Candidate for
Council Member; City of Oceanside

Michael T. Lucas Oceanside City Council Candidate Biography FAMILY: I've been married to my wife Christine for 39 years and have one son, Howard. The Lucas family has been in Oceanside since 1983.

EDUCATION: I Graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1968 with a BS degree in vocational education. I earned a major in English, a minor in Physical and Social Science and have an additional year towards a master's degree and some Law School. I believe in education and have attended many classes in subjects that interest me. Flying instruction, computers, law enforcement, management theory classes and some non-credit courses have enabled me to keep current with our changing times. Computer courses I have taken include Computer repair, AutoCAD, HTML, Java and CGI scripting and various programming languages. My background with software began in 1960 while employed at General Motors, Fisher Body Central Engineering, with "punch tape", so you'll understand how extensive my experiences have been.

CREDENTIALS: Master Mechanic License, Michigan. Social Worker License, Michigan. General Contractor's License, Michigan. Smog License, California. Certified Vocational Teacher, Michigan. Certified Vocational Teacher, Colorado.

WORK HISTORY AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNER: Body Draftsman General Motors Fisher Body Central Engineering. St. Elizabeth Catholic School Teacher. Detroit School Teacher, Drafting, Metal Shop and Wood Shop. Vocational College Teacher, Michigan and Colorado. Supervisor Sheltered Handicapped Workshop and Farmer. Shop Foreman, Parts Manager and Service Manager for a GM Dealership. Retired Office Supervisor, Bureau of Automotive Repair, State of California. Office Manager for AMQ Roofing, Inc. in Escondido, CA. NOW RETIRED

Eight Years US NAVY Reserves, Photographer. E-Mail Mike at lucas@cox.net or Visit http://www.ohlordyme.com