34 Facts About Joel Anderson

Joel Anderson graduated from Grossmont College with an associate's degree in business administration.

Joel Anderson attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and received a bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from the university.

Joel 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.

In 1998, Joel Anderson campaigned for a seat in the California Assembly but lost the election.

Joel 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.

In 2006, Joel Anderson was the board president of the Padre Dam Water Board.

Joel Anderson was elected to the California Assembly in 2006, as a representative of the 77th Assembly District in East San Diego County, California.

Joel Anderson received endorsements in his 2006 campaign, from Republican politicians in San Diego County including Ray Haynes, State Senator Bill Morrow, and Assemblyman Mark Wyland.

In 2007, Joel Anderson wrote legislation in the California Assembly which mandated that the two main pension funds in the state must divest from businesses that conduct defense or energy affairs in Iran.

Joel Anderson proposed legislation in 2007 to give disabled veterans a free pass to attend state parks.

In March 2008, Anderson endorsed Duncan D Hunter, the son of Congressman Duncan Hunter, in his campaign for the United States House of Representatives.

Joel Anderson served as the chairman of the junior Hunter's congressional campaign.

Joel Anderson proposed legislation in the Assembly, ACR 115, which requested of the California Supreme Court to overturn the precedent of the lower court.

In 2008, Joel Anderson brought the issue of divestment of funding from businesses related to Iran to the educational institution of the University of California.

Joel Anderson brought forward a resolution, ACR 79, which called upon the university to divest its funding and investments relating to any corporations that conduct business operations with Iran.

Joel Anderson commented, "as a matter of human rights, it is the right thing to do" to divest from Iran, and noted it was a fiscally responsible decision.

In February 2009, Joel Anderson proposed legislation, AB-255, that would mandate blurring detail on Google Earth images of areas deemed sensitive locations including schools, places of worship, government buildings and medical facilities.

In March 2009, Joel Anderson opposed a non-binding resolution that declared the process flawed by which Proposition 8, which had made same-sex marriage unconstitutional in California, was adopted, and described same-sex marriage as discriminatory towards heterosexual marriage.

Joel Anderson received a zero percent scorecard rating from gay rights group Equality California for the years 2007 through 2012.

Joel Anderson introduced legislation in 2009 regarding a concern over California's use of IOUs: AB 1506 proposed to allow individuals to utilize California state issued IOUs in order to fund payments towards university education, car payments, and payroll taxes.

On September 12,2009, Joel Anderson was recognized at a gala event "Night To Honor Israel" with the "Watchman on the Wall" Award from the organization Christians United for Israel.

In December 2009, Joel Anderson was fined US$20,000 by the Fair Political Practices Commission in California, relating to solicitations of contributions towards a campaign higher than the legally allowed amount.

On March 3,2010, Joel Anderson announced his intention to run for the California State Senate seat.

The Press-Enterprise noted, "Assemblyman Joel Anderson, R-Alpine, was on pace to top a four-person field in the GOP primary for the 36th Senate District".

The North County Times reported that Joel Anderson led the candidates in the Republican primary, with his closest opponent receiving 24 percent of the vote.

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Joel Anderson had a "strong lead over his Republican competitors in the East County 36th State Senate District primary race".

Joel Anderson opposed increased aid to pregnant teens, voted to prevent registered nurses from dispensing contraceptives, and wanted to prevent the inclusion of maternity services in health insurance plans sold in the state.

Joel Anderson voted against changing school start times, a statewide sanctuary policy, and recognizing non-binary as a legal gender.

On July 20,2017, Joel Anderson introduced Resolution SJR-10, a resolution condemning the persecution of Falun Gong taking place in the People's Republic of China to the Committee of Rules.

Roberson, the association's Government Relations Director, complained to the Senate Rules Committee that an intoxicated Joel Anderson repeatedly threatened to "bitch slap" her.

The threats were witnessed by several people and Joel Anderson was escorted off the premises by restaurant staff.

On February 1,2018, Joel Anderson announced that he will be a candidate for the California Board of Equalization, district 4.

On February 26,2020, Joel Anderson announced his candidacy for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and campaigned as a Trump Republican.

Joel Anderson received an endorsement from the San Diego Gun Owners PAC, the same organization that successfully sued to overturn the assault rifle ban.