Michael Higby founded the Mayor Sam Blog in 2004 and has been it's editor and publisher since. Michael has a long background in local politics having volunteered for the campaigns of Tom Bradley for Governor, Bill Clinton for President. Wendy Greuel for City Council and several others. Michael himself once ran for office, seeking election to the City Council of West Hollywood in 1984 coming in 35th of 40 candidates. Despite a difficult childhood as a Liberal Democrat, Michael is now a dyed in the wool conservative Libertarian.
Michael has a background in radio having served as the news director and morning host for KVCM, the on-campus radio station at Los Angeles Valley College and has appeared numerous times on radio programs such as McIntyre in the Morning, The John Phillips Show and The Kevin James Show. Michael is a Past President of the California Junior Chamber.
