City of Vista City Council
Steve Gronke, Council Member
(term expires 2012)
Steve Gronke was born in Chicago, Illinois. He later moved to the City of Torrance where he gained an interest in outdoor activities. Council Member Gronke obtained his Bachelors of Arts degree in biology and a teaching credential at Long Beach State. He later received a Masters of Arts in Education Administration from San Diego State University. Mr. Gronke moved to Vista, California where he has been employed by the Vista Unified School District as a middle school and high school teacher and acting administrator. He is presently a teacher on special assignment at North Star Academy, the district’s home education campus.
Mr. Gronke's political interests go back to his college years when he fought for and saved some open space in his home town of Torrance. After participating in several campaigns for both individuals and initiatives, he decided to run for the Vista City Council with the support of friends and family. He was successful in his bid for the council seat in November of 2000 where he remains to this day.
Steve and his wife, Jan, who is also a teacher, have been married for 25 years. They manage to juggle their busy schedules around their own interests and those of their two children, Shelby and Chris.
E-Mail: Steve Gronke
Phone: 760.726.1340 ext. 1433
Personal Website: www.stevegronke.com