Aaron T. Washington, USN Commander (Retired)

Has been a resident of San Clemente since January 2006. In August of 2017, he retired from the United States Navy after 35 years of honorable service. He resides in the community called “The Coast”. Supported by his wife of 24 years (Ayako) and his son Elijah (22).

He was born in Bremerton, Washington (Naval Hospital), and raised in San Diego, California. Graduated from high school in Denver, Colorado, June of 1982. Enlisted in the United States Navy, two days later, and was off to Basic Training in San Diego. During his 35 years of Honorable Naval Service, he earned his Electrical Journeymen’s certification with the US Department of Labor, in 1992; and completed my bachelor’s degree of science in 2007, all without breaking service. August 2017, he retired at the rank of Commander.

He is a government contractor with company MANTECH, as their Deputy Program Manager for the Defense Navy Sector in Chula Vista, CA.  He maintains an active security clearance, with the Department of Defense.

Since his first run for City Council in 2020, he has remained very active. He has served on the San Clemente BPRCA, Human Affairs, and the Coastal Advisory Committee. He actively serves on the Board of Directors for San Clemente PierPride and the San Clemente Men’s Golf Club. Served on the OCGOP Central Committee as an Alternate for the Honorable Diane Harkey.

Throughout his years of service, he has participated in several campaigns, including Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF). He received several awards during his service and of them all, the two highest awarded were, the Legion of Merit (1) and Meritorious Service Medal (2).

Why am I running? I love our town and our community. My extensive background in leadership, coupled with my technical expertise and experience gained serving on committees, has prepared me for the next journey of excellence, getting work done for our city.  My tireless drive and unselfish commitment make me a great choice. I will focus only on local issues, and you can rest assure that I will oppose any toll roads through our town, and any increase in taxes.  

I am very confident I will do great and work well with others on our council to accomplish positive results.  If the city is looking for an honest and ethical person, that is experienced in working with diverse teams and can get past differences and accomplish the city’s business, then I am your candidate.

My platform remains: Fully fund Public Safety; Pro-Small-Business-the backbone of America; Oppose Tax Increases putting those on fixed incomes in jeopardy; No-Toll Road; No I-5 Alternative Option; Save our beaches and cliffs affected by wave action and developments; Improve our homeless situation, by working with the neighboring city council, to form an alliance, in which we can go to the county and state unified in our mission to address homelessness; support School Safety, and develop programs that deter our children from using drugs and/or participating in any gangs; and ensure we preserve the history and heritage of our small village by the sea, by restricting developments that take away from this small town feel we all become so accustomed to in our beloved San Clemente.

I Humbly Ask For Your Vote!