Cameron Smyth

Cameron Smyth
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 38th district
In office
December 4, 2006  November 30, 2012
Preceded by Keith Richman
Succeeded by Scott Wilk
Santa Clarita City Councillor from District B
In office
May 1, 2000  December 4, 2006
Preceded by Jan Heidt
Jill Klajic
Succeeded by Laura Ender
Personal details
Born (1971-08-19) August 19, 1971
Santa Clarita, California
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lena Smyth
Children Gavin
Rowan
Residence Santa Clarita, California
Alma mater University of California, Davis
Profession Consultant

Cameron Smyth (born August 19, 1971) is a Republican politician who served in the California State Assembly. He succeeded Keith Richman who was term-limited.

Prior to being elected to the state legislature, Smyth served on the Santa Clarita City Council, where he was first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004. During his time on the council, Smyth twice served as mayor, first in 2003 and again in 2005.

Background

Born in Pasadena and raised in Santa Clarita, Smyth attended local public schools and earned his B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of California, Davis, where he was also a two-sport athlete.

Political background

Smyth began his career as a Field Representative for the California Republican Party. In 1994 he was hired by the late State Assemblyman William "Pete" Knight. In 1996, Smyth served as campaign manager for Knight's successful State Senate campaign. Other than Garrett Biggs, who served as on-site manager for the late Assemblyman Nao Takasugi's successful re-election campaign, Smyth was the youngest on-site manager for any state legislative race in California at that time.

Upon winning the election, Knight promoted Smyth to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. In 2000, Smyth moved to the private sector to operate his own consulting business.

Personal

Smyth and his wife Lena are the parents of two sons.

References

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