- Occupation: Teacher/Author
 - Undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon's Honor's College.
 - Master's degree from the London School of Economics.
 - Law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
 - Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Santa Cruz.
 - Lecturer in Legal Studies at the University of California at Santa Cruz.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Environmental, Economic and Cultural sustainability for the City of Santa Cruz.
 - Creating jobs, improving neighborhoods and bringing a new generation to Santa Cruz's civic life.
 - Increase safety, cleanliness and the promotion of downtown Santa Cruz.
  
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- Congressman Sam Farr
 - Santa Cruz Firefighters, Local 1716
 - Santa Cruz County Democratic Party
  
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- Personal Statement
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