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San Diego County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Council Member; City of La Mesa Voter Information

Results as of Dec 15 1:35pm
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Dave Allan Click here for more information about this candidate 13619 votes 42.66%

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Firefighter
Priorities:
  • Maintain high level of public safety
  • Provide high qualify services while maintaining low taxes and fees
  • Encouraging economic development
Ruth Sterling Click here for more information about this candidate 11393 votes 35.69%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Vocational Nurse
  • Exchange Club of La Mesa honored Ruth with their 2001 "Proudly We Hail" Award and 2001 "Community Caring" Award.
  • La Mesa Womans Club unanimously distinguished Ruth as their "Woman of the Year" 2002.
  • Honored at the La Mesa Soroptimist International, "Women of Distinction", 2002 annual event.
  • Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Carnation Chapter 3 unanimously approved Councilwoman Ruth Sterling as an Honorary Member.
  • Twelve year incumbent with perfect attendance.
  • Metropolitian Transit System Representative ( MTDB) for La Mesa.
Priorities:
  • Safe Community-Increase Traffic Enforcement.
  • Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors-Infrastructure.
  • Protect, Enhance, and Expand La Mesa's Economic Base.
Kristin Kjaero Click here for more information about this candidate 6912 votes 21.65%
  • Occupation: Retired Investment Banker
  • Third generation La Mesan
  • Founder, Save Our Corner
  • G.M.I.A. Board Member and Planning/Land Use Committee
  • Prop D La Mesa Public Safety Bond
  • La Mesa Arts Alliance Member
  • B.A., Scripps College, the Claremont Colleges
Priorities:
  • FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Put the Council's focus back on accomplishing the business of the City.
  • DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT: Proposals must meet standards and adhere to the integrity of the General Plan.
  • ETHICS/ACCOUNTABILITY: I would initiate a lobbying ordinance to build transparency and accountability.

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