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About this office
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to represent the people of a specific congressional district in the federal government. They introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and are responsible for approving federal taxes.
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Governing Board Member, Ocean View School District of Orange County
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My Top 3 Priorities
Gas Tax Repeal Congressman ~ I completely support the voter initiative to repeal the rapacious car and gas tax our California State Legislature promulgated on the taxpayers.
Education Congressman ~ The Department of Education must create "best practices for student excellence" programs that all states can adopt assuring maximum student success at all levels.
Veterans Administration Accounabilty Congressman ~ I will assure the Veterans Administration fulfills its maximum legal and social responsibility to serve our warriors in uniform now and retired subsequently.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Governing Board Member, Ocean View School District
Governing Board Member, Ocean View School District of Orange County, Ocean View School District of Orange County, Elementary Public School District — Elected position (2006–current)
Director, Hain-Celestial Group (1998–2000)
Director, Kellogg ~ Keebler/Bake Line (1997–1999)
Manager, Mars Inc (1982–1994)
Manager, Kraft ~ General Foods Inc. (1975–1982)
Education
Claremont Graduate University, Peter Drucker School of Business — M.B.A. Masters in Business Administration, Enterprise and Government Management / Organization for financial success. (1989)
CSULB California State University at Long Beach — M.P.A. Masters in Public Adminstration, Organizational Development and Governmental Agency Administration (1979)
CSULB California State University at Long Beach — B.A. Bachlor of Arts, Psychology (1975)
CSULB California State University at Long Beach — B.A. Bachlor of Arts, Psychology (1975)
CSULB California State University at Long Beach — BA Bachlor of Arts, Speech Communication (1975)
Community Activities
Assistant Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America (1959–current)
Vice President Membership, Toastmasters International (2016–current)
Member ~ LA5 El Rodeo, Rotary International (1996–current)
Member, Optimist Club, Surf City (2018–current)
Honorary, Tribe of Tahquitz ~ Long Beach BSA Council Service Organization (1965–current)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $54,714
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
John Briscoe
$45,148
2
Employees of Grimmway Farms
$2,700
2
Employees of Marshall, Darcy
$2,700
3
Fraternity & Sorority Political Action Committee
$1,000
4
Employees of Outten Engineering
$750
More information about contributions
By State:
California 98.10%
Virginia 1.90%
By Size:
Large contributions (97.23%)
Small contributions (2.77%)
By Type:
From organizations (1.90%)
From individuals (98.10%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.
