- Occupation: City Councilmember; staff member ResourceCtr for Nonviolence
 - B.A. UCSC 1971 (College Honors; History Honors)
 - Co-Founder Resource Center for Nonviolence 1976
 - Elected to Santa Cruz City Council 1990, 1994 & 2000
 - Mayor 1993-1994 and 2003-2004
 - Regional Transportation Commission "Commissioner of the Year"
 - United Way "Community Hero" (2001); Chamber of Commerce "Man of the Year" (1998)
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Dealing responsibly with the ongoing budget crisis
 - Promoting jobs & economic development to strengthen City's tax base and revenue
 - Creating affordable housing & strengthening human services
  
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- Santa Cruz City Fire Fighters IAFF #1716
 - Democratic Women's Club
 - Locally Owned Business Alliance
  
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