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American politician
| Anthony Cannella | |
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| Member of the California State Senatefrom the 12th district | |
| In officeDecember 6, 2010 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Denham |
| Succeeded by | Anna Caballero |
| Mayor of Ceres, California | |
| In officeDecember 2, 2005 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | DeLinda Moore |
| Succeeded by | Chris Vierra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Joseph Cannella (1969-03-22) March 22, 1969 (age 55)[1]New Idria, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Cannella (m. 1996) |
| Relations | Sal Cannella (father) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Ceres, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Davis |
| Occupation | Civil engineerSmall business owner |
Anthony Joseph Cannella (born March 22, 1969) is an American politician who previously served in the California State Senate. A Republican, he represented the 12th Senate District, which encompasses all of both Merced and San Benito counties, as well as parts of Fresno, Madera, Monterey, and Stanislaus counties. Prior to his election to the State Senate, he served as the mayor of Ceres.
He is the son of Sal Cannella, a former Democratic Assemblymember who also represented portions of the Central Valley.
Anthony Cannella was elected to the State Senate in 2010, defeating state Assemblywoman Anna Caballero in a surprise, with assistance from the California Chamber of Commerce, and easily re-elected in 2014 as one of few Republicans endorsed by the California Labor Federation.[2]
In April 2017, he was the only Republican Senator to vote in favor of Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017 (more widely known and reported as the "Gas Tax");[3] he was promised transportation assistance for the University of California, Merced, and an extension of the Altamont Corridor Express rail line to his district.[2]
The Senate bill includes a 20-cent per gallon increase in diesel taxes, a 12-cent per gallon hike in gas taxes and a 5.75 percent increase in diesel sales taxes. Vehicle license fees would be raised an average 38pervehicle.Driverswouldalsofaceanewannualfeetobepaidwiththeirvehicleregistration,rangingfrom38 per vehicle. Drivers would also face a new annual fee to be paid with their vehicle registration, ranging from 38pervehicle.Driverswouldalsofaceanewannualfeetobepaidwiththeirvehicleregistration,rangingfrom25 to $175 depending on the value of their vehicle. The taxes and fees rise each year with inflation. Funds would be used to improve roads, highways and transportation systems in California.[4]
California's 12th State Senate district election, 2014
| Primary election | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Anthony Cannella (incumbent) | 47,551 | |
| Democratic | Shawn K. Bagley | 27,017 | |
| Total votes | 74,568 | 100.0 | |
| General election | |||
| Republican | Anthony Cannella (incumbent) | 54,039 | |
| Democratic | Shawn K. Bagley | 33,059 | |
| Total votes | 87,098 | 100.0 | |
| Republican hold |
- ^ Senator Anthony Cannella of California[_permanent dead link_]
- ^ a b "California Gas Tax Passes After Republican Lawmaker Wins $500 Million Promise". Sacramento, California: KOVR. April 7, 2017.
- ^ "California Legislature Approves Gas Tax Hike; Bill Goes To Gov. Brown". Los Angeles: KCBS-TV. April 6, 2017.
- ^ "California Legislature Approves Gas-Tax Hike; Bill Goes to Gov. Brown". April 6, 2017.