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San Luis Obispo County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Councilmember; City of Paso Robles Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 4 11:33pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (13/13)
99.9% Voter Turnout (16248/15304)
(34 Total Write-In Votes 0.21%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Fred Strong Click here for more information about this candidate 4437 votes 27.31%

  • Occupation: City Council Member
  • educated at Marquette University and Lincoln University School of Law
  • Former educator, media executive and land use consultant
  • Representing Paso Robles on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)
  • Serving on statewide policy commitees on revenue and taxation and housing, community and economic development.
  • Full time City Council Member serving on many local committees.
  • For more information: http://www.fredstrong.com
Priorities:
  • Continue policies to include as many citizens as possible in the discussion and decision making process.
  • Complete efforts to reduce traffic congestion while improving public transit and parking availability.
  • Continue securing our needed resources for future prosperity at a reasonable cost.
Nick Gilman Click here for more information about this candidate 4340 votes 26.71%
  • Occupation: Architect
  • 1966 Bach. of Architecture, U.C. Berkeley
  • 1972 Established Arch. Practice, Paso Robles
  • 1978 - 87 Paso Robles Planning Commission
  • 1987 - 08 Project Area Committee, Paso Robles Redevelopment
Priorities:
  • Refocus budget to provide for neglected maintenance of City streets and facilities.
  • Maintain progress establishing Paso Robles as a unique destination city.
  • Oversee City Staff to provide community services in a logical and economic manner.
Ed Steinbeck 3855 votes 23.73%
  • Occupation: Realtor
Donald S. "Don" Fransen, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 2059 votes 12.67%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • Computer Technology AS Degree
  • US Navy Submarine Veteran: Recipient of Submarine Group Two Commendation
  • Gymnastics instructor for the YMCA, and Atascadero School of Gymnastics
  • Training Manager Ameritech Communications
  • Field Service Manager / Senior Technician Chaparral Business Machines
  • Self employed Technician Reliable Office Machine Repair
Priorities:
  • Represent the interest and wellbeing of the citizens of Paso Robles.
  • Focus on funding and budgeting needs for city infrastructure, city streets, and sewer improvements.
  • Ensure our safety. Proportionate police, fire, and services personnel to handle crime, fire,health emergencies, hazardous infrastructure, gangs, etc.
Daniel J. Franklin 1523 votes 9.37%
  • Occupation: Locksmith

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