Runoff Election 11/2/2010
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Bill Horn
46,943 votes
47.4%
- Occupation: San Diego County Supervisor/Rancher
- A native San Diegan and North County business man and avocado rancher.
- Graduate of Mission Bay High School and San Diego State University.
- Served in the United States Marines, where he earned numerous honors, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
- Elected to the County Board of Supervisors in 1995, where his leadership has helped turn around a government on the verge of bankruptcy.
- Serves on over 25 local boards/committees for housing, land use, water quality, public safety, economic development, education, transportation issues.
- Bill and his wife, Kathy are residents of Valley Center. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.
Priorities:
- Making our neighborhoods safe.
- Reducing traffic congestion and preserving open space.
- Creating jobs, improving the economy, protecting taxpayers.
Steve Gronke
20,908 votes
21.1%
- Occupation: Vista Councilmember/Teacher
- BS Biology from Long Beach State
- MA Education Administration from SDSU
- Member of SANDAG's regional board
- Board Member of Angel's Depot
- Board Member of Alpha Project
Priorities:
- Establish Term Limits to improve democratic process
- Abolish Supervisor's Discretionary Funds,
- Keep Future Growth in Urban Areas where Infrastucture in Place
Tom Bumgardner
13,583 votes
13.7%
- Occupation: 20 years avocado farmer
- Over 30 years of volunteer service to North San Diego County' communities (5th District)
- * Worked 25 years with Western Days (Valley Center)
- * Eight years-plus vice-president of VC Chamber of Commerce
- * Elected two terms as V-P of Deer Springs Fire Department
- Sat as a community member on the Paradise Board for the Fire and Emergency Medical (organized and implemented distribution of federal funds to fire
- * Appointed Co-chairman for Paradise Victims Relief Fund for 2003 wild fires
Priorities:
- Maintain law enforcement, fire and emergency services, ensuring that these keep up with the county's growing needs
- Supply a fresh approach, new ideas, when it comes to problem solving, emphasizing the significance of community input
- Provide hands-on, approachable leadership, ensuring county' preparedness and responsiveness to crises
John Van Doorn
12,745 votes
12.9%
- Occupation: Engineer
- BS Electrical Engineering, UC Irvine, 1980
- Board Member, NCFM-San Diego
- Task Force member, State of California Dept. of Child Support Enforcement Advocate's Panel
Priorities:
- Reform our county's social service agencies
- Strong advocacy to restore/ensure water availability
- Prioritize preparation for the next big fire, not just be ready to respond
Fabio Marchi
4,806 votes
4.9%
- Occupation: Engineer/Broker/Contractor
- Electrical Engineer
- Real Estate Broker
- General Contractor (A, B, C20)
- AA Degree Architecture Technology
- AWS Certified Welder
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian
Priorities:
- Streamline County processes
- Focus on Emergency Preparedness; Crime Deterrence; Reducing Traffic Congestion
- Fiscal Conservative; and will listen to the concerns of all citizens
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Official Information
- County of San Diego Website
News and Analysis
San Diego Union-Tribune
North County Times
Del Mar Times
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