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Full Biography for Juan Arambula
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I am the son of immigrant farm workers and the fifth of seven children. I worked alongside my family, harvesting crops throughout California, in my youth. I graduated from Harvard University with high honors, and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University, and a law degree from Boalt Law School at the University of California at Berkeley. I am an effective consensus builder and seasoned decision-maker, who has been a stabilizing force during my 16 years as a local elected official. I am proud to have received the prestigious Rose Ann Vuich Award for Ethics in Leadership in 2002. I served two terms on the Fresno Unified School Board from 1987 - 1996, where I worked hard to meet the needs of a diverse student population, while preserving the District's financial stability during difficult budget times. I served as President of the School Board in 1990 and 1994. I have served on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors since 1997, and as Chairman of the Board in 1998 and 2003, where I have worked to increase economic development, improve access to quality health care for Valley families, educate our youth and prepare them for the world of work, reduce youth violence in our communities and promote smart growth. My top priority continues to be tackling our area's chronic unemployment problem and bringing new, good paying jobs to the Valley. Our state is facing critical problems with its budget and economy that need a strong hand to help solve them. We need leaders who will fight to create more jobs, improve our schools, and increase access to affordable healthcare. But we also need effective, experienced legislators who can work well, in a bipartisan manner to end the gridlock that has paralyzed the Capitol. I have a successful track record of bringing Democrats and Republicans together to make the difficult choices necessary to balance budgets and solve problems. I have passed a balanced budget on time for each of the last 17 years - 9 years on the Fresno School Board and 8 years as a Fresno County Supervisor - even during tough economic times. And, I will work as hard in Sacramento to balance the State budget and make sure our tax dollars are used wisely, while protecting essential services. I live in Fresno with my wife of 27 years, Amy. We have four adult children: Joaquin (26), Carmen (25), Diego (24) and Miguel (21). Our Valley has a bright future. We've made progress, but we can and will do even more by working together! JUAN ARAMBULA - ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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