- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Member, State Assembly
 - EDUCATION: local public schools, A.B. Princeton, J.D. Stanford
 - PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE: Associate, Special Counsel - Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
 - PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE: State Assembly 1998-1992 and 1996-present; Board of Supervisors 1993-1996 (President - 1995)
 - NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE: Immediate Past President, Junior Statesmen Foundation; formerly served on the local United Way board and the Greenbelt Alliance board
 - FAMILY: wife, Nicole Bergeron, and daughter, Caroline
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Restore California's public schools to excellence
 - The California Internet Tax Freedom Act  (AB 1614 - Lempert)
 - Combine strong standards with streamlined regulations to achieve environmental protection & economic development.
  
- Education groups
 - Law enforcement groups
 - Nearly every city council member and school board member in the district.
  
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