- Occupation: Councilmember/Vocational Nurse
 - Exchange Club of La Mesa honored Ruth with their 2001 "Proudly We Hail" Award and 2001 "Community Caring" Award.
 - La Mesa Womans Club unanimously distinguished Ruth as their "Woman of the Year" 2002.
 - Honored at the La Mesa Soroptimist International, "Women of Distinction", 2002 annual event.
 - Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Carnation Chapter 3 unanimously approved Councilwoman Ruth Sterling as an Honorary Member.
 - Twelve year incumbent with perfect attendance.
 - Metropolitian Transit System Representative ( MTDB) for La Mesa.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Safe Community-Increase Traffic Enforcement.
 - Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors-Infrastructure.
 - Protect, Enhance, and Expand La Mesa's Economic Base.
  
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- La Mesa Police Officer's Association
 - La Mesa Firemens Association
 - San Diego Union Tribune Newspaper
  
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