City Council Race in King City: CMC Alum 2008 Runs for the Gold

Endorsement for Chris Lopez CMC '08?

CMC alums always give back to their community by running businesses or by serving in government. Some do both. And of course, some serve their country in uniform -- something that is rarely noted by our administrators, but never forgotten by their fellow students.

We don't need Gann-esque service by joining the Peace Corps or some such other nonsense. We will by our very nature give back to those who gave onto us.

And so Chris Lopez is the first out of the starting gate for the Class of 2008.

Hey, I lived on Stark fifth floor with him. Don't know how much I support his efforts to use tax money for roads or "beautify[ing] the city."

Here's his bio, with relevant sections bolded.

Chris Lopez

Newcomer Chris Lopez said he has always been interested in politics. A lifelong resident of King City, Lopez said, "This community has given me a lot," adding that he looks forward to serving the council as part of a strong team to make the strong changes needed in the city.

Lopez will turn 23 on election day. He described his youth as an asset, as it gives him a unique perspective, especially having recently gone through the King City educational system, and having graduated from King City High School.

He currently works as a management analyst for the county, and went to USC and Claremont McKenna, studying international government. His work with the county government, he said, gives him another advantage in his knowledge on how the county works.

Lopez explained he is not a fan of big government, and said he believes it would take a strong city council to decide which direction to take the city in the future. He said he wishes to take steps to return jobs to the city to bring up the local economy

Drugs are another problem Lopez recognized as troubling King City, and said he felt a concern for that, having known people in his past who were affected by drugs. He said the police are doing a great job of working on the problem, and the drug dog will be a great addition.

As a council member, Lopez said he would work more with the county, including working on bring more TAMC tax money to King City for road repairs. In addition, he said he would continue steps to beautify the city.