Get To Know
Anaiah Kirk
Your District 3 Supervisor
Anaiah turned his attention to a greater level of public service and was elected as your Tuolumne County District 3 Supervisor in 2018 and again in 2022 He stands for common sense principles that protect our youth and their future, strong families, God given inalienable rights and our constitution on which our Nation was founded.
EXPERIENCE
Serving Tuolumne County
From law enforcement to the Board of Supervisors, my life has been built around service and public safety. As your District 3 Supervisor, I am committed to public safety, priority focused budgeting, and protecting the rural character and freedoms that define Tuolumne County.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- 18 years Law Enforcement
- 2008-2015 Crisis Response Team
- 2012 Top Sniper/Observer Team Award for California CDCR
- Medal of Valor Bronze Star Recipient
- Medal of Valor Unit Citation
- Bronze Star Medal
- Equal Employment Counselor
- Sexual Harassment Counselor
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2019-Present Tuolumne County Supervisor, District 3
- 2016-Present Supervising Correctional Counselor, SCC SCC, Central Fire Camp division
- 2010-2016 Correctional Counselor, SCC
- 2008-2010 Correctional Officer, SCC
- 2006-2007 Probation Officer, Merced County
- 2006 Graduated Cum Laude from Stanislaus State University with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
- 2003 Graduated Summerville High School, Mountain High School Extension in Pinecrest
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
- Prior Lifeguard at Tuolumne Pool
- Prior Semi-Professional Free-Style
- Skier; Placed 13th at 2003 US Open Big Air Competition, Vail, Colorado
- Prior Ski Coach
- Prior Soccer Coach
- Prior Youth Director and Mentor
- Children’s Sunday School Teacher
- Author: The Life I Always Wanted
- Homeowner and Builder
- Small business owner
HOBBIES
- Downhill and Cross Country Skiing
- Backpacking and Fishing
- Hiked John Muir Trail (228 miles) twice
- Turning our small abandoned apple orchard into a homestead
Biography
Daniel Anaiah Kirk (goes by Anaiah Kirk) is a 41-year-old, second generation Tuolumne County resident. Anaiah, high-school sweetheart and wife Aimee and their four children live in District 3. Aimee was an elementary school teacher and is now homeschooling their two older children and plans to continue with their two younger children.
As a young person raised in Mi Wuk Village, Anaiah enjoyed exploring the woods of Mi Wuk, fishing, backpacking in the Emigrant Wilderness, swimming at Pinecrest and skiing at Dodge Ridge.
Anaiah spent a lot of time with his grandfather, George Kirk Sr., who was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Mi Wuk”, working on projects such as volunteer firefighting efforts, supporting emergency services, bark beetle research and water preservation. Grandpa George was a World War II veteran who later retired from the reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. Ahead of her time, Grandma Dorothy served as a First Lieutenant in WWII, running a mess hall and teaching aircrews how to navigate. Anaiah’s Grandpa Dante (who Daniel is named after) served as an aircraft mechanic in WWII.
Anaiah graduated from Summerville High School in 2003, and Stanislaus State University in 2006 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After working as a youth probation officer for Merced County, he continued his work as public servant for the State of California in law enforcement supervising Correctional Counselors. A large part of Anaiah’s responsibilities includes reviewing and implementing the constant flow of regulatory changes from Sacramento while working in the fire camp program.
Anaiah is passionate about helping the youth of Tuolumne County and served as the Youth Director at Chapel in the Pines Church in Twain Harte
Anaiah turned his attention to a greater level of public service and was elected as your Tuolumne County District 3 Supervisor in 2018 and again in 2022 He stands for common sense principles that protect our youth and their future, strong families, God given inalienable rights and our constitution on which our Nation was founded.