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San Diego County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Council Member; City of Lemon Grove Voter Information

Full Term.

Results as of Jan 14 5:14pm
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Racquel Vasquez Click here for more information about this candidate 4,118 votes 30.4%

  • Occupation: Planning Commissioner - City of Lemon Grove
  • Senior Public Information Officer - City of San Diego Public Works Department
  • Vice President - Spring Valley-Lemon Grove Democratic Club
  • Member - City of Lemon Grove Budget Focus Group
  • Ombudsman - Commander Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet
  • Member - Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP), Lemon Grove Resident Leadership Academy
  • President's Volunteer Service Award - President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
Priorities:
  • Public Safety - I will work with our law enforcement to ensure that we address crime and maintain a safe community in Lemon Grove.
  • Quality Neighborhoods - I will encourage redevelopment while preserving the unique characteristics and small community feel of our neighborhoods.
  • Economic Development - I will prioritize the budget to ensure our city thrives - supporting infrastructure improvements, local businesses and services
George Gastil Click here for more information about this candidate 3,103 votes 22.9%
  • Occupation: Lemon Grove City Councilmember
  • History Instructor, Grossmont College and Miramar College
  • Lemon Grove School Board Member, 1998-2008
  • Aide to State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny, 2002-2005
  • Married 27 years; three sons
Priorities:
  • Promote public safety by maintaining fire and police protection, safe parks, and recreation programs for youth.
  • Improve and maintain our streets; make communities more walkable.
  • Promote economic development and a more vibrant city center.
Matt Mendoza Click here for more information about this candidate 2,111 votes 15.6%
  • Occupation: Operations Manager
  • I have lived in Lemon Grove all my life.
  • 33 years of aerospace experience in problem solving and leadership.
Priorities:
  • No New Taxes
  • Local Job Creation
  • Safer Neighborhood
Lou Melendez 1,654 votes 12.2%
  • Occupation: CalTrans Engineer
Michael J "Mike" Richards Click here for more information about this candidate 1,427 votes 10.5%
  • Occupation: Small Business Manager
  • Past President Mesa Valley Grove Seniors Program
  • Chairman 75th Anniversary Celebration House of Pacific Relations Balboa Park
Priorities:
  • Maintain a conservative approach to City budgeting
  • Begin process of changing to "Charter City" form of goverment
  • Eliminate or modify codes and regulations that restrict business growth
Mark Gracyk Click here for more information about this candidate 1,137 votes 8.4%
  • Occupation: Project Manager
  • US Army Veteran
  • San Diego State Alumni BA Public Administration
  • Chairman, Proposition W Committee
  • Served on City's Housing Element Community Workshop
  • Served on City's Budget Planning Workshop
  • Served as Lemon Grove Precinct Inspector for #506200
Priorities:
  • Strong Business Environment
  • Safe and well maintained parks and streets.
  • Great Schools

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East County Magazine

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