Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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William J. "Bill" Dalton
14,008 votes
26.6%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Garden Grove Police Lieutenant
- Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice
- Serving Garden Grove for 26 years in Police Dept.
- Awarded the Medal of Valor Highest Honor Given
- Outstanding Officer Award
- Police Career Services Award
- Several other City and County Awards
Priorities:
- Opposed to and will restore 22 Police Positions cut by present Council
- Opposed to any new tax increases
- Will bring new businesses to Garden Grove
Mark Leyes
13,004 votes
24.7%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Garden Grove City Councilmember
- Garden Grove City Councilman since 1990
- Mayor Pro Tem
- Chairman, Agency for Community Development
- Masters Degree in Economics, Cal State Fullerton
- Born and raised in Garden Grove
- Married to Wanda, own home in Garden Grove
Priorities:
- Protect our Neighborhoods and Schools.
- Promote Economic Development to create jobs.
- Keep taxes low and fight the Utility Tax.
R.F. Taxfighter Bob Dinsen
10,134 votes
19.2%
- Occupation: Garden Grove City Councilman
Barbara "Barb" Beatty
6,732 votes
12.8%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Realtor, Businesswoman
- Garden Grove Resident for over 25 years
- Received several Outstanding Realtor Performance Awards
- AVP for National Bank for 10 years - received several awards for excellence
- Business Owner & Consultant - saved millions of dollars in clients business operations
- Past Vice Chair of Planning Commission
- Acacia Adult Day Services Building Committee
Priorities:
- Support redevelopment with wise use and investment of tax dollars
- Promote safety in homeownership, business & development
- Provide additional senior programs & protection of citizen rights
Bradley P. Knypstra
5,070 votes
9.6%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Accountant/Business Attorney
- Own home in Garden Grove with wife Gina.
- One-year old daughter Elizabeth. Expecting second child in December.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting.
- Doctorate in Law.
- Own and operate my own small business locally.
- We attend St. Columban Catholic Church in Garden Grove.
Priorities:
- Fight crime, gangs and drugs to make Garden Grove a safe and pleasant place to raise a family.
- Vote against any new taxes.
- Make our public schools better and safer.
S. "Tom" Oh
3,601 votes
6.8%
- Occupation: Businessman/Reserve Officer
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