Susan Eggman
Susan Eggman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 7, 2020 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Cathleen Galgiani |
| Succeeded by | Jerry McNerney |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Ammiano |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Villapudua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1961 Castro Valley, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Renee Hall |
| Residence(s) | Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Stanislaus (BS, MSW) Portland State University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Social worker Professor |
| Website | sd05 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979–1983 |
Susan Talamantes Eggman (born March 3, 1961) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2020 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 5th Senate district, which encompasses western San Joaquin County; from January 19, 2022, she served as Assistant Majority Leader.
Prior to being elected to the Senate in 2020, she was a member of the California State Assembly representing the 13th Assembly District as well as being a Stockton City Councilwoman and Associate Professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento.
Eggman, a lesbian, was a member and past chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus. She was also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Laws she has written include the law establishing the California Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program, the End of Life Option Act, and the law establishing the National Guard’s Discovery Challenge Academy in French Camp.