District 71 —California State AssemblyNovember 8, 2016 —California General Election
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- Restoring California's economic prosperity
- Reducing the size of state government
- Protecting taxpayer dollars
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As Mayor of Santee for the past 15 years, I’ve worked hard to implement a conservative, limited government vision for Santee. I’m happy to say that these efforts have paid off, as Santee has become a model for how conservative principles can be applied at a local level. Now I’m ready to take my experience to Sacramento, which is in desperate need of strong conservative leadership.
While serving as Mayor my record of accomplishment includes:
– Building up large budget reserves to strengthen our fiscal stability.
– Contracting out recreation programs, public safety, and many other city services to keep staff low and reduce pension liabilities.
– Dedicating the highest proportion of our budget to public safety.
– Achieving one of the lowest crime rates in the region.
– No sales tax increases.
– Reducing city spending by 16% during the lean years to keep the budget balanced.
– Implementing pro-business policies that attract the restaurants we want, as well as vibrant new retail, residential, and office development.
– Establishing a teen center, ball fields, concerts and recreational activities for children, families & seniors.
As a result of these policies, Santee now boasts the best business environment, highest citizen-to-employee ratio, and smallest pension liabilities in the region.
My record of accomplishment and success is precisely what’s needed in Sacramento. Our state could benefit greatly from dramatically improving our business environment, significantly reducing the size and role of our state government, and stabilizing the long-term fiscal outlook.
- Senator Joel Anderson
- El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells
- El Cajon Councilmember Star Bales
- El Cajon Councilmember Bill McClellan
- El Cajon Councilmember Tony Ambrose
- El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick
- Santee Councilmember Rob McNelis
- Santee Councilmember Jack Dale
- Santee Councilmember John Minto
- Fmr Assemblymember Steve Baldwin
- Assemblymember Chad Mayes
- Assemblyman Brian Jones
- Assemblymember Marie Waldron
- State Senator Mike Morrell
- State Senator Jeff Stone
- Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang
- Assemblymember Shannon Grove
- Assemblymember Devon Mathis
- Assemblymember Jim Patterson
- Santee Councilmember Ronn Hall
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RANDY VOEPEL
Mayor of Santee
Santee Mayor Randy Voepel will use his experience and successful track record to help turn California around!
As a result of Voepel’s common-sense policies, Santee boasts the best business climate, most efficient government, and lowest pension obligations in the region. The city also enjoys low crime, fantastic parks & recreation services, thriving businesses, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Best Business Climate: A study published in the Union-Tribune showed that Santee had the quickest processing time and lowest fees for permitting.
Lowest Pension Obligations: As a result of efficient staffing and long-term planning, Santee has the lowest pension obligations in the region.
Most Efficient Government: Santee has been able to maintain a small city staff while providing citizens with the services and amenities they deserve. The city has stretched every tax dollar to provide residents more bang for their buck.
Voepel will bring his record of conservative government to Sacramento where he’ll cut red tape, reduce spending, oppose tax increases, protect the 2nd Amendment, and work to turn our state around.
Voepel has been endorsed by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County, San Diego County Probation Officers Association, and every Mayor and City Councilmember within the district.
Voepel has also served two tours in Vietnam and has 39 years of experience in the financial services industry.
If you agree that your next Assemblymember should have a proven record of fighting for common sense policies, then vote Randy Voepel for State Assembly.
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