Gwen Moore (California politician)

Gwen Moore (October 28, 1940 – c. August 19, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 49th district from 1978 to 1992 and the 47th district 1992 to 1994.

This article is about California legislator. For the U.S. representative from Wisconsin, see Gwen Moore.
Gwen Moore
Member of the California State Assembly
In office
December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1994
Preceded byTeresa Hughes
Succeeded byKevin Murray
Constituency49th district (1978-1992)
47th district (1992-1994)
In office
December 4, 1978 - November 30, 1992
Preceded byJulian Dixon
Succeeded byDiane Martinez
Personal details
BornOctober 28, 1940
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Diedc. August 19, 2020 (age 79)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRonald Dobson
ChildrenRonald Dobson II
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA, GrCert)

Early life and education

Moore was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned a bachelor's degree and teaching credential from the University of California, Los Angeles.[1]

Career

In 1975, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board.[2][3] She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1978 and served until 1994.[4] During her tenure, Moore supported legislation related to supplier diversity and public access to restrooms in supermarkets larger than 20,000 square feet.[5][6] She represented the 49th District; after the 1990 redistricting, the 49th was renumbered as the 47th district. With term limits impending, Moore decided to leave the Assembly with one term left and ran for Secretary of State of California in 1994. She lost the primary to Interim Secretary of State Tony Miller, who had succeeded to the office upon the resignation of March Fong Eu earlier in 1994.

Gwen Moore Lake in Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles memorializes her public service.

Death

On August 19, 2020, it was announced that Moore had died.[7]

References
  1. "Guide to the Gwen Moore Papers". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  2. Online Archive of California, Guide to the Gwen Moore papers
  3. California Legislative Black Caucus-Gwen Moore
  4. "Gwen Moore, Sting Target, Elected as Assembly Whip". Los Angeles Times. January 12, 1989. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  5. "When Lawmaker Moore Calls, the Utilities Listen". Los Angeles Times. February 24, 1985.
  6. Asian Business Association
  7. "Former California State Assemblywoman Gwen Moore Dies". Los Angeles Sentinel. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.


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