parade in downtown Sacramento. Kevin McCartyKevin McCarty
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...
, the sixth district councilmember had already announced in late 2008 that he would also be a candidate. Other potential candidates include Dickinson and 4th district councilmember Robert Fong
Robert Fong
Robert King Fong is a United States Democratic Party politician who is currently a member of the Sacramento City Council. He was first elected to that post in 2004 and was reelected in 2008 without opposition.-Education:...
.