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Colonel Paul Cook (Ret.), U.S. Marines
With America's economy in turmoil and thousands of veterans returning from wars abroad, we deserve a Congressman with the experience to get the job done in Washington. Retired Marine Corps Colonel Paul Cook's service and sacrifice to America make him uniquely qualified to serve as our next Congressman.
An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Paul's military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. Paul retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel.
Retired from active military duty, Paul continued his service by seeking and winning a seat on the Yucca Valley Town Council, ultimately serving as Mayor. Paul became known for his commitment to conservative fiscal policies that protected working families from higher taxes.
In 2006, Paul's neighbors elected him to represent them in the California State Assembly. Since then, Paul has distinguished himself by tackling some of the most important issues of the day, like fighting government corruption, reducing taxes, and increasing penalties on sex offenders who prey on children. As Chair of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, he has been a tireless advocate for veterans and military families.
Holding a lifelong commitment to education, Paul has taught history and political science at Copper Mountain College, California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), and University of California, Riverside (UCR). Paul holds a master's in political science from UCR and a master's in public administration from CSUSB.
Paul has held leadership posts with his local United Way and Red Cross chapters and served as past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. Paul is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. Paul and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley.
An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Paul's military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. Paul retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel.
Retired from active military duty, Paul continued his service by seeking and winning a seat on the Yucca Valley Town Council, ultimately serving as Mayor. Paul became known for his commitment to conservative fiscal policies that protected working families from higher taxes.
In 2006, Paul's neighbors elected him to represent them in the California State Assembly. Since then, Paul has distinguished himself by tackling some of the most important issues of the day, like fighting government corruption, reducing taxes, and increasing penalties on sex offenders who prey on children. As Chair of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, he has been a tireless advocate for veterans and military families.
Holding a lifelong commitment to education, Paul has taught history and political science at Copper Mountain College, California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), and University of California, Riverside (UCR). Paul holds a master's in political science from UCR and a master's in public administration from CSUSB.
Paul has held leadership posts with his local United Way and Red Cross chapters and served as past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. Paul is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. Paul and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley.
Senator Bill Emmerson, (R)-37
Assemblyman Bill Emmerson, (R)-63
Bill moved to Riverside County as a young boy and grew up on a ranch in the San Jacinto/Hemet Valley. He attended elementary school in Hemet, high school at La Sierra Academy, community college at Riverside Community College and received a degree from La Sierra University in Riverside.
After practicing orthodontics for 26 years. in Hemet and Idyllwild, Bill was elected to the Assembly in 2004. Serving two years as the chair of the Inland Southern California Caucus, Bill worked on Inland Empire transportation and water issues while working to establish a medical school on the UCR campus.
A fiscal conservative who worked to reduce the budget deficit by fighting fraud and waste, Bill refuses to balance the state budget on the backs of working families and retirees. Bill Emmerson was next elected to the California State Senate in 2010.
His tough on taxes record has earned Senator Emmerson 100% ratings from the California Taxpayers Association.
Senator Emmerson's strong efforts to make California's economy more competitive have earned him 100% ratings from the Chamber of Commerce.
Twice named "Legislator of the Year," by the California State Sheriffs' Association, Bill has written a new law to crack down on car thieves and backed measures to crack down on sexual predators and gangs. An Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Loma Linda University, Bill is committed to ensuring our children enjoy the highest quality schools possible.
Bill and his wife Nan have two daughters, Kate and Caroline, and two family dachshunds, Bridget and Hank.
After practicing orthodontics for 26 years. in Hemet and Idyllwild, Bill was elected to the Assembly in 2004. Serving two years as the chair of the Inland Southern California Caucus, Bill worked on Inland Empire transportation and water issues while working to establish a medical school on the UCR campus.
A fiscal conservative who worked to reduce the budget deficit by fighting fraud and waste, Bill refuses to balance the state budget on the backs of working families and retirees. Bill Emmerson was next elected to the California State Senate in 2010.
His tough on taxes record has earned Senator Emmerson 100% ratings from the California Taxpayers Association.
Senator Emmerson's strong efforts to make California's economy more competitive have earned him 100% ratings from the Chamber of Commerce.
Twice named "Legislator of the Year," by the California State Sheriffs' Association, Bill has written a new law to crack down on car thieves and backed measures to crack down on sexual predators and gangs. An Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Loma Linda University, Bill is committed to ensuring our children enjoy the highest quality schools possible.
Bill and his wife Nan have two daughters, Kate and Caroline, and two family dachshunds, Bridget and Hank.
