Joel Anderson is a California politician and Republican member of the California State Senate. He represents the the 36th Senate District. 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. Anderson 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 named Mary, Maura and Michael. Anderson's daughter, Mary, was home schooled. Mary successfully gained admission to the United States Air Force Academy. In 2008, Anderson lived in La Mesa, California, and, in 2009, he lived in El Cajon, California. In 2010 he resided in Alpine, California. In 1998, Anderson campaigned for a seat in the California Assembly but lost the election.
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