Candidate for
State Senator; District 17

Darren W. Parker and his wife of 27 years, Brenda, have lived in the High Desert for 25 years; they have five daughters and 3 grand daughters and 1 grandson. Darren is currently a small business owner who recently retired from a 31-year career with AT&T and the Communication Workers of America.

Darren has always worked effectively with leaders of all political parties, having been appointed by both Democrats and Republicans to lead efforts on behalf of our diverse state. He has been honored by both the California State Assembly and the Senate Speaker, Anti-Defamation League, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, labor unions and numerous local, state, and federal elected officials.

The 17th State Senate District has already benefited from Darren's leadership. He is a long- time community and political activist who presently serves as the CADEM State Chairman African American Caucus, YouthBuild Advisory Board Chairman, President of the Antelope Valley Human Relations Commission, as well as, serves on numerous Boards of Directors including Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber, Antelope Valley Partners for Health and Boy Scouts of America Greater Antelope Valley.

As President of the Antelope Valley Human Relations Commission for the past 10 years, Darren ensures community and local government collaboration in helping eliminate Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents. Through his leadership, the Antelope Valley Human Relations Commission has developed a toll-free hate crimes line as well as built a membership that includes numerous elected officials and community members in addition to representatives from the Los Angeles Sheriff, Los Angeles District Attorney, FBI, Board of Supervisors, Community- based organizations, religious institutions, and local schools.

Darren strongly supports public safety and over the last decade, he has partnered with various law enforcement agencies, working with them to make sure the citizens of our community feel safe. Darren helped initiate the hate crime unit with the L.A. County Sheriffs Department and the Commission of Human Relations in addition to the SHARE program. He has raised funds to support safe schools, teen summits and "Increase the Peace Day"events.

Darren W. Parker has dedicated his life to improving the wellbeing of our community. He will be honored to represent the 17th State Senate District, focusing on the creation of jobs, improving education and ensuring public safety.