Sandra Denise Kennedy

Biographical Information

The following is from ALIS for the 43rd Arizona State Legislature (1997-1998):

State Senator Sandra Kennedy
Democrat--District 23
Office number: 313
Phone:602-542-7830
E-mail: [email protected]
Home City: Phoenix
Occupation: Businesswoman
Member Since: 1993

State Senator Sandra Kennedy, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She came to Phoenix in 1971.  Ms. Kennedy graduated from South Mountain High School, attended college within the Maricopa Community College District and Arizona State University, majoring in Accounting and Business Administration.<

Sandra Kennedy was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in November 1986, where she served for 6 years.  In 1992, she ran for the State Senate, and is currently serving her Third term from Legislative District 23 in South Phoenix.  Her committee assignments include Health, in which she serve as the Ranking Minority Member, Family Services and Transportation.  Also been appointed to the Transportation Subcommittee on Maricopa County. Senator Kennedy was recently appointed to the City of Phoenix, Surface Transportation Advisory Committee.

In 1990, Sandra was elected to serve on the Phoenix Union High School Board for a four year term.  Governor Mofford appointed her to the Arizona Employment and Training Council.  In 1990, She was appointed to the Executive Committee of the State Democratic Party and served for two years.  Her many past and present community and civic projects include the following:  Tutor for Valley Christian Center and Valle Del Sol, Board member of the Arizona Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council, ex-Officio Member of Phoenix Community Alliance, and a former Board member of the Community Excellence Project.  She also has been a performer with the Black Theatre

Ms. Kennedy was voted Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1984.  She is a member of the National Association of Female Executives, was a delegate to the Foreign Relations Conference in June of 1988 from the American Council of Young Political Leaders in Washington, D.C., a member of the National Conference of State Legislators and also, the National Black Conference of State Legislators.

Professionally, Senator Kennedy is the owner of the business enterprise, Kennedy Restaurants, LLC.  She is the mother of one daughter, Mahogany, age 16.

Committee Assignments
Family Services
Health
Transportation

The Honorable Sandra D. Kennedy was a candidate for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission in the November 4, 2008 General Election, and she won. This is her biography from the Arizona Corporation Commission site:

Commissioner Sandra D. Kennedy:
Sandra D. Kennedy was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission on November 4, 2008.

Kennedy was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1986 where she served for six years (1986-1992). During this time, she was appointed to the Arizona Employment and Training Council by Governor Rose Mofford and, in 1990, was appointed to the Executive Committee of the State Democratic Party and served for two years.  Also, that year, she was elected to serve a four year term on the Phoenix Union High School Governing Board.  IN 1992, she was elected State Senator and subsequently served three terms (1992-1998).

A graduate from South Mountain High School, Kennedy attended college within the Maricopa Community College District and Arizona State University, majoring in Accounting and Business Administration.  

Her many past and present community and civic projects include the following:
• Tutor for Valley Christian Center and Valle Del Sol
• Board member of the Arizona Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council
• Ex-Officio Member of Phoenix Community Alliance
• Former Board member of the Community Excellence Project
• Performer with the Arizona Black Theatre

Additional Accomplishments of Sandra Kennedy:
• Voted Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1984.
• A member of the National Association of Female Executives
• A delegate to the Foreign Relations Conference in June 1988 from the American Council of Young Political Leaders
• A member of the National Conference of State Legislators and the National Black Conference of State Legislators.
• Former-owner of the business enterprise, Kennedy Restaurants, LLC

Sandra Kennedy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and came to Phoenix in 1971.  She is the mother of three: Mahogany; Amber and Seth.

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

Birth: Arizona Legislative Biography sheet