John Chiang (California politician)
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| John Chiang | |
 California Controller John Chiang in January 2007 |
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| Assumed office January 8, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Steve Westly |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | July 31, 1962 (age 44) New York, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Terry Chi |
John Chiang (born July 31, 1962 in New York City) is a Democratic politician and has been California State Controller since January 8, 2007. He previously served as Chair of the California Board of Equalization and represented the Fourth District, primarily serving southern Los Angeles County.
Chiang is the son of immigrants from Taiwan. He was born in New York City and grew up in Chicago. He graduated with honors with a degree in Finance from the University of South Florida and has a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He came to Los Angeles in 1987 where he got involved with the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley (DP/SFV).
Chiang began his career as a tax law specialist for the IRS. He worked as an attorney for then California State Controller Gray Davis, and also worked on the staff of California Senator Barbara Boxer. He was first elected to office as Member of the Board of Equalization in 1998 and elected to a second four-year term in 2002.
Chiang lives with his wife in Torrance, California.
[edit] External Links
- Official State of California biography
- Official Campaign Website for CA State Controller
- San Fransisco Chronicle debate (Webcast) for California State Controller
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| Preceded by Brad Sherman |
Member, California Board of Equalization, 4th District 1999 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Judy Chu |
| Preceded by Steve Westly |
California State Controller 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
