Joel Anderson
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 38th district 36th district (2010–2014) |
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Assumed office December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Dennis Hollingsworth |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 77th district |
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In office December 4, 2006 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Jay La Suer |
| Succeeded by | Brian Jones |
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February 11, 1960 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Anderson; 3 children |
| Residence | Alpine, California, U.S. |
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California State Polytechnic University Grossmont Community College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Website | Senator 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.
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.
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 spending. Anderson criticized incumbent members of the board for excessive travel and for putting together a customer service center that cost more than he believed was necessary. After Anderson was elected, the Padre Dam Board voted unanimously to postpone the building project. In August 2003, the Padre Dam Board voted to build a new office building at the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve; Anderson voted against the spending measure, and it passed 3–2 with a cost limit of $6 million. In 2006, Anderson was the Board President of the Padre Dam Water Board.
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