My Philosophy

By Dave Roberts

I am running for San Diego County Supervisor because I am concerned the county is moving in the wrong direction and we need to reevaluate county policies and determine what impact they are having on the hard working men and women of the 3rd Supervisor District.

Like many county residents I want to see county government operate with more accountability. I fight to balance the budget, cut red tape and improve and streamline county services. Unlike most candidates, I actually have the experience and track record to do it. My private sector and public service record is one that I will be able to put to work for county taxpayers from day one.

I have worked most of my career to cut waste and improve efficiency. As a successful businessman, I helped to build a Fortune 500 company. I understand what it takes to create jobs in high-tech, biotech and renewable energy sectors - all critical to the 3rd Supervisor District and San Diego County's future. On the Council and as Deputy mayor in Solano Beach, I've worked to balance the budget every year -- saving taxpayers' money while protecting essential services. As a result, I enjoy the support of citizens and elected leaders from throughout the district who are Republicans, Democrats and Independents. This includes 3rd District Supervisor Pam Slater-Price who is retiring and crossed party lines to support my campaign for County Supervisor. I approach every issue as an independent problem solver. Working together on common interests and looking for consensus in a bipartisan manner will make our county stronger.

As County Supervisor, my priorities will be simple. I understand the importance of preserving our environment, coastline, lagoons, and open spaces while fostering an economic climate that puts people to work. I will always be a fierce defender of our need to improve fire protection, libraries and parks and to do so in a way that is fiscally responsible.

I will fight for policies that invest in our infrastructure and increase renewable energy to do my part to decrease our dependence on expensive foreign oil. Lets go to work and put our quality of life and the workingmen and women and our families first. I also understand the need to provide quality affordable health care for our citizens. As a health care professional I will work to use this expertise to make health care more cost-effective.

I will not forget whom I work for + the taxpayers of San Diego County + I will fight to take away the perks and privileges of the career politicians. Perks like six figure pensions. In short, I will fight to make sure that elected politicians play by the same rules as the rest of us.

Authorized and Paid for by Dave Roberts for Supervisor 2012, 110 West C Street, Suite 1300, San Diego, CA 92101