BIOCOM Announces Endorsements for 2008 Election
After an endorsement committee consisting of members of the BIOCOM board of directors interviewed candidates in the 1st, 3rd and 7th San Diego City Council District races, as well as the San Diego City Attorney contest, BIOCOM is pleased to announce that its full board has voted to endorse the following City of San Diego candidates:
San Diego City Attorney: Jan Goldsmith
Judge Jan Goldsmith identifies the role of the City Attorney as that of being akin to the corporate counsel to City of San Diego. As such, Judge Goldsmith pledged to improve the relationship with the Mayor and Council to best represent the corporation that is the City of San Diego. BIOCOM is confident that Goldsmith can forge a more effective working environment with the Mayor and Council while still effectively representing the citizens who elect him to office. BIOCOM encourages you to support Judge Jan Goldsmith, click here to learn more: http://www.jangoldsmithforcityattorney.com/
San Diego City Council District Seven: April Boling
April Boling demonstrated a strong understanding of the complex financial issues facing the City of San Diego. BIOCOM views Boling’s professional experience as a Certified Public Accountant as an asset that will benefit the City of San Diego. Her experience serving on City committees and commissions give her a depth of comprehension we feel will serve the City well. BIOCOM encourages you to support April Boling, click here to learn more: http://www.aprilboling.com/
"BIOCOM is proud to endorse both Judge Goldsmith for City Attorney and April Boling for San Diego City Council District Seven. Although all candidates interviewed could serve the City well, these two candidates displayed great knowledge and understanding for the problems facing the City of San Diego," said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of BIOCOM. "We're confident that both candidates have the analytical skills it will take to help move our City forward in a challenging time. We encourage our members to help support Judge Jan Goldsmith and April Boling.”
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Here are Web sites for more information on how you can vote.
Polling places, sample ballots and FAQ's are available at the County's voter's site:
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/voters/Eng/rov_highlights.shtml
Nonpartisan ballot information can be obtained from the League of Women Voters:
http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/sd/
For a map of where you are supposed to cast your ballots, Google now provides a , where entering an address pulls up a map showing your polling place along with other election information.
BIOCOM encourages all of its members to vote. Please contact our public policy department for more information.
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