Gwen Moore (California politician)

This article is about California legislator. For the U.S. representative from Wisconsin, see Gwen Moore.

Gwen Moore (October 28, 1940 – August 19, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 49th district from 1978 to 1992 and the 47th district 1992 to 1994.

Gwen Moore
Member of the California State Assembly
In office December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1994
Preceded by	Teresa Hughes
Succeeded by	Kevin Murray
Constituency	49th district (1978-1992) 47th district (1992-1994)
In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992
Preceded by	Julian Dixon
Succeeded by	Diane Martinez
Personal details
Born	October 28, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	August 19, 2020(2020-08-19) (aged 79)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ronald Dobson
Children	Ronald Dobson II
Education	University of California, Los Angeles (BA, GrCert)

Early life and education

Moore was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned a bachelor's degree and teaching credential from the University of California, Los Angeles.^[1]

Career

In 1975, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board.^[2][3] She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1978 and served until 1994.^[4] During her tenure, Moore supported legislation related to supplier diversity and public access to restrooms in supermarkets larger than 20,000 square feet.^[5][6] She represented the 49th District; after the 1990 redistricting, the 49th was renumbered as the 47th district. With term limits impending, Moore decided to leave the Assembly with one term left and ran for Secretary of State of California in 1994. She lost the primary to Interim Secretary of State Tony Miller, who had succeeded to the office upon the resignation of March Fong Eu earlier in 1994.

Gwen Moore Lake in Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles memorializes her public service.

Death

Moore died on August 19, 2020, at the age of 79.^[7]

References

1. "Guide to the Gwen Moore Papers". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
2. Online Archive of California, Guide to the Gwen Moore papers
3. California Legislative Black Caucus-Gwen Moore
4. "Gwen Moore, Sting Target, Elected as Assembly Whip". Los Angeles Times. January 12, 1989. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
5. "When Lawmaker Moore Calls, the Utilities Listen". Los Angeles Times. February 24, 1985.
6. Asian Business Association
7. Barrow, Genoa (April 13, 2023). "Gwen Moore Remembered for Advancing Diversity". The Sacramento Observer. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

External links

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California Assembly
Preceded by Julian Dixon	California State Assemblywoman, 49th District 1978–1992	Succeeded by Diane Martinez
Preceded by Teresa Hughes	California State Assemblywoman, 47th District 1992–1994	Succeeded by Kevin Murray