Candidate for
Council Member; City of Anaheim

Jordan Brandman is a small business owner and Trustee of the Anaheim Union High School District, one of the largest school districts in the state of California. A lifelong resident of Orange County, Jordan attended local public schools and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine. While in college, he was a student classroom instructor for the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program.

From 2002-2004, Jordan served as a policy adviser in the Governor's Office for the Secretary of Education. In that position, he advised the Governor and Secretary on education policy issues including high school reform, education technology, career technical education, school facilities, after school programs, accountability & assessment, and child care/school readiness.

From 2004-2006, Jordan served as a legislative aide in the California State Assembly, advising on policy issues including education, local government, and transportation. He then returned to Orange County to serve as director of workforce development for the Orange County Business Council. He was responsible for designing and implementing strategies and programs to help develop a 21st century workforce to meet the county's long-term employment needs.

Currently, Jordan is the principal of Jordan Brandman Consulting, an independent public affairs and research firm. He is also Chairman of the Anaheim Public Utilities Board, a Trustee for the North Orange County Regional Occupation Program, and is actively involved in a number of community organizations, including: member of the boards for the Anaheim Family YMCA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim, and member of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Taxpayers Association, Anaheim Historical Society, Anaheim Beautiful & Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim.

Jordan lives in the Anaheim Colony Historic District.