UCLA graduate student and Libertarian Steve Collett runs for Congress

Not many students can juggle five classes, a business and a congressional campaign.

But UCLA graduate student Steven Collett, 57, is currently studying public policy at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, running his own accounting firm and pursuing a bid for Congress.

Collett, the sole Libertarian in the race for Californias 33rd Congressional District, will square off in June against Democratic, Republican, Green and independent candidates, including longtime Democratic incumbent Henry Waxman.

Brad Rowe, who is Colletts colleague, said he met Collett early during their tenure in the public policy graduate program.

Rowe said he found it inspiring to see Collett take a pivot in his career while building on his previous experiences and time at UCLA to realize his political aspiration.

Its been a lot of fun to watch (Collett) progress and grow, Rowe said.

Collett said that although he sometimes draws different conclusions from course material presented in class, he has found his classes and professors very valuable.

It was at the school of public affairs that Collett said he hoped to find the tools to develop his political platforms and accrue the credentials for a congressional race.

Mark Kleiman, Colletts adviser and a professor of a public policy, acknowledged that Collett is a busy guy.

Im hoping he will have some time, if he doesnt get elected, to do research, Kleiman said.

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UCLA graduate student and Libertarian Steve Collett runs for Congress

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