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Born and raised on the east side of Long Beach, Pat was the fourth of five boys in a hardworking, lower-middle-class home. His father, originally from New York, met Pat’s mother while in the Army stationed in France, where she was raised in the countryside. Their story shaped Pat’s upbringing—grounded in discipline, gratitude, and respect for service.

As a young man, Pat played baseball, surfed, and wrestled through high school and college, learning resilience and accountability. At just 20 years old, he became a police officer with the Long Beach Police Department and went on to serve nearly 30 years. His career included patrol, the department’s helicopter unit, undercover narcotics investigations, and leadership roles as Sergeant and Lieutenant. He concluded his service in the Port Police Unit, retiring with pride after decades of honorable service.

Pat has been married to his wife for nearly 4 decades. Together they have two daughters, a son-in-law, a granddaughter, three dogs, and a cat. He has lived in Huntington Beach for more than 32 years, building deep roots in the community he now serves.

While working full-time, Pat earned an Associate’s Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minor in French, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He has volunteered extensively on boards, committees, and commissions, believing that strong communities depend on people willing to step up.