Audra Strickland
Encyclopedia
Audra Strickland is a Republican who served as a member of the 37th district of the California State Assembly
from December 2004 to November 2010. She succeeded her husband, Tony Strickland
, who was term-limited. Prior to serving in the Assembly, she was a junior high school teacher for a year at Temple Christian School in Ventura, California
. She supports term limits.
degree in political science
, Strickland served as president of the Ronald Reagan Republican Club at the University of California, Irvine
. She was a California State Assembly Fellow
for Assemblyman Bill Campbell
and also worked for former Assembly Speaker Curt Pringle
and Assemblyman Chuck Poochigian.
In February, 2010, Audra Strickland announced her intention to run for County Supervisor of the 2nd District, which consists primarily of the city of Thousand Oaks, and includes Oak Park and the Santa Rosa Valley. On June 8, 2010 Strickland failed in her bid and County Supervisor Linda Parks was re-elected by a large margin.
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
from December 2004 to November 2010. She succeeded her husband, Tony Strickland
Tony Strickland
Anthony A. "Tony" Strickland is a California State Senator, representing the 19th District. Strickland is a member of the Republican Party and a former Assemblyman, representing the 37th District from 1998 to 2004.-Early life:...
, who was term-limited. Prior to serving in the Assembly, she was a junior high school teacher for a year at Temple Christian School in Ventura, California
Ventura, California
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
. She supports term limits.
Education
While earning her Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
, Strickland served as president of the Ronald Reagan Republican Club at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
. She was a California State Assembly Fellow
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
-History:The California State Assembly Fellowship Program, founded in 1957, is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious legislative fellowship programs. This unique program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the...
for Assemblyman Bill Campbell
Bill Campbell (California politician)
William J. Campbell is a Republican politician from California. A former California State Assembly Republican Leader, he has served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors since 2003 and has served as Chairman of the Board since January 11, 2011 .Born in Los Angeles, Campbell grew up in...
and also worked for former Assembly Speaker Curt Pringle
Curt Pringle
Curtis L. "Curt" Pringle , is a politician from the U.S. state of California. Pringle, a Republican, a onetime Speaker of the California State Assembly, former Mayor of Anaheim, California and former Chairman of the California High Speed Rail Authority, today runs his own public relations and...
and Assemblyman Chuck Poochigian.
2010 run
Audra Strickland filed to start raising money to run for Secretary of State in 2010. Strickland ended her quest for Secretary of State and announced her intention to run for Ventura County Treasurer Tax Collector. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted California Government Code 27000.7 which places certain financial educational requirements on county tax treasurers, a safeguard enacted into state law after the 1994 Orange County Bankruptcy which led to a loss of $1.7 billion. Strickland did not meet those requirements and had to drop out of the race.In February, 2010, Audra Strickland announced her intention to run for County Supervisor of the 2nd District, which consists primarily of the city of Thousand Oaks, and includes Oak Park and the Santa Rosa Valley. On June 8, 2010 Strickland failed in her bid and County Supervisor Linda Parks was re-elected by a large margin.