Background
Prior to his election to the Assembly in 2004, Villines served as an aide to former Governor Pete Wilson, first as an advance representative coordinating the Governor's media appearances, and later as an appointee to the Department of Fish and Game implementing the Governor's legislative and policy agenda. He also served as chief of staff to former State Senator Chuck Poochigian, until 1999.
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