Candidate for
State Senator; District 1

SCOTT GRUENDL Biography

Scott Gruendl was born in Oakland, California, the son of an electrician from Pennsylvania, who has taught him the virtues of family, church and community. Scott is a manager for the County of Glenn, where he is currently charged with implementation of welfare reform. Prior to local government, Scott Gruendl was self-employed as the owner of an environmental engineering firm offering services in air quality monitoring, as well as, groundwater and soil contaminant remediation. Scott has also worked as a land-use-planning consultant, specializing in habitat conservation and recreational planning.

California State University, Chico, awarded Scott Gruendl a BA in Public Administration and he went on to complete the coursework for the Masters of Public Administration. In 1989, Gruendl was appointed to two terms on the Chico Planning Commission where he served as chair during the development of the award-winning General Plan. In 1992 and 1996 Scott Gruendl ran for Chico City Council. In 1998 Scott Gruendl was nominated to the California Assembly. Gruendl wrote the Durham Recreation and Park District Master Plan, planned tax base development for the Lime Saddle Community Services District, and created the Chico State University Student Shuttle System.

Professional Experience

County of Glenn Administrative Services Officer, current Welfare Reform Implementation Mgr., 1996 - 1999 Staff Services Manager I, 1996 to 1999 Staff Services Analyst II, 1991 to 1996 No. State Environmental Dynamics, Incorporated Managing Partner, Owner, 1988 to 1991 Project Administrator, 1984 to 1988

Political Experience

State Assembly 3rd Assembly District Nominee, 1998 City of Chico City Council Candidate 1996 and 1992

General Plan Task Force, 1989 to 1994
Chico Housing Element, 1989 to 1991
Chair, Planning Commission, 1993-1994
Planning Commission, 1989 to 1994

Certificates and Achievements Rank of Eagle Scout, High School Salutorian, Paralegal, Emergency Medical Technician, U. S. Coast Guard - License, Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity, CSUC Associated Students Director of Special Projects, and American Planning Association (AMA).