John Renteria bio
- Born 1952 in Salt Lake City
- Divorced, currently in 10-year relationship with Viola Tovar
- Two children, four grandchildren
- B.S., political science, University of Utah, 1978
- Attended, Brigham Young University law school
- Franchising management partner, La Puente Restaurant, 2001-present
- Chief executive officer, Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2000-01
- Realtor and property management, Tierra Realty, 1998-99
- Executive director, Centro Civico Mexicano, 1983-85 and 1994-95
- Migrant rehabilitation program director, Institute of Human Resource Development, 1987-92
- Owner, John's Big Deal Restaurant, 1985-87
- Ethnic programs director, KRCL, 1978-80
- Ran unsuccessfully for Utah House of Representatives, 1984 and 1998
- Ran unsuccessfully for Utah Senate, 2002 and 2004
- Ran unsuccessfully for Salt Lake City mayor, 1999
- Current precinct chairman, state Democratic Party
- Current president, Centro Civico Mexicano
- Current member of board of trustees of Utah Legal Services and Crossroads Urban Center
- Current involvement with Utah Coalition de La Raza, Utah Consortium of Minority Groups and other organizations
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- World datelines 10:55 p.m.
- Experts to advise on arthritis options 10:54 p.m.
- Pakistani refugees returning home 10:54 p.m.
- LDS seminary principal arrested
- Jazz talking Boozer trade?
- Reactions on Boozer speculation
- Stadium of Fire flag burning was fake
- Blazers offer Millsap 4-year deal
- Jazz in back of line for free agents
- A primer for the 6th Potter film
- Okur signs two-year extension
- Jazz won't meet Lopez on Europe trip
- Restaurant destroyed by fire
- Letters: Palin mistreated
142 - Bronco collecting a galaxy of recruits
141 - LDS seminary principal arrested
137 - Jazz talking Boozer trade?
136 - Blazers may offer Millsap a contract
123 - Stadium of Fire flag burning was fake
94 - Fairness of BCS debated
81 - Blazers offer Millsap 4-year deal
79 - Chaffetz eyes challenging Bennett
74 - Letters: Single-payer system best
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