- Party: Peace and Freedom
- Occupation: Supervising Stationary Engineer
- Lifelong resident of the district, father of 4, married for 31 years to Margie Akin.
- State Chair (2004-2006) of the Peace and Freedom Party.
- Life-long activist for peace and human rights.
- Active union member since age of 18 (Carpenters, Steelworkers, SEIU).
- Have written two published books on local history, and many articles on history and politics.
- Active in the community as a volunteer for various charitable organizations.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- We need full employment, decent wages, and a sharply increased minimum wage.
- Bring our troops home from Iraq now. No more senseless killing in a war based on lies.
- Tax the incomes and assets of the rich to meet human needs. Stop "corporate welfare."
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All candidates for this office were asked questions on the issues.
Read the answers from Kevin Akin
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- Southern California Americans for Democratic Action.
- CongressforPeace.com
- (Many local activists and community volunteers)
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- Free Public Education - Up To University Level
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California once had free education through university level, and we can have it again. So can the country.
- We Need Real Democracy in Our Republic!
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Winner-take-all elections dominated by monied interests keep most Americans from real representation in Congress.
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