Candidates
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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
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