They Just Don't Make Them Like That Anymore

We lost a true statesman recently. Former mayor, assemblyman (as I first knew him), and harbor commissioner, Naot Takasugi passed away November 19. He will not be forgotten.

My first paid political job was workign for Nao Takasugi, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to start my political career. Nao Takasugi was the most humble, honest and ethical politician I've ever known. Readers may be familiar with him from being profiled in Tom Brokaw's book The Greatest Generation.

I wrote an article that the Ventura County Star printed in their opinion section today, which you can read on this link: Opinion Article on Nao Takasugi

I'm blessed to have worked for and known Nao Takasugi, someone who I will never forget. His approach to politics, and life in general, have served as a foundation and guide in the way I've handled my affairs, and I can only hope to be half the man (who only stood 5'5 or so) Nao Takasugi was. If all our politicians studied his life, our society would be the better for it.