Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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Esther C. Sanchez
16,627 votes
20.20%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Public Defender/Attorney
Jack Feller
10,559 votes
12.83%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Business Owner
Donald Alan "Don" McKinney
9,047 votes
10.99%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
Samuel E. "Sam" Williamson
8,934 votes
10.85%
- Occupation: Businessman
- Councilman, City of Oceanside, 8 1/2 years
- Deputy Mayor of Oceanside, 2 years
- President of Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Former President of Camp Fire Girls & Boys
- Former President of Evening Optimist
- Former Scout Master
Priorities:
- Improve response times for emergency services (fire, paramedics & police)
- Long range plan so our infrastructure will keep up with development
- Improve and control traffic throughout the City of Oceanside
Mary Azevedo
7,180 votes
8.72%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Businesswoman
Tom Brault
6,207 votes
7.54%
- Occupation: Retired Dentist/Parent
- 18 year Resident and Community Leader
- Chairman of Police & Fire Commission
- President of Oceanside Rotary Club
- Solid Business Background
- Longstanding Community Service
- Proven Leadership & Communication Skills
Priorities:
- Commitment to Long-term Planning and Vision for Oceanside
- Emphasis on Public Safety / Increasing Officers on Streets
- Sound Fiscal Management and Enhancing Staff Effectiveness
Lou Fenton
4,310 votes
5.24%
- Occupation: Software Developer
- Oceanside Homeowner
- Born in Oceanside
- Graduated Oceanside High School in 1966
- A.B. Political Science 1970 Humboldt State College
- M.S. Plant Physiology 1978 University of California, Davis
- Ph.D. Plant Physiology 1985 University of California, Davis
Priorities:
- Preserving our parks, beaches, streets, and ocean views
- Creation of new parks along the San Luis Rey River, Loma Alta Creek, and Buena Vista Creek without raising taxes
- Beautification of Oceanside to improve property values and tourism
Zeb Navarro
3,933 votes
4.78%
- Occupation: Educational Assistant/Production Manager
- Co-authored City of Oceanside Youth Commmission bylaws
- Frequent speaker at Oceanside City Council meetings
- Prime mover in bringing a Youth Commission to the City of Oceanside
- 1995 Lincoln Middle School Goodwill Amabassador
- Member, Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis Club and Oceanside Civitan
- Currently serve on the Board of Directors for Campfire Boys and Girls
Priorities:
- Growth- The City must look and plan ahead to see what direction we are going in the future
- Safety- Our citizens must feel safe and we must have the police/fire resources available and up to date
- Parklands- we must perserve and protect our open spaces
Randall Horton
3,834 votes
4.66%
- Occupation: CPA/Hospital Director
- Certified Public Accountant
- Director, Tri City Healthcare District
- Former Council Member, City of El Centro
- Former Mayor, City of El Centro
- Former City Treasurer, El Centro
Priorities:
- Replace Manchester with someone who will do the job on time
- Accept no campaign contributions- responsive to the residents
- World Class Park in El Corazon, with something for everyone
Michael T. "Mike" Lucas
3,018 votes
3.67%
- Occupation: Retired
- State Of California Bureau of Automotive Repair Supervisor
- BS Vocational Education
- Computer Specialist
- City of Oceanside Library Volunteer
Priorities:
- Protect Oceanside Home Owners, Residents and Seniors from unnecessary taxes.
- Stop private developers from getting public money for personal projects.
- Stop the Constitutional invasion of driver check points in Oceanside.
Thomas Crain
2,033 votes
2.47%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Youth Program Organizer
Bernie Delaney
1,822 votes
2.21%
- Occupation: Finanical Accounting Manager
Priorities:
- Integrity
- Public Safety
- Economic Development
Loia "Junior" Paopao, Jr.
1,766 votes
2.15%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Housing Technician
Georgeo Kerpani
1,138 votes
1.38%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
- Occupation: Realtor/Consultant
Joseph D. Henchman
1,052 votes
1.28%
- Occupation: Student
- Member, Libertarian Party since 1992
- Helped organize 1997 anti-curfew rallies
Priorities:
- Scale back city budget and accompanying taxes by 6.25 percent a year
- Require all city laws to expire after five years unless renewed
- Ensuring that promise to repeal San Luis Rey bridge toll is kept
James G Barrett
847 votes
1.03%
- Occupation: State Certified Electrician
- American Legion
- U.S Army School of Armor, Tank Systems Mechanic
- State of CA 5 year Apprenticeship Program - Electrician
- First 5 year Apprentice to graduate in all of California
Priorities:
- I'll put the "E" into education with a co-op between private computer hardware, software and web-hosting companies to inform parents over the internet
- Police...Now is the time to make all the improvements that we can, once the economy slows down we will no longer be able to afford it.
- Manchester-Once a final proposal is submitted to the city then we must all scrutinize it very carefully.Everybody's voice should be heard.
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