Cameron Smyth

• Biography:

  Elected in 2006, Assemblyman Cameron Smyth is honored to represent the 38th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and Glendale.

  Prior to being elected to the state legislature, Assemblyman Smyth served on the Santa Clarita City Council, where he was first elected in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2004 – he was grateful to receive the highest number of votes in both elections. During his time on the City Council, Assemblyman Smyth twice served as Mayor, first in 2003 and again in 2005.

  In his first year as a Legislator, Assemblyman Smyth was appointed as the Vice Chair of the important Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. The committee is charged with oversight of issues pertaining to public health and the environment. As Vice Chair, Assemblyman Smyth seeks to direct the committee towards scientifically sound policies that promote a healthy environment and a strong economy and oppose those that needlessly burden the business community and drive our workforce to other states.

  Born and raised in the District, Assemblyman Smyth attended local public schools and received his Bachelors Degree in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of California, Davis, where he was also a two-sport athlete.

  Assemblyman Smyth began his career as a Field Representative for the California Republican Party. In 1994 he was hired by the late state Assemblyman "Pete" Knight. In 1996, Smyth served as campaign manager for Knight's successful state Senate campaign; the youngest on site manager for any state legislative race in California at that time.

  Upon winning the election, Senator Knight promoted Assemblyman Smyth to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. In 2000, the Assemblyman moved to the private sector and currently operates his own consulting business.

  Assemblyman Smyth, along with his wife Lena, has been very active in the community for several years. They have served on the board and volunteered with several non-profit organizations including: the American Red Cross’ local blood drive program, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the Special Olympics, the Betty Ferguson Foundation, the Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees, and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.

  Along with their service to the community, Cameron and Lena are proud parents of two boys, Gavin 3 and Rowan who was born in March of 2006.