Don F. Harris

PARTY: Republican AGE: 55 EDUCATION: University of Connecticut, juris doctor degree, 1990; University of Hartford, bachelor’s degree, music, 1987

OCCUPATION: Attorney, private practice, 12 years. Albuquerque assistant city attorney, 2002-2004. New Mexico special assistant attorney general, 1994-2004. Attorney, private practice, 1992-1994. Judicial law clerk, 1990-1992. FAMILY: Married to Valerie Garcia Harris; five children (blended family) POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: City councilor, District 9, December 2005-present.

Albuquerque assistant city attorney representing code enforcement and police department, 2002-2004. New Mexico special assistant attorney general, representing New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and performing as a DWI hearing officer. MAJOR PROFESSIONAL

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Most recently I have found the most difficult cases I deal with as an attorney in private practice are cases involving victims of domestic violence. I have helped resolve custody situations favorably for my clients in cases involving domestic violence. MAJOR PERSONAL

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Primarily supporting five kids — four of whom are in or are entering college — and managing with my wife to keep a blended family together while running my business and being a city councilor.