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2024 Escondido Candidate Guide

Rod Howell, Escondido City Council, District 4


As a proud 27-year resident, I am running because our city needs a strong leader who will deliver results. I am tired of seeing increased homelessness, jobs and investment opportunities lost due to businesses closing or relocating to other cities. Our roads and infrastructure are in dire need of repair. Escondido deserves better. I know our potential. Lets unlock Escondido’s full potential!

https://www.rod4escondido.com/

Veronica Cigarroa, Escondido City Council, District 3

 

I'm Veronica Cigarroa and I'm running for Escondido City Council District 3. I'm excited to offer fresh perspectives and innovative solutions on issues that impact our community. I have extensive experience leading programs that support our most vulnerable neighbors. With that, I am committed to fostering effective, collaborative, and compassionate strategies to address our growing unsheltered population. Together, I know that we can build a thriving community where every voice is heard and valued. Thank you!

https://veronica4district3.com

 

Dr. Darshana Patel, State Assembly, District 76


We’re hosting phone banking opportunities every Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30pm. On the weekends, we urging volunteers to come knock on doors with us. Saturday walks will start at 9:30am, and Sundays at 1:30pm. We’d love to have you join. Folks interested can email us at hello@patelforassembly.com

https://patelforassembly.com

Dr. Joe Muga, Palomar Health Board, Zone 6

Dr Joe Muga will bring transparency, accountability, and integrity back to the Palomar Health Board. He has both the clinical and hospital management experience needed to restore fiscal solvency to Palomar Health. Palomar's nurses and other healthcare workers support Dr. Muga. Quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a right that we need to protect for the good of everyone in the community. Elect Dr. Joe Muga for Palomar Health Board Zone 6.

https://drmugaforpalomarhealthboard.com

Friends and neighbors - I am running for the Palomar Health Board for District 4. Several recent decisions made by the current board have concerned me, culminating with both the board's decision to "outsource" the employment of senior leadership to an outside company and restricting transparency of a public entity. I currently work full time as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, and have nearly twenty-five years of healthcare experience across critical care and emergency nursing (15+ years), plus many years in nursing support, human resources, and laboratory services. Head over to AbbiforPalomarHealth.com for more information.

Stephen Houlahan, US Congress, 48th District

I was raised right here in the district, in the town of Santee, where I live with my wife and son. I have served my whole life, whether as a nurse, a little league coach, or as a city council member. With your support, I will beat Darrell Issa and serve California's 48th District in Congress.

electhoulahan.com


Erin M. Evans, Ph.D., County Board of Education, District 4


My number one priority as an East County tax payer is that all young people have access to equitable and high quality public education, which is why I am running for a seat on the San Diego County Board of Education, representing District 4. I have been a public school teacher for over 15 years, I’m a Faculty Vice President for AFT 1931, and I’m a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for youth in foster care. I volunteer in the Juvenile Justice program for Voices for Children. This provides me in-depth and hands-on experience with alternative schools that are under the direct purview of the County Board of Education. I am endorsed by the SD Dem Party, Labor Democratic Club, Poway Dem Club, San Marcos Dem Club, San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFT/CFT, the Carpenters Union, SDCAE, Working Families Party, Moms Demand Action, Palomar Faculty Federation, both the President and Vice-President of the County Board of Education, and more. If you'd like to stay updated on my campaign, please visit: bit.ly/ErinEvans2024!

Juan Manuel Vargas, EUSD Trustee, Area 3


I am running for Escondido Union School District Trustee Area 3 with experience as an engaged parent, classified school employee, and lifelong active community member. Our community flourish when active school boards work together with all stakeholders to bring opportunities and solutions to remove the social and academic barriers that have existed since I was a student in this district. In my experience I have come to realize that our staff working conditions are our children’s learning conditions. I believe that our public schools have a great potential to serve our youth of Escondido, by engaging in opportunities to allow our schools to be community hubs for our children, families and staff so they can become the best version of themselves, regardless of who they are or where they are from, because…Escondido is for the children!

vargas4eusd.com

Dr. Edward Pohlert, Palomar College Governing Board Trustee, Area 2


Community First! I believe in the power of community college to change and impact lives. I’m running to sustain Palomar College’s progress and ensure that programs and services meet our communities’ needs. I plan to strengthen Palomar College’s community involvement so that the general public, non-profit sector, and business community partner with us to create opportunities that enrich people's life success. I’m a first generation college graduate who has overcome personal and educational obstacles to be the educational leader that I am!

https://www.pohlert4palomar.org

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