- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Educator/Businessman
 - Founder and President, Specialized Training Services (1985-present)
 - Program Manager, San Diego County Mental Health Crisis Team (1977-85)
 - Private Practice, Marriage and Family Therapy (1979-1984)
 - Crisis Counselor, San Diego County Mental Health Crisis Team (1975-77)
 - BA, MA Psychology (Counseling emphasis) California State University Sonoma, 1974, 1975, Honors, Dean's List
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Boost the Economy: Develop more high paying jobs, build a stronger middle class through tax cuts, raise the minimum wage
 - Enhance Education: Re-fund our schools at optimal levels, reduce teacher/student ratio, make college more affordable, reduce student loan rates
 - Protect our Environment: Mitigate the effects of climate change, investigate effects of fracking on our air and water, invest in renewable energy
  
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The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Drew E. Leavens
 
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- Honorable Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assemblywoman, AD 65
 - Honorable Sukhee Kang, former Mayor of Irvine
 - California Federation of Labor, Orange County Labor Federation
  
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