Candidates
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Miriam Kanter (Kanter) Plotkin
9269 votes
13.45%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Social Action Coordinator
- Been representing East County on CC for many years
- BA from SDSU in Psychology & Elem Ed
- Volunteer of the Year, 3 times
- Maintains my home in La Mesa
- Active in numerous community affairs
Priorities:
- I want more Education/Employment opportunities publicized.
- I want more Environment, such as educating others about turtles.
- I want more Equality: of capabilities, of income levels, of minorities.
Marilyn R. Riley
9160 votes
13.29%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney
- Incumbent
- Native of El Cajon and lifelong Democrat
- Volunteer in Democratic politics since 1964
- Recipient of CDP Region 21 Director and SDCDP chair awards for volunteerism
- BA, University of California, Riverside
- JD, University of San Diego
Priorities:
- To expand the influence of the Democratic Party in East County
- To continue to register Democratic voters
- To continue fundraising for the San Diego County Democratic Party
Lawrence D. Sweet
8328 votes
12.08%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Physician
- BS Chemistry, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Socorro, NM); MD, University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
- Pediatric Internship/Residency, University of New Mexico; Fellowship in Neonatology (the care of premature infants and sick newborns); UC San Diego
- Neonatologist; Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1990--present)
- Board Certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Treasurer, 77th Assembly District Committee; Delegate for the 77th Assembly District at the California Democratic Party Convention (2003-2006)
- Member, Poway Democratic Club; Member, Scripps Ranch Planning Group
Priorities:
- Effectively represent Democrats in San Diego County by combining a progressive, articulate voice with a genuine interest in people
- Contribute a personal understanding of healthcare that will enhance constructive debate on an important issue that affects all Americans
- Work creatively to communicate Democratic ideas that are examples of strength and leadership that people will understand and vote for at the polls!
Mike Lawrence
8219 votes
11.92%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- BA, San Diego State College 1966
- County Dems Vounteer of the Year 2005
- Alternate Member, County Dems Central Committee
- Member, Cal Dems Central Committee
- Member: DFA, PDA, Mesa Dem Club
- Former enlisted U.S. Marine
Priorities:
- Continuing to build Democratic Party grassroots
- Supporting Democratic Party candidates to take our country back
- Reviving and augmenting the New Deal social progress
Miriam G. (Genser) Raftery
7896 votes
11.45%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: writer/editor
- National award-winning journalist, American Society of Journalists & Authors
- Former aide to 2 Democratic legislators
- California For Democracy Steering Committee Member
- 77th Assembly Democratic Committee, officer, delegate, & member of Candidate Recruitment Committee
- Co-Founder, East County United PAC
- Media Watch Chair, San Diego For Democracy & Media Coordinator, Democracy Fest 2006
Priorities:
- Recruit & support candidates who are ethically honorable, socially progressive & fiscally responsible
- Stand up for rights of ordinary citizens over corporate interests
- Urge stronger party support for candidates to represent our section of the county & take back control from right wing Republican rule!
Josan Feathers
7529 votes
10.92%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Civil Engineer
- Currently filling 77th Assembly District Central Committee vacancy
- B.S. Civil Engineering, SDSU; B.A. Psychology SUNY Geneseo
- California State employee for over 27 years
- Outreach Co-Chair in PECG (Professional Engineers in California Government)
- Co-Treasurer for La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club
- Co-founder & Board member of San Diego Chapter of the US Green Building Council
Priorities:
- Stop the Sunrise Powerlink
- Work to elect more Democrats
- Incorporate sustainability into local development
Gregg A. Rosner
7356 votes
10.67%
Juan A. Gallegos
6651 votes
9.65%
Leon Dale Thompson
4531 votes
6.57%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Home Inspector
- 77th Assembly District Chair
- DFA Steering Committee
- Finalist - Volunteer of the Year CDP
- East County United - Chair
Priorities:
- To unify and expand efforts among progressive individuals and organizations.
- Provide a base for progressive political action.
- Support and elect candidates who share our vision for a better East County.
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