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Ernest J. "Ernie" Dronenburg
 
352,317 votes
51.2%
- Occupation: Taxpayer's Advocate
 - Assessor for 20 years on the State Bd. of Equalization.  Administered an 8 County district, of 700 employees, 8 offices and Auditing of 8 Co.Assessors
 - Authored the Prop 13 implementation rules, California Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, and a property exemption for church pre-school property.
 - I was Tax Partner with the accounting firm of Deloitte LLP advocating for taxpayers in controvercies with State and Local governments.
 - SDSU Business Administration graduate,  Certified Property Tax Appraiser and resident of San Diego County for over 50  years.
 - Business owner and flower farmer. A Member of the Navy League and the Farm Bureau.
 - The candidate with broad Private and Government sector experience.
  
Priorities:
- Fair property appraisals...NOW!
 - Eliminate the assessment appeals backlog.
 - Make serving the taxpayer the primary focus in the office.
  
David L. Butler
 
336,001 votes
48.8%
- Occupation: San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, appointed
 - 36 Years of Service in County Government
 - 34 Years of Appraisal/Management Experience with the Assessor's Office
 - Member: CA Assessors Assoc. Legislative Committee
 - Advanced Appraisal Certificate
 - B.A. with Honors, University of California, Riverside
 - Native San Diegan, married 34 years, 2 adult children
  
Priorities:
- Practice Fiscal Responsibility by Maintaining a Balanced Budget
 - Provide Excellent Customer Service, Including Proactive Reassessment of Property
 - Implement Technological Advances that Enhance Efficiency and Customer Service
  
  
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