Christopher Cabaldon
- Senate: 2024-present
Bio
Christopher Cabaldon, 60, is an education policy consultant and served as the mayor of West Sacramento from 1998 through 2020 — the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. In 2011, he was appointed to be California’s delegate to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. He also served as vice chancellor for policy for the California Community Colleges and was appointed by President Barack Obama to the national board of College Promise, a campaign to promote free community college programs. Previously, Cabaldon served as chief consultant of the Assembly’s higher education committee, and chief of staff of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 23 passed, 5 failed, and 8 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| University of California Student and Policy Center | $590 | Dec 2, 2024 | Facility/Security/Equipment |
| California Democratic Party | $171.86 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dinner/Wine Bottle |
| Bill Dodd for Lieutenant Governor | $168.05 | Dec 1, 2024 | senators welcome dinner |
| Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $155.6 | Mar 21, 2024 | Food & Beverage for Yocha Dehe Tribal Council Swearing |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 78th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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| Alliance of California's Farmers & Ranchers Community Fund | $1,691.75 | Sep 16, 2024 | Palm Springs: |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,200.97 | Dec 12, 2024 | Palm Springs: Hotel Accomodations/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 67th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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| California LGBTQ Foundation | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Scholarship Award |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 97th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MIN
SB 960
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
2MIN
SB 1087
Transportation planning: sustainable communities strategies: transportation funding programs.
39SEC
SB 1273
Alcoholic beverages: tied-house restrictions: instructional events and promotional lectures: advertisements.
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