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San Diego County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
City Council; City of La Mesa Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 28 5:17pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (80/80)
70.0% Voter Turnout (23669/33797)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Dave Allan 8,976 votes 27.27%

  • Occupation: Firefighter
  • East County YMCA Board Member
  • former President, San Miguel Firefighters
Priorities:
  • Maintain a high level of Public Safety
  • High quality Public Services while keeping Low Taxes and Fees
  • Encourage Economic Development
Ruth Sterling 8,086 votes 24.57%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
  • Occupation: Licensed Nurse/Councilmember
Charles "Chuck" Muse 4,854 votes 14.75%
  • Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Businessman
  • Member of La Mesa Planning Commission
  • Founding Director Home of Guiding Hands
  • Appointed by Ronald Reagan to -
  • Areawide Developmental Disabilities Board
  • Adjunct Faculty - College for Financial Planning
  • Author/Lecturer
Priorities:
  • Public Safety - Maintain high standard for Fire and Police
  • Encourage development of business interests
  • Improve and upgrade infrastructure and housing stock
Rick R. Reese 3,157 votes 9.59%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
  • Occupation: Structural Engineer
Roxanne Girard 2,995 votes 9.10%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
  • Occupation: Banker/Businesswoman
Dave Smith 2,814 votes 8.55%
  • Occupation: High Tech Manufacturing Manager
  • President La Mesa Athletic Council
  • Steering Committee, La Mesa Parks Project
  • Community Services Commission, LMAC Rep
  • East County Park And Rec. Advisory Panel
  • 21 year La Mesa Resident
  • Married 21 Years, 3 School Age Children
Priorities:
  • Balance Growth With Quality of Life Issues
  • Foster Youth Programs
  • Work for Safe Neighborhoods
Maria "Mercy" Graef 2,030 votes 6.17%
  • Occupation: Community College Legal Instructor
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management,
  • Juris Doctor
  • Chair of La Mesa Community Services Commission
  • Neighborhood Watch Captain for 15 years
  • Graduate of La Mesa Police Department's Citizens' Academy
  • La Mesa resident for 29 years
Priorities:
  • Public Safety - Without a safe environment we cannot enjoy La Mesa's many opportunities
  • Infrastructure maintenance - No deferred maintenance, it only leads to higher costs
  • Growth - Must be managed and viewed as part of long -term goals

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