- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Educator/Small Businessman
 - Member, California Defense Retention Council
 - Lecturer, San Diego State University
 - Former Staff Director, Governor Gray Davis
 - Former District Director, Congressman Bob Filner
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Improving the quality of our schools, focusing resources on underperforming schools
 - Providing better access to affordable health care, including prescription drug coverage
 - Investing in local infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion and air pollution
  
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- San Diego City Fire Fighters
 - San Diego Education Association
 - Planned Parenthood
  
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