Kelly Seyarto

Kelly Seyarto (born October 28, 1962)[1] is an American politician and firefighter who is a member-elect of the California State Assembly from the 67th district. Elected in the 2020 election, he assumed office on December 7, 2020.

Dennis Kelly Seyarto
Member-elect of the California State Assembly
from the 67th district
Assuming office
December 7, 2020
SucceedingMelissa Melendez
Personal details
Born (1962-10-28) October 28, 1962
California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Denise
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(m. 1987)​
Children3
EducationMt. San Antonio College (AS)
California State University, Los Angeles (BS)
California State University, Long Beach (MPA)

Early life and education

Seyarto is a native of La Verne, California. He earned an associate degree in fire science from Mt. San Antonio College, a Bachelor of Science degree in fire protection administration and technology from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach.[2]

Career

In 1981, Seyarto joined the La Verne Fire Department as a paid reserve member. In 1983, he joined the Inglewood Fire Department, which was incorporated into the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 2000. In 2015, Seyarto retired after 35 years with the rank of battalion chief. In 1997, Seyarto was elected to the Murrieta City Council. He served until 2006 and again starting in 2016. During his tenure, Seyarto was selected to serve as the mayor of Murietta in 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2019.[3]

In the 2020 nonpartisan blanket primary for California's 67th State Assembly district, Seyarto placed second in a field of five candidates. In the November election, Syarto defeated Democratic nominee Jerry Carlos. He will assume office on December 7, 2020.[4][5]

Personal life

Seyarto and his wife, Denise, have three grown daughters.[6]

References
  1. "JoinCalifornia - Kelly Seyarto". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  2. "67th Assembly District race draws five candidates for March 3 election". Press Enterprise. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  3. "Kelly Seyarto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  4. "CA-Winners". AP NEWS. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  5. "Kelly Seyarto". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  6. "About | Kelly Seyarto for Assembly". 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
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