Mike Roos
| Mike Roos | |
|---|---|
| President, LEARN (Los Angeles Educational Alliance for Restructuring Now) | |
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In office 1991 – 1994, | |
| Speaker pro Tempore, California State Assembly | |
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In office 1987 – *1991, Resigned from California State Assembly | |
| Majority Floor Leader, California State Assembly | |
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In office 1980–1986 | |
| California Campaign Coordinator (Jimmy Carter, for President) | |
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In office 1979–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Michael Yancey Roos August 6, 1945 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Shelby, Melissa, Caroline, and Catherine |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development University of Southern California Tulane University Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Occupation | Public Affairs Management |
| Religion | Christian |
| Website | www.mroosco.com |
Mike Roos is an American political strategist and former legislative leader in the California State Assembly, which he served for over 14 years (1977-1991).[1]
Career
In his second legislative term, Roos was chosen by his caucus as Majority Floor Leader. He served as (Democrat) Majority Floor Leader for six years until he was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly.[1] After his career in the California State Assembly, he became the founder and Chief-consultant of Mike Roos and Company, a public affairs and management company Roos founded in 1999. The company that he founded includes
- government relations
- corporate issues management
- media relations
- ballot measure campaigns[1]
Legislative achievements
- Roberti-Roos Weapons Control Act of 1989 – landmark legislation banning assault weapons
- Mello Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982[1]
Personal information
Mike Roos was born in 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] A former resident of Silver Lake estates,[2] Roos continues to live in Los Angeles near his daughters Shelby, Melissa, Caroline, and Catherine.
Education
Mike Roos attended Christian Brothers High School and Tulane University in New Orleans. Then he successfully graduated University of Southern California with a master's degree in public administration.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mike Roos". Mike Roos. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ Judy Pasternak and Noel K. Wilson (April 19, 1989). "Did View Shape Roos' Bill on Lakes?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 29, 2012.