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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Diego County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Petra E. Barajas

Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 79

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Mother of six U.S. children, she believes in putting our neighborhoods first, supporting "The american Dream" for "The People".

  • Of my youthful years I was to become a carmelite nun.

  • In 1955 A Home Front Hero for America's Freedom fighting a perilous fight of ill health, financial burden, raising a daughter alone while husband , an U.S. Army soldier, was away eighteen months during the Korean War Conflict. In 1990 as mother of an U.S. Air Force Officer, Desert Storm Veteran.

  • In 1960 became an U.S. citizen, pledging allegiance to our country, U.S. of America.

  • In 1969 National School District Head Start Chairwoman, HUD's Federal Program for underprivileged children.

  • 1974 Business Woman Editor-Publisher of Sports Super Spark Magazine.

  • 1975 South Bay Cities Board of Realtors Equal Rights Committee.

  • For over 25 Years as a Professional and Parent, served my fellow citizens, adults, youth, and children. In civic activities: in political races, Federal, Sate, County, and local. Brownies and Girl Scouts in school PTA. In Sports: swimming, Little League, Baseball, Judo, Karate. In music arts: piano and other instruments. In other arts: Tap, Ballroom and Ballet Dancing, Personal Grooming modeling.

  • In 1994-1996 in advisory capacity when required while participant in political legislative committees in Washington D.C.

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