Background Info
M/F: Male
Family: Wife: Lisa; 3 Children: Brennan, Ian, Matt.
Date of Birth: 03/12/1950
Place of Birth: Montebello, CA
Home town: Montebello
Education:
JD, University of California, Davis
BA, Political Science, California State University, Los Angeles.
Professional Work:
Assistant, General Counsel, United States Department of Health, Education & Welfare
Partner, Nossamn, Guthner, Knox & Elliot, Limited Liability Partnership
Consultant, California Secretary of State
Former General Council, Board of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
Prosecutor, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.
Political Experience:
Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 1982-1980, 2006-present
Senator, California State Senate, District 28, 1990-1998
Elected, Special Election, California State Senate, District 28, 1990
Member, Montebello School Board, 1979.