Ben Hueso

Ben Hueso, a Democratic politician, serves as City Council President[1] in San Diego, California, and chairs its Rules, Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. He was elected in 2005 and reelected in 2006 to represent District 8, which has a population of nearly 170,000. Economic resources in the district include the Naval Base San Diego, the Nasco Shipyards, two international border crossings, and Brown Field Municipal Airport. Environmentally significant areas in District 8 include portions of the Tijuana River Valley County Park and the Otay Valley Regional Park. Regionally, Hueso serves on the San Diego Association of Governments[2] (SANDAG) Board of Directors[3] and Borders Committee[4]. Statewide, he serves on the California Coastal Commission[5].

Education

Hueso is a lifelong San Diego District 8 resident. He graduated with distinction from Point Loma High School and from University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Sociology/Urban Studies and Planning. He studied at the University of Odessa, Ukraine and completed post-graduate work in Community and Economic Development at San Diego State University.

Personal

Hueso is a lifelong resident of Logan Heights in San Diego's District 8. He is married to Laura Hueso; they have 4 sons.

References

1. VoiceofSanDiego.org Hueso Named Council President

2. San Diego Association of Governments

3. San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors

4. San Diego Association of Governments Borders Committee

5. California Coastal Commission

External Links

• City of San Diego District 8 website
• Profile on Ben Hueso The New Council Prez VoiceofSanDiego.org January 2, 2009
• Council's Leader Said To Be Going Someplace San Diego Union-Tribune December 15, 2008