Candidate for
Recorder-Clerk; County of El Dorado

I am currently serving as your elected Recorder-Clerk, first elected in 1995 . "Service to the People" is my office policy. The office is the guardian of your records and I insure that those records are preserved for posterity. I have used modern technology to make it easier for the public to access information by providing an award winning website that provides public information from the 1850 forward. The site has been accessed over three million times since October l999. A state of the art computer system enables the office to provide quick, efficient service and the recent addition of digitized scanning and bar-coding allow further enhancements such as digital images, microfilm back-up and automatic transfer of documents between county offices as needed. All this means continued excellent service to the public.

I want to continue as your Recorder-Clerk because with all the advancement in technology, there is still more to accomplish, as additional tools become available. Technology should be used to improve service, not just for the sake of technology. In next few years there will be exciting advancements in all areas of public service and I want to be a part of that process. I ask that you allow me to continue to serve as your Recorder-Clerk.

OFFICIAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

I have served as El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk since January 1995, the official keeper of the public record. The public has access to these records on our website, <co.el-dorado.ca.us/countyclerk> which has been recognized for its content, design, and interactivity.

As a revenue generating department, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to efficiently collect fees and taxes for deposit to the general fund.

In Placerville and South Lake Tahoe offices we conduct all clerk functions including applications for Passports, Marriage licenses and perform civil ceremonies. Recording functions are in the Placerville office.

The office records all documents pertaining to the land, and other documents prescribed by law. Installation of a computerized indexing and cashiering system has automated office procedures. Certified copies of documents are available. "Service to the People" is the office policy.

In 2004, I was appointed Registrar of Voters. We are in the process of changing the voting system to meet Federal mandated HAVA requirements and that are certified by the California Secretary of State.

I look forward to the next four years to complete my goals. I served our country in the U. S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, and am serving our county as the Recorder-Clerk./Registrar of Voters. I promise to serve with integrity and efficiency. I ask for your vote.