Wesley Chesbro
Wesley P. Chesbro (born August 20, 1951) is a Democratic politician from California. He was an *emblymember for the 2nd district, encomp*ing the North Coast. Previously, Chesbro served as the *embly member from California's 1st district from 2008 until 2012. He has also served as a member of the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Contents
- 1 Early career
- 2 Post Senate Career
- 3 2008 *embly election
- 4 References
Early career
Chesbro was an early leader in the recycling movement having founded the Arcata Recycling Center in 1971. The Arcata Recycling Center is one of California's oldest and most successful recycling operations. He has also served as a Humboldt County Supervisor and an Arcata city councilmember.
Post Senate Career
Chesbro was term-limited in 2006 and was replaced by Pat Wiggins. On January 5, 2007, Chesbro was appointed by the California State Senate Rules Committee to serve again on the California Integrated Waste Management Board. On January 12, 2007, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced the appointment of Chesbro to the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.
2008 *embly election
On February 8, 2008 Chesbro announced he would run in the November 2008 election to replace term-limited Patty Berg in California's 1st *embly district. He was successful, winning with 70.5% of the vote over Republican Jim Pell.