May 2010 Meeting
Candidates for State Senate District 36 – alphabetically listed: K.C.
Dickson; Greg Stephens; Jeff Stone
Craig Candelore – candidate for Superior Court Judge
Seat #14
Frank Kacer – Discussion of June 8th Primary Ballot Propositions
Name: Kenneth
C. Dickson
Office sought: California
State Senate District: 36th Senate District
Party Affiliation: Republican
Campaign Telephone: 951.233.4448
Web Site: kcdickson2010.com
E-mail Address: kcdickson@verizon.net
This election is about restoring integrity, transparency, and accountability to our government which is now bloated and abusive, rather than protective and respectful of our citizens. Sadly, our legislature has become captive to special interests which threaten our values and freedoms. Out-of-control spending at all government levels, often just to further the future prospects of career politicians, has brought California to the brink of bankruptcy. We must create jobs immediately by resolutely holding the line on taxes and by reducing oppressive regulations to restore our business climate. We must also protect our future by more efficiently preparing our youth for 21st Century jobs with updated educational opportunities. These goals, however, cannot be met without upholding the rule-of-law regarding our borders and without conscientious cooperation with diverse interests whenever appropriate. We must, we can, and we shall do better in Sacramento.
In 1970 I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from
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I am a retired military attorney (Judge Advocate, Lt Col. USAF) currently teaching law courses as an adjunct professor for Mt. San Jacinto College. I have also been a Trustee for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District for about twelve years and served with several community organizations on their boards or as officers boards including The Salvation Army, The Gideons International, the Lincoln Club of Southwest Riverside County and the Golden Valley Music Society. I have been married to Susan V. Dickson for 37 years; we have two children and four grandchildren.
For the better part of 30 years as an Air Force attorney at both Base level and Major Air command levels I was responsible for protecting the budget and upholding the integrity of a very fine organization. Through both educational and professional experience I have had the opportunity to develop qualifications for serving the citizens of the 36th Senate District that are superior to those of my opponents and I am prepared, willing and able to be your alternative to “politics as usual” in Sacramento.
The voters of California’s 36th State Senate District deserve an effective voice in Sacramento. The people of East San Diego and South Riverside Counties deserve a representative who’s priority will be to make their concerns heard and acted upon, above all else. I will be that representative and if you send me to Sacramento I will discharge my duties, not looking to be a professional politician, but rather a public servant to make California the ‘Golden State’ once more.
Please visit kcdickson2010.com for more information ; and thank you for your consideration.
Greg
Stephens – Candidate for State Senate 36th District
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 16, 1961 to hard-working middle class parents, Greg Stephens grew up in a home where service to community and country was looked upon as a solemn obligation – not an option. He grew up with industrious, self-reliant, and patriotic examples all around him.
From 1983 through 2001, Greg worked as a television producer and director. He won three Telly Awards for outstanding broadcasting and journalistic achievements.
Although his career in T.V. was going well, Greg wanted to do more for his country. In 1987, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the Air National Guard. He was deployed three separate times – to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq – as an Air Evacuation Medic during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Back home, Greg was called to serve his country again. On April 19, 1995, his military training proved extremely valuable when he was activated as a first responder to the Oklahoma City Bombing. He assisted in the evacuation and recovery of hundreds of innocent victims from the wreckage of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Greg received numerous awards and in 1997 was honorably discharged as a decorated Tech Sergeant.
Greg’s experiences in war and homeland security heightened his appreciation for his country and strengthened his conviction that America must do everything within its power to protect its citizens.
In 2001, Greg followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and became a pastor. He and his family relocated to Southern California to lead Father’s House Church in La Mesa. Since then, Father’s House has grown ten-fold and now serves people from all around San Diego County.
As Pastor, Greg supports the San Diego community in a number of ways. For example, his church operates a program through which local grocery stores donate excess food items to families in need. Being an advocate for youth and education, Greg works closely with Liberty and Literacy First Charter Schools and others to help provide parents with better options for their children’s educations. But Greg doesn’t limit his service to local causes. He spearheaded efforts benefiting groups that provide humanitarian relief to individuals being persecuted in the Sudan. He helped start a school in Monrovia, Liberia. He traveled twice to Ethiopia on humanitarian missions. He sponsors orphanages and schools in Israel, Nepal and the Philippines both financially and through organizing charitable events.
Over the years, Greg has spoken with dozens of families who feel let down by Sacramento’s failed programs and false promises. In 2009, he heard another call to service: to help make California a better place for its families and businesses. He decided to run for the California Senate seat.
Greg knows it won’t be easy to fix Sacramento and the system that has disappointed and discouraged so many. But, he has never been afraid of a challenge. He is a true conservative and will fight for change for the better for the 36th Senate District and all of California.
Supervisor
Jeff Stone serves the 3rd Supervisorial District in Riverside County, representing
over 500,000 constituents.
Jeff is a common sense conservative running for the California State Senate.
Proud that he is not obligated to any Sacramento Special Interests, Jeff believes
it’s time to take a stand and reclaim California from the dysfunctional
politicians at the state Capitol. His goal is to restore common sense, traditional
values and conservative principles back to our state government.
Like President Ronald Reagan, Jeff believes that government is not the solution
but instead it is usually the problem.
Appalled that the Legislature would burden families with more taxes, Jeff Stone
in May 2009 mounted his own campaign against State Proposition 1A. Dubbed “No
Way 1A”, he invested over $35,000 to defeat the measure and was named
a statewide co-chairman against the outrageous tax hike.
Jeff is a prominent leader in public safety issues and has been endorsed by
the Riverside County Sheriff’s Association since his days as a councilmember
in Temecula.
Jeff supports the right of individuals to keep and bear arms to protect self,
family and community, and like 36 other states that California should be a “shall-issue”
concealed carry State.
He supports a strong national defense; he believes that our best defense starts
with a secured international border. Jeff opposes illegal immigration and the
huge financial burden it puts on taxpayers.
Jeff believes in individual liberty and also personal responsibility. He recognizes
the sanctity of life, that life begins at conception and that abortion is wrong.
Jeff and his wife Regina live in Temecula and have three sons and one daughter.
He was born in Los Angeles in 1956 and raised in Anaheim - a town with hundreds
of young hard-working families from all walks of life. Like so many other struggling
married couples, Jeff’s father and mother lived very modestly in a 1,150
square foot, 3-bedroom home. Jeff, along with his younger sister Lori, attended
local Anaheim public schools.
In 1981, now graduated from the University of Southern California with a Doctorate
of Pharmacy, Jeff struck out on his own to build his career serving people as
a Pharmacist and to start his family. He settled in the Temecula Valley, a peaceful
family-focused region in Riverside County. In 1983, He opened his first of many
successful neighborhood pharmacies, the Temecula Pharmacy.
In 1992, after a decade of success helping his patients live better through
his passion as a Pharmacist, Jeff began to recognize the telltale signs of gang
crime moving into his budding city. He was determined to defend the quality
of life he and so many others enjoyed in the Temecula Valley, so he stepped
forward into the public arena.
Jeff confronted the local city council to act against the blight of gangs and
graffiti, only to be ignored; so he campaigned for City Council and defeated
the Mayor pro-tem.
Jeff Stone’s accomplishments as a City Councilmember:
• Created California’s strictest anti-graffiti ordinance
• Created first responder program, cutting 911 emergency response times
in half
• Created the first emergency vehicle automated GPS map system in California
• Created Temecula’s first Fallen Soldiers Veterans Memorial
• Created Temecula’s emergency reserve fund - still in existence
today
• Created a plan to attract businesses, returning new revenue to taxpayers
through reduced taxes - $48 million returned to-date
• Prompted City of Temecula endorsement of Prop. 22, the “Protection
of Marriage Law”
In 2004, Jeff ran for County Board of Supervisors, defeating the incumbent,
and was re-elected in 2008.
Jeff Stone’s accomplishments as a County Supervisor:
• Created the county’s emergency reserve fund
• Streamlined the county’s property assessment system to help financially
distressed families keep their homes in this economic downturn
• Created the county’s new jail design, saving millions of dollars
from the original proposal
• Created the county’s internet juvenile sexual predator interdiction
program
• Created a neighborhood picketing regulation in response to the harassment
of Prop. 8 “Protection of Marriage Constitutional Amendment” supporters
by hostile gay marriage activists
Jeff Stone’s public service recognition:
• Distinguished Service Medal, 2009 – California National Guard
Association
• Riverside County Man of the Year, 2009 – Habitat for Humanity
• Distinguished Leadership, Elected Official, 2008 – APA of California
Inland Empire
• Family Values Award, 2007 – Church of Latter Day Saints, Menifee
Stake
• Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year, 2006 – Boy Scouts
of America
• Honorary Membership, 2006 – Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
• Leadership Award, 2005 – Inland Empire Economic Partnership
• United States Selective Service Board, 1998 – Presidential Appointment
• Outstanding Leadership Award, 1997 – Temecula Community Services
Commission
Join Jeff Stone for State Senate and help reclaim California for our children
and our future.
Craig
A. Candelore candidate for Superior Court Judge Seat #14
Senior Attorney & Owner: 940 "C" Street, San Diego, CA. (1986 to present).
Successfully manage and supervise 3 attorneys and 6 office staff. Practice specializing in Family Law; includes real estate transactions, business valuation, psychological evaluations, interstate jurisdiction disputes, International Hague custody disputes, interpretation of laws, and regulations. Extensive trial experience.
* Patent Litigation Attorney/Coordinator: Brown, Martin, & Haller San Diego, CA (1986)
Successfully analyzed, planned and coordinated the defense of large, complex,
multi-million dollar, multi-national patent electronic litigation lawsuit.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
US. Army: Tour of active duty. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rank: Colonel (2004-2006)
* Iraqi Police Program Planner & Coordinator: Baghdad, Iraq. (Oct 2005- Feb 2006).
Successfully analyze and coordinate the program of fielding of the US Police Transition (Assistance) Teams to police stations throughout Iraq.
* Iraqi Police Development Program Director: Baghdad, Iraq (Dec 2004-Sep 2005).
Trained, managed and supervised 7 field grade officers. Successfully planned and coordinated the training, equipping & construction for the Iraqi Police Service resulting in the training of 40,000 police, distribution of over $ 150 M of equipment and construction/ upgrade of 50 police stations.
US. Army Reserves
* Senior Regional Law Enforcement Officer: Los Alamitos, CA (Sep 2000-Sep 2002).
Senior police officer for the Army Reserve region of CA-AZ-NV. Successfully coordinated all anti-terrorism and force protection during and after 9/11; helped set new standards for the Army Reserve.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
US. Army Reserves. Present Rank: Colonel. (1981 to 2008).
* Management and Staff Assignments: Army Reserve Centers in San Diego, Bell & Pendleton, CA.
Successful completed variety of executive & command, logistics & personnel assignments.
US. Army: Tours of active duty after graduating from West Point. (1976 - 1981)
* Public Relations Officer: Nuremberg, Germany (1980)
* Troop Unit Line Officer: Schwabach, Germany (1978 - 1979)
* Heads of State Briefing Officer: Supreme HQs, U.S. Army Europe, Heidelberg,
Germany (1977).
EDUCATION
Legal Continuing Education: over 1000+ credit hours (1985 to present).
Senior Military Management & Leadership School (1993) & Naval War College Diploma (2008)
University of Southern. California, Los Angeles, Masters in System Mgmt. (1985).
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (1984).
Admitted to California Bar, (1985).
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., BS Engineering (1976).
Languages: French, fluent; German, proficient; Spanish, intermediate; United Nations Translator (1971)
Frank
Kacer is the founder and executive director of the
Christian Citizenship Council of San Diego, a ministry
specifically designed to equip churches to establish citizenship
ministries with a Biblical worldview. Frank is also an Elder
at Grace Bible Church and a co-Director for the Western Center
for Law and Policy. After completing a 33 year career as a
physicist in command, control and intelligence systems for the
Department of Defense, Frank is now employed by Science
Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a senior systems
engineer. Frank and his wife, Lynn, are the parents of sons
Shawn (married) and Brion, and daughter, Melissa (married).
A sampling of publications:
Over 50 political columns and guest commentaries published
in Good News Etc. (a San Diego monthly Christian newspaper)
Formal Education:
B.A. from Western Washington University (Physics)
M.S. from U.C.L.A. (Engineering/Operations Research)
Employment:
Current: Senior Account Manager/Senior Systems Engineer
for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Prior: civilian in Department of Defense, 32 years in technical
research, development, test and large scale integration of
complex Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance systems for use by operational military forces
A sampling of Frank’s Affiliations & Memberships:
Founder & Director of
“Christian Citizenship Council of San Diego”
a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
Political columnist for monthly Christian newspaper,
Good News Etc.
(“Kacer’s Korner”)