Candidate, United States House of Repesentatives, District 11, 2014

Administrative Law Judge, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, Sacramento, 1993-1995

No caucus information on file.

Former Judge, Iowa Department of Job Service

Former Assistant Attorney General, Iowa Department of Justice

Judge, San Francisco Immigration Court, 1995-2002

Trial Attorney, Immigration and Naturalization Service, San Francisco, 1988-1993

No organizational membership information on file.

Favorite Movie:

Bucket List. God Fathers. Old movies. Western movies.

Favorite Type of Music:

Classic French music. Capri C'est Fini. La Vie En Rose.

Number of Grandchildren:

Eight

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am a retired immigration judge and a long-time resident of Contra Costa County. As someone who has benefited from America's educational system and opportunities, I seek to strengthen our middle class, the backbone of our country. As someone who escaped from totalitarianism, I treasure our democracy and pledge to put our common good above partisan rancor and special interests. For these reasons, I am running for the 11th congressional district.

As a congressman, I will work to restore fiscal discipline, secure Social Security and Medicare, improve health care, invest in education, secure our borders and forge a humane immigration policy.