- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Councilmember/Vintner/Businessman
- Mayor City of Santa Rosa 2000-2002
- Councilmember, City of Santa Rosa 1996-2000
- Planning Commission, Santa Rosa 1991-1996
- BS Georgetown University 1974
- MS San Francisco State University 1979
- Owner/VP/CFO Taft Street Winery 1982-Present
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Return Fair Share of Resources to Improve Transportation
- Correct Inequities in Medicare Reimbursements
- Increase Federal Investment in Education
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- Press Democat
- Farm Bureau
- Gary Giacomini, Former Marin County Supervisor
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- Wine Industry
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The wine industry is one of the most prominent segments of the agricultural economy in Sonoma and Marin Counties.
- National Economy
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The Administration's Stimulus Plan is the wrong package at the wrong time. Our best long-term economic policy is to invest in solid and sustained improvement of our education system.
- Key Enviornmental Positions
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1) Offshore Oil drilling: Oppose; 2) Drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve: Oppose; 3) Kyoto - international agreement and protocols for reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions: Support
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