Melissa Melendez: I Ain’t Working For Chad Mayes

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When will Assembly Members Brian Maienschein, Marie Waldron and Randy Voepel show some leadership?  Assembly Member Melissa Melendez resigns her position as Vice Caucus Leader, citing Chad Mayes’ complete and utter lack of principles: “Assemblyman Mayes’ actions on Cap-and-Trade demonstrate we no longer share the same leadership principles. I was elected by the people of my district to fight for …

Rocky Chávez: Waldron, Maienschein, and Voepel Must Be Stoopid

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Assemblyman Rocky Chávez, the local Republican who broke his promise to oppose any and all taxes, spins his vote to extend Cap and Trade until 2030: “Given the state of our nation, and the fact 80 percent of Californians — and 50 percent of Republicans — not only consider the environment one of their primary concerns but also view climate change as a real …

Open Letter to Assembly Members Waldron, Voepel, and Maienschein: Remove Chad Mayes From Leadership

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How do you “punish” Republican elected officials who vote for new taxes? Remove them from leadership. From Harmeet Dhillon, National Republican Committeewoman in California: I can understand voting for a bill because you think it’s the right policy – even if it is bad, stupid policy and you clearly got the math wrong and made a poor deal. But in …

Who Knows If There Are Tax And Spend Republicans In Santee?

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Can we get some more Republicans to place a pro-SANDAG tax resolution on their City Council’s agenda?  We really need to do this to get each and every Republican Council member and Mayor on record about this SANDAG tax. Escondido City Council placed it on the agenda and not one council member voted for the tax. Poway and La Mesa rejected …

Time for the Republican Party to Unify Behind Randy Voepel

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“Santee is a great success story. When it comes to leading by example and upholding conservative principles, there is no better candidate than Randy Voepel.” — Bill Baber, Councilman, City of La Mesa. “In Santee, we have proven that conservative government policies work!” – Randy Voepel, Mayor of Santee Santee Mayor Randy Voepel – The Only Candidate With A Proven …

Republican Party of San Diego County Should Back Leo Hamel For Assembly

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Remember the tea party movement?  Way back in 2010, while conservatives were rising up to oppose the Bush bailouts, the Obama stimulus plan, and Obamacare, some people were fed up with the Republican party and re-registered to “decline to state”.  Santee Mayor Randy Voepel was one of those guys — Voepel made a very public statement about leaving the party: In …

Lincoln Club endorses Randy Voepel in AD71

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The following went out from the Lincoln Club in late February, prior to the AD 71 candidate line-up being in the midst of changing so dramatically the last few days. It still reflects the reasons the club is strongly supporting Randy Voepel for the seat… This week, the Lincoln Club of San Diego County voted to endorse Santee Mayor Randy …

Republican Organization Backs Leo Hamel For Assembly

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The Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego (RLCSD), a local chapter of The Republican Liberty Caucus, endorsed Leo Hamel’s bid for California Assembly in the 71st District. The Republican Liberty Caucus is a 527 voluntary grassroots membership organization, dedicated to working within the Republican Party, to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets. Hamel, a successful …

It’s Official: Leo Hamel Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

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Well-Known Jewelry Store Owner Makes Announcement on the DeMaio Report Leo Hamel appeared on the DeMaio Report today to make the surprise announcement that he’s running for the California State Assembly. Hamel will run for the District 71 seat currently held by Assemblymember Brian Jones (R) which includes east county San Diego. Hamel is well-known in San Diego for his …

Leo Hamel eyeing State Assembly seat

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Updated 3/9/16 with a quote from Leo Hamel Yesterday Michael Harrison announced he was ending his bid for the 71st Assembly District seat, potentially leaving Santee Mayor Randy Voepel as the clear front runner in the contest to succeed a term-limited Brian Jones. But, today jeweler Leo Hamel — also a Republican — pulled nomination papers at the Registrar of …

As an Assemblyman, would Harrison differ with Hunter on Export-Import Bank?

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I honestly like Mike Harrison and enjoy each opportunity we have to talk, but I need to know if his values are any different than those of his boss, Congressman Duncan Hunter. Mike has been a loyal staffer and in each of our discussions has always been faithful and supportive of him. On Monday the Congressman voted “Yea” on H. Res …

Voepel Raises $100,000 in June

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$100,000 Raised in June Santee Mayor Randy Voepel Posts Impressive Fundraising Totals (Santee) – Santee Mayor Randy Voepel announced today that he had received more than $100,000 in total contributions entirely during the month of June for his campaign for the 71st Assembly District. “I am honored to have so many supporters put their trust in me,” said Voepel. “This …

Assemblyman Brian Jones Endorses Randy Voepel for the 71st Assembly District

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Press Release (SANTEE) – Assemblyman Brian Jones has announced his support for Santee Mayor Randy Voepel, who is running for the 71st Assembly District in 2016. Jones, who currently represents the 71st District, cited Voepel’s strong record as a conservative at the local level. “Randy Voepel isn’t just a conservative – he’s a conservative who gets results,” said Jones. “As …

71st Assembly: Santee Mayor Voepel makes it official; Harrison locks down some big endorsements

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If it wasn’t official before that Randy Voepel is seeking the 71st AD seat currently held by Brian Jones… From the Voepel Campaign While it has been the pleasure of my lifetime to serve as Mayor of Santee, I’ve determined it’s time for a new opportunity to serve. That’s why I’ve decided to run for the 71st Assembly District. As …