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Ellen Corbett has served as Mayor of San Leandro, and has
spent her career working in private business, serving in local government and participating in community activities.
Corbett is Known as a Leader
Corbett is known as a leader who keeps her promises and accomplishes what she sets out to do. As a City Councilmember, and as Mayor for the last four years, Corbett's commitment to public service has been simple and straightforward - work hard to develop common sense solutions, never say it can't be done, and stay focused on the real needs of working people and their families.
Her Decision to Run for The Assembly
In describing her decision to run for the Assembly Corbett said, "As a thirty -year resident, I care deeply about the future of all the cities in the in 18th Assembly District. I grew up here, and my mom and dad still live here. It's where I chose to raise my family. I've always been committed to making our community a better place for everyone.
Ellen Corbett at Work
Corbett works fighting crime, creating a model Disaster Preparedness plan, In building a partnership with local schools, revitalizing downtown, and on other economic
development projects, has earned her national recognition. Ellen was elected by her fellow mayors from across the United States to serve on the Advisory Board for the U.S.
Conference of mayors. She was also chosen to be a member of the National League of Cities' Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee.
Educated Community Servant
After attending local schools, Ellen went on to graduate from U.C. Davis and earn her law degree from McGeorge School of Law. She is a successful attorney with a
downtown San Leandro practice. Prior to being elected to office, Ellen has been active in a variety of community activities, including:
City Library Commissioner,
Fundraiser and Board Member of San Leandro Girls Inc.,
Board Member of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce,
Board Member of the California Conservatory Theater,
Past President of the Alameda County Mayors' Conference.
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