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Fresno, Tulare County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Juan Arambula

Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 31; Democratic Party

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The son of immigrant farm workers and the fifth of seven children, I worked alongside my family, harvesting crops throughout California, in my youth.

EDUCATION

University of California, BerkeleyLaw Degree
Stanford UniversityMasters Degree, Administration and Policy Analysis
Harvard UniversityBachelors Degree, High Honors in Comparative Literature

ELECTED OFFICES

FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, 1987-1996, where I worked hard to meet the needs of a diverse student population, while preserving the District's financial stability during difficult budget times.

  • President, Fresno Unified School Board, 1990, 1994
  • President, Fresno County School Trustees Association
  • Board of Directors, California School Boards Association

SUPERVISOR, FRESNO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 1997-present, where I am working hard to improve job opportunities, access to quality health care for Fresno families, reduce youth violence in our communities and promote smart growth.
  • Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, 1998, 2003; Vice Chair, 1997, 2002
  • Board of Directors, California State Association of Counties, 1998-2000

  • I received the prestigious Rose Ann Vuich Award for ETHICS IN LEADERSHIP in 2002.

  • I continue to emphasize the need for County leadership to address our chronic double-digit unemployment by diversifying our economy while preserving our agricultural heritage. I co-chair the Fresno Regional Jobs Initiative, which is a collaborative effort between government, business, and civic leaders to develop and attract industries with the potential to create jobs. I am also working to secure two regional vocational training facilities in Fresno.

  • I led the effort to restructure Fresno County Social Services system to improve the delivery of services, eliminate duplication and address critical needs. I also enabled County residents to better access key services at "One Stop" Centers in Selma, Reedley and Coalinga.

  • I led the fight to fund the construction of a new Juvenile Hall facility and open the Caruthers Boot Camp for juvenile offenders, as well as expand the County Jail. I am also a strong advocate for prevention programs, helping Fresno County earn the highest grade statewide for the use of its youth violence prevention funds.

  • I negotiated an historic agreement between Fresno County, Fresno City and Clovis, which emphasizes a smart growth approach to land use.

I currently live in Fresno with my wife of 27 years, Amy. We have four adult children: Joaquin (26), Carmen (25), Diego (24) and Miguel (21).

PARTIAL LIST OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:

I currently serve on a number of boards, including:

  • Co-Chair of the Fresno Regional Jobs Initiative
  • Fresno County Workforce Investment Board
  • Kenneth L. Maddy Institute of Public Affairs
  • Central California Health Policy Institute.
  • Fresno County Audit Committee
  • Fresno County Debt Advisory Committee

I also served on a number of boards, including:
  • Fresno County Council of Governments
  • Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission
  • Fresno County Retired Employees Association
  • I-5 Business Development Corridor
  • Fresno County Mental Health Advisory Board
  • Interagency Council for Children and Families
  • Boys' and Girls' Club
  • Advisory Committee for the CA Institute for Rural Studies Farm Labor Project

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