About Jeff Gorell
With experience as a successful small business owner, university professor, county criminal prosecutor, naval intelligence officer, war veteran, and former aide to the Governor, Jeff Gorell has amassed a broad spectrum of public and private sector experience that will serve us well as our next State Assembly Member.
His background has given him a unique understanding of the issues concerning California and the right vision to make sure our state government works for our local community, not the other way around.
Summary
- Small Business Owner & Business Advocate
Currently Jeff is a part owner of a small public relations firm based in Ventura County, and an employer.
From 1996-1999, Jeff served in Sacramento as an advocate for statewide business owners with the staff of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association
- Attorney at Law
Jeff is an accomplished attorney who studied law under U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. He has practiced criminal, election and land use law.
- University Professor
Currently, Jeff is an adjunct professor of public policy at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks and teaches graduate and undergraduate level policy and politics.
- Former Deputy District Attorney
From 1999-2006, Jeff served our community as a criminal trial prosecutor in the major narcotics and violent felony units of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. He also drafted and advocated for legislation on behalf of prosecutors statewide to improve the California Penal Code.
- War Veteran / Navy Intel Officer
Jeff Gorell, a third generation naval officer, is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan, having been recalled to active duty after 9/11. Recently, Jeff was selected for Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserve where he continues to serve as a naval intelligence officer.
- Former Aide to Governor Pete Wilson
From 1992-1996, Jeff Gorell served as a speech writer and deputy press secretary to Governor Pete Wilson in the CA State Capitol.
- Family
Jeff lives in Camarillo with his wife Laura and six-year-old step daughter Ashley.
Gorell on the Issues
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Strongly Support Budget Reform to End Runaway Spending
A Proven Tax Fighter Who Will Stand Against New Taxes
SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS
A Successful Small Business Owner Who Understands the Challenges of Being a Job-Creator
Enact Intelligent Regulatory Reform
Fight for business tax credits and tax relief
FRIEND OF EDUCATION
Reduce Bureaucracy and Get more Money and Decision-Making Back Into Classrooms
Create more Career Technical Education opportunities for public school students
Support School Accountability
Support Tough Gang Prevention Measures to Keep our Schools Safe
QUALITY OF LIFE
Preserve our Beaches, Mountains, Trails and Open Spaces
Work to Lower Insurance Costs and Expand Health Care Choices
Oppose Amnesty and Drivers License for Illegal Immigrants
Secure that a Marriage is Between and Man and Woman
Fight hard for Local Infrastructure Money for Aging Roads, Water Systems and Schools
Strongly Support Public Safety – Sheriff, Police and Fire