Who I Am

I’m a basic Southern Californian, whose grandparents came from Canada, Mexico, Arizona, and Escondido. I was born in LA, to parents who became hippies in the late ’60’s, but I have lived in San Diego since 1972. I registered Libertarian in 1980 for my first voting experience and have been one ever since. I’ve been a husband since 1988 and a parent since 1993, my two most important roles.

I grew up poor–on food stamps and free lunches and without a car most of the time–in East San Diego. I went to Hoover High, SD City College and SDSU, where I graduated with honors. I recently retired from teaching math after nearly 30 years in Poway, Encinitas, and Carmel Valley. Before teaching, I had jobs ranging from beer delivery to pedicab driving. I’ve lived around San Diego county, from Ocean Beach to East San Diego, the last 30 years in Ramona and Poway.