Steve Glazer
politician
Steven Mitchell Glazer (born August 10, 1957) is an American politician and former political advisor who is a former member of the California State Senate from the 7th Senate District, which includes most of Contra Costa County and eastern portions of Alameda County in the East Bay.
Glazer was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 16 of the California State Assembly
Glazer was appointed by Jerry Brown in 2011 to serve as a member of the California State University Board of Trustees until 2015, when he was elected to the State Senate. Glazer was also Brown's lead political strategist. Glazer first worked for Brown in 1978, when he was in charge of the campaign activities at 20 colleges for Brown's re-election as Governor. Glazer served as deputy campaign manager for Brown's unsuccessful bid for the United States Senate in 1982.
Early life and education
Glazer was born in Sacramento, California. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University. While attending SDSU, he served as president of Associated Students, the university's student governing group and chair of the California State Student Association.
Career
Consulting
In 1989, Glazer formed his own public relations, media, and political consulting firm, Glazer & Associates. Glazer was senior advisor to Kathleen Brown in her 1990 campaign for California State Treasurer.
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