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San Luis Obispo County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Councilmember; City of Grover Beach Voter Information

Results as of Dec 2 2:25pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (5/5)
(53 Writein Votes 0.6%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Larry Versaw Click here for more information about this candidate 2624 votes 27.3%

  • Occupation: Engineering Project Manager
  • Former member/chair Grover Beach Planning Commission
  • 25 years experience in municipal engineering and capital projects
  • 10 years as a successful business owner
  • 25 years of community service
  • 15-year Grover Beach resident
  • Blissfully married family man
Priorities:
  • Develop/implement fiscal strategies to ensure Grover Beach's long-term financial stability
  • Mandate continued street repair programs and address other infrastructure deficiencies
  • Implement a program to facilitate development of affordable housing for working class families
Stephen C. "Steve" Lieberman Click here for more information about this candidate 2617 votes 27.3%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Former Grover Beach Mayor
  • Current Grover Beach City Councilmember
  • Former Volunteer Firefighter & Police Dispatcher
  • Businessperson with marketing, management and financial administration experience
  • League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee Board Member
  • Married Father of two young children
Priorities:
  • Bring experience and more importantly, RESULTS to Grover Beach
  • Continue my commitment to Street and Infrastructure improvements
  • Maintain my pledge for a Safe Grover Beach with adequate resources for Public Safety
Chuck Ashton Click here for more information about this candidate 2531 votes 26.4%
  • Occupation: Retired Businessman
  • Occidental College B.A. (History/political science)
  • Retired member of U.F.C.W. Local 1036
  • 2001 Police Volunteer of Year
  • 2002 City Proclamation for volunteer service (currently over 3000+ hours)
  • Active member of the Skate Park Advisory Committee since its inception
  • Publisher of "Grover Beach Advocate" a taxpayer's informational newsletter
Priorities:
  • #1 Priority of upgrading our City's infrastructure including residential streets and related issues.
  • Seeking additional City funds and directing it toward citizens' goals with complete openness and accountability.
  • As a citizen's voice on the City Council revisit the new sprinkler ordinance, a stumbling block for future home improvements.
William L. "Bill" Nicolls Click here for more information about this candidate 1775 votes 18.5%
  • Occupation: Retired Insurance claims investigator
  • Lt. Col. (Ret.) U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
  • Current Grover Beach Parks & Recreation Commissioner
  • President, Mar Brissa Homeowners Assn.
  • Former volunteer coach & referee, youth soccer
  • Married father of two adult children
  • Actively raising grandson for 10 years
Priorities:
  • Making a realistic effort to resolve continuing street and infrastructure problems in Grover Beach.
  • Working with citizens and government agencies to get results on positive development.
  • Continuing current Council and Staff efforts to improve public safety services and resources.

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