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Steve Bennett
Profile
Steve Bennett is an American politician and educator currently serving as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 38th district. Before his election to the state legislature in 2020, he had a long career in local government, serving on the Ventura City Council and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. A former high school teacher, Bennett has been a prominent advocate for environmental protection, campaign finance reform, and ethical governance. In 2024, he authored legislation to prohibit the commercial farming of octopuses in California, reflecting his ongoing focus on animal welfare and environmental policy.
Details
- Born
- December 31, 1950 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Education
- Brown University, Butler University
- Career
- High school teacher, educator, assistant principal
