Scott Peters (politician)

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Scott Peters is a politician representing San Diego City Council District 1. He is also the first San Diego City Council President in its history.[1]

He is an attorney who has experience as deputy county counsel. In private practice, he earned a reputation as an environmentalist in a lawsuit against a local shipbuilder. In addition, he is currently a candidate for City Attorney as he will "termed out" this November. [2]

He was involved in the controversial and divisive push to remove alcohol from the city's beaches, as well as smoking from public beaches and parks. [3][4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Vigil, Jennifer. "Peters is named first president of City Council", San Diego Union-Tribune, 2005-11-23, p. B-3. 
  2. ^ Rodgers, Terry. "Five known only locally seek Mathis' seat", San Diego Union-Tribune, 2000-3-4, p. B-1. 
  3. ^ "Alcohol Banned for One Year at San Diego Beaches", FOX News, 2007-11-6. 
  4. ^ [Thomas]. "San Diego Bans Smoking at Beaches, Parks", Washington Post, 2006-6-13. 

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