George A. Plescia
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George Andrew Plescia (pronounced "plesha") (born August 19, 1966) is a U.S. Republican politician from California.
Born in Sacramento, California, Plescia graduated from California State University, Sacramento.
Plescia began working as an unpaid intern for former State Assembly member Bill Morrow in his district office and eventually became a paid staff member.
Plescia was first elected in 2002 to represent the 75th Assembly District, which covers parts of northern San Diego County, California. Plescia has sponsored bills concerning transportation, child pornography, and cutting income taxes. Currently, his office is leading the fight to prevent the relocation of San Diego International Airport to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
While in the legislature, he developed a reputation of being very personable and well-liked by both Republicans and Democrats. For part of 2006, he was the California State Assembly Republican Leader.
Plescia and his wife Melissa Dollaghan live in San Diego. He enjoys playing basketball and is a sports fan.
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| Preceded by Charlene Zettel |
California State Assemblyman 75th District 2002–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Kevin McCarthy |
California State Assembly Republican Leader April 17–November 10, 2006 |
Succeeded by Michael Villines |
