Rick Keene

Richard J. "Rick" Keene (born November 16, 1957) is a former Republican member of the California State Assembly representing the 3rd district from 2002 to 2008. Keene previously served on the Chico, California City Council from 1994 to 2002, including a term as mayor from 1997 to 1998.
Early life and family
Keene was born in Crescent City and raised in Hayfork, a small community in Trinity County. He is the son of a logger. He worked in many varied vocations in his youth. He set chokers in a logging operation, drove a forklift at a nut processing plant and, for 10 years, worked at United Parcel Service.
He began practicing law in Chico at a general law practice specializing in criminal defense, workers' compensation, and personal injury law.
Political career
Chico City Council
Keene was first elected to the Chico City Council in 1994. He served on the Internal Affairs Committee. In 1996, his fellow Councilmember...