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Sandra Marshall
1987 votes
19.76%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Publisher/Owner, Information Press
- Director, Earth Day Alliance, Inc.
- Member SLO County Democratic Central Committee
- Communications Chairperson, SLO Democratic Central Committeee
Priorities:
- Help to create and promote the Democratic message, build the party countywide and get Democrats elected
- Make the community aware of the Democratic Central Committee, the role, power and difference it can make with active members and how to get involved.
- Present the concerns of local voters to the California Democratic party. Unite & empower County Democrats.
Stew Jenkins
1564 votes
15.56%
- Occupation: Lawyer - serving San Luis Obispo County since 1978
- Elected Port San Luis Harbor Commissioner 1979-1989 - fought to stop Big Oil's offshore drilling, and to acquire the Lighthouse for the public access.
- 1st SLO County Deputy Registrar of Voters under age of 21, former President Cal Poly Young Democrats.
- Democratic Nominee, 33rd Assembly District, 2004.
- Vice Chair, Council of Elected Democrats. Past President South County Democratic Club.
- Age 54, Married 23 years to Diane Jenkins; daughters Sara, Corinna, and Alisha.
- San Luis County resident since 1961, Graduated San Luis High 1970, Cal Poly 1975.
Priorities:
- Work to Elect Democrats with Integrity who will Deliver Dignity and Opportunity for People in our County.
- Work to elect Democrats who fight for Working Families; Democrats who will Deliver better access to a good Education for all children.
- Work to elect Democrats who will Build Safer Communities where our children can Prosper and Afford to live.
Patrick D. "Pat" Schwab
1397 votes
13.89%
- Occupation: Educator
- Ed.D. Educational Adminstration, Oregon State U
- M.A. Special Education, CSULA
- Director, Disabled Student Programs, Cuesta College
Priorities:
- Currently SLO Democratic Central Committee Chair for Information Technology
- Will help get Democratic candidates elected with the use of information technology
- I want to improve outreach to Democratic voters to help mobilize passionate supporters
Mark M. Buchman
1361 votes
13.54%
- Occupation: Education Consultant
- Bachelor of Arts, English
- Master of Arts, Journalism
- Secretary, Tri County Education Coaliton
- Secretary, San Luis Obispo County PTA
- Association of California School Administrators Administrator of the Year
- American Heart Association journalist of the Year for Maryland
Priorities:
- A voice for all Democrats and a vehicle for them to be heard
- Equal educational opportunities for all children
- Creating a climate where Democratic values are known, shared and respected
Kristi Michelle (Norton) Balzer
1332 votes
13.25%
- Occupation: Sociologist
- Masters Degree from San Diego State University
- Public Policy Administrator; Council of Elected Democrats
- Administartive Assistant Charter Communications
- Member in Good Standing Order of the Eastern Star
Priorities:
- Strengthening the Local Democartic Party
- Supporting Positive Progressive Community Organizations & Projects
- Supporting Quality Education and Priority Funding for Public Schools
Susan L. "Sue" Schwab
1241 votes
12.34%
- Occupation: Administrative Manager
- LicensedTax Consultant
- Current SLO County Democratic Central Committee Treasurer
- Self Employed Accounting Business
Priorities:
- Create fiscal accountability and Long Range Planning for the SLO County Central Committee
- Promote the Democratic Platform and Vision
- Help the Democratic Party grow in San Luis Obispo County
Harlan H. Hobgood
1131 votes
11.25%
- Occupation: Retired Diplomat
- 35 years in International Affairs
- 13 Year SLO County Resident
- served as San Luis Obispo Grand Jury Member
- 5 years on Avila Valley Advisory Council, ex-President
- active in South County Democratic Club, ex-President
- 10 Year Member SLOCounty Democratic Central Committee
Priorities:
- Provide SLOCounty District 3 voters a progessive voice within the Party
- Fight for universal health care, fair taxes, education, corporate responsibility
- Promote women's rights, solid social safety net, peaceful diplomacy not war,
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