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Greg Raths

Council Member (Mission Viejo, CA) - At-Large (? - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, History/Political Science, California State University Fullerton, 2010-2013
  • AA, Political Science, Saddleback College, 2010
  • MS, National Resource Strategy, National Defense University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Business Administration/Management, Arizona State University, 1973-1975
  • AA, General Studies, Phoenix College, 1973

Professional Experience

  • BA, History/Political Science, California State University Fullerton, 2010-2013
  • AA, Political Science, Saddleback College, 2010
  • MS, National Resource Strategy, National Defense University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Business Administration/Management, Arizona State University, 1973-1975
  • AA, General Studies, Phoenix College, 1973
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, West Coast Publishing, 2013-present
  • Author, "9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot"
  • President, Go Automotive, Incorporated, 2007-2012
  • Commercial Airline Pilot, Jet Blue Airways, 2004-2008
  • Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1972-2004

Political Experience

  • BA, History/Political Science, California State University Fullerton, 2010-2013
  • AA, Political Science, Saddleback College, 2010
  • MS, National Resource Strategy, National Defense University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Business Administration/Management, Arizona State University, 1973-1975
  • AA, General Studies, Phoenix College, 1973
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, West Coast Publishing, 2013-present
  • Author, "9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot"
  • President, Go Automotive, Incorporated, 2007-2012
  • Commercial Airline Pilot, Jet Blue Airways, 2004-2008
  • Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1972-2004
  • Member, Mission Viejo City Council, 2014-present
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 45, 2016, 2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 45, 2014

Current Legislative Committees

No committee memberships found.

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, History/Political Science, California State University Fullerton, 2010-2013
  • AA, Political Science, Saddleback College, 2010
  • MS, National Resource Strategy, National Defense University, 1996-1997
  • BS, Business Administration/Management, Arizona State University, 1973-1975
  • AA, General Studies, Phoenix College, 1973
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, West Coast Publishing, 2013-present
  • Author, "9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot"
  • President, Go Automotive, Incorporated, 2007-2012
  • Commercial Airline Pilot, Jet Blue Airways, 2004-2008
  • Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1972-2004
  • Member, Mission Viejo City Council, 2014-present
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 45, 2016, 2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 45, 2014
  • Vice Chair, Orange County Veteran's Advisory Council, 2017-present
  • Member, Orange County Veterans Advisory Council, 2015-present
  • Member, Saddleback District Nominating Committee, Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council, 2015-present
  • Veterans Advisory Committee Member, Vanguard University, 2015-present
  • Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6024 Mission Viejo, 2015-present
  • Sergeant at Arms, Knights of Templar, 2014-present
  • Member, Knights of Columbus Council, 2013-present
  • Member, Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, Number 2444, 2013-present
  • Member/President, Mission Viejo Rotary Club, 2013-present
  • Executive Board President, Patriots and Paws, 2013-present
  • Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2013-present
  • Member, American Legion Post 291 Newport Harbor, California, 2012-present
  • Charter Member, Toastmasters International, UniteOC Chapter, 2012-present
  • Member, Association of Naval Aviation, 1991-present
  • Member, Marine Corps Aviation Association, 1977-present
  • Board Member, OSO Valley Greenbelt Homeowners Association

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Defense Superior Service Medal;
  • Legion of Merit (2);
  • Air Medal with Combat V Strike #6;
  • Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V;
  • Navy/Marine Corps Navy Achievement Medal

Current Car:

Ford F-150

Favorite Book:

John Adams

  • How to Bag a RINO
  • 9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot
  • Favorite Movie:

    The Graduate

    Favorite Quote:

    "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical."

    Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, January 30, 1787.

    Favorite TV Shows:

    Everyone Loves Raymond

    Favorite Type of Music:

    Motown

    Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Flying, golf, politics, writing

    — Publications:

    • 9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot

    Policy Positions

    2019

    Abortion

    Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Unknown Position

    Budget

    In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
    - No

    Crime

    Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?
    - Unknown Position

    Economy

    1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - No

    2. Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    Education

    Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?
    - No

    Energy

    1. Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
    - Unknown Position

    2. Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - Unknown Position

    Environment

    Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Unknown Position

    Guns

    Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - No

    Health Care

    Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
    - Yes

    Immigration

    Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
    - Unknown Position

    Marriage

    Do you support same-sex marriage?
    - Unknown Position

    National Security

    Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?
    - Yes

    Social Security

    Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
    - Unknown Position

    Speeches