John W. Minto

Santee City Council 2010

Biography

I was born in Steubenville, Ohio, moved to California with my family when I was five weeks old, and grew-up in East San Diego.  In high school, I participated in the Army’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, and the San Diego Police Explorer program.

I worked for the San Diego Gas and Electric Company until deciding to join the police department in 1980.  Some of my most enjoyable memories are walking a beat in a crime-ridden area now known as the Gaslamp Quarter; of being involved in the Green River killer case; and of designing curfew and truancy programs that involves community-based organizations that provide immediate intervention to at-risk youths and their parents.

I retired from police work in 2009 which enables me to spend more time providing attention to the citizens of Santee.

I have called Santee “home” since 1992 and have been married to Laura for 19-years.

 

My Career
 
2002 – Present Councilman
1980 – 2009 Police Officer
1979 – 1980 Police Reserves
1974 – 1979 Police Explorers