About Dean

He’s A Proven Leader

The Grose family has lived in Los Alamitos for 34 years. Dean is married to Dr. Wendy Grose, DPN/MSN/FNP, they have five grown children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Imagine what the holidays must be like at their house!

Dean is a semi-retired, part time business consultant and a former businessman. He has a passion for collecting, restoring and driving classic old cars (1900 era); and is a member of the Long Beach Model T Club. Dean cares about Los Alamitos and its residents. He enjoys walking and talking with the community and is usually accompanied by his six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier,
Miss Molly.

Politically, he is a current councilman as well as a past mayor and past councilman for the City of Los Alamitos. Some of his other positions include:
• Elected member of the OC GOP Central Committee, 2010; 2016
• 17 year member of the Los Alamitos/Seal Beach Rotary Club [perfect attendance]
• Chairman of the West Cities 911 Police Communications Center, WEST COM
• Alternate Director for the Orange County Sanitation District.

He is involved with many other local non-profits including: Education, First Responder, and Military groups. Dean Grose has the breadth of experience needed for Los Alamitos.

Public Safety

As a retired owner of an on-site medical service company, Dean understands the challenges our first responders face. Tightening of City budgets and an increasing amount of calls for service are tough to balance.

Balanced Budget

Dean Grose is prepared to provide sound fiscal guidance and develop new non-tax sources of revenue to support essential City Services.

Community Services

Dean continues to work hard to improve the quality of life for Los Alamitos youngsters and our senior population. He is an instructor and member of the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) for the LBFD and on the leadership council for the O.C. Medical Reserve Corps.

Protecting our Youth

Dean has the experience needed for Los Alamitos. He has attended a number of Dept. of Justice agency citizens academies and volunteers for these agencies in the community to help inform and educate on the dangers of opioids and drugs; balancing second amendment rights and firearms; and has served on the local Youth Center board of directors for eight years.

Dean and his 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan.

Dean’s wonderful wife Wendy, out on the campaign trail with a sign, a smile, and a cowbell!

Dean and Wendy Grose as Santa and Mrs. Claus

As a “victim” in an active shooter drill, Dean is rescued by a Long Beach Fire Department emergency responder.

Please note: We have included many photos on this site so you can get a glimpse of Dean’s dedication and love for Los Alamitos. The people in the photos are not to be thought of as providing an endorsement of Dean.