On January 22, 1954, Cook was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Cook's father is a military person with the United States Navy, who served in both World War II and the Korean War. Cook's grandfather was an Episcopal minister. Cook was baptized into the Episcopal Church by her grandfather. After Cook's father's retired from the Navy, the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.[3][4]
While attending high school, Cook became a runner-up in the Miss Newport Beach contest, earned a student pilot's license, completed an Outward Bound course and successfully climbed Mount Whitney.
In May 2005, Cook received an honorary Associate of Arts degree from Orange Coast College.[5]
Career
Cook coached and taught volleyball in Huntington Beach, and served as Parent Teacher Association president for Vista View School in Fountain Valley. In 1978 Debbie and John purchased a small office-equipment business which they ran for 14 years. During those years Cook obtained a patent for the business's shelving system.
As a political novice in 1990, Cook was the main force behind the Huntington Beach city voter initiative Measure C, a pro-environment City Charter amendment that forbids sale or lease of park or beach land without a citywide vote.[6] Despite opposition by the city council majority being against the initiative, voters approved it.
In December 1994, Cook was admitted to the California bar. Cook served as attorney for the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, and took part in the efforts to preserve the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from development.
In 2001 Cook became the mayor of Huntington Beach, California.[7]
Cook was reelected in 2004. The office of the Mayor of Huntington Beach is a rotating position within the city council. She also has served as President of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, Chair of the League of California Cities Administrative Policy Committee and Chair of the Orange County Parks Commission. She helped lead the fight to prevent the Orange County Sanitation District from massive dumping of partially treated wastewater into the ocean. In 2007, Huntington Beach joined the U.S. Mayor's Agreement on Global Warming.cl
2008 campaign for Congress
Huntington Beach Mayor and 2008 Democratic candidate for California's 46th congressional district Debbie Cook speaks at the Beer & Politics event at University by the Sea on October 5, 2008.
On February 2, 2008, Debbie Cook announced her Democratic candidacy for California's 46th congressional district against incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher.[8] Cook defeated Huntington Beach business owner Dan Kalmick in the June 3, 2008 primary for the Democratic nomination.[9]
The Treasurer of the California Republican Party filed suit against Cook and the Orange County Registrar regarding Cook's ballot designation.[10] The suit has been seen as frivolous and politically motivated. It was dismissed by the California Court of Appeals.[11]
According to FEC reports, Cook outraised Rohrabacher in the first and second quarters of 2008, although Rohrabacher in total had raised $323,966 compared to Cook's $157,269 by the end of the second quarter 2008.[12] In the end, Cook failed to oust the incumbent, winning only 42.4% of the vote to Rohrabacher's 53.2%.[13]
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Congress candidate sued for using "Mayor" on ballot.
January 31, 2023
debbie, cook, deborah, debbie, cook, born, january, 1954, american, politician, lawyer, from, california, former, mayor, huntington, beach, california, democratic, candidate, california, 46th, congressional, district, 2008, cook, elected, huntington, beach, ci. Deborah Ann Debbie Cook born January 22 1954 is an American politician and lawyer from California She is the former mayor of Huntington Beach California and was the Democratic candidate for California s 46th congressional district in 2008 Cook was elected to the Huntington Beach City Council in 2000 and re elected in 2004 She is president of the board of directors of the Post Carbon Institute 2 Deborah CookCook s official Huntington Beach Council photo circa 2000 2008Mayor of Huntington BeachIn office 2007 2008Preceded byGil CoerperSucceeded byKeith BohrIn office 2001 2002Preceded byPam Julien HouchenSucceeded byConnie BoardmanMember of the Huntington Beach City CouncilIn office December 1 2000 December 1 2008Succeeded byDevin DwyerPersonal detailsBornDeborah Ann Cook 1 1954 01 22 January 22 1954 age 69 Corpus Christi Texas U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseJohn FisherEducationCalifornia State University Long Beach BS Westcliff University JD Contents 1 Early life 2 Education 3 Career 3 1 2008 campaign for Congress 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditOn January 22 1954 Cook was born in Corpus Christi Texas Cook s father is a military person with the United States Navy who served in both World War II and the Korean War Cook s grandfather was an Episcopal minister Cook was baptized into the Episcopal Church by her grandfather After Cook s father s retired from the Navy the family moved to Cincinnati Ohio 3 4 In 1966 Cook and her family moved to California Cook attended Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach California While attending high school Cook became a runner up in the Miss Newport Beach contest earned a student pilot s license completed an Outward Bound course and successfully climbed Mount Whitney Education EditCook graduated from California State University Long Beach where she studied earth science Cook also has a J D from Western State University College of Law 3 In May 2005 Cook received an honorary Associate of Arts degree from Orange Coast College 5 Career EditCook coached and taught volleyball in Huntington Beach and served as Parent Teacher Association president for Vista View School in Fountain Valley In 1978 Debbie and John purchased a small office equipment business which they ran for 14 years During those years Cook obtained a patent for the business s shelving system As a political novice in 1990 Cook was the main force behind the Huntington Beach city voter initiative Measure C a pro environment City Charter amendment that forbids sale or lease of park or beach land without a citywide vote 6 Despite opposition by the city council majority being against the initiative voters approved it In December 1994 Cook was admitted to the California bar Cook served as attorney for the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and took part in the efforts to preserve the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from development In 2000 Cook became a member of the city council for Huntington Beach California 3 4 In 2001 Cook became the mayor of Huntington Beach California 7 Cook was reelected in 2004 The office of the Mayor of Huntington Beach is a rotating position within the city council She also has served as President of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities Chair of the League of California Cities Administrative Policy Committee and Chair of the Orange County Parks Commission She helped lead the fight to prevent the Orange County Sanitation District from massive dumping of partially treated wastewater into the ocean In 2007 Huntington Beach joined the U S Mayor s Agreement on Global Warming cl 2008 campaign for Congress Edit Huntington Beach Mayor and 2008 Democratic candidate for California s 46th congressional district Debbie Cook speaks at the Beer amp Politics event at University by the Sea on October 5 2008 On February 2 2008 Debbie Cook announced her Democratic candidacy for California s 46th congressional district against incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher 8 Cook defeated Huntington Beach business owner Dan Kalmick in the June 3 2008 primary for the Democratic nomination 9 The Treasurer of the California Republican Party filed suit against Cook and the Orange County Registrar regarding Cook s ballot designation 10 The suit has been seen as frivolous and politically motivated It was dismissed by the California Court of Appeals 11 According to FEC reports Cook outraised Rohrabacher in the first and second quarters of 2008 although Rohrabacher in total had raised 323 966 compared to Cook s 157 269 by the end of the second quarter 2008 12 In the end Cook failed to oust the incumbent winning only 42 4 of the vote to Rohrabacher s 53 2 13 Personal life EditOn 1975 Cook married John Fisher They have one son In 1986 Cook and her family moved to Huntington Beach California 3 4 References Edit Deborah Ann Cook Martindale Archived from the original on 2019 10 01 Around Town Ex H B mayor to discuss desalination at Women s Democratic Club meeting Huntington Beach Independent June 11 2015 Archived from the original on 2015 06 13 Retrieved 2015 06 11 a b c d Full Biography of Debbie Cook smartvoter org Retrieved June 17 2020 a b c Debbie Cook Democrat joincalifornia com Retrieved June 17 2020 TWO OCC HORTICULTURE VOLUNTEERS TO RECEIVE HONORARY A A DEGREES MAY 26 orangecoastcollege edu May 13 2005 Retrieved June 18 2020 Billiter Bill November 9 1990 Political Novice Runs Big Developers Off the Beach Environment Debbie Cook didn t want buildings on the sand in Huntington Beach And the voters showed Tuesday in passing Measure C that they don t either Los Angeles Times List of Mayors Historically huntingtonbeachca gov Retrieved June 17 2020 Caesar Chris February 4 2008 HB mayor challenges Rohrabacher for Congressional seat Daily Pilot Archived from the original on 2015 10 22 Retrieved January 23 2015 Bunis Dena 2008 06 03 Mayor lawyer win in two Democratic congressional primaries Orange County Register Archived from the original on 2008 06 11 Retrieved 2008 06 05 Caesar Chris 2008 03 26 Ballot Suit Draws Criticism The Daily Pilot Archived from the original on 2011 07 08 Retrieved 2008 03 27 Official 10 page written document compilation PDF 23 July 2021 39 0 KB Published Fourth Appellate District Division 3 Opinion Sills with Rylaarsdam and Ikola Concurring Bunis Dena 2008 07 15 Cook outraised Rohrabacher this spring Orange County Register Archived from the original on 2008 10 12 Retrieved 2008 08 21 Orange County Vote Totals Archived from the original on 2008 12 02 Retrieved 2008 11 05 External links EditOC Voice Interview with Debbie Cook Peak Oil 1 SCAG Energy Summit Debbie Cook 2 Congress candidate sued for using Mayor on ballot Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Debbie Cook amp oldid 1120206757, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
