Background
Serna, Joe was born in Stockton, California, United States.
Serna, Joe was born in Stockton, California, United States.
Bachelor in Social Science, Government, Sacramento State College, 1966; postgraduate, University of California, Davis.
Volunteer, Peace Corps., Guatemala, 1966; education advisor, Lieutenant-Governor Mervyn Dymally, 1975-1977; professor government, California State University, Sacramento, since 1969; mayor, City of Sacramento, since 1992. Board directors Freddie Mac, McLean, Virginia.
Member Sacramento City Council 5th District, 1981-1992, law and legislation committee, 1989-1992, Housing & Development Commission, Sacramento, chairman budget and finance committee, 1981-1989, transportation and community development committee, 1989-1992. Director United Farmworkers American's Support Committee in Sacramento County, 1970-1975. Co-trustee Crocker Art Museum Association.
Founder Thursday Night Market, Mayor's SummerReading Camp. Member Sacramento Housing & Development Commission. Board directors Regional Transit.
M. Isabel Serna; children: Phillip, Lisa.