League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Council Member; City of Lemon Grove Voter Information Full Term.

Results as of Jan 14 5:14pm

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Racquel Vasquez 4,118 votes 30.4% Occupation: Planning Commissioner - City of Lemon Grove Senior Public Information Officer - City of San Diego Public Works Department Vice President - Spring Valley-Lemon Grove Democratic Club Member - City of Lemon Grove Budget Focus Group Ombudsman - Commander Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet Member - Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP), Lemon Grove Resident Leadership Academy President's Volunteer Service Award - President's Council on Service and Civic Participation Priorities: Public Safety - I will work with our law enforcement to ensure that we address crime and maintain a safe community in Lemon Grove. Quality Neighborhoods - I will encourage redevelopment while preserving the unique characteristics and small community feel of our neighborhoods. Economic Development - I will prioritize the budget to ensure our city thrives - supporting infrastructure improvements, local businesses and services George Gastil 3,103 votes 22.9% Occupation: Lemon Grove City Councilmember History Instructor, Grossmont College and Miramar College Lemon Grove School Board Member, 1998-2008 Aide to State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny, 2002-2005 Married 27 years; three sons Priorities: Promote public safety by maintaining fire and police protection, safe parks, and recreation programs for youth. Improve and maintain our streets; make communities more walkable. Promote economic development and a more vibrant city center. Matt Mendoza 2,111 votes 15.6% Occupation: Operations Manager I have lived in Lemon Grove all my life. 33 years of aerospace experience in problem solving and leadership. Priorities: No New Taxes Local Job Creation Safer Neighborhood Lou Melendez 1,654 votes 12.2% Occupation: CalTrans Engineer Michael J "Mike" Richards 1,427 votes 10.5% Occupation: Small Business Manager Past President Mesa Valley Grove Seniors Program Chairman 75th Anniversary Celebration House of Pacific Relations Balboa Park Priorities: Maintain a conservative approach to City budgeting Begin process of changing to "Charter City" form of goverment Eliminate or modify codes and regulations that restrict business growth Mark Gracyk 1,137 votes 8.4% Occupation: Project Manager US Army Veteran San Diego State Alumni BA Public Administration Chairman, Proposition W Committee Served on City's Housing Element Community Workshop Served on City's Budget Planning Workshop Served as Lemon Grove Precinct Inspector for #506200 Priorities: Strong Business Environment Safe and well maintained parks and streets. Great Schools Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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