John McCann
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John McCann
Councilmember
City of Chula Vista
John McCann was elected in the March 2002 primary winning outright
and avoiding a runoff election by receiving 57% of the popular vote
and gaining a 34% margin of victory over his closest competitor.
He was sworn in as a Council Member in December 2002. John McCann
is working for better traffic management, revitalization of Chula
Vista’s older communities, strong public safety, and affordable
housing.
John McCann grew up in Chula Vista and attended all grades from
kindergarten through 12th grade at Chula Vista schools. His father
served 28 years as a Naval Officer and did two tours in Vietnam
before he retired at the rank of Captain. John’s mother has
worked at Rohr Industries/Goodrich Aerospace for over 25 years. John McCann's grandfather served proudly in the Navy during World War II. John McCann currently serves in the Navy Reserve. John McCann joined as a member of the enlisted ranks and was later commissioned as a Naval Officer.
John McCann received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from
San Diego State University. During his college days John worked
as a summer student for the Department of the Navy in Washington
D.C. where he couriered documents from the Pentagon to Crystal City.
A year later, John worked at the Congressional Budget Office in
Washington D.C. and did research work on the United States Banking
Insurance Fund. In his senior year in college John received a Center
for Public Economics scholarship.
After college John McCann worked in the Banking Industry for almost
three years. As a Banker, John learned how to serve his community’s
financial needs and worked closely with individuals and small businesses.
During this time, John finished his Master’s Degree in Economics,
attending classes at night.
John McCann then changed his career focus and moved into the technology
industry. John served in several supervisory and management positions
for technology companies and continues to work as a businessman
in the technology field. John also proudly serves in the US Naval
reserves and is a member of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce.
Working in the technology industry, John McCann saw the changing
economy and decided he could give back to the community by teaching
in the evenings. He attended weekend classes at the University of
California, San Diego, and received his Adult School teaching credential.
He taught at several South Bay adult schools and now teaches part-time
at Southwestern College.
John McCann is a consummate community volunteer. He serves on the
Boys & Girls Club board of directors. He is a member of the
Kiwanis Club of Chula Vista. John has served on the Planning Commission,
Economic Strategy Committee, Housing Advisory Commission and Beautification
Committee for the City of Chula Vista. He has been a board member
for AYSO soccer and a member of the Bonitafest committee for four
years. He helps raise money for Children’s Hospital and The
American Cancer Society.
John McCann and his wife, Myllissa, live in Chula Vista with their
three children and their Labrador. Myllissa, a fourth-generation
South Bay resident, served several years as the treasurer of the
Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Bonita Unit, and is a member
of the Chula Vista Child Care Commission. Her parents owned Tomatoes
Restaurant in Bonita from 1991-2001. In their spare time, John,
Myllissa, and their children enjoy the outdoors, being involved
with their Church, spending time with friends and family, and Charger’s
football.
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