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Council Member, Distrito 1 — Ciudad de Poway
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Sobre este cargo
Los miembros del concejo de la ciudad redactan y votan las leyes de la ciudad; también nombran a determinados funcionarios y empleados municipales.
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Candidatos
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Dave Grosch
Project Business Manager/ Poway City...
3 Prioridades Principales
- Balancing our Budget and maintaining our city services...
- Continue to be approachable and accessible to my fellow...
- Support the revitalization of Poway Road as we maintain...
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Council member Barry LeonardMayor Steve VausPhil Spear
Jon Ryan
Small Business Owner/Broker
3 Prioridades Principales
- Maintain the Character of Poway and Prevent us Becoming...
- Prevent the overdevelopment of Poway Road via the...
- Restore the parks to their previous jewel status and...
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Pete Neild
Scientist
3 Prioridades Principales
- Listen to and implement the agenda of the Citizens...
- Restoration of Slow Growth - Use the Poway Road "Specific"...
- Work with City Staff to improve the careful control...
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John Carson
Customer Service Manager
3 Prioridades Principales
- Public Safety, continue to provide the county's leading...
- Community Amenities, enhance the parks and centers...
- Transparency, Budget awareness, and Community Involvement....
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Mark and Kathy AnthonyAmanda CarsonPaul and Joy BalcombeJeff and Christa HudginsAndrew StrickleyPhil HarrisCorey WithrowNate and Niki Ritchison
Councilmember
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El candidato(a) proporcionó información.
Mis 3 prioridades principales
- Balancing our Budget and maintaining our city services at the highest possible level
- Continue to be approachable and accessible to my fellow Powegians
- Support the revitalization of Poway Road as we maintain the small town feel of Poway
Experiencia
Experiencia
Profesión:Project Business Manager/ Poway City Councilmember
City Councilmember, City of Poway — Cargo elegido (2010–current)
Project Business Manager, SAIC (1991–2008)
Business Manager, TRW (1974–1990)
Educación
Loyola University of LA — Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (1974)
Actividades comunitarias
Volunteer, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) (2010–current)
Vounteer, Kiwanis Club of Poway (2012–current)
Volunteer, Elks Lodge of Poway (2018–current)
¿Quién apoya a este candidato?
Featured Endorsements
- Council member Barry Leonard
- Mayor Steve Vaus
- Phil Spear
Preguntas y Respuestas
Preguntas de The League of Women Voters San Diego (4)
Do you support increasing the housing density in your district of the City of Poway? What other options might there be for improving the City's supply of affordable housing?
Respuesta de Dave Grosch:
Recently the Council approved the Poway Road Specific Plan. This plan put a cap of 1148 units (apartments and Condos) along Poway Road. The City has about 10 affordable housing complexes in Poway. For future housing, because the state took away our Redevelopment agency we no longer have the funds. But we have the land. We have teamed up with a partner to build 50 housing units for adults with developmental disabilities. That is good news!
Do you approve of the City's current approach to addressing the problems of homelessness? What specific changes, if any, would you make?
Respuesta de Dave Grosch:
Yes, I support the City's approach to homelessness.
Do you support any specific projects to promote economic activity in the City? Why or why not?
Respuesta de Dave Grosch:
I support the revitalization of Poway Road. This will bring a mix of housing (Apartments and Condos) and commercial investment to our City.
Do you believe that the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) has adequate independence, authority, and resources to provide effective civilian review, if there are allegations of sheriff deputy misconduct in the City of Poway? What changes, if any, do you think should be made to that body?
Respuesta de Dave Grosch:
Yes, I support the CLERB.
Creencias poliza
Documentos sobre determinadas posturas
Recently the Poway Cheiftain asked each candidate a few questions. Here are my answer to a few of those questions.
Summary
Have answerd a few questions that the Chieftain has asked. For more info please go to my website: www.grosch4poway.com Thank you!
1.
Why I am running: I am running to finish what this council started: The successful completion of the Community/Senior Center, the Espola Safety Improvement Project and to ensure Poway Road becomes a vibrant and attractive place for our existing and new businesses on Poway Road. And finally, I want to ensure we remain financially secure in the next four years and beyond.
In Describe your vision of Poway Road in the year 2028.
The Poway Road Corridor Specific Plan passed in December 2017, sets the standards and guidelines for the future of Poway Road. “The Outpost”, which was recently approved and will soon begin construction, will be the springboard for future development and improvements along Poway Road. Already improvements have begun: The Creekside AMC Theater is going through renovations, the Irish Pub shopping center looks great and improvements to existing centers are under way. And each new development along Poway Road will be subject to review by the council and our citizens through workshops, pre-development review and Council meetings.
Should the city spend money to add more low- and moderate-income housing? We do not have the funds to spend on low/moderate income housing. In 2011 Governor Brown dissolved all Redevelopment Agencies in California so those funds are no longer available. Fortunately, we have the land. We just need a willing partner to help finance any future housing projects. We found one such partner in the current proposed Villa de Vida project that will provide housing for adults with developmental disabilities
1. What do you see as the key issues the council will face in the next four years
· Continue to balance our budget and maintain city services at the highest possible level.
· Unfunded Pension Liability
· Start/complete the Community/Senior Center and ensure we have the adequate transition space for our seniors.
· Ensure quality development along Poway Road with support and input from our community.
· How to fund and maintain our Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) along Espola and Twin Peaks Roads in Poway?
· Future Water/Sewer Rates
Información de contacto del candidato
Phone: 858-210-9185
Small Business Owner
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El candidato(a) proporcionó información.
Mis 3 prioridades principales
- Maintain the Character of Poway and Prevent us Becoming Mira Mesa via overdevelopment
- Prevent the overdevelopment of Poway Road via the PRCP. We do not want increased density of homes far over the 2017 standard
- Restore the parks to their previous jewel status and fix fiscal and ethical issues at city hall.
Experiencia
Experiencia
Profesión:Small Business Owner/Broker
Small Business Owner/Broker, The Ryan Realty (2006–current)
Educación
Oregon State — BS Environmental Biology, Study in Environmental Biology, Physics Engineering, Statistics and post graduate study in statistics (current)
Preguntas y Respuestas
Preguntas de The League of Women Voters San Diego (4)
Do you support increasing the housing density in your district of the City of Poway? What other options might there be for improving the City's supply of affordable housing?
Respuesta de Jon Ryan:
I do not support the increased housing density as it will change the character of our great city. The current increase makes no changes for traffic increases and does not provide additional park space. It is very high density on the main artery to our city and we do not need more traffic issues on that critical pathway.
Do you approve of the City's current approach to addressing the problems of homelessness? What specific changes, if any, would you make?
Respuesta de Jon Ryan:
I do not think the city has an in depth plan to address the problems of homelessness. I have seen no plan and have not heard it referenced other than in the context of crime and nuisance. I believe this is an important issue and should have the input of the community and thus I believe it would be best if the council put together a homelessness committee to determine the best path forward. I also do not know of this as a major issue in Poway itself though certainly regionally it is a larger problem.
Question 3: JOBS/BUSINESSES
Do you support any specific projects to promote economic activity in the City? Why or why not?
No se proporcionó respuesta.
Question 4: LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT
Do you believe that the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) has adequate independence, authority, and resources to provide effective civilian review, if there are allegations of sheriff deputy misconduct in the City of Poway? What changes, if any, do you think should be made to that body?
No se proporcionó respuesta.
Videos (1)
Candidate Experience
— October 4, 2018 The John Riley Project as part of the Ryan Campaign
We start out with crazy stories from the campaign trail, a couple dog stories, but get to the real issues like water, power, finances and the future of Poway. If you want to get to know me, this is the way to do it, we cover most everything including why I want to represent you and why I am running.
Información de contacto del candidato
Scientist
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El candidato(a) proporcionó información.
Mis 3 prioridades principales
- Listen to and implement the agenda of the Citizens of Poway, and make District Representation work.
- Restoration of Slow Growth - Use the Poway Road "Specific" plan as a guide, where the current plan as described is an extreme.
- Work with City Staff to improve the careful control of expenses
Experiencia
Biografía
I have been a citizen of Poway since the City became the City in 1980. Having lived in three different locations, I will be able to respond to the Citizen's desires with personal experience.
Creencias poliza
Filosofía política
The slow change from "At-Large" to "District Representation" is a great opporunity to refine the focus of development in the City of Poway to the way it was originally intended.
Información de contacto del candidato
Customer Service Manager
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El candidato(a) proporcionó información.
Mis 3 prioridades principales
- Public Safety, continue to provide the county's leading Public safety to the residents of Poway.
- Community Amenities, enhance the parks and centers we have today. Add funding to the events around Poway, so that those events are destinations known throughout the county.
- Transparency, Budget awareness, and Community Involvement. Make the people of Poway a part of the process once again. Create an environment at City Hall that the citizens want to be a part of.
Experiencia
Experiencia
Profesión:Customer Service Manager
United State Marine, Served in the US Marines as an Electrician with multiple deployments to Operation Iraqi Freedom — Cargo designado (2001–2008)
Educación
National University — M.B.A., Business with emphasis in Economics. (2013)
National University — B.A., Business Administration (2011)
Biografía
As a representative of the City Council, I hope to provide fresh ideas and new leadership. I wish to serve as an independent representative and voice for District 1 and all of Poway. My primary goals are to enhance the community services for the people and to provide better civic oversight of the commercial improvements along Poway Road. The City, together with private organizations, has done well in establishing community events such as Poway Days, and Poway Rodeo, but additional funding should be invested in community events. Although the Poway Road Corridor Specific plan has good intentions to revitalize Poway, the density, parking requirements, and traffic flow need further improvement. We can better facilitate improvements on this important and visible part of the City while preserving the character of the community. I support attracting new tax-paying businesses and supporting local employers. I also hope to increase City operations by making it easier for individuals and businesses to work with the City. I support effective public safety, park improvements as well as recreational facilities, and veterans’ causes in Poway. I have a business degree and excellent relevant work experience; I am a disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps); I am active in my local church, my son’s Cub Scout pack and volunteering; I have lived in Poway for 7 years, specifically in District 1.
¿Quién apoya a este candidato?
Individuos (8)
- Mark and Kathy Anthony
- Amanda Carson
- Paul and Joy Balcombe
- Jeff and Christa Hudgins
- Andrew Strickley
- Phil Harris
- Corey Withrow
- Nate and Niki Ritchison
Preguntas y Respuestas
Preguntas de The League of Women Voters San Diego (4)
Question 1: HOUSING DENSITY
Do you support increasing the housing density in your district of the City of Poway? What other options might there be for improving the City's supply of affordable housing?
No se proporcionó respuesta.
Do you approve of the City's current approach to addressing the problems of homelessness? What specific changes, if any, would you make?
Respuesta de John Carson:
I believe in a plan that makes it easier for the Faith Community to get involved and provide for our local homeless population here in Poway. Those who chose to remain on the streets of their own will would be encouraged to move into affordable housing or with family members.
Do you support any specific projects to promote economic activity in the City? Why or why not?
Respuesta de John Carson:
I support free market economics. This means that any economic activity that would be good for Poway would be supported. I think Poway needs to look at all avenues of potential revenue for our long-term vision. Such a true long-term has been missing from the City for a while now.
Do you believe that the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) has adequate independence, authority, and resources to provide effective civilian review, if there are allegations of sheriff deputy misconduct in the City of Poway? What changes, if any, do you think should be made to that body?
Respuesta de John Carson:
The idea that this question even needs to be asked lends to the answer that the CLERB does not currently enjoy adequate independence and authority.
I think this board should have a mutual benefit between the People of Poway and the County Sherrif's who support us. A council member should also participate on this board to provide a listening ear to provide feedback to the other Council members as well as City Staff.
Creencias poliza
Filosofía política
First and foremost, as a Council Member, I believe it is our duty to listen to the people of Poway. We must never mistake our own ideas for the will of the people who elected us. Together the Council and the People of Poway can re-make the City's image into the example for San Diego County.
- I plan to create an environment of welcome and listening within the City Government.
- I plan to maintain and improve upon public safety matters within Poway.
- I want to improve upon the parks we already have and look for opportunities to expand our parks where we are impacted the most.
- I stand behind my commitment to be accountable to the people of Poway.
- - I will always strive to be an active participant in the great community of Poway.
Videos (1)
Policy Positions
— October 10, 2018 John Riley Project
