A Dozen Key Races for Progressive Goals in San Diego

Supervisor Lawson-Remer Steps Up to the Plate

I wish I had the time to cover every race appearing on every ballot in San Diego.  According to the County Registrar of Voters, 681 candidates qualified to run in this election, ranging from Governor of the State of California to the Yuima Muni Water Board.

Many of the down-ballot races have only one candidate who filed and in those cases they do not appear on a ballot, so don’t go looking for info on Stephen H. Wehr’s campaign for the Yuima Water Board; he’s already won.

Side Note: I did look up the water board. It primarily serves 350 people in the Pauma Valley. Its name comes from a creek tributary to the Colorado River, which means "Snow Water" in the Native American Language, according to the district website. General Manager Richard Williamson is pulling down a cool $263,000.00+ in annual salary & benefits. 

County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer –who’s not up for re-election this year– is one of those politicians who realizes that their job would be a lot easier if more like-minded people were elected in nearby or overlapping jurisdictions.

So she sent out a list of worthwhile candidates (in her opinion) as a public service. I’ve quoted the meat and potatoes part of her letter below, along with a few embellishments (where available) for those interested in further research. (** means I added this part)

A Word About the Power of Donations: Most of us are inundated with political fundraising requests at this time of year.  If you’re a small donor, consider the big impact you can have by contributing to one or more of these lesser-known candidates. 

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Read more about each candidate below. I encourage you to donate, volunteer, and tell your friends and neighbors to get involved in these critical down-ballot races.

Dwight Worden is running for the Del Mar City Council. Dwight is an environmental champion and voice for smart, forward-thinking progressive policy in Del Mar. He has served  the city well for years on the Council and as a dedicated community member. Click HERE to donate.  ** Website / Endorsements / Issues

Eric Joyce is running for the Oceanside City Council's District 1 seat. As a School Board member, Eric expanded bi-lingual education while adding school counselors to all elementary schools. Click HERE to donate. ** Website / Endorsements / Issues

Priya Bhat-Patel is running for the Carlsbad City Council's District 3 seat. As a City Councilmember, she has fought for transparency and sustainability. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Sam Ward is running for the Carlsbad City Council's District 1 seat. Sam is a father, husband, attorney, and longtime advocate for healthy, liveable communities. Click HERE to donate.  **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Joy Lyndes is running for the Encinitas City Council's District 3 seat. Joy has been a successful business leader and an effective champion of our environment and quality of life.  Click HERE to donate.  **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Tony Kranz is running for Encinitas Mayor. Tony has been an effective advocate on the Encinitas City Council since 2012. As Mayor, he will fight to protect our environment and advance solutions and accountability. Click HERE to donate.  **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Julie Bronstein is running for reelection to the San Dieguito Union High School District. She has listened to students and parents and worked hard to solve the problems facing our schools. Julie is the effective advocate we need in San Dieguito. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Issues

Jane Lea Smith is running for a vacant seat on the San Dieguito Union High School District. A former special education teacher, dedicated parent, and community member, Jane Lea will bring our shared values to advocate for our students on the Board effectively. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Paloma Aguirre is running for Imperial Beach Mayor. She is running to tackle the ocean pollution crisis and ensure that IB receives the investment and funding that residents deserve. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Endorsements / Issues 

Cipriano Vargas is running for Vista Mayor. As School Board President, Cipriano Vargas has a demonstrated track record. of success. He's running to champion a new vision for Vista. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Endorsements / Issues 

Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson is running for County Supervisor. Tiffany is a mom, scientist, and small business owner from San Marcos who is running to advance a data-driven, progressive approach to public policy. Click HERE to donate.  **Website / Endorsements / Issues

Joseph Rocha is a veteran with a lifelong dedication to service. He’s running for State Senate to bring opportunity back to San Diego County and strengthen California’s middle class. Click HERE to donate. **Website / Endorsements / Issues 

Click on the titles to see previous voter guides

California State Officials
California’s DC Delegation
State Senate Races
State Assembly Races
SD County Supervisors
County Sheriff, Assessor, and Treasurer Races
SD Measure B: Cash Meets Trash 
SD Measure C: Reach for the Sky! Or Else?
SD Measure D: Righting a Wrong to Build a Future
SD Measure H: It’s for the Children (And Their Parents)
CA Proposition 1: It’s About More Than Abortion
CA Propositions 26 & 27: Betcha Can’t Pick Just One
CA Proposition 28: Arts & Music for a Sane Future
CA Proposition 29: Regulating Dialysis Clinics and the Definition of Insanity
CA Proposition 30: A Poison Pill Concealed by Sweet Promises
CA Proposition 31: Tobacco Company Lawyers Are Scum
SD Democrats’ Scandal Inside a Scandal: Board of Equalization
SD City Council Races: District Two - Is Voting Republican a Mortal Sin?
SD City Council Races: District Four - No News Is Good News for Incumbent Montgomery-Steppe
SD City Council Races: District Six: It Depends on Your Definition of Neighborhood
SD City Council Races: District 8 - Nothing to See Here

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Boards of Education Contests:
Analysis by Thomas Ultican

2022 School Board Contests, Part 1
The County Board, San Diego Unified, Sweetwater Union, Poway Unified
2022 School Board Contests, Part 2
Chula Vista, San Marcos, Vista, Grossmont
2022 School Board Contests, Part 3
Oceanside, Escondido, San Dieguito
2022 School Board Contests, Part 4
Coronado, Carlsbad, Escondido Union
2022 School Board Contests, Part 5
Encinitas Union Elementary School District

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