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Contra Costa County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Carol J. Federighi

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Lafayette

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Education

  • J.D.: Hastings College of the Law
  • Secondary Teaching Credential: UC Berkeley
  • B.A: Stanford University, History Honors, Cap & Gown, Phi Beta Kappa

Professional
  • Alameda County Civil Court Appointed Attorneys Panel: Advisory Committee Chair 2008, Member 1995 to present (Juvenile Dependency law)
  • Legal Assistance for Seniors: Volunteer: consultant; staff attorney, 1993-2007
  • Pacific High School, San Leandro: Former History nd English teacher

Community Service
  • Lafayette City Council: Mayor 2007, 2003; Vice Mayor 2006, 2002; Councilmember 1999 to present
  • Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority: Chair 2006; Board member 2000 to present
  • Lafayette Senior Housing Task Force: Member 2006 to present
  • Moraga Road Transportation Advisory Committee: Chair 2001-2004
  • Lafayette Planning Commission: Chair 1998, Commissioner 1993-1999
  • Lafayette Parking Commission: Chair 1986, 1987; Member 1980-1990
  • Brown Avenue Homeowners Association: President 1995-1997
  • State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Service Award: Recipient 1998
  • State of California Family Court Services Advisory Committee: Member, 1988-1992
  • League of Women Voters: State President, 1987-1989; LWV Diablo Valley President, 1983-1985
  • Acalanes and Happy Valley Parents Clubs: former Board member

Personal: Married to Douglas Federighi: sons Craig and Brent, four granddaughters

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