NAME — Betty Yee
AGE-BIRTH DATE-BIRTHPLACE — 54; Oct. 19, 1959; San Francisco.
PARTY — Democratic.
EXPERIENCE —Served on the Board of Equalization since 2004. Formerly a top budget official in Gov. Gray Davis’ administration and legislative staffer focused on financial issues.
EDUCATION — Bachelor’s degree from University of Berkeley; Master’s in public administration, Golden Gate University.
FAMILY — Single.
WEBSITE —www.bettyyee.com
QUOTE— “I may be an insider … but I’m an insider who’s been independent throughout my career. I will call my shots as I see them.”
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NAME — Ashley Swearengin
AGE-BIRTH DATE-BIRTHPLACE — 42; May 24, 1972; Fort Worth; Texas.
PARTY — Republican.
EXPERIENCE —Served as mayor of Fresno since 2008. Previously served in Central Valley economic development organizations, including as lead executive for the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Regionals Jobs Initiative and Fresno State University’s Office of Community and Economic Development.
EDUCATION — Bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from California State University, Fresno.
FAMILY — Married, two children.
WEBSITE — www.ashleyforca.com
QUOTE — “This job requires independence, free from one political party, a major political party in power here in Sacramento.”
