Brian Dahle
Brian Dahle | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 1st district | |
Assumed office December 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | new district |
Personal details | |
Born |
Redding, CA | September 20, 1965
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Megan Dahle |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Bieber, California |
Alma mater | Big Valley High School |
Occupation | Farmer |
Website | Assembly Website |
Brian Dahle (born September 20, 1965) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 1st district, encompassing the Shasta Cascade region and the northern Sierra Nevada. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a Lassen County supervisor for 12 years. In the 2016 California Primary Election, Brian Dahle Won The State Assembly reelection.
Biography
District 1 Assemblyman Brian Dahle is a third-generation farmer, business owner, and four term Lassen County Supervisor.[1]
Brian’s family history dates back to the original homestead farm in the 1930s in the Tule Lake area of Siskiyou County. The present Lassen County farm was purchased in the 1940s by Brian’s grandparents and has remained in the family since that time. When his parents retired, Brian and his wife Megan purchased the farm, which now operates over 2,000 acres.[1] ref name="NC League of Municipitalities"/>
In addition, Brian and Megan Dahle operate and manage Big Valley Seed and Big Valley Nursery.[2] ref name="NC League of Municipitalities"/>
Elected to the Lassen County Board of Supervisors in 1996, Brian has helped ensure that budget is balanced and that County is completely debt free. Lassen is one of just a handful of Counties without any debt.[2] ref name="NC League of Municipitalities"/>
Brian has taken a leadership role in helping strengthen rural counties. He is the past Chair and current Board Member for the Regional Council of Rural Counties, where he has been a leading defender of the North State’s private property and water rights.[2] ref name="NC League of Municipitalities"/>
Brian has earned other leadership opportunities, including:
• Past president, Western Interstate Region (National Association of Counties, NACO)
• Chair, Energy Environment Land Use Committee (NACO)
• Chair, California Housing & Finance Corporation
• Chair, National Housing & Finance Corporation
• Circle of Service Award (California State Association of Counties)
• Dale Sowards Award, public service award from Western Interstate Region (NACO)[2][3]
Current Committee Membership
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials - Vice Chair
• Utilities and Commerce - Member
• Insurance - Member
• Business and Professions - Member
• Aging and Long Term Care - Member
• Second Extraordinary Session Public Health and Developmental Services - Memberref name="NC League of Municipitalities"/>
Caucus Membership
• Legislative Outdoor Sporting Caucus
2014 California State Assembly
California's 1st State Assembly district election, 2014 | ||||
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Primary election | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Brian Dahle (incumbent) | 65,466 | 69.5 | |
Democratic | Brigham Sawyer Smith | 28,688 | 30.5 | |
Total votes | 94,154 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Brian Dahle (incumbent) | 104,103 | 70.2 | |
Democratic | Brigham Sawyer Smith | 44,119 | 29.8 | |
Total votes | 148,222 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2016 California State Assembly candidacy
California's 1st State Assembly district election, 2016 | ||||
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Primary election | ||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Brian Dahle (incumbent) | 103,500 | 99.6 | |
Libertarian | Donn Coenen (write-in) | 446 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 103,946 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Libertarian | Donn Coenen | |||
Republican | Brian Dahle (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | ' | ' | ||
References
- 1 2 "Candidates endorsed by Farm Bureau". Ag Alert. October 17, 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "NACo, WIR presents public service award to Lassen County Supervisor Brian Dahle" (PDF). National Association of Counties. May 22, 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "Brian (Brian) D. Dahle (R-SH01)". NC League of Municipitalities. NC League of Municipitalities. Retrieved 30 September 2016.