Previously he served in the State Assembly , representing the 59th District from 1995 to 2000 .
Formerly a mayor in Arcadia , California he was first elected to the State Senate in 2000 and was re-elected to represent the 29th Senate District in November 2004 .
Previously mayor served in the State Assembly , representing the 59th District from 1995 to 2000 .
Formerly a mayor in Arcadia , California he was first elected to the State Senate in 2000 and was re-elected to represent the 29th Senate District in November 2004 .