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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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