Close-up: Targeted Lawmaker Harman Touts His Commitment to “No Tax Pledge”
Senator Tom Harman represents 35th Senate District, including Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and portions of Buena Park, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Westminster.
The senator has consistently supported legislation to limit the size and scope of government. He states that throughout his legislative career, he has signed and honored his pledge to vote against all new taxes.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University, Harman joined the United States Army and served as a lieutenant in the 4th Infantry Division. After completing his tour of duty, he entered Loyola Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1968.
Upon graduating from Loyola, Harman joined the Long Beach law firm of Lucas & Deukmejian, whose partners were future California Chief Justice Malcolm Lucus and future governor George Deukmejian.
He and his wife Dianne have been married for over 40 years and have two children, Michael and Michelle.
Capitol office: 916-651-4035
Costa Mesa office: 714-957-4555
Email: [email protected]
