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Orange County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Richard "Rick" Rios

Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Brea

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I am a third generation Brean whose family first moved to Brea in the 1940's. My wife and I were married in a scenic Olinda Village church almost a decade ago and now live near the historic Union Oil neighborhood with our two young boys Logan and Jaden. Our oldest boy enjoys playing catch with our two dogs who at many times double as his best friends.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Business with an emphasis in Law and a Masters Degree in Commerce. I value the merits of a good education and believe our children deserve every opportunity to excel academically. During the last academic year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Laurel Elementary School in a mentoring program that tutored students in reading, writing and arithmetic.

My wife and I have volunteered in the children's ministry at Calvary Chapel La Habra where I also served as a Head of Ministry.

I am currently an information security analyst at Evangelical Christian Credit Union in Brea. Prior to going to work at the credit union I was a teacher at Riverside Community College.

I have seen our small town grow from memories of open fields to the modern neon glow of our bustling downtown. It is because of my desire to balance growth with the preservation of our quality of life that I joined with several community groups to limit high-density development and was later appointed to the Housing Breans Advisory Board.

I have chosen to run for City Council because I have the history and experience working on city issues while representing Brea residents. My work and educational background provide a solid foundation to insure accountability of city staff, responsible fiscal management, and the foresight to help Brea businesses succeed.

Thank you for your time and your vote!

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