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Ben Hueso, a Democratic politician, serves as City Council President[1] in San Diego, California, representing District 8, with 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, San Diego’s largest international airport. Environmental concerns in District 8 includes 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 has 7 siblings; his parents were both activists. He is married to Laura Hueso; they have 4 sons.

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