Firebaugh served three terms as a member of the California State Assembly and one term as the majority floor leader. In 1998. he was first elected to the California State Assembly. representing the 50th assembly district. During his tenure. he fought for the rights of all Californians. including immigrants and their children. with passion and great success. Under his leadership. the California State Assembly passed legislation that focused on increasing the availability of education to all California residents. He led the effort to appoint more qualified Latinos and Latinas to highlevel positions in State government. including the appointment of only the second Latino to serve on the California Supreme Court. the first Latina to serve as chancellor of a University of California campus. and two additional Latino presidents at the California State Universities at Fresno and Sacramento. Firebaugh worked strenuously to protect and defend the dignity of his constituents. regardless of their immigration status. and remained involved in community affairs after his departure from the California State Assembly. He served as a visiting professor and policy fellow at the UCLA School of Medicine. Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture.
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