Posted on 11/03/2010 4:54:28 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
The 37th District Assembly winner is about to become the first California legislator in recent history to be deployed.
Republican Jeff Gorell won more than 58-percent of the vote against Democrat Ferial Masry, that's after telling voters he would be deployed next year.
In March, the Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserve will begin a 12-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Gorell spoke with KEY News by phone on his way to Sacramento today, and said he is already working on a slate a legislative bills.
Gorell said he will choose a staff that will give his district a voice in Sacramento.
(Excerpt) Read more at keyt.com ...
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