Here are my endorsements for the Republican Party of San Diego County Central Committee, for the June 2016 ballot. This is a four-year term and the members make up the governing body of the local party organization. My criteria for endorsement are pretty simple:
1- I eliminate anyone with a potential conflict of interest in the endorsements process.
2- I favor incumbents who have a good voting record.
3- I endorse a few "first timers" who are established GOP volunteers and use good judgement.
My first 'condition" has caused me to eliminate some really good people from the process, a few of which are close friends. It's not personal. I think those elected officials are already serving the Republican effort in San Diego well. I seek to expand the effort by bringing more volunteers into the governing process. Note that I did NOT file for election. I intend to remain active as a fundraiser for the local effort and don't want that bias on the Committee. In short, I am practicing what I preach. I'll have plenty of influence with the Committee but my vote would be biased.
71st Assembly District (East County):
Eric Andersen
Frank Hilliker
Jim Kelly
All three are incumbents, each a volunteer, and I don't know enough about the rest of the field to offer an endorsement.
75th Assembly District (Northeast County)
Joe Bologna
Delores Chavez Harmes
Clare Plotner
Debbie Lenson
Regina Roberts
Lee DeMeo is a movement conservative but he serves on two regional boards, one of which presents a conflict with the RPSDC meetings. Debbie Lenson is a new member to the Committee and is a hard working conservative. Regina Roberts is a dedicated activist for the Second Amendment and important leader in the Republican Party.
76th Assembly District
Tia Ballard
John Buell
Gary Felien
Sandy Waecker
Dan Hughes
Judy Rees
All good choices.
77th Assembly District
Jeannie Foulkrod
Elliott Schroeder
Lynette Williams
Tony Krvaric
Richard Rider
Carl DeMaio
Krvaric is a superb chairman and, while he may not run for re-election for Chairman, he needs to be on the Committee. Foulkrod is the current Secretary and a long-time volunteer. Williams is one of the most dedicated volunteers we have. Schroeder and Rider are first-time candidates but were heavily involved in the Republican Liberty Caucus. Richard Rider is a warrior for Liberty. Carl DeMaio is a great choice. If he ever runs for office, he should resign his Central Committee position; I have no doubt that he would do that
78th Assembly District
Taylor Bloom
Monica Fay
Waskah Whelan
Julio DeGuzman
Dan Holstein
I served on and chaired this District for two years. Incumbents Fay, DeGuzman, and Holstein are independent thinkers with years of experience; they should be re-elected. Whelan was the County Chair of the Republican Women's Federated and Taylor Bloom is a rising and important voice in the County. Jean Roesch is a long time committee member but missed a lot of meetings; she would be a good sixth vote
79th Assembly District-- I can only endorse Martha Doiron; I don't know nor recommend the other candidates.
