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James Cooper is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 9th district, encompassing parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. On his first day in office, Cooper was named to Speaker Toni Atkins’ leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip. Cooper serves on the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Budget Committee, Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration, Governmental Organization Committee, Insurance Committee, and Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. 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. == External links == * * (Campaign website ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jim Cooper (California politician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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