Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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George W Luna
6222 votes
22.14%
- Occupation: Mathematics Professor, Cal Poly
- Atascadero Councilman for 8 years
- President of SLO Integrated Waste Mg. Authority
- Atascadero Planning Commission, 4 years
- Chairman, Atascadero Planning Comm., 2 years
- North County Homeless Coalition Member
- Atascadero Finance Committee, 8 years
Priorities:
- Continue to support SMART growth that brings good jobs, protects property values, and does not come at the expense of the environment..
- Follow through on the downtown revitalization plan and Mainstreet program.
- Bring integrity and trust to our government by serving the interests of all the citizens of Atascadero, not the interests of land speculators..
Wendy Scalise
4951 votes
17.62%
- Occupation: Business owner/Councilmember
- Member, Atascadero City Council since 1999
- 17-year resident of Atascadero
- Chair, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
- County Civil Service Commissioner, District 5
- Board member, San Luis Obispo County Red Cross
- Board member, Economic Opportunity Commission
Priorities:
- Funding for road repair and a new Youth/Community Center
- Renovation of the Carlton Hotel and an active "Main Street" program
- Full support for Atascadero's public safety agencies
Jerry L. Clay, Sr.
4951 votes
17.62%
- Occupation: City Councilman
- 30 Plus Years Coaching Youth
- Retired State Younth Counselor
- Retired Real Estate Agent
Priorities:
- Repairing Roads
- Revitalizing the Down Town Core
- Youth Activities
David G. "Dave" Graham
4432 votes
15.77%
- Occupation: Accountant/City Treasurer
- Degree in Business Administration
- Past President Atascadero Lions Club
- Past President Calif. Society of Enrolled Agents
- Former member Franchise Tax Advisory Board
- 1ST Cavalry Division Viet Nam
- Former Volunteer Fireman
Priorities:
- Repair our neglected roads and drainage systems.
- Build an economically viable downtown.
- Protect our neighborhoods from nonconforming development.
Bonita Borgeson
3242 votes
11.54%
- Occupation: Substitute Teacher
- Atascadero City Council - 1986 1994
- Mayor, one year
- County Water Advisory Board
- Downtown Revitalization Committee
- General Plan Update Committee
- Friends of the Library Board - 6 years
Priorities:
- Avoid Sprawl -- Follow the General Plan
- Acquire open space, parklands, recreation for youth
- Support City/County Library Expansion
David P. Bentz
3166 votes
11.27%
- Occupation: Retired from local govt/Business Consultant
- Planning Commissioner
- Assistant Scoutmaster
- Church Board Member
- President of Non-Profit Entity serving autistic individuals
- Owner of Business Consulting Company
Priorities:
- Find funding for the $26,000,000 needed for road repairs
- Continue with the new beginning - Carlton Hotel - Main St. Program, General Plan review and update
- Job creation to balance the city's economy
Ann Ketcherside
1091 votes
3.88%
- Occupation: Roofer
- 29 year Atascadero resident
- Mother of four & grandparent
- Past Vice President of Concerned Parents
- 12 years Republican Women
- 17 years active in political campaigns
- Active in Citizens for Excellence in Education
Priorities:
- Protect Property Owners' Rights
- Youth Center
- Build Downtown
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