Voter Information for Ruben Z. Diaz

Santa Clara County, CA

November 3, 1998 General

Ruben Z. Diaz

Candidate for
Sheriff

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Biographical Highlights

Party: Democrat
Occupation: Assistant Sheriff
American Legion, Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer, Northern California
For six years, Diaz managed the Sheriff's Dept. during the Sheriff's absence as second in command.
For the last 30 years, Diaz has volunteered as a mentor and role model for young kids.
Managed '94 Bay Area World Cup security, incident free, under budget.

Top Priorities if Elected

As Sheriff, Ruben Diaz will fight crime before it happens, keeping young kids in school, off the streets and out of gangs.
As Assistant Sheriff for eight years, Diaz created one of the nation's most innovative domestic violence programs, protecting women and children.
As Sheriff, Diaz will put more deputies on the street fighting crime by cutting wasteful spending.

Key Endorsements

San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer
Former SJ Police Chief Lou Cobarruviaz
Senators Vasconcellos, Sher and Lockyer

Position Papers

Community Approach to Gang Violence: "Keeping Kids in School, out of gangs and off the streets"
Preventing Domestic Violence Through Community Policing: "Keeping families Safe"

Campaign Contact Information

Website: http://www.rubendiazforsheriff.com
E-mail: ruben@rubendiazforsheriff.com
Phone: 408-272-1998
Fax: 408-254-3352

Address:
841 Milo Court
San Jose, CA 95133

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