15 Facts About Michael Machado

Michael J Machado was born on March 12,1948 and is a Democratic politician from Linden, California.

Michael Machado served from 2000 to 2008 in the California State Senate.

Michael Machado graduated with a degree in Economics from Stanford University, earned his master's degree in agricultural economics from the University of California, Davis, and in 1988 attended the Harvard Business School Agribusiness Seminar.

Michael Machado served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

Michael Machado represented the California State Assembly's 17th District from 1994 to 2000.

Michael Machado distinguished himself as a pragmatic legislator who supports education reform, "balanced" environmental regulations and tax relief for all Californians.

Michael Machado was the subject of a recall effort by the state GOP in the summer of 1995, which failed.

Michael Machado chaired the Senate Banking Committee and the Sub-Committee on Delta Resources.

Michael Machado served on the Senate Committees on Budget and Fiscal Review, Local Government, Natural Resources and Water, and Transportation and Housing.

Michael Machado was supported by Handgun Control, the California League of Conservation Voters, California Nurses' Association, California Teachers Association, Building and Construction Trades, and many other labor groups.

Michael Machado received the support of the California Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League and Planned Parenthood.

Michael Machado was appointed to the State Fund's board of directors in 2009.

In 2010, Michael Machado was named the Director of the Delta Protection Commission.

Michael Machado has served on the board of directors of PICO Holdings, Inc since 2013.

Michael Machado was criticized by shareholders for approving an executive compensation plan that is widely perceived as excessive.