Ellen Corbett, ’85, represents the 10th Senate District in the California Legislature. The San Leandro Democrat is the chair of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. A former member of the state Assembly (1998-2004), Senator Corbett has a long history of public service in the district. She served as a city councilmember and mayor of San Leandro and worked as an attorney, community college professor and civic activist. During her Assembly tenure, she chaired the Judiciary Committee and the Revenue & Taxation Committee. Her legislative record includes legislation to reduce prescription drug costs, restore wetlands along the Bay, protect consumer rights and increase penalties for discrimination against the disabled.