Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 10; Republican Party

David Sander was a Graduate Fellow at Tulane University School of Medicine where he received the McLeskey Award for excellence in research, and a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

He put that experience to work helping Republicans develop public policy; working as Congressional Science Fellow, where he developed legislation and monitored issues including health, science, labor, intellectual property, welfare, Medicare/Medicaid reform and Social Security.

After leaving Congress, he founded Sander & Associates, which helps scientific groups and bio-tech/pharmaceutical companies communicate effectively with government and the public.

Nearly a decade ago, David and his family moved to Rancho Cordova, where he established a reputation as a community volunteer and effective leader. David spent years helping improve the community before being elected to the City Council in 2002. David has served on the board of the Chamber of Commerce, Cordova Community Council and as a member of the Sheriffs Citizen Advisory Panel.

David's tenure on the City Council has been a demonstration of Republican principles at work - streamlining government, increasing public safety, opposing higher taxes and giving businesses the opportunity to grow and provide jobs. Today, Rancho Cordova has one of the largest business and jobs bases in the region.

A devoted father and husband, David is married to Dr. Maggie Parsons, a local dermatologist and third-generation area resident. They have a son, Charles, who is a precocious two-year old. David currently serves as Rancho Cordova's Mayor.