- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Councilmember/Vintner/Businessman
 - Mayor City of Santa Rosa 2000-2002
 - Councilmember, City of Santa Rosa 1996-2000
 - Planning Commission, Santa Rosa 1991-1996
 - BS Georgetown University 1974
 - MS San Francisco State University 1979
 - Owner/VP/CFO Taft Street Winery 1982-Present
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Return Fair Share of Resources to Improve Transportation
 - Correct Inequities in Medicare Reimbursements
 - Increase Federal Investment in Education
  
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- Press Democat
 - Farm Bureau
 - Gary Giacomini, Former Marin County Supervisor
  
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- Wine Industry
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The wine industry is one of the most prominent segments of the agricultural economy in Sonoma and Marin Counties.
 - National Economy
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The Administration's Stimulus Plan is the wrong package at the wrong time. Our best long-term economic policy is to invest in solid and sustained improvement of our education system.
 - Key Enviornmental Positions
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1) Offshore Oil drilling: Oppose;  2) Drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve: Oppose;  3) Kyoto - international agreement and protocols for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions: Support
  
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