Cathleen Galgiani (born January 4, 1964, in Stockton, CA) has represented California's 17th Assembly District since December 2006. She is a Democrat. Prior to her election, she served as the chief of staff to her predecessor, Barbara Matthews. Assemblywoman Galgiani served as the consultant to the Legislative Committee on the Development of UC Merced. She helped secure funding and support for UC Merced to ensure that the university continues to grow as the 10th campus in the UC system. Assemblywoman Galgiani has also worked for Pat Johnston and John Garamendi. Prior to working in the Legislature, Assemblywoman Galgiani spent eight years as a physical therapy aide at San Joaquin General Hospital and Dameron Hospital in San Joaquin County.

Ms. Galgiani attended San Joaquin Delta College before receiving her Bachelors degree from Sacramento State University. She lives in Livingston, California as of February 2007.

2008 election

Ms. Galgiani faced a challenge from Merced resident Jack Mobley who retired from the US Air Force in October, 2003, with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Galgiani won the election with 66.3% of the vote.

Sources

• http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a17/bio.aspx
• http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060410/NEWS01/604100325&SearchID=73241848076050
• http://www.cmta.net/legsample.php?leg=galgiani_cathleen

• http://www.jackmobley.com