Biography
A Representative from California. Born in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, June 17, 1958. Graduated from Westfield Senior High School, Westfield, N. J. , 1976. A. B. , Duke University, Durham, N. C. , 1980. J. D. , New York University, New York, N. Y. , 1984. Lawyer, private practice. Economist, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1980-1981. San Diego County, Calif. , deputy attorney, 1991-1996. Member of the San Diego, Calif. , city council, 2000-2008. President of the San Diego, Calif. , city council, 2006-2008. Commissioner, San Diego unified port district, 2009-2012. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2013-present).