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El Dorado County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator; County of El Dorado Voter Information

Results as of Jun 23 12:49pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (91/91)
44.3% Voter Turnout (46623/105163)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John D'Agostini Click here for more information about this candidate 11970 votes 25.67%

  • Occupation: District Attorney Investigator
  • Narcotics Unit Supervisor (Second in command of State Narcotics Task Force)
  • Chief Deputy Coroner
  • Grand Jury Liaison
  • Patrol Deputy & Supervisor
  • General Contractor
  • Pioneer Union School Dist. Trustee (Chairman)
Priorities:
  • Restoring community trust through resident deputy positions and assigned areas of responsibility
  • Responsible fiscal management by focusing on core functions and responsibilities
  • Implementing a fair and equitable CCW policy respecting our 2nd Amendment rights
Craig Therkildsen Click here for more information about this candidate 10670 votes 22.89%
  • Occupation: El Dorado County Sheriff's Captain
  • 27 year veteran of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (currently employed)
  • South Lake Tahoe Police Officer
  • POST Management Certificate
  • Bronze Medal of Valor recipient
  • AA in Administration of Justice
  • EDSO Jail Commander, Placerville and Tahoe Jails
Priorities:
  • At risk behavior in our youth
  • Drug use and it's related Law Enforcement problems
  • The emerging gang problem
Bob Luca Click here for more information about this candidate 8950 votes 19.20%
  • Occupation: Retired Investigation Chief
  • Chief (Ret.), California Bureau of Investigation
  • Criminal Investigator, El Dorado County D.A.'s Office
  • Task Force Commander, California Department of Justice
  • Global Director of Corporate Security, E*Trade Financial
  • Master's Degree, Public Administration, U.S.C.
  • Bachelor's Degree, Criminology, Fresno State
Priorities:
  • Expand community policing and community-watch programs
  • Reinstate high school resource officers
  • Reprioritize resources for more Deputies in our community
George Nielsen Click here for more information about this candidate 5889 votes 12.63%
  • Occupation: Chief of Police
  • FBI National Academy Session 209, Leadership Challenge Program
  • CA P.O.S.T. Executive Development Course
  • CA P.O.S.T. Certificates - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management and Executive
  • Degree - Administration of Justice
  • Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum - Mountain/Valley Chapter
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Priorities:
  • Establish public trust and partnerships through successful community policing strategies like National Night Out - Service and Professionalism
  • Responsible fiscal management by prioritizing delivery of services in the areas of core functions and responsibilities
  • Implement a CCW policy that respects our Constitutional Rights and is responsive, fair and equitable
Ernie Hillman Click here for more information about this candidate 4859 votes 10.42%
  • Occupation: Retired Sheriff's Captain
  • FBI National Academy Graduate - Session #166
  • AA - Administration of Justice
  • P.O.S.T. Certificates - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisor and Management
  • 30 Years El Dorado County Sheriff's Department
  • Have promoted through every sworn position except elected Sheriff
  • Have worked both in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe
Priorities:
  • To bring back "Community" based law enforcement
  • A CCW policy that addresses the needs of our citizens
  • To make a positive impact through honesty, integrity, and proven leadership
Larry Hennick Click here for more information about this candidate 4157 votes 8.92%
  • Occupation: Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
  • Lifetime Teaching Credential/Police Science
  • Senior Instructor- KOGA Institute
  • Law Enforcement Consultant
  • Subject Mater Expert- Police Science
  • Supervisor's Leadership Institute-P.O.S.T.
  • Certified P.O.S.T./S.T.C. Instructor
Priorities:
  • Back to Basics Approach to Hometown Law Enforcement
  • Community Based aw Enforcement (Resident Posts)
  • Proactive instead of Reactive Law Enforcement

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