Among the eight elected positions for which prospective
candidates have stepped forward, just two seats are being contested
so far in the June primary. Two challengers have pulled filing
papers and indicated intentions to run against District 4
Supervisor Reb Monaco, while there are two residents facing off at
this point for the open sheriff position from which Curtis Hill is
set to retire.
Among the eight elected positions for which prospective candidates have stepped forward, just two seats are being contested so far in the June primary.
Two challengers have pulled filing papers and indicated intentions to run against District 4 Supervisor Reb Monaco, while there are two residents facing off at this point for the open sheriff position from which Curtis Hill is set to retire.
Political newcomers and longtime businessmen Jerry Muenzer and Phil Fortino appear ready to challenge Monaco, who will seek his third four-year term on the board.
In the sheriff’s race, Undersheriff Patrick Turturici, promoted to the office’s No. 2 role in 2005, and Marshal Robert Scattini, who served a term as sheriff starting in 1983, both have pulled the appropriate papers to submit signatures in lieu of filing fees. Those are due back about a month from now.
In the other races so far, District Attorney Candice Hooper, District 3 Supervisor Pat Loe, Clerk/Recorder/Auditor Joe Paul Gonzalez, Assessor Tom Slavich, schools Superintendent Mike Sanchez and Treasurer/Tax Collector Mary Lou Andrade all have indicated intentions to seek office again.