Background
Anne Rudin grew up in a working-class Italian American family in Philadelphia during the Great Depression.
Anne Rudin grew up in a working-class Italian American family in Philadelphia during the Great Depression.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Temple University, 1945. Registered Nurse, Temple University, 1946. Master of Public Administration, University Southern California, 1983.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Golden Gate University, 1990.
Rudin started her career as a registered nurse She was also very active in the local and state League of Women Voters. Rudin was first elected to the Sacramento City Council in 1971.
She played a significant role in the whirlwind of change and growth that transformed Sacramento from a quiet government and agricultural town into a bustling, large city.
She cast the lone vote against a controversial plan to develop North Natomas. Rudin traveled to distant countries to speak of things not directly related to Sacramento but related to politics such as promoting world peace.
She also used the influence of her office to fight for nuclear disarmament, gay rights, local anti-smoking laws, bans on assault weapons, and limits to campaign contributions. During her time in office, she also pushed for the creation of the regional light-rail system.
President League of Women Voters, Riverside, 1957, Sacramento, 1961, California, 1969-1971, California Elected Women's Association, since 1973. Trustee Golden Gate University, 1993-1996. Member advisory board University Southern California, Army Depot Reuse Commission, 1992-1994.
Board directors Sacramento Theatre Company, 1992-1999, Japan Society Northern California, Sacramento Symphony, 1993-1996, California Common Cause, 1993 -96, Sacramento Education Foundation, 1993-2006. Vice president Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Foundation. President board directors Natomas Basin Conservancy.
Foreman Sacramento County Grand Jury, 2000-2001. Member of California Medical Alliance (Member of Year 2005).
Married Edward Rudin, June 6, 1948. 4 children.