Ron Dunin. In 1977, he was elected to the San Luis Obispo City Council

City council

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. In 1985, he was elected as a three-term mayor

Mayor

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 of San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, California

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, retiring in 1992.

He was born in Poland. From 1938-1945 he was a member of the Polish forces, serving in Poland

Poland

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, France

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, and the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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, receiving decorations from all three countries. In 1965, he moved from the United Kingdom to San Luis Obispo County, and became a member and chairperson of many city and civic boards and committees.