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Monterey County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
Sheriff/Coroner; County of Monterey Voter Information

A runoff may be held on 11/04/14 between the top 2 candidates who received the most votes if neither receives a majority. If one candidate receives a majority of votes in this election, that candidate wins and no runoff will be held.

Results as of June 20 10:37am, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (194/194)

Runoff Election 11/04/14

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Scott Miller Click here for more information about this candidate 19,639 votes 40.44%

  • Occupation: Monterey County Sheriff/Coroner
  • Pacific Grove Chief of Police, 1997-2003
  • Masters Degree in Management
  • Salinas PD,1980-1997; Eight Years as a Captain
  • Graduate, FBI National Academy
  • Former President, Monterey County Police Chiefs Association
  • Speak, Read and Write Spanish Fluently
Priorities:
  • Implement and complete jail expansion plan, while continuing to improve conditions in the current jail.
  • Target the County's most violent gang related crime.
  • Continue hiring additional staff to suppress crime and to adequately staff the jail.
Steve Bernal Click here for more information about this candidate 15,953 votes 32.85%
  • Occupation: Deputy Sheriff
  • Deputy Sheriff since 1999
  • 2007 Deputy of the Year
  • Two Time Deputy of the Month
  • Has worked in all Patrol Units in Monterey County
  • Endorsed by former Sheriff Gordon Sonne
  • Licensed to fly single engine aircraft and multiple types of helicopters
Priorities:
  • Hire enough Deputies and staff to fill every budgeted position
  • Train deputies for specialized investigative positions, such as Ag Crimes and Cyber Sex crimes
  • Communicate with the public through town hall meetings and community involvement
Mike Richards Click here for more information about this candidate 6,738 votes 13.87%
  • Occupation: Retired Sheriff'S Commander
  • 22 years Monterey County Sheriffs Office
  • POST Management Certificate
  • Extensive training by FEMA
Priorities:
  • fiscal responsibility of the MSCO
  • Jail Issues
  • Gang Issues
Fred Garcia 6,237 votes 12.84%
  • Occupation: Retired Sheriff'S Commander

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Campaign Finance Data

Filings with Monterey County Election Department (alphabetical)

Nonpartisan Information

League of Women Voters

Events

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Candidate Forums
  • On Wednesday April 23, 2014 The Californian and it's sister publication, El Sol will join with the National Steinbeck Center to hose a forum. The event is free and open to the public and will run from 6:30 to about 9 p.m. Candidates will be asked question from both a panel of reporters and the audience. KION-TV/Telemundo 23 and Entravision will also be assisting. Spanish translation will be available. Questions, contact Jeff Mitchell at The Californian. The location is 1 Main Street in Salinas, CA.
  • Friday May 2, 2014 is the date for a forum for these four candidates. The forum is co-sponsored with the Carmel Valley Association. The 1 1/2 hour forum starts at 7 p.m. at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula. 4590 Carmel Valley Road (same entrance as Rancho Canada Golf Club, Carmel, CA.
  • The Oak Hills Homeowners Association will hold a candidates night at 7 p.m. Tuesday May 6, 2014 in the forum at North Monterey County High School, 13990 Castroville Blvd. The speakers will be sheriff's candidates Scott Miller, Steve Bernal, Fred Garcia and Mike Richards and District 2 supervisor candidates John Phillips and Ed Mitchell. The candidates will take the floor at 7:35 p.m. For information, contact Cynthia at 633-2506 or csuverkrop@msn.com.
News and Analysis

The Carmel Pine Cone

The Californian Monterey Herald
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