Paul Clay, Murrieta City Council Candidate

General Information

Name : Mr. Paul Clay
Age : 54
Place of residence : Murrieta

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Northern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, National University
Degree : Bachelors and a Teaching Certificate

Employment Information

Job titles held : Security Supervisor, Service Department Manager, Sales Manager, Store Owner
Employers : Continental Bank, American TV of Madison, Culligan, Far Corners/Map Store of Chicago

Political Information

Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: City Council, Murrieta
Chamber/district: n/a
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : 2008--Primary for 45th Congressional Sitrict 2008--City Council, Murrieta 2010--State Senate, 36th District

Other facts

I have been reelected twice as President of my teacher's union for a number of reasons. I have been the foremost voice in the Perris Union High School District, where I work, in protecting our students from violence and exposure to drugs. District administrators refused to follow state education code related to student discipline and I have been successful in compelling them to finally comply. During these turbulent financial times PUHSD sought to impose a needlessly harsh take-it-or-leave-it contract on my members, with draconian pay cuts, nearly-unlimited class sizes, and countless layoffs, and then they walked away from the table. They pushed us close to a strike. Using all the means at my disposal the district was compelled to return to the table where we successfully concluded much more modest wage concessions. Negotiating in good faith is relatively easy; negotiations in which one partner is obstinate, demanding, and walks away from the table requires special skill, willpower, and experience. I will bring that negotiating skill, willpower and experience to City Council, to the County Board, to Sacramento, and to Washington, in the best interests of the citizens of Murrieta.