Poway Councilman Jim Cunningham

Poway Councilman Jim Cunningham is an experienced attorney specializing in Government Labor Law for Public Safety Unions, serving as Senior Partner at the Law Offices of James J. Cunningham since July 1987. Since January 2008, Cunningham has held the position of Deputy Mayor for the City of Poway, which is noted for its safety and substantial annual budget. In addition to local government roles, Cunningham has been a member of the SANDAG Board of Directors Borders Committee since September 2014, focusing on cross-border transportation and commerce. Cunningham is also an Executive Board Member and Chair of the Public Safety Committee for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. Previous leadership roles include Chair of the International Special Olympics Host Committee and Chairman of the Board for the San Dieguito River Park Board. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Florida and a Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law.