Kenneth Maddox was a California State Assemblyman from 1998 until 2004. He received his bachelors degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona.
Career
Maddox's term limit as a California State Assemblyman was reached in 2004, thus ending his tenure in office. However, during his tenure, he oversaw major resort developments along the Harbor Corridor south of Disneyland. He was also highly involved in the construction of an education center and the recruitment of national restaurant chains to the area. While in the legislature, Maddox served on a variety of policy committees including Insurance, Utilities and Commerce, Governmental Organization, Environmental Safety and Toxics, Agriculture, Education and Local Government Ken Maddox also brought a law enforcement background to the State Legislature as he had been a police officer in Tustin prior to his election to the Assembly. In 2004, he lost a State Senate primary to John Campbell, an Assemblyman from a neighboring district. Maddox got 30% of the vote in the primary compared to Campbell's 61% of the vote. Maddox considered running for Lieutenant Governor in 2006, but ultimately did not. Maddox is currently the Director of Legislative Affairs for State Board of Equalization Member Michelle Park Steel. He is still a reserve police officer with the city. He has also been a volunteer firefighter.
