Ken Maddox

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Kenneth W. Maddox (born February 29, 1964 in Long Beach, California) is a former California State Assemblyman who served from 1998 until 2004, representing part of Orange County. He received his bachelors degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona.

[edit] Career

Maddox's term limit as a California State Assemblyman was reached in 2004, thus ending his tenure in office. However, during his tenure, he oversaw major resort developments along the Harbor Corridor south of Disneyland. He was also highly involved in the construction of an education center and the recruitment of national restaurant chains to the area.

While in the legislature, Maddox served on a variety of policy committees including Insurance, Utilities and Commerce, Governmental Organization, Environmental Safety and Toxics, Agriculture, Education and Local Government.

Maddox also brought a law enforcement background to the State Legislature, as he had been a police officer in Tustin prior to his election to the Assembly. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1981 to 1989.

In 2004, he lost a State Senate primary to John Campbell, an Assemblyman from a neighboring district. Maddox got 30% of the vote in the primary compared to Campbell's 61% of the vote. Maddox considered running for Lieutenant Governor in 2006, but ultimately did not. Maddox is currently the Director of Legislative Affairs for State Board of Equalization Member Michelle Park Steel.

He is still a reserve police officer with the city. He has also been a volunteer firefighter.

Political offices
Preceded by Curt Pringle	California State Assemblyman, 68th District 1998-2004	Succeeded by Van Tran