Brian Nestande
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Brian Nestande is the Republican
California State Assembly
man for the 64th District
and was elected to the post in 2008. He is the son of former Assemblyman Bruce Nestande
, who was the Republican nominee for Secretary of State in 1986.
in Anaheim
in 1982. Nestande earned his Bachelor of Arts
in political science
from Cal State Fullerton
in 1992.
in Santa Barbara County
. In 1994, Nestande managed the successful congressional campaign of then-Palm Springs
Mayor Sonny Bono
. Nestande went to work in Bono's office as Chief of Staff until Bono's death in early 1998. Bono's widow, Mary Bono Mack, was elected to succeed Sonny, and Nestande served as her chief of staff from 1998 until 2000. Nestande left politics in 2000 and started a political and government relations firm named Nestande and Associates. It was headquartered in Palm Desert
.
The Assemblyman's half sister, Gabrielle Jane Nestande, was charged with failure to stop and render aid, a third-degree felony, after allegedly hitting and killing 30 year old Courtney Paige Griffin in Austin TX, on May 27, 2011.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
California State Assembly
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...
man for the 64th District
California's 64th State Assembly district
California's 64th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Brian Nestande of Palm Desert.-District profile:...
and was elected to the post in 2008. He is the son of former Assemblyman Bruce Nestande
Bruce Nestande
Bruce Nestande is an U.S. politician who was a Republican California State Assemblyman and Orange County Supervisor.Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nestande graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960 and earned his J.D...
, who was the Republican nominee for Secretary of State in 1986.
Education
Nestande graduated from Canyon High SchoolCanyon High School (Anaheim, California)
Canyon High School is a traditional four-year high school located in the Anaheim Hills community in the city of Anaheim, California and is an International Baccalaureate school. It is located on of land on Imperial Highway between the cross streets of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Nohl Ranch Road, and...
in Anaheim
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
in 1982. Nestande earned his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor 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...
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...
from Cal State Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
in 1992.
Pre-Assembly Career
Immediately after graduating from college, Nestande obtained a job as Deputy Campaign Manager of the successful congressional campaign of Michael HuffingtonMichael Huffington
Michael Huffington is an American politician, bisexual activist, and film producer. He was a member of the Republican Party, and a member of the United States House of Representatives for one term, 1993–1995, from California...
in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific coast. As of 2010 the county had a population of 423,895. The county seat is Santa Barbara and the largest city is Santa Maria.-History:...
. In 1994, Nestande managed the successful congressional campaign of then-Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
Mayor Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono
Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono was an American recording artist, record producer, actor, and politician whose career spanned over three decades.-Early life:...
. Nestande went to work in Bono's office as Chief of Staff until Bono's death in early 1998. Bono's widow, Mary Bono Mack, was elected to succeed Sonny, and Nestande served as her chief of staff from 1998 until 2000. Nestande left politics in 2000 and started a political and government relations firm named Nestande and Associates. It was headquartered in Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, in the Coachella Valley, approximately east of Palm Springs. The population was 48,445 at the 2010 census, up from 41,155 at the 2000 census...
.
2008 Assembly Campaign
Nestande defeated businesswoman Kelly McCarty in the 2008 Assembly Republican primary. He faced no major or minor party opposition in the general election.Personal
Assemblyman Nestande has been a resident of Riverside County for 15 years. He currently lives there with his wife and their 7 kids—4 girls and 3 boys.The Assemblyman's half sister, Gabrielle Jane Nestande, was charged with failure to stop and render aid, a third-degree felony, after allegedly hitting and killing 30 year old Courtney Paige Griffin in Austin TX, on May 27, 2011.