- 12th Congressional District
- Barbara Less
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Barbara Less, a resident of Pacifica, California, has decided to run for the 12th Congressional District seat presently held by Tom Lantos. "I want to run because people aren't free to live their own lives. There are just too many laws," she explained with passion. "We don't need more laws."
Barbara has been a stalwart supporter of the Libertarian Party, especially in the last two years where she has served as Publicity Chair and Activities Chair. Many LP Party members have no doubt spoken with Barbara as she extended invitations to LP events by phone.
The story of Barbara Less begins at an orphanage in the Depression. The couple that were to adopt her, Helen and Dave Snide, had wanted a boy. Dave Snide was a successful businessman, operating the first discount shoe store in Oakland, called Snide's Shoes. Helen was a homemaker. When they visited the orphanage, however, Barbara called out to Dave Snide "Da-Da." That captured their hearts and they took Barbara home.
Barbara lost her father when she was 13. Her mother remarried right away, and Barbara attended a series of schools after thatfirst graduating from Oakland High School, then attending college at the College of the Pacific, then the College of Arts and Crafts, then Mount Ida College (a private girls' school) in Newton Center, Massachusetts.
After graduating from college Barbara moved to New York City and was married briefly. Then she moved back to San Francisco.
She attended Heald Business College to add to her business skills, and then got a job at KFRC as traffic manager (scheduling commercials) and assistant copy writer. The radio station was sold, and then Barbara went to work as an office manager for an oral pathologist in San Francisco.
As time passed Barbara realized she needed a job with more security and that provided a pension for her retirement. She too the Civil Service exam and went to work for the San Francisco Unified School District as a senior clerk. She also had a number of special assignments while working for the school district. She worked there for 20 years before retiring.
Prior to her retirement she moved to Pacifica where she presently resides. Barbara has always had a passion for writing, and has written a number of short stories as well as being co-publisher of a writer's magazine. She is involved with volunteer work and keeps four dogs: Heartly, Kelsey IG Watts, Madonna and El Geezy.
"I know that running for public office will be an interesting and educational experience. It is important to me that we adhere to our Constitution. I hope that by running, more people will hear the message of freedom that Libertarians stand for."