Candidate for
Council Member; City of Chula Vista; Seat 2

John McCann grew up in Chula Vista and attended all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade at Chula Vista schools. His father served 27 years as a Naval Officer and did two tours in Vietnam before he retired at the rank of Captain. John's mother has worked at Rohr Industries/Goodrich Aerospace for over 25 years. His grandfather served proudly in the Navy during World War II.

John McCann received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from San Diego State University. During his college days John worked as a summer student for the Department of the Navy in Washington D.C. where he couriered documents from the Pentagon to Crystal City. A year later, John worked at the Congressional Budget Office in Washington D.C. and did research work on the United States Banking Insurance Fund. In his senior year in college John received a Center for Public Economics scholarship.

After college John McCann worked in the Banking Industry for almost three years. As a Banker, John learned how to serve his community's financial needs and worked closely with individuals and small businesses. During this time, John finished his Master's Degree in Economics, attending classes at night.

John McCann then changed his career focus and moved into the High-Tech Industry when he joined the Pyxis Corporation, where he stayed for over four years. In 1995, Inc. Magazine rated Pyxis as the fastest growing company in the United States. John was then recruited for a management position with an Internet company and continues to work in the technology field. John also proudly serves in the US Naval reserves and is a member of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce.

Working in the technology industry, John McCann saw the changing economy and decided he could give back to the community by teaching in the evenings. He attended weekend classes at the University of California, San Diego, and received his Adult School teaching credential. He taught at several South Bay adult schools and now teaches part-time at Southwestern College.

John McCann is a consummate community volunteer. He serves on the Boys & Girls Club board of directors. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Chula Vista. John serves on the Planning Commission, Economic Strategy Committee, and Beautification Committee for the City of Chula Vista. He has been a board member for AYSO soccer and a member of the Bonitafest committee. He helped raise money for Children's Hospital and American Cancer Society.

John McCann and his wife, Myllissa, live in Chula Vista with their two children and their Labrador. Myllissa, a fourth-generation South Bay resident, served as the treasurer of the Children's Hospital Auxiliary Bonita Unit, and is a member of the Chula Vista Child Care Commission. Her parents owned Tomatoes Restaurant in Bonita from 1991-2001. In their spare time, John, Myllissa, and their children enjoy the outdoors, being involved with their Church, spending time with friends and family, and Charger's football.

Please remember to vote for John McCann on March 5th 2002. For more information you can go to http://www.johnmccann.com. Also, you can contact John at johnemccann@netscape.net or call him at 619-216-8744.