Today we have a very special guest! Chris Ward is a California State Assemblymember representing San Diego and El Cajon. As Chair of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee and the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, he leads efforts on housing, homelessness, climate policy, and government transparency. Previously a San Diego City Councilmember, Chris also worked as Chief of Staff to Senator Marty Block and has a background in urban planning. He holds degrees from Johns Hopkins and Harvard, and lives in University Heights with his partner Thom and their two children.