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Steve McGrathJohn FowlerBarbara GeorgeCentral Coast Labor CouncilIBEW Local Union 639/SLOSan Luis Obispo County Democratic PartyDemocrats of San Luis Obispo ClubErica Stewart, Council Member, City of San Luis ObispoCarlyn Christianson, Council Member, City of San Luis ObispoJeff Lee, Mayor of Grover BeachCaren Russom, Mayor of Arroyo GrandeBruce Gibson, Member of the County Board of SupervisorsRobert Campbell, MDJohn Ashbaugh, former Council Member, City of San Luis ObispoBrad Wilcox, Commercial FishermanSherri Danoff, PlannerRay BelknapSusan DevineJoe Barget, General Manager, Vandenberg Village CSDJune Kramer, MDAnne BrownJim Patterson, former member of the County Board of SupervisorsKatchy AndrewsChris & Claire ClarkBK Richard
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My Top 3 Priorities
To promote a sustainable harbor with a balance of commercial fishing & recreational uses.
To promote thoughtful planning of the renewal & future development of the Port.
To promote responsible use-of-force policies to be sure that choke holds & similar restraint techniques are never used by our Harbor Patrol Officers.
Board Member, City of San Luis Obispo Building Code Board of Appeals — Appointed position (2000–current)
Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District — Elected position (2016–current)
Education
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo — Master of Science in Engineering, various aspects of civil engineering particularly structural engineering & soils engineering (1995)
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo — Bachelor of Architecture, Architectural design & planning (1973)
Community Activities
Board Vice President, volunteer, Friends of the La Loma Adobe (2015–current)
Restoration director, volunteer, Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers (1995–2005)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
Steve McGrath
John Fowler
Barbara George
Organizations (4)
Central Coast Labor Council
IBEW Local Union 639/SLO
San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party
Democrats of San Luis Obispo Club
Elected Officials (5)
Erica Stewart, Council Member, City of San Luis Obispo
Carlyn Christianson, Council Member, City of San Luis Obispo
Jeff Lee, Mayor of Grover Beach
Caren Russom, Mayor of Arroyo Grande
Bruce Gibson, Member of the County Board of Supervisors
Individuals (13)
Robert Campbell, MD
John Ashbaugh, former Council Member, City of San Luis Obispo
Brad Wilcox, Commercial Fisherman
Sherri Danoff, Planner
Ray Belknap
Susan Devine
Joe Barget, General Manager, Vandenberg Village CSD
June Kramer, MD
Anne Brown
Jim Patterson, former member of the County Board of Supervisors
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My Top 3 Priorities
My intent as a Commissioner is to help manage our harbor so that it meets our communities needs, from our fishermen, protecting sea life, recreational users to our local residents.
I am dedicated to recognizing and preserving the history of Port San Luis so our local community and visitors can enjoy it for generations to come. I will work toward keeping both our harbor and beaches safe, clean and accessible.
I volunteered as 1 of 2 ocean swimmers with the first CalFire Estero Bay Ocean Rescue Team in San Luis County. I plan to ensure our Lifeguards and Harbor Patrol have everything they need to serve San Luis Bay and our community.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Buisness owner, school district employee
Construction maintenance, San Luis coastal unified school District (2008–current)
Contractor, Self-employed (1998–current)
Real estate agent, Self-employed (2017–current)
Volunteer firefighter And Ocean rescue, Cal Fire — Elected position (1997–2000)
Community Activities
Vice president and team manager, SLO County board riders club- surf club (2017–current)
Biography
SLO County has been my home my whole life and I am always looking for ways to give back. My goals for representing our community as a Commissioner at Port San Luis Harbor are. 1) I volunteered as 1 of 2 ocean swimmers with the first CalFire Estero Bay Ocean Rescue Team in San Luis County. I plan to ensure our Lifeguards and Harbor Patrol have everything they need to serve San Luis Bay and our community. 2) With 30 years of construction experience, I can over see Harbor projects, maximize every dollar we spend and follow through so that the Harbor does not become a tax burden to our community. 3) Being in direct contact with the Chumash and Salinan Indian tribes, I will be able to help protect sacred Indian grounds and historic Indian villages .
4) We all can agree that the beaches throughout San Luis County have been experiencing more trash then ever before. I would like to develop a program that would educate users on the importance of keeping our beaches clean. 5) I believe that the Avila Pier has been sitting unused long enough. It is time to do what is necessary to get that pier repaired so we can enjoy it once again. 6) I believe the Commercial Fishing Industry at Port San Luis is a big part of the history of San Luis Obispo. Many of the old families on the Central Coast are both Ranchers & Fisherman that provide food to our communities. We as a community should support the integrity and history of those industries. 7) Being from the area and in the ocean since I was very young. I was a pro surfer in my younger years and explored every nook and cranny of this coastline. I care very much about the well-being of our sea life as well as all marine animals that take residence in our oceans. I will help to ensure their protections.
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Democratic party
Organizations (2)
Avila Beach Junior Gaurds
Avila Beach fishing association
Individuals (2)
Chumash - Santa Barbara
Salinan Indian Tribe
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
My political philosophy is to listen to everyone regardless of your political affiliation. Individuals want to be heard and there feelings acknowledged. Who knows, maybe i'll learn something new.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Remove the abandoned stairwell from Front Street to the beach. This is not only an eyesore but a safety issue and needs to be addressed.
Completing the fundraising and contracting the work necessary to fully open the Avila Beach Pier. This pier has been closed for over 5 years and it's time.
Investigate the costs and benefits associated with adding dog-wash stations at strategic locations near the dog beaches.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired Project Management Professional
Project Management Supervisor, Pacific Gas and Electric (1984–2017)
Education
University of Phoenix — Bachelor's of Business, Organizational effectiveness, Information Technology. (2005)
Community Activities
Board Member / Secretary, Avila Beach Community Foundation (2016–2020)
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My Top 3 Priorities
A top priority as Commissioner will be to seek out a cost-effective way to reopen the Avila Pier. This valuable asset of the District should not be closed to the public.
Harford Pier after many years of existence and service to the community, it is time to renovate and modernize this historical gem with a focus on revitalizing commercial fishing that will coexist with the community’s desire for recreational uses.
Protection and Enhancement of District’s Business and Natural Resources for the benefit current and future generations.
Experience
Education
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo — Bachelor of Arts; California K-12 Teaching Credential, Industrial Technology, Education, Construction Management (1987)
