Candidates
(Vote for 3)
 
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Carolyn Moffatt
21197 votes
23.80%
- Occupation: Commissioner
 - Resident of San Luis County for 34 years and with husband, Floyd,  raised two sons
 - Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District since 1988; President of the Commission 1990,  1993-94,1998-99.-
 - Natural Resource Chairman, League of Women Voters San Luis Obispo  1982-1988.
 - Currently represent Special Districts of San Luis Obispo  County on the Local Agency Formation Commission  (LAFCO)
  
Priorities:
- A productive port that provides for coastal dependent employment and recreational opportunities to all social /economic levels of the public
 - High standards of environmental quality that are essential for the sustainable biological resources and safe enjoyment of coastal recreation.
 - Economic sustainability that is assured through day to day efficiency, longterm planning for major projects and additional/diverse sources of revenue.
  
Jack Scarbrough
18209 votes
20.45%
- Occupation: Commissioner
 - Police Chief of Grover Beach-5 years
 - Lucia Mar School bus driver-23 years
 - Port San Luis Harbor Patrol-23 years
  
Priorities:
- I am committed to keeping Port San Luis a viable harbor supporting commercial & recreational fishing.
 - I support all areas that will ensure coastal access to provide a variety of recreational opportunity such as kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving,etc.
 - Point San Luis Lighthouse restoration, Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Port San Luis Marine Institute & the Halibut tournement
  
James B. "Jim" Blecha
17443 votes
19.59%
- Occupation: Marine Biologist
 - County resident since 1976
 - Kept a boat on a Port San Luis mooring since 1976
 - Served 4 terms as Port San Luis Harbor District Commissioner
 - Served three (1) year terms as Commission Chair
  
Priorities:
- Insure Port remains a fully functional, viable working harbor
 - Secure long-term, independent, dependable revenue sources
 - Assure continued compliance with existing regulations relating to environmental quality
  
Drew Brandy
13113 votes
14.72%
- Occupation: Incumbent
 - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, BS Natural Resources Management , 1974
 - Fish & Game Warden : Marine Patrol
 - Port San Luis Harbor Commissioner 1996 - present
 - Arroyo Grande City Council person - 1992 - 1996
  
Priorities:
- Repair Harford Pier
 - Solicit input from Avila Valley Advisory Coucil, Avila Beach Community Service District, and citizens on future development of District property
 - Inner - tidal zone restoration
  
Jay A. Coakley
6571 votes
7.38% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter.)
- Occupation: Marina Construction Manager
  
Paul Robert Bain
4922 votes
5.53%
Priorities:
- Transformation of the Harbor Terrace property into a public campground; 100% opposition to the original hotel plan.
 - Creation of artificial surfing reefs around Avila Pier; Mobilization of volunteers to keep our beaches clean.
 - Increased focus on the economic benefits of a pleasure cruise industry, particularly during times of fishing restrictions.
  
Wayne King
4010 votes
4.50% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter.)
James Lowrie
3399 votes
3.82% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter.)
- Occupation: Nuclear Operator
  
  
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Events 
 
- League's Candidates' Forum 10/30/00
 - Thursday October 30, 7:00 pm
 PG&E Community Center
 6588 Ontario Rd., San Luis Obispo
  
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