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JESUS ‘CHUY’ GARCIA: Vital Stats

By Dan Mihalopoulos

The last book you’ve read?

“Making Neighborhoods Whole.” By Wayne Gordon, John Perkins

Favorite cartoon growing up?

Mighty Mouse

Favorite ice cream flavor?

Butter Pecan

What do you eat first thing in the morning?

Toast

How do you get rid of stress?

Running

When was the last time you smoked pot?

Bob Marley concert, Auditorium Theatre circa 1977

What is your wind-down-the-day drink?

Tea, Dos Equis on weekends

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