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Kern County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
 Smart Voter Thomas R. Wiknich

Candidate for
Mayor; City of Ridgecrest

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Business Owner of GUNS4US and KZGN TV Station
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Minor in Accounting University Redlands, Dept. of Defense Certificate/Program/Contract Mgmt
  • Proponent and Author of Term Limits and Elected Mayor for Ridgecrest City Council
  • Ridgecrest City Council, Planning Commission, LAFCO Rep, Chairman City Infrastructure Committee, City Org, KERN COG Rep
  • Program/ Contracts Manager for Department of Defense/ NAVY and Program Manager Raytheon, President Ridgecrest Gun Range Association
  • Ridgecrest Police Dept PACT Captain Volunteer Code Enforcement Officer and Completed Level 2 State of CA Police Training
  • US Army 1969-1972
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Make Police Department and Streets the #1 Priority by making sure Measure L funds are ONLY spent on these priorities
  • Resume Town Hall Meetings, Bring Back City Government Transparency and Fight to Eliminate Wasteful Spending
  • Establish Citizens Economic Development Committee and encourage development by makng changes to the Municipal Code making Ridgecrest Business Friendly
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Key Endorsements
  • Scott Garver Chairman of Measure L Commitee & County District Attorney
  • Paul Wheeler Retired Captain Ridgecrest Police Department
  • Paul Homer Retired Executive Director of China Lake Naval Base
Position Papers
Fund Police, Streets, and Major Infrastructure as the TOP PRIORITY
I believe strict adherence to what the Constitution says is the duty of Government.
Control Unnecessary Spending and Bring Back Transparency of City Government
Review the entire budget and eliminate unnecessary spending and include the public in the process.
Encourage Citizen Participation in City Government
I believe that the people deserve to be involved in decisions the council makes. And that the council has a duty to make it as easy as possible for people to participate.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.smartvoter.org/vote/thomas_wiknich
E-mail: guns4us@earthlink.net


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