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Robert Rice
 
738 votes
39.47%
- Occupation: Incumbent
 - Carmel Valley resident for 32 years
 - Business background
 - 15 years experience as volunteer firefighter
 - 15 years experience on Fire District Board
  
Priorities:
- Maintain and build upon Carmel Valley's high level of fire protection.
 - Assure that Carmel Valley keeps its excellent independent ambulance system.
 - Serve the interests of our citizens and our highly-dedicated volunteer and professional firefighters and emergency medical responders.
  
Sharon Waller
715 votes
38.24%
- Occupation: Retired Paralegal
  
Gaudenz Panholzer
 
333 votes
17.81%
- Occupation: Firefighter
 - 30+ years experience in fire fighting, both volunteer and paid
 - Served as President of Carmel Highlands Volunteer Fire Department for 8 years
 - Currently a Fire Captain with City of San Jose Fire Department
 - BS from UC Berkeley, Masters in Public Administration coursework completed at San Jose State University
  
Priorities:
- Ensure the continuation of high level of service
 - Work to heal wounds left over from the consolidation process
 - Effectively represent the numerous interest groups in the policy making process
  
Richard Sinclair
84 votes
4.49%
- Occupation: Police Officer/Realtor
  
  
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- Carmel Valley Fire Protection District website 
  
Campaign Finance Data
Form 460
 
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