39, Dana Point ... Assemblyman for Costa...

39, Dana Point ... Assemblyman for Costa Mesa who is running for the

state Senate ... “It’ll be over March 2” ... At this point, says the

campaign is mostly behind the scenes ... Worked as the Republican

lead on the worker’s compensation issue, one of the year’s hottest

... A highlight was getting a bill passed that gives members of the

state’s National Guard educational benefits ... Was awarded the Order

of California by the state’s Military Department ... “That was quite

an honor, but it pales compared to the sacrifices made by some of my

colleagues” ... Is a member of the National Guard himself and a

reserve officer for the Tustin Police Department ... Last year’s

ranking: 77