Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Candidate & Citizen Legislator”
I’ve been called a lot of things in my life: Midshipman, Lieutenant Commander, Naval Aviator, son, father, husband and daddy. “Candidate” was one title I didn’t see coming. Though being a candidate for Congress has been an honor, it was a title I did not seek until I saw the outcome of the 2018 election. […]
Garcia Wins Only Debate of General Election
Liberal Smith continues to defend vote for jobs-killing AB5On raising $3 billion in new taxes – “You bet I’m gonna do it” Valencia, CA – One day after receiving the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Mike Garcia today joined the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for their Congressional Candidate Forum with […]
Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Family Man”
It is an absolute blessing to be a father of two beautiful boys, Preston and Jett. In 2009, I moved back to Santa Clarita, and I was able to prioritize being a dad and family man. It was a new life, but a life that I enjoy. To me, being a dad is one of […]
Garcia makes donation of salary to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
Santa Clarita, CA – Congressman Mike Garcia (R, CA-25) today presented his personal monthly donation from his September salary to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, a Newhall non-profit that works to alleviate hunger in the SCV by providing food to those in need of assistance, especially seniors and working families. “As we continue our […]
Who is Mike Garcia? | “Post-Military Experience” (2002-2020)
While flying jets was my childhood dream, my passion in adulthood has been real estate. In real estate, if you do things correctly, you know you’ve made money at the time of the purchase. I love working with the professionals in the business, from real estate agents to mortgage brokers to insurance agents, because they […]
SCV Signal Endorses Mike Garcia for Congress
SCV Signal : Our View | Endorsements: City Council and 25th DistrictOctober 10, 2020 “Republican Rep. Mike Garcia is off to a solid start in Congress, having won the special election in May to fill the remaining term of former Rep. Katie Hill, who resigned a year ago. “Upon his election, he hit the ground […]
Who is Mike Garcia? | “The Tip of the Spear” (2001-2009)
By the time I arrived at Naval Air Station Lemoore in March of 2001, I was a qualified Naval Aviator. After 2 years and $3,000,000 of training, I knew how to fly tactical jets, I knew the fundamentals of being a good wingman and I knew how to land a plane on the boat. The […]
Who is Mike Garcia? | “Training” (1994-2001)
At the age of 17, I began my application for the United States Naval Academy. The admissions process for Annapolis is grueling and includes several written portions, a number of physicals, extensive physical fitness testing, and a congressional nomination. After completing all of those steps, the Service Academies will look for well-rounded young leaders that […]
Who Is Mike Garcia? | “My Childhood” (1976-1994)
While it was the beginning of an amazing life journey, my life as a kid was a relatively standard experience. I was born in Granada Hills in 1976 during the year of our nation’s bicentennial celebration, and as a first-generation American (my dad immigrated from Mexico in 1959), I was exposed to the diverse cultures […]
SCV Signal | Leadership Needed at Crossroads
“When my father came to America from Mexico with his family at the age of 9, neither he nor anyone in his family knew if they could actually achieve the ‘American Dream,’ but with hard work, my father was able to provide that dream to my siblings and me. “It is that grit and determination I […]
