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Ken Yeager for California State Assembly

Holder of a Ph.D. in Education from Stanford University, Dr. Ken Yeager 
has dedicated his life to empowering others through education and activism. 
A well-respected professor in the Political Science  Department  at  San
Jose State University, Ken became Santa Clara County's first openly gay
elected official when he won a seat on the San Jose/Evergreen Community
College Board in 1992.  In December 1994, he was elected President of the
Board.  Ken has served on Santa Clara County's Grand Jury, the General
Plan Committee, and chaired the AIDS Task Force for its first three years.
Ken's political involvement spans more than 20 years, beginning with an
internship at San Jose City Hall.  In 1984, he co-founded  the pioneering
gay political organization BAYMEC    the Bay Area Municipal Election
Committee. He served as press secretary for Congressman Don Edwards and 
managed two successful campaigns against anti-gay initiatives.  Ken's
community service resume is a mile long and his work has earned him
numerous honors, including commendations from the Santa Clara Human
Relations Commission and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ken's campaign platform mirrors the priorities of his district (quality
education, government reform, and sensible economic development) and he
has assembled a top-notch campaign team to help get that message to the
voters.  In a district where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than
two to one,  Ken's chance will be increased if he wins the March 1996
Democratic primary.