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Keith's work combines: Government, Politics, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
California State University-Long Beach
Graduate Degree
Political Science and Government, General
California State University-Long Beach
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Legislators:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General
Graduate Degree: Public Administration
Certification: Law
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Became interested in politics and history at a young age, volunteered in my first campaign at 13.
2.
Became a county and then state youth commissioner when my guys won election.
3.
Got involved with Hugh Flornoy's campaign for governor and met some great people like Stu Spencer.
4.
Worked for Pete Schabarum, ran his campaign and then went to Washington with Reagan for 5 years.
5.
Turned that into a job as a municipal financial advisor, later was in a group that bought the firm.
6.
Got appointed to be a councilman after advising governments all over the nation for 24 years.
7.
Re-elected 3 times, 2 terms as Mayor. Had the chance to provide great new facilities for the future.
8.
Sold the firm and it allowed me to devote more time to public service and teaching at a Univ.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should be more partisan, or run for an office I didn't want to hold.
How I responded:
Decide who you are and be that person. The public can tell a phony. You will also regret decisions that you make to accomodate others at the expense of your true feelings.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents grew up in rural Texas. They had not been to college and I was the oldest. I had to find my own path, but they always supported me and things worked out great. This is why you study the paths of others. It's a common theme.