Elected to the Lemon Grove City Council in 1994.  Elected Mayor in 1996.  Current term expires in 2012.

Current Appointments

• Representative, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors
• Representative, League of California Cities, San Diego Division, Executive Committee
• Representative, City/School District Collaboration Committee

Past Appointments

• Chair, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors
• Representative, Helix Water District
• Alternate Representative, East County Economic Development Council
• Vice Chair, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors
• Representative, League of California Cities, San Diego Division, Executive Committee
• Representative, City/School District Collaboration Committee
• Representative, Helix Water District
• Alternate Representative, East County Economic Development Council
• Representative, San Diego Regional Power Pool Committee
• Board Member, San Diego Regional Airport Authority