Full Name:
Douglas 'Dutch' S. Van Raam
Gender:
Male
Family:
Single; 1 Child: Timothy Edward
Birth Date:
11/12/1969
Birth Place:
Walnut Creek, CA
Home City:
Martinez, CA
Religion:
Ordained Free Thinker
Attending, Electrical Systems, Eastern Arizona College, 2011
Attended, Geology, Yavapai College, 2010
AA, Psychology, Diablo Valley College, 1989, Grade Point Average of 2.0
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2014
Candidate, United States President, 2012
Candidate, United States President, 2008
No caucus information on file.
Owner, Dutch Styles, 2009-present
Rigger, Rhino Staging and Rigging, 2007-present
Landscaper, LandCraft Engineering, Acacia Landscaping
Operations, Arizona Sundogs and Phoenix Coyotes Hockey, 2010
Landscaper, AridScape Concepts, Specialty Landscaping, 2006
Adopter, Yavapai Cemetery Association, 2009-present
American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Washington, 2007-present
American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Arizona, 2004-present
Referee, Northern Arizona Roller Derby, 2010-2011
Political Action Committee, American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Arizona, 2009
Member, American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Arizona, Board of Directors, 2006
Current Car:
2000 Harley Davidson Road King
Father's Name:
Michael Van Raam
Father's Occupation:
Motorcycle Mechanic
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Heather Graham
Favorite Athlete:
Ricky Henderson
Favorite Author:
John Steinbeck
Favorite Book:
The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer
Favorite Color:
Green, no, Blue ahhhhhhh
Favorite Food:
Nachos
Favorite Movie:
Roadie
Favorite Musician:
Neil Peart
Favorite President and Why:
Martin Van Buren because he was of Dutch descent and a founder of the Free Soil Party.
Favorite Quote:
Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
Favorite Sport:
Hockey (to Play) Womens Flat Track Roller Derby (to watch) and be involved with the community.
Favorite TV Shows:
History of Discovery Channel Animal Planet
Favorite Type of Music:
jazzpunkstinkafunkasmokagroovarama!
Favorite Vacation Spot:
The Netherlands - Den Haag
Favorite Websites:
www.votesmart.com and www.fec.gov
First Car:
1976 Chevy Nova
First Job:
Stock clerk at Martini's Liquor and Delicatessen
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Drums, skates, motorcycles, backpacking
Mother's Name:
Janet Sober
Mother's Occupation:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Visit Hawaii and Alaska and as much of the world as possible.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
My Soul Mate because I am in need of companionship in this journey of life.
Personal Hero and Why:
Neil Peart is a brilliant wordsmith and a phenomenal percussionist who has endured great tragedy.
Priority Issues:
Troop Safety. Hemp for Victory. Legalizing the United States Constitution; Feeding the hungry.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I no longer trust any one else. The Republicans and Democrats cannot be trusted.