- Occupation: Firefighter-Paramedic, San Francisco Fire Department
 - Attended San Francisco State College where he earned a degree in Economics (1971)
 - Former Paramedic with the Department of Public Health's 911 Emergency Ambulance Service in the Bayview-Hunters Point district (1977)
 - Former Police Officer, San Francisco Police Department - worked at Mission and Ingleside Police Stations (1981)
 - Resumed working as a Paramedic and completed a degree in Nursing (1985)
 - Convinced Mayor Art Agnos to sign legislation designating the Park Emergency Hospital building as the City's 201st historical landmark (1991)
  
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- Preserving the architectural and historical buildings that are special to District 8.
 - A sustained education campaign, involving active participation by City government leaders, which promotes HIV testing and safe sex practices.
 - Working with District 8 small businesses making sure they are aware of the City services available such as loans and education programs.
  
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