Republican Party Candidate for Republican Party Candidate for STATE SENATE, 14TH DISTRICT STATE SENATE, 14TH DISTRICT

BRET DE ST. JOER TOM BERRYHILL AGE: 56 Education and Qualifications: California is in financial trouble. Our Occupation: Farmer/Legislator central valley families face hard decisions about how to handle the Education and Qualifications: As a fourth generation Central Valley budgets of their families and their businesses, and most of us choose farmer and businessman, I’m proud to represent hard-working to get by with less as we wait for the economy to improve. taxpayers in the California Legislature. In fact, when the California Unfortunately while the rest of us are tightening our belts, the career Small Business Association endorsed me for State Senate, they said politicians in Sacramento keep spending money they don’t have. I’ve “consistently demonstrated leadership on small business issues.” Even with some of the highest tax rates in the nation, the politicians The California Chamber of Commerce also praised my efforts to cut can’t seem to get enough of our money. government waste and improve the job climate in our state. As a What they don’t take from us in taxes today, they borrow from our conservative, I’ve voted against all tax hikes and my number one children’s futures to pay for their spending sprees, sending the state priority is fighting the anti-business, liberal politicians who are killing jobs in California. deeper into debt. They lie about the state’s revenue; they lie about the costs of their programs; and some of them even lie to us claiming Not only have I been recognized by both the California State Sheriffs’ to be fiscal conservatives when they continue to support the higher Association and the California Department of Forestry Firefighters, taxes and spending. but I authored legislation stemming the tide of metal theft crime which was wreaking havoc in the Central Valley - a serious problem Enough is enough. costing millions of dollars in damage to crops, businesses, schools I am a businessman, not a politician, born and raised in Hughson and electric utility lines. on our family almond farm. I attended California State University for As Vice Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and a member an MBA in international business, and now I run my own successful of the Assembly Accountability Committee, I’ve fought to build more businesses in Oakdale. My business experience has taken me to water storage facilities and worked to eliminate excessive government over 60 countries so I understand the global economy. regulations that threaten the farming and business communities in I will never vote to spend money that we don’t have, and I will never our region. vote to raise taxes on our working families. Nor will I ever support Along with being honored for protecting property and hunting rights, sending our state further into debt. I’ve received the 2009 California Rifle and Pistol Association Legislator of the Year award, the 2008 American Nurses Association I am happily married for 19 years and have two sons. California Legislator of the Year award and the 2008 Friends of California Community Colleges award. Most important, I’m happily married to my wife, Loretta, and I have two beautiful daughters. Visit www.tomberryhill.com

22-1 Ê221#Š Republican Party Candidate for Republican Party Candidate for STATE ASSEMBLY, 25TH DISTRICT STATE ASSEMBLY, 25TH DISTRICT

TERI MURRISON AGE: 53 KURT VANDERWEIDE Occupation: County Supervisor Education and Qualifications: I’ve been endorsed by our Education and Qualifications: For too long the needs and concerns Conservative Assemblyman George House, who said "Kurt Vander of the citizens of our rural District have been ignored while Weide is the proven conservative in this race. He'll vote to balance Sacramento politicians legislate away our heritage and limit our ability the budget by cutting wasteful spending, not raise our taxes. He to make a living on the land. supports traditional family values.” I ask for your vote to stop the Legislature’s arrogant, reckless spending I was born into a farming family and grew up working in the orchards. and to reform the job-killing state laws and bureaucracy choking our My favorite memory is learning to drive a tractor (“very slowly and economy. in a straight line”) to help my father lay sprinkler pipe. As a Tuolumne County Supervisor, I am working to keep jobs, grow I oppose liberals in Sacramento who think that more spending, higher jobs, and create new jobs to restore prosperity. I am fighting to bring taxes, and bigger deficits are the answer. I support a balanced budget balance back to federal and state natural resources decision-making. that cuts wasteful spending instead of raising taxes. As your State Assembly Representative, I’ll do that and more. I’m angry that Sacramento liberals are passing new taxes and I will stand firm against higher taxes. I will oppose budget deals that regulations which threaten our agricultural heartland - and our jobs! expand government. I’ll fight to protect our water supply now and I’ll vote against the unfair regulations and trial lawyers which threaten for the future. I’ll fight for business, agriculture, and access to public our family’s jobs and our way of life. lands and resources. I’ll work to restore balance to environmental I’m a conservative who shares your values. I’m pro-life, pro-Second and other laws so they advance good stewardship, honor rural values, Amendment, and pro-family. I’ll vote against the out-of-touch liberals and meet our economic needs. in Sacramento who mock American traditions. Personal: Raised on a sheep ranch, graduated from California State Call me at 209-620-7244 or email me at [email protected] University - 1989. MA in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Elected to learn more, or to sign up to help us start taking California back! to Board of Supervisors, 2006. Husband: Richard, Daughter, Megan, reside in Tuolumne. We deserve a Representative who lives in our rural communities, understands our concerns, and will fight for our values and heritage. I would be honored to earn your vote and serve as your voice in the State Assembly. Visit www.TeriMurrison.com.

Republican Party Candidate for Republican Party Candidate for STATE ASSEMBLY, 25TH DISTRICT STATE ASSEMBLY, 25TH DISTRICT

JANICE E. KEATING AGE: 43 KRISTIN OLSEN Occupation: City Councilmember / Accounting Professional Occupation: Councilmember Education and Qualifications: High taxes and excessive regulations Education and Qualifications: California needs to learn to live are driving businesses and jobs out of California. I am running for within a budget, just like hardworking families have done. Government Assembly to get government off our backs, to halt runaway spending has forgotten that it works for the people. It’s time to tell our state and to make jobs and economic development our first priority. to get its hands out of our pockets and get back to work. As a conservative Republican, I will fight to lower taxes and to freeze I have the backbone, experience, and dedication it will take to reduce job-killing regulations. I will also work to cap government spending taxes, create jobs, defend family values, and bring common sense and eliminate waste and fraud. Additionally, I will fight for our farms to Sacramento. I'll get rid of excessive laws and regulations to make and families by protecting our water and farming rights. government smaller and more efficient. I am proud to be endorsed by conservatives like National Tax Rural communities in California have often been placed at a Limitation Committee President Lew Uhler and Modesto Mayor Jim disadvantage because of the greed of San Francisco and Los Ridenour. They know I will fight any attempts to raise taxes and that Angeles. This is wrong. Our families and communities are just as I will work to balance the budget by cutting all non-essential spending. important as theirs. I served on the Modesto City Council for eight years, using my Taxpayer money should directly benefit taxpayers, and I’ll fight for experience as an independent businesswoman to streamline local control to keep tax dollars working for the people who pay government, cut spending and protect taxpayers. I also worked with them. I’ll prioritize core services like public safety and education. the local Chamber of Commerce to enact pro-job, pro-business I’ll fight to regain and protect our region's precious water. Our family policies. farms and food supply should not suffer because of environmental I was honored to be named 2004 State Assembly “Woman of the propaganda. Year” by then Assemblyman Dave Cogdill and 2005 “Woman of the We must reform California so that citizens can enjoy a strong and Year” by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. healthy economy. For several years, I represented small businesses My husband Tim and I have been married for 21 years. Like most fighting against government regulation. The experience I gained families, we worry about our children’s future in a state where jobs protecting small businesses has shaped my time on the Modesto and businesses are leaving every day. We all deserve better. That’s City Council and will shape my time in the Assembly. why I am running for Assembly. I respectfully ask for your vote. Feel free to contact me at 968-9386 Please visit my website at www.electjanicekeating.com. or www.KristinOlsen.org. I believe in transparency and accountability, so I’ll be accessible and responsive.

22-2 Ê222&Š Democratic Party Candidate for U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 19TH DISTRICT

LES MARSDEN Occupation: Planning Commissioner, Educator Education and Qualifications: My professional accomplishments in both the private and public sectors make me uniquely qualified to represent our district. As Mariposa County Planning Commissioner, I’ve had tremendous exposure to wisely resolving land-use, statutory interpretations, agricultural and title issues. Two terms as President of the Mariposa County Economic Development Corporation underscores my determined campaign to create and sustain meaningful jobs to strengthen our regional economy. My family’s century-long history in California agriculture gave me profound respect for the farmer and rancher; the environmentalist in me seeks wisely balanced solutions to our water needs so all will thrive. My 30-year experience as an educator spans the gamut from first grade teaching through university instructorship: I know where our educational system fails – and how to fix it. My decades as a successful arts professional here and abroad taught me the power of the unexpected economical engine. My imagination and determination enabled me to create and lead a symphony orchestra here where few believed one could exist; it thrives as a profitable cultural institution and source of regional pride. Unlike others who seek this seat, I was born and raised right here – and actually live in our beautiful district. A CSUFresno alumnus, after extensive international experience I returned home a decade ago to where my roots run deep. I’m fortunate to have celebrated 25 wedded years with my college sweetheart Diane; our greatest accomplishment is our wonderful son, Maxfield. Bringing all sides together. Working tirelessly for all the people. Visit MarsdenForCongress.com to learn more.

22-3 Ê223)Š Republican Party Candidate for Republican Party Candidate for U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 19TH DISTRICT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 19TH DISTRICT

LARRY WESTERLUND AGE: 43 RICHARD POMBO Occupation: Naval Officer/Councilmember Education and Qualifications: There is a reason Tom McClintock Education and Qualifications: Washington D.C. and Sacramento is endorsing me in my race for Congress, because he knows I’ll have mismanaged and overspent. The jobless rate is at 10%. America fight for taxpayers, property rights and the Second Amendment. now owes China $800 billion dollars; that’s $7,600 per every My name is Richard Pombo. I’m a fourth-generation rancher, and a American household! Central Valley conservative. As a local elected official, I must deal with their mess everyday and struggle to maintain local vital services that affect all of us. We must People here in the Valley have every reason to feel that our way of create jobs by cutting taxes and stop out-of-control federal spending. life is under assault. I am a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. I returned There are those who would turn this Valley into a parched, arid in 2009 from active duty with a Joint Special Operations Task Force wasteland. These are the same extremists and bureaucrats who fighting Al-Qaeda. We must refocus on terrorism. Guantanamo should would destroy our private property rights, re-impose the death tax remain open and we must stop spending taxpayer dollars protecting in order to break up family farms, and tax our businesses into the rights of terrorists. bankruptcy. As a former Deputy District Attorney, we must prioritize our fight on And they’re the same people who want to socialize our health care crime. Gangs and methamphetamine dealers don’t care about system and our economy so that our young people have to leave borders or budgets. the Valley to find work. Cutting taxes, providing a strong defense, protecting our borders, For two decades I’ve fought to defend our property rights and get and creating a smaller more efficient government is what I believe this nanny government off our backs and out of our pockets. will create more jobs, protect our families and preserve our Constitutional rights. I’m running for Congress because its time to take our country back from those who think they have the right to tell us how raise our I was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, a third generation families, run our businesses and live our lives. son of Westerlund Box Company, a small business that supplied boxes for farmers. I am a graduate of Cal Poly-SLO and McGeorge If you agree, then I ask for your support. School of Law. If you believe Washington D.C. and Sacramento have done a great job, then I may not be your choice. But if you believe like me, we need a new direction and new leadership then my wife; daughter and I would appreciate your vote. www.larrywesterlund.com Thank you.

Republican Party Candidate for U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 19TH DISTRICT

JEFF DENHAM Education and Qualifications: I am honored to be running to represent Mariposa County in Congress and to have the support of our current Representative, George Radanovich, who is retiring. I am a family man, 16 year Air Force veteran, almond grower, businessman and state senator. The liberal Democrats in Sacramento tried to recall me because I would not support their bloated, tax- hiking state budget. I will never compromise my integrity or conservative principles. Washington is out of touch with everyday Americans. Congress handles our tax dollars with complete disregard for the taxpayer. Years of irresponsible congressional earmarks and pork barrel spending have created an unprecedented debt. Over-regulation and high taxes have driven millions of jobs overseas. As the government grows our freedoms disappear. As your representative in Washington, D.C., I will work to: Stop the Washington D.C. spending spree and the misguided takeover of our private industries; Reduce taxes so working families and small businesses can keep more of their hard-earned money; Repeal unnecessary federal regulations that hamper our ability to create jobs, especially in the tourism and agricultural industries; Stand up for our conservative values of freedom, family and individual responsibility. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association gives me an “A” rating and I signed the Citizens Against Government Waste Anti-Earmarks Pledge. In addition to Congressman George Radanovich, I have the support of Sheriff Brian Muller, District Attorney Robert Brown and all five Mariposa County Supervisors. I would be honored to earn your vote.

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ERIC OSTER WILLIAM E. (BILL) DAVIS Occupation: Certified Public Accountant Occupation: Finance/Accounting Professional Education and Qualifications: The Mariposa County Auditor’s office Education and Qualifications: I am a local financial professional is the accounting department for Mariposa County. The Auditor is with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). An MBA prepared responsible for the supervision of the accounting processes for the financial professional has not only accounting skills but also finance accounts of all county offices, departments and special districts skills and analytical skills. During my twenty-five year career, I have whose funds are kept in the county treasury. held positions in audit, finance and accounting from entry level up I am a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of California. to the level of director. I have also directly supervised teams of up For 30 years I have guided businesses and individuals to properly to twenty people. report financial information in compliance with the requirements of I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1978 and served in the Banks, Federal, State and Local governments and their many Marines until 1983. While stationed in San Diego I attended evening departments. classes at National University and earned my MBA in 1983 just prior To become a certified public accountant you must pass the Uniform to leaving the military. CPA examination administered by the American Institute of Certified Combine my Naval Academy and Marine background with the rigorous Public Accountants. This is a 20 hour examination. Before you are education of the MBA and my direct experience in all aspects of granted a CPA license you must also complete 500 hours of audit, finance and accounting and I have all the tools necessary for experience in planning, administering and performing financial audits this position. I will be able me to bring a level of capability to the of private and governmental entities. Once licensed you are required office of County Auditor that will ensure the highest degree of financial to complete 40 hours of professional education annually including accountability and protection of the public trust. I would not be running accounting, audit, detection of fraud and professional ethics. for County Auditor if I did not think that I was the most qualified My experience and training make me the best candidate for the candidate. office of Mariposa County Auditor.

STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF/CORONER/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR SHERIFF/CORONER/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

DOUG BINNEWIES MARK R. JONES Occupation: Undersheriff, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Occupation: Mariposa County Sheriffs Sergeant Education and Qualifications: Since joining the Sheriff’s Office in Education and Qualifications: My law enforcement career began 1990, I have served in a multitude of capacities within the Mariposa in 1979 in San Diego with the Imperial Beach Police Dept and the County Sheriff’s Office. As the current Undersheriff, I am second- San Diego Sheriff’s Office. I have an Associates degree in Criminal in-command and responsible for all personnel and budgeting. I fully Justice and a Bachelors degree in Public Administration. In 1988 I possess the qualifications to substitute for the Sheriff in his absence. moved my family to Mariposa, joining the Mariposa Sheriff‘s Office. My efforts have been clearly recognized by our four previous Sheriffs In January of 1990 I was promoted to Sergeant, where I have served who have shared their trust in my abilities, each having promoted the community and department faithfully. me to a higher rank and responsibility. I feel that my success as a In my career I have worked in almost every aspect of the law peace officer is largely due to my belief that honesty, trust, respect enforcement field including patrol, corrections, investigations and a and ethical behavior are the cornerstones upon which the foundation wide variety of administrative and management assignments. I have of law enforcement is built. been commended for my work ethic and leadership skills from several My priority as your Sheriff will be to provide a secure and comfortable past Sheriffs. environment for all to enjoy and to continue to make sure that our I have been for the past 20 years, and remain very active in this children are safe and protected. My leadership, management and community. I bring to you 31 years of experience and leadership budgeting experience are invaluable during these unprecedented that does not come from sitting behind a desk. My experience includes times. As Sheriff, I will be committed to continue the Department’s being in the field daily with our employees and citizens, seeing first dedication to community service. hand the problems we all face. I promise with your support, to provide I am indebted to my parents, coaches, and educators for providing the community and our employees, the best law enforcement me the foundation to enjoy a successful and productive life with my services possible through trust, communication and cooperation. four children and my wife of nineteen years.

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LEE STETSON BRAD ABORN Occupation: Writer/Actor Occupation: Incumbent/Rancher Education and Qualifications: As Supervisor from 2002 to 2006, Education and Qualifications: I have really enjoyed my first term my primary focus was the health and safety of our Mariposa citizens. as your District 1 Supervisor and am proud of my many Additionally, I worked to carefully preserve our rural life-style, to accomplishments. With public safety as one of my priorities, I was encourage cultural activity, to increase community recreation instrumental in resolving the Sheriff’s Department salary negotiations opportunities for our youth, to emphasize sensible environmental and I played a major role in acquiring new fire equipment. I was in safeguards, and to develop creative partnership opportunities the front lines of the fight against AD-885 (well & septic inspections). between local business, the County and the National Park Service, I’m heavily involved in improving transportation for the area. I enjoy always seeking increase Mariposa County’s value as a tourist working with the planning committees for El Portal, Midpines, and destination. As Board Chair, I oversaw the completion of Mariposa’s Yosemite West, as well as the adhoc committee for the Mariposa General Plan and guided our communities through the difficulties Airport. During my term we have had work done on a number of of the Ferguson Rock Slide disaster. More information can be found the District’s roads and I’m seeking funding for more road work. I at www.leestetsonforsupervisor.com. Thank you for your am honored to be a member of a Board that has been called “the consideration.. best in years” and which has managed to keep Mariposa County’s Education: Certificate, Arts Administration from Harvard University; financial situation in far better shape than most of the rest of the Honorary Doctorate, Sierra Nevada; B.A., History, Eastern Nazarene state. I highly value honesty and integrity and always work with the College; M.A. American Studies, University of Hawaii. best interests of the citizens and community in mind. I look forward to your support and continuing to work to preserve Mariposa County’s Work: Peace Corps Volunteer, Thailand; Fulbright Teaching Fellowship, heritage and character for another term. Laos; Managed and directed theaters in Hawaii, Idaho, Los Angeles, for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and established the Yosemite Theater in 1983. Wrote and produced a dozen dramatic plays, primarily interpretations of American History. Mariposa Supervisor, 2002-2006. Board member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy 2005. Member: Mariposa County Arts Council, Yosemite Association, SPCA, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

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TOLLEY GORHAM FLOYD E. DAVIS, JR. Occupation: Small Business Owner Occupation: Registered Civil Engineer Education and Qualifications: My family moved to Yosemite in Education and Qualifications: I hold a Master in Mathematics, a 1955, and then to Carleton Road in 1959. I attended Yosemite Masters in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Business Administration Elementary, Mariposa Elementary, and graduated from Mariposa from CSU Fresno & a Certificate in Land Use and Environmental County High School in 1967 as the President of the Senior Class. Planning from UC Davis I hold a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration I am also a Registered Professional Engineering (PE) in the Civil from The California State University, Sacramento. I am a Viet Nam Discipline for the State of California and I am an American Institute veteran. of Certified Planners (AICP) from the American Planning Association. I’ve lived in and visited many very different parts of our country and I have been a Mariposa County Resident for over 30 years. I have the world, but Mariposa has always been home. I began my career over 20 years of experience in Governmental Agencies. I also have as a small business person in 1993 when I founded and operated over 20 years of experience in private practice as a Civil Engineer. Yosemite Brewing Company. I am a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser. My wife Sherry and I own and operate The Rental Network and I have received acknowledgements from California State Assembly Mariposa Properties. I have served as the President of two non- Member, Dave Codgill, Stanislaus Council of Governments, California profit corporations, as a Trustee on the Mariposa County Board of Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Adopt a School Program, Education, and I am currently the Vice-President of The Board of American Society of Civil Engineers, Caltrans District 10 Project Directors of the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce. Management Division and the Taxpayers Association of Madera County. My goal is to lead us toward economic independence by improving the ability of small business to succeed, protecting property owner With my broad education and experience background, I will add a rights, and achieving a balance between our rural character and the new dimension to County Government as Supervisor for District 3. economic growth we must have. By the acknowledgements I have received, I have demonstrated by abilities to work with people and have gone above and beyond my Tolley Gorham normal work duties for them and will do the same for the constituents 4088 Wilbur’s Way in District 3. Mariposa, CA 95338 www.TolleyForSupervisor.com

STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR, 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR, 3RD DISTRICT THERESA CASTALDI JANET MANKINS-BIBBY AGE: 45 Occupation: Self Employed Business Woman (Agriculture, Rancher, Tourism) Occupation: Incumbent Board of Supervisor Education and Qualifications: I was born in Sacramento California. Education and Qualifications: It would truly be an honor to continue My father was a career Air Force Pilot. I was privileged to live in a serving District 3 and Mariposa County for another 4 years. As your number of areas including England, Hawaii, Maryland and Texas. incumbent, I am committed to protecting Mariposa County's financial Living in these areas gave me an opportunity to appreciate and future and recognize that I work for the people and at their will. I learn from people in other cultures. have the utmost respect for public trust, public participation, and that government must be an open book. For 45 years I have resided I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree and have attended numerous in District 3, with my husband of 24 years. I am a mother of two specialized educational courses. I have spent 24 years in the business and a graduate of Mariposa High. world, involved in all aspects of running a business. As a native Californian, I support the Arts and Agriculture, including Agri-Tourism, My experience provides a proven background that includes a legal which has become the fastest growing segment of the Agricultural education "Humphrey's Law College-paralegal", and 27 years of Industry. I bring to the Board the experience necessary to help employment experience with Mariposa County, Merced County, State create a strategic plan for Mariposa County. It is time to get Mariposa of California and private law firms. Work experience include the County off of welfare and stop depending so heavily on state and offices of the Board of Supervisors, District Attorney, Superior Court, federal grants. County Clerk/Elections, Farm Advisor/4-H/Cooperative Extension, Family Support, Revenue/Reimbursement, Veterans Affairs, and Fair My Goal as Supervisor,is listen to the people, create jobs, protect Association. people’s property rights, cut back on wasteful spending and to help create income for Mariposa County, its citizens and the community. My background has provided me with an extensive understanding It is our constitutional right to earn a living. With the help of the of the operational responsibilities, personnel, history and future people, together, we can make this happen. planning for Mariposa. I have a genuine dedication to our community and would be honored to serve as your voice. s/ Theresa Castaldi /s/ Janet Bibby

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