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Assembly District 9
Democrat Jim Cooper currently represents Assembly District 9 and will not be termed out until 2026. Cooper is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 215,892 Democrat - 45.24% Republican - 29.49% No Party Preference - 20.56% |
Demographics
White - 61.19% Latino - 26.33% Black - 12.72% Asian - 22.20% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 16.06% Black - 13.17% Asian - 18.27% |
Counties
Sacramento San Joaquin |
Major Cities
Sacramento Lodi Elk Grove Galt |
District Vote History
2014
Assembly District 9
Jim Cooper (D) - 56% Darrell Fong (D) - 44% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 63% Neel Kashkari (R) - 37% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 54% Pete Peterson (R) - 46% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 36% No - 64% |
2012
Assembly District 9
Richard Pan (D) - 59% Tony Amador (R) - 41% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 61% Mitt Romney (R) - 38% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 63% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 37% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 59% No - 41% |
Jim Cooper Biography
In November 2014, Jim Cooper was elected to the California State Assembly to represent Assembly District 9, which includes the cities of Sacramento, Elk Gove, Galt, and Lodi.
Assemblymember Cooper has an extensive background in law enforcement and local government.
Before joining the Assembly, Cooper served as a Captain in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years. He also spent three years working as the Department’s spokesperson. His law enforcement career also includes nine years of working undercover to fight gang violence and drug trafficking.
Combining his passion for young people with public safety, Cooper created a youth drug prevention curriculum, teaching students about the dangers of narcotics and helping parents notice the warning signs of drug use and gang involvement. He also taught Criminal Justice at local community colleges and universities.
Cooper has spent the last 14 years serving the people of Elk Grove. He was the city’s first mayor and worked to establish solid governing values, balance the city’s budget, keep neighborhoods safe and make the city one of the greenest in the region. He used his law enforcement background to help create Elk Grove’s first gang and narcotics unit, as well as a local 911 Communications Center.
Community service is a significant part of Assemblymember Cooper’s life. He has served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, WIND Youth Services, and the Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home.
Cooper grew up in Sacramento and is a graduate of the West Point Leadership Academy and FBI National Academy. He earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College.
Assemblymember Cooper has an extensive background in law enforcement and local government.
Before joining the Assembly, Cooper served as a Captain in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years. He also spent three years working as the Department’s spokesperson. His law enforcement career also includes nine years of working undercover to fight gang violence and drug trafficking.
Combining his passion for young people with public safety, Cooper created a youth drug prevention curriculum, teaching students about the dangers of narcotics and helping parents notice the warning signs of drug use and gang involvement. He also taught Criminal Justice at local community colleges and universities.
Cooper has spent the last 14 years serving the people of Elk Grove. He was the city’s first mayor and worked to establish solid governing values, balance the city’s budget, keep neighborhoods safe and make the city one of the greenest in the region. He used his law enforcement background to help create Elk Grove’s first gang and narcotics unit, as well as a local 911 Communications Center.
Community service is a significant part of Assemblymember Cooper’s life. He has served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, WIND Youth Services, and the Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home.
Cooper grew up in Sacramento and is a graduate of the West Point Leadership Academy and FBI National Academy. He earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College.
Jim Cooper Political History
1984-2014: Captain with the Sacramento Sheriff's Department
2001-2014: Elk Grove City Councilmember
2010: Unsuccessfully ran for Sacramento County Sheriff
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
2001-2014: Elk Grove City Councilmember
2010: Unsuccessfully ran for Sacramento County Sheriff
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
Jim Cooper Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Jim Cooper Social Media
Committee Membership
Agriculture - Member
Budget - Member
Governmental Organization - Member
Insurance - Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection - Member
Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration - Member
Budget - Member
Governmental Organization - Member
Insurance - Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection - Member
Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration - Member
Jim Cooper Staff
Capitol Office 916-319-2009
Lisa Ramer - Chief of Staff (lisa.ramer@asm.ca.gov) Roy Sianez - Legislative Director (roy.sianez@asm.ca.gov) Taryn Kinney - Communications Director (taryn.kinney@asm.ca.gov) Mike Ziegler - Public Safety Consultant (mike.zigeler@asm.ca.gov) Tempestt Edward - Legislative Aide (tempestt.edward@asm.ca.gov) Nicole Anaya - Scheduler (nicole.anaya@asm.ca.gov) Sacramento Office 916-262-0999 Robert Abelon - District Director (robert.abelon@asm.ca.gov) Mikey Singh Hothi - Deputy District Director (mikey.hothi@asm.ca.gov) Skyler Wonnacott - Senior Field Representative (skyler.wonnacott@asm.ca.gov) Nickolas Fletcher - Field Representative (nickolas.fletcher@asm.ca.gov) |
Monthly Salary
$9,641 $6,738 $4,341 $2,084 $3,167 $5,000 $5,000 $3,800 $3,750 $3,000 |
2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Jim Cooper (D) - Incumbent