Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson (born February 11, 1960) is a California politician and Republican member of the California State Senate. He represents the 38th Senate District. Anderson is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), serving as California state leader. 2Early life and family Anderson graduated from Grossmont Community College, with an Associate's degree in business administration. He attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and received a Bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from the university. He has served within his community as treasurer on the board of the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, a member of the board of the Water Conservation Garden, director of proceedings of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, and as a volunteer at River Valley Charter High School. Anderson is married to Kate, and they have three children. In 2010 the family resided in Alpine, California. 2Political career 3San Diego activism In 1998, Anderson campaigned for a seat in the California Assembly but lost the election. In November 2002, he was elected to the Division 5 seat on the Padre Dam Board—representing Blossom Valley, Flinn Springs, Alpine, Crest and Harbison Canyon—with 44 percent of the vote while campaigning on the issues of fiscal responsibility and decreasing spendin