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Joe Kerr spent his career protecting communities and the environment from wildfires and is passionate about mitigating the climate crisis, which is worsening this phenomenon.
Kerr served as a fire captain with the Orange County Fire Authority for 34 years. During his time as captain he was elected as the first president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, a role he served in for 17 years. Kerr also served as vice president for the California Professional Firefighters and vice president for the Orange County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO). In his capacity as a labor leader, Kerr helped advocate for climate legislation and acted as vice chair for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
As a representative, Kerr will champion climate solutions that protect California communities, combat wildfires, and create good union jobs in the clean energy economy and beyond.
Kerr joins the U.S. House after defeating Representative Young Kim, who earned a lifetime score of 16% on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.
“Solutions on climate are my top priority. As a retired Fire Captain of 34 years, I’ve witnessed the negative impact wildfires have on our environment. In Congress, I’ll bring a new perspective to combating climatic extremes and ensuring environmental justice.” – LCVAF Questionnaire