Long-time Summit member Jack Shu will talk about how his UU faith inspired him to run for public office and how UU principles undergird his politics.

About the Speaker:

Jack Shu has been a member of Summit since 1989, and has worked on various committees over the last thirty years. His primary interests were in social action, legislative ministry and raising UU voices on justice issues.

Jack retired in 2005 after a 29 year career with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, mostly as a Park Superintendent. He also served 25 years as the President of the Cleveland National Forest Foundation, known for trying to save our local wilderness through better City building and transportation.

In 2020 Jack decided to run for public office, and was elected for a four year term, to the La Mesa City Council. He represents La Mesa on the Metropolitan Transit System Board, the 2nd District on the Air Pollution Control District and as an alternate on the SANDAG Board. He has influenced local government on matters like climate emergency, transportation planning, police reform, local air pollution, affordable housing availability, promoting art and culture and identifying outcome measures for government.

Service Associate: Katie Boskoff

Topics: Awakening, Principles into Practice