James L. Lawson, Ph.D., for Member of the City Council, San Fernando, CA

By James L. Lawson

Occupation: Financial Business Owner And Health Care Advocate

Served in Vietnam as Corpsman and I continue to provide leadership in local veteran's organizations
I have Doctorates in Clinical Psychology, Human & Organization Systems, and Law; and Masters in Nursing and Business Administration-Finance
Experienced in National, State, and County level Finance, Planning and Grants; where I have provided unique approaches to community-based issues and concerns
I continue to volunteer and provide leadership in local community based and non-profit organizations, such as the local American Red Cross, MEND, and Good Works Ministries.
I also volunteers with County, State, and Federal agencies to represent the community

I seek positive change by promoting:

Partnerships with Not-for-Profits and Community Based Organizations to:
Increase Utilization of Grants in City
Senior Citizens, Youth, and Adult Activities and Services
Use of a Local Volunteer Corps

Advocate less expensive access to local basic health care services for everyone
I am available to YOU through my private cell number 606-3726, email address jlawson950@aol.com, and routine times and places to find me to express concerns and issues. Come see me any Saturday Morning at 9:00 AM at the Library Plaza at Third and Maclay. Once elected I will hold regularly scheduled Town Hall Meetings which will be advertised in advance.

I will make a difference by my Experience - Education - Maturity and my Commitment to Action and Resolution. I am NOT a politician + just a concerned citizen. You have my commitment that I will always represent the interests of ALL of the City's residents and not those of special interests.