David Alcaraz 

Businessman 

12/7/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=207798923&candidate=David+Alcaraz

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27266/638376524661270000

LINKS

https://www.davidalcarazforchulavista.com/

https://twitter.com/davidalcarazcv

https://www.instagram.com/davidalcarazcv/

https://www.facebook.com/davidalcarazcv

David has been a lifelong resident of Chula Vista. Growing up in a faith based home, David’s family instilled in him the values of service and charity as essential components of being part of a community.

This lifelong commitment to community service started at a young age when he attended Valley Vista Elementary School and became part of the “Safety and Peace Patrol”, helping fellow students resolve conflicts constructively. As a teenager, he participated in numerous community service activities through his youth group, including helping elderly members of the community with daily tasks and food distribution, and engaging in clean-up initiatives throughout San Diego County.

As a middle child of five siblings, David has always been an active member of his family, helping to raise his younger siblings and now taking care of his aging parents while also mentoring his nieces and nephews.

David’s family played a significant role in his life, and he was deeply inspired by his immigrant parents’ unwavering determination to provide for their family of seven, owning and operating a successful auto body shop for 35 years. This experience instilled in him a profound appreciation for hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance, even in the face of limited resources and language barriers.

Following his passion for community service, David started volunteering for the San Diego Pride parade in 2013 and became one of the directors. This experience led to him being recruited by a prominent San Diego production company, where he worked to initiate the first Harborfest in Chula Vista, a community-based event promoting the Chula Vista bayfront.

At the age of 25, he established his own production company, Reve Productions, a Chula Vista based business which produces many large-scale community events, non-profit galas, and corporate events around the region. Currently, he takes great pride in the work to help new nonprofits and foundations build their presence in the community through health fairs, 5k runs, and galas.

In 2020, motivated by his passion to help those in need, David founded Arena Home Care to provide high-quality and personalized care to elderly and seriously ill clients. Today, David remains dedicated to serving his community and is committed to making a positive impact in the city he has called home his whole life.

In his spare time, David indulges his passion for the arts and takes delight in exploring various cultures through travel. As an avid art enthusiast, he enjoys visiting galleries and exhibitions and as a proud Dog Dad, he enjoys taking Apollo, his Australian Cattle Dog, on walks around his neighborhood.

SOURCE:  https://www.davidalcarazforchulavista.com/about/

Quote:  "This yearning to ensure that the city of Chula Vista continues to serve our citizens is a vital part of why I decided to run."

Q1: In light of the proposed regulation to reduce the allotted time for public commentary from five minutes to three minutes at Chula Vista city council meetings, I would like to hear your perspective. Additionally, if you secure a position in the upcoming elections, what commitments will you make to uphold transparency in light of the ongoing issues that result in residents actively participating, especially considering that these individuals' opportunities to speak are potentially being restricted by a council member, one of whom is currently under scrutiny?

Q2: Upon reviewing your campaign disclosures, it's evident that your campaign has amassed fundraising. There seems to be a lack of available information provides minimal details. Could you explain how your fundraising has been.

Q3:  I've noticed there's a lack of clear policy positions publicly available for voters to evaluate. It seems the only identifiable stance might be a prioritization of  service   . Can you clarify whether, if elected, you plan to impose measures such as mandatory masking for children and widespread lockdowns? Or do you believe that there are valuable lessons to be taken from past instances where elected officials may have overstepped into personal freedoms?

 Dr. Christos Korgan 

 Chula Vista Sustainability Commissioner  

  12/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=207814562&candidate=Christos+Korgan

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27264/638376524655970000

Campaign Office:   970 Seacoast Drive, Ste 7 

    Imperial Beach, CA 91932

EMAIL : christos@christosforchulavista.com

LINKS

https://www.christosforchulavista.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoskorgan/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Christos-Korgan/pfbid0ij3vxoDEFWntv9B87PCMaM1poSvza7SBWpT7dBbtrBHY5McocZzofXYcGL9HMyUKl/ 

I am a Chula Vistan

I understand, feel, and live the issues of District 3 and our City. Apart from my residency, I significantly engage our community - President of my HOA within Windingwalk in Otay Ranch, Chair of Sustainability, and Board Director of Keiller Leadership Academy, a K-8 charter school.  

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My partner and I are servants of Chula Vista.

While I am presently your Chair of Sustainability for our City's Commission, I am at your service.

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I am unapologetically fighting for my District 3 community.

SOURCE:  https://www.christosforchulavista.com/

CVLD

Quote " I am unapologetically fighting for my District 3 community.  "

Q1: In light of the proposed regulation to reduce the allotted time for public commentary from five minutes to three minutes at Chula Vista city council meetings, I would like to hear your perspective. Additionally, if you secure a position in the upcoming elections, what commitments will you make to uphold transparency in light of the ongoing issues that result in residents actively participating, especially considering that these individuals' opportunities to speak are potentially being restricted by a council member, one of whom is currently under scrutiny?

Q2: Upon reviewing your campaign disclosures, it's evident that your campaign has amassed fundraising. There seems to be a lack of available information provides minimal details. Could you explain how your fundraising has been.

Q3:  I've noticed there's a lack of clear policy positions publicly available for voters to evaluate. It seems the only identifiable stance might be a prioritization of  Sustainability  . Can you clarify whether, if elected, you plan to impose measures such as mandatory masking for children and widespread lockdowns? Or do you believe that there are valuable lessons to be taken from past instances where elected officials may have overstepped into personal freedoms?

 Michael Inzunza

 City of Chula Vista Commissioner / Parent

 12/5/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=207821516&candidate=Michael+Inzunza

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27278/638376524694230000

LINKS

https://www.michaelinzunza.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.inzunza  - LOCKED.

https://www.youtube.com/@michaelinzunza8669

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/michael-inzunza/925935008

https://soundcloud.com/michael-inzunza

https://alumni.sahs.org/michael-inzunza-91/

Michael Inzunza was born and raised in Chula Vista. His children attend school in our neighborhood and he has been married for almost 20 years to his wife Alejandra, principal in the Sweetwater School District.

Michael has spent his entire career advocating for our community as a classroom teacher, administrator and committee member in several non-profit organizations including the San Diego Foundation. He currently serves our city as an appointed Chula Vista Commissioner by former Mayor Mary Salas and current Mayor John McCann and was also an appointed Children, Youth and Families Commissioner by the Chairperson of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Professionally, Inzunza works for the California School Boards Association representing school districts in our region working closely with school board members and state legislators to ensure adequate funding and support services for every public school in our community. As a civic-minded community leader, Michael has been recognized state-wide with a resolution from the former California Lt. Governor, KSWB’s Hispanic Unsung Hero Award and with several regional recognitions for his tireless efforts in fighting for our city. 

Michael Inzunza has been living in our neighborhood for 12 years and holds a master’s degree in education, bachelor’s degree in sociology and graduate work in secondary bilingual education.

SOURCE : https://www.michaelinzunza.com/

 CVLD  

 a quote from your site ,  "As a candidate for Chula Vista City Council, I will work relentlessly and listen to the great residents of District 3 to shape a future that is safe for communities, inclusive of people from all walks of life and focused on the rewards that can be achieved by hard work."

Q1: 

With the voting coming to limit speaking time for anyone who wishes to address their grievance to the city council here in chula vista from 5 mins down to 3 mins., 1 what do you have to say about it. 2 if elected what goals do you have for transparency considering your position already within the city and see the problem that are continuing to have people willing to showup and now those voices will be limited by an appointed council member and a member under investigation.

Q2:

 i have looked into your filing and you are the highest fundraising candidate. yet you claim to have not reach out to any media .. i cant find any information other then the site. which forgive me but isnt much information. how do you raise so much money and consider alot of the money isnt from chula vista.? 

Q3

i spoke to a few people who endorsed you and donated. as far as i can see there isnt much for the public to decide with i dont even see any position. maybe public saftey first ? would you say that you are going to mask kids and lock everyone down if your elected? or are there any lesson to be learn from elected officials over reaching into our lives?

Q4

As you stated in the site your Michael Inzunza was born and raised in Chula Vista then you say this. Michael Inzunza has been living in our neighborhood for 12 years how long have you lived here and what can you say to the ones who have never left ChulaVista? How will you stay for them/.

 Michael Inzunza

1. I will always support allowing the public the opportunity to speak to the council. I am not certain if you are aware, but i was highly encouraged to apply for the appointment. I refused and publicly said that i wanted to earn every vote to get elected by my neighbors the correct and democratic way.

2. My donations are from people that I have grown up with, worked with or have seen my dedication to my community over the last 30 years. This depth of my fundraising only from individuals along with my long list of endorsements should demonstrate how much people believe in me and my extensive experience. Almost every donor is from the South Bay and most grew up in Chula Vista. 

3. I have spoken to over 3,000 people at their doorstep over the last 6 months providing them campaign literature, telling them my position on issues and listening to them. I am the only candidate talking to voters almost daily. I don't know what you're referencing about locking everyone down or overreaching into people's lives. 

4. Your quote from my website only references how long i've lived specifically in District 3, which is 12 years, but i was born, raised and lived almost my entire life in Chula Vista. This part of Chula Vista didn't exist 25 years ago. I spent most of my life in West Chula Vista where i was raised and attended a lot of my schooling. 

CVLD

Q1: In light of the proposed regulation to reduce the allotted time for public commentary from five minutes to three minutes at Chula Vista city council meetings, I would like to hear your perspective. Additionally, if you secure a position in the upcoming elections, what commitments will you make to uphold transparency in light of the ongoing issues that result in residents actively participating, especially considering that these individuals' opportunities to speak are potentially being restricted by a council member, one of whom is currently under scrutiny?

Q2: Upon reviewing your campaign disclosures, it's evident that your campaign has amassed the most significant fundraising amount among the candidates. However, you've stated that you haven't engaged with any media outlets, and there seems to be a lack of available information beyond your website, which, to be frank, provides minimal details. Could you explain how your fundraising has been so successful, particularly considering that a substantial portion of your contributions appears to originate from sources outside Chula Vista?

Q3: After conversing with several individuals who have endorsed and contributed to your campaign, I've noticed there's a lack of clear policy positions publicly available for voters to evaluate. It seems the only identifiable stance might be a prioritization of public safety. Can you clarify whether, if elected, you plan to impose measures such as mandatory masking for children and widespread lockdowns? Or do you believe that there are valuable lessons to be taken from past instances where elected officials may have overstepped into personal freedoms?

Q4: Your website mentions that you, Michael Inzunza, were born and raised in Chula Vista, and it also notes that you have been residing in our local neighborhood for the past 12 years. Could you clarify the duration of your residency in Chula Vista? Furthermore, what message do you have for lifelong residents who have always called Chula Vista home, and how do you intend to represent and remain committed to them if elected? 

Daniel D. Rice-Vazquez 

Businessman 

 12/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=208808856&candidate=Daniel+Rice+Vazquez

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27270/638376524673630000

LINKS

https://www.danielrice-vazquez.com/

I have a passion...

I have a passion to prioritize Law Enforcement and Public Safety, to get homeless off the streets, decrease traffic congestion, and increase home ownership opportunities for the community when elected to the City Council.

As a Marine Corps Veteran I have a passion to fully fund the Chula Vista Police Department and Chula Vista’s law enforcement efforts. I support our Firefighters and first responders to make our neighborhoods safe.  I will be committed to increase police patrols to increase the police presence in District 3.  I will fight to decrease crime and make sure even the smaller crimes like stealing packages and car break ins are fully investigated. 

I have a passion to work to get homeless off the streets by not allowing homeless encampments to come to our community, helping homeless veterans and provide homeless opportunities to get them treatment from non-profits.  I will fight to stop the drug use and crime from this epidemic coming to Chula Vista neighborhoods. 

I will work to decrease traffic congestion by opening long awaited street improvements and fight to expand lanes and push to remove tolls on the SR-125.

SOURCE : https://www.danielrice-vazquez.com/

Leticia Munguia

Human Resources Manager (HR) 

 12/7/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=208808856&candidate=Daniel+Rice+Vazquez

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27276/638376524688930000

LINKS

https://www.voteleticiamunguia.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-munguia-5804b9b/

https://www.facebook.com/voteleticiamunguia/

https://www.instagram.com/voteleticiamunguia/

                                           About LETICIA

The daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico, Leticia Munguia has spent her career advocating to improve public education, support our small businesses, protect access to quality healthcare, build stronger communities, and expand economic development in our region.

DEEP COMMUNITY ROOTS

Leticia was born in San Diego and grew up in southeast San Diego County. She attended local public schools, City College, and graduated from San Diego State University. She earned her JD from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School and lives in Chula Vista with her partner, Paul, and their dog Toby. Now, Leticia is running for Chula Vista City Council to ensure everyone who calls Chula Vista home has the opportunity to thrive.

SORCE : https://www.voteleticiamunguia.com/about

Leticia Lares

WRITE - IN  

 Disclosure Filings

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Candidate Statement

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LINKS

https://www.instagram.com/leticia4chulavista/

https://www.facebook.com/leticia4chulavista 

Social Media: #LeticiaInChulaVista

Instagram: @Leticia4ChulaVista

Facebook: Leticia4ChulaVista

Next-door: Leticia Lares

TikTok: @3KidMom

Hello!

My name is Leticia Lares; I was born in Tijuana, Baja, California, México. My grandfather fought for this country, and because of the deception of war, he migrated to México. There, with lots of struggle in Baja California, he and my grandmother raised eight children.

I remember growing up happy in Tijuana, and the mid-1980s, there was an unsafe wave that started to rise, and it was the drug cartels.  My mother and father saw how the peaceful climate in the great city of Tijuana started to change, and they saw a need to flee from it and decided to migrate to the U.S.A.

San Diego, California, was our haven, where we stayed away from the dangerous place. When we arrived in California, the very first city we lived in was San Ysidro.  There, I made some new friends, especially those I met on the school bus transporting us to Mar Vista High School. Those friends I made while on the bus are still my friends. A year later -the following school year- we moved to Imperial Beach. My family has been living in IB for the past 34 years.

What can I say from my high school years? My altruistic life in the United States started in my school through the MECHA Club in my city and throughout San Diego, supporting different nonprofit organizations. And at the same time in my church. Then, I graduated from Mar Vista high.

In the same summer, I started attending Southwestern College in Chula Vista, and my group of friends grew more significant, especially when I joined the SWC Christian Club. There, with other students in the club, I learned and confirmed what God says in His Word (Bible): “It is more blessed (joy) to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). There, I also met the man that until today is my husband.

In that period, we started volunteering and working with children and then throughout the SDSBA with the youth around San Diego County. We got married in 1997, and we started a family. It was complicated for me to continue in school, so I dropped out of college and dedicated my life to my family, raising the three kids God blessed me with, and my ministry children, youth, and women at church. It was then, in 2007, that I went back to give out in my community. My daughter turned five years old and started kindergarten at Rice Elementary School.  I joined the school as a volunteer parent, and then a year later, I was there as a representative for parents in ELAC, for the district in DELAC, and one year as a school site council secretary.  I supported there with two children for eight years (three principals). My volunteerism had grown out in Chula Vista from the school and then stronger. My daughter attended a Girl Scout Troop for daisies at Harborside Elementary School. That activity helped me to get to know more people, other mothers with their daughters, and the same interest in keeping our community clean and healthy for our children, not only in the schools they attended but also in the community and extracurricular activities. Then, there was a need for the new school year; our girls needed a troop leader to continue, and I became one because nobody else had the time for it. Did I? No, but if I was taking the time to bring my daughter, I decided to give SDGS some time I had left. And on November 7, 2006, I inaugurated the Girl Scouts Troop 5344 with all Hispanic girls in Chula Vista at Rice Elementary. There, San Diego Girl Scouts mentored me on how to do it, and the moms and girls encouraged me and empowered me to let my fear of speaking English in public disappear. I was the leader, but I must include the mothers of those girls. They helped and supported me for the following years until the first girls graduated high school. There, serving my community outside of home and church became my passion.  I was helping the Rice Elementary School parents’ community. The parents were happy, and I informed them about opportunities in the school, within the city, nearby cities, and a few times outside our county.  We were happy serving others as volunteers, and together, we formed a strong group teaching 25 girls the same: to serve others, even overseas (Philippines). I moved to Hilltop Middle School from elementary school and continued volunteering for the parents. Then, as my children were growing, I divided my volunteering hours between the schools: Howard Gardner Community Charter School, Chula Vista High, and Hawking Charter. Always during school hours, trying to encourage everybody to do the same, to serve others, and to be as happy as we possibly are. In the eleventh year of my volunteering wonder years, the economy started going bad in my home.  I quit my volunteering time in the schools and started working as a substitute just a couple of days a week. And then, a terrible thing happened. And we were not able to recover economically and ended up homeless. We never shared with friends about our situation; every day after school, I took my children to buy food and then spent the afternoon at Harborside Park when my husband was out from work, we drove every night to Imperial Beach for our children to sleep in my parents’ home and me and my husband were sleeping in our minivan. Only a couple of friends knew about our new situation, as our kids didn’t want anyone to know about our situation. Our children continued attending their respective schools as if nothing had happened because I tried my best to keep our daily activities as normal as they were before, with their extracurricular activities included and with the difference that we lost almost everything donating it to Goodwill.  In the intervening time, we, as parents, struggled to "bring the boat back afloat." It took us fifteen months with so many challenges and sad events. As our children continued growing up, I decided to return to college and transfer to university. I’ve been working to help until now, and what motivates me the most is what I learned in my youth years; I strongly believe that serving others is the way to be happy; at least, it is for me! Doing so gives me a goal to pursue and great satisfaction working for something I believe in; the best is triumph over it.

It takes a community working together to succeed, just like it happened with the Save Harborside Park Movement.  Thank you, Chula Vista, for those 26 weeks of support!!!

This has been a great experience, and I learned so much about how we can make things happen in our community that I never thought I would be involved in a situation like the fight over a park, my park! And again, as a volunteer resident serving and beautifying my neighbors, my children, and yours in West Chula Vista for the past 17 years. I'm inviting you to continue supporting me.  I am not a politician and do not have the experience of a politician. I am a resident just like YOU, SPEAKING UP and RAISING my voice for my community of District 4 because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.  In this district, the failed choices of present and past politicians are visible and undeniable. We have been underserved for years, and I believe we deserve better. In our district, we have the most vulnerable people, the working class in its majority, that precisely because we are so busy working and attending to our families, we don’t have the opportunity to go and question and request those we voted for to fix the challenges we face when we go outdoors within our city, streets, sidewalks, park, and sometimes even people.

Now that I have gotten involved deeper in my community, I have learned that I can do more for Southwest Chula Vista in District 4.

So, I have decided, encouraged by some of my friends and neighbors, that we do not have to suffer under one-party majority rule in our city.  I want you, neighbors, and friends to help me bring back common sense and balance to our city… I cannot do this alone.  I need your support, neighbors. Let’s WIN together!

I am not a politician, and I always vote for my values.  I am running as a non-partisan candidate because everyone's voice matters.

I confess that I left the Democratic party and joined the Republican. That is not perfect, but we share the same conservative values: God, Family, and Country.

I’m not a religious person either, and there are no perfect people in the world, but my values are essential, and the most important is to keep our families safe.   As a Latina, I don't have to be a Democrat, and I invite you to do the same.  Give up the tradition and support me if we share the same values. I firmly believe that if the family system is NOT strong, our society will be as weak as it is right now, affecting the whole nation.

In our community, the deterioration is attributed to the humanitarian crisis known as homelessness, and the politicians only keep playing that card over and over and ignoring our other needs. We all are affected by the increase in the cost of living, unsafe neighborhoods due to the rise in crime, dirty streets, homelessness, marihuana use and abuse of drugs by minors in our parks, and fentanyl killing the homeless and leaving them dead on the streets. And the need for green open spaces for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors, including the pets.

Let’s get together, neighbors, and fight for the best asset we have for our families.

¡Si se puede! (Yes, we can!) is not only a saying but also the truth!

“La union hace la fuerza” (Together we are strong!)

My name is Leticia Lares, and I am YOUR candidate in #SouthwestChulaVista. I am poised to win! This is a reflection of your support when fighting for #HarborsidePark.

The hard work of many in the community supporting me when I asked them to, and their kind words supporting me to continue fighting contrasted the sad part of it, that the Chula Vista City Council made us beg for our park to be returned and to be re-opened.

But now, neighbors, I want you on MY TEAM to continue working daily on behalf of our District 4. Because #YOUmatter. #LeticiaInChulaVista Team

The primary elections are to be held on March 5, 2024, and it’s approaching fast.

I will need all the help I can to maintain and continue to increase the margin of victory for the general election in November. Pass the voice!

A political campaign is VERY EXPENSIVE BUT I will NOT be asking for DONATIONS. We all are so broke. I thank those donating bumper stickers and a few yard signs, though. May God bless you with many more…

And here I am to ask you again, if you support me, create a poster board for my campaign and post it by your street windows for others to see.  BE CREATIVE! You can also send it to me through any social media to share it.

*I am running against four other political candidates endorsed by democrats and the present Andrea Cardenas council-woman.

I want to know you all. And I want to be your friend.

PROMISE:

Because you voted for me by printing my name on your ballot, we will be able to communicate one-on-one via text message in What's App and monthly through Zoom because we need to address the problems we all face every day. I will be here to serve. I will be your representative and advocate for your needs as a resident of #SouthwestChulaVista.

Together, we will work on the decisions and policies that affect us all. My name is Leticia Lares, and I am running as a Non-Partisan Candidate. Please Write-In my name on your ballot as LETICIA LARES

We are Chula Vista District 4 #SouthwestChulaVista

Social Media: #LeticiaInChulaVista

Instagram: @Leticia4ChulaVista

Facebook: Leticia4ChulaVista

Next-door: Leticia Lares

TikTok: @3KidMom

CVLD

Q1: In light of the proposed regulation to reduce the allotted time for public commentary from five minutes to three minutes at Chula Vista city council meetings, I would like to hear your perspective. Additionally, if you secure a position in the upcoming elections, what commitments will you make to uphold transparency in light of the ongoing issues that result in residents actively participating, especially considering that these individuals' opportunities to speak are potentially being restricted by a council member, one of whom is currently under scrutiny?

Q2: Upon reviewing your campaign disclosures, it's evident that your campaign has amassed the least fundraising amount among the candidates. There seems to be a lack of available information provides minimal details. Could you explain how your fundraising has been.

Q3: After conversing with several individuals who have endorsed and contributed to your campaign, I've noticed there's a lack of clear policy positions publicly available for voters to evaluate. It seems the only identifiable stance might be a prioritization of public safety. Can you clarify whether, if elected, you plan to impose measures such as mandatory masking for children and widespread lockdowns? Or do you believe that there are valuable lessons to be taken from past instances where elected officials may have overstepped into personal freedoms?

Leticia Lares

Q1: In light of the proposed regulation to reduce the allotted time for public commentary from five minutes to three minutes at Chula Vista city council meetings, I would like to hear your perspective.

As I explained before to our representatives in the meeting where they presented the tentative “proposal’? The public has the right to speak and participate during the meeting because we have freedom of speech. When something is mentioned that a representative feels offended by, that is their problem. Unless the person is insulting them, they must listen. And because it is something most of the present people are affected by, they must be there. What’s the problem with taking the time and hearing what we have to say? They signed up for it! Are their feelings being hurt? Again, they signed for it. We want to represent our best interests, and the weekly meeting is for it. If they don’t like what they hear, or they don’t like it because it is taking a long time, and they are getting tired… it’s better to step down because if you are not doing the job, you are going to sleep there! Allow others to do the job! For example, when Mr. Preciado compared us to San Diego city, it was out of context I can say, because we in Chula Vista are not even 10% of the San Diego population. Chula Vista has less than 300,000 residents. When San Diego passes the 3 million residents. If that makes you tired, step down and go home to sleep. I’m thankful for the Brown Act because it backs us up and helps our freedom of speech not be taken away.  

 Additionally, if you secure a position in the upcoming elections, what commitments will you make to uphold transparency in light of the ongoing issues that result in residents actively participating, especially considering that these individuals' opportunities to speak are potentially being restricted by a council member, one of whom is currently under scrutiny?

I’m glad you asked. One of my plans is to keep the residents of my district informed in one-on-one communication and with a monthly meeting prior to a council meeting so they can express their thoughts and opinions once the agenda is presented. Also, it would be perfect for the residents to request and present their ideas for the benefit of our community. I do not believe in restrictions for the residents. They have the right to say what they need to because if they attend a meeting, it is not a waste of their time; it’s tiring for everyone! It is because they have an interest and or a need and they need to express it. Anything that is affecting them. Also, they are the voters electing you to be represented. You asked for it!

Q2: Upon reviewing your campaign disclosures, it's evident that your campaign has amassed the least fundraising amount among the candidates. There seems to be a lack of available information provides minimal details. Could you explain how your fundraising has been.

I am not asking for donations because I understand the residents, especially in D4, do not have the money to spend on a political campaign. Especially, when I’ve seen people paying for gas with petty change! Plus, wasting money on a political campaign is not worth it...  If they are like me, I am a thrifty person, and I care for the environment. A yard sign, for example, produces a lot of trash, and it is NOT recyclable. If you walk in my district right now, you can still see some of the trash from past years. They only accumulate after the elections. The yard signs are not recyclable, and they are costly. I am asking the residents, PLEASE, if you are going to support me and have backed me up, to create a poster from a poster board from the dollar store or the W-store and be creative! Because I am a WRITE-IN candidate! I am asking them just to be creative and write my name on a poster as WRITE-IN CANDIDATE for Chula Vista City Council District 4 VOTE: LETICIA LARES. I am inviting others to do the same and hang it by their street window. Then, send me a picture of it to post on my social media. Write my name! "Leticia Lares" And on March 5th, show up to vote in person! I thank the people who already told me they are donating bumper stickers and a few yard signs; I promise I will encourage people to dispose of the bumper stickers appropriately once the election passes. And I will collect every yard sign after the election as well. #Leticia InChulaVista @Leticia4ChulaVista

Q3: After conversing with several individuals who have endorsed and contributed to your campaign, I've noticed there's a lack of clear policy positions publicly available for voters to evaluate. It seems the only identifiable stance might be a prioritization of public safety. Can you clarify whether, if elected, you plan to impose measures such as mandatory masking for children and widespread lockdowns? Or do you believe that there are valuable lessons to be taken from past instances where elected officials may have overstepped into personal freedoms?

In my family, for example, we all got covid. But I knew before the coronavirus was a cold virus because I read about it years ago. In my family, only one person ended up in the hospital. That person did not like our medicine for protection. And he ended up 26 days in the hospital. After he stayed there, he came out with an oxygen tank behind him. He looked miserable, and after a couple of days, he was invited to take a walk to the beach… After a few minutes of not walking but enjoying only the view of the vast ocean and breathing through the tubes, he noticed the oxygen was altering him and proceeded to remove it from his face. To his surprise, he could breathe deeply and normally again. Was it the salty breeze? We do not know, but in my family, we believe nature has the cure for most diseases. The sun is our vitamin D and works in our body, boosting our cells, boosting our mood, and altering our brain with energy, serotonin, and positivism, along with magnesium. Stay and enjoy the outdoors, my friends! Whether you believe it or not, we were created perfectly! In healthy eating and the outdoors, there is everything we need to be and live free.

Rudy Ramirez

Businessman

 12/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=157992527&candidate=Rudy+Ramirez

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27282/638376524706130000

619 425 5434

info@rudyramirez.com 

LINKS

https://www.rudyramirez.com/

https://twitter.com/rudyramirezcv

https://www.instagram.com/rudyramirezcv/

https://www.facebook.com/RudyRamirezCV/

I’M RUDY RAMIREZ AND I’M RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.

I’ve lived in South West Chula Vista all of my life. I attended Castle Park Elementary, Castle Park Middle, and graduated from Castle Park High School. For almost 30 years, I operated my metal fabrication business off of Main Street in Chula Vista. My roots run deep in South West Chula Vista. I came into the political arena as an activist supporting the interest of small businesses along Main Street and the neighborhoods of Chula Vista. Before being elected to the Chula Vista City Council in 2006, I served on the Board of Ethics, the General Plan Update Steering Committee and the Bayfront Citizens Advisory Committee as well as many other civic boards.

While on the Chula Vista City Council, my focus was always to address problems in the neighborhoods. During my tenure, the City was in deep financial crisis due to the great recession. As a council, we managed to stabilize city finances through cost cuts at the same time maintaining essential city services.

We addressed public safety issues through specific community based policing projects and we established paramedic services within our Fire Department for the first time in the history of our City ensuring better emergency care and saving lives in the process. On the issues of growth, we insisted that developers pay, in advance, their fair share for infrastructure improvements in order to mitigate impacts.

As promised when first elected, I started “Public Office Hours” and ultimately held over 100 public meetings in Chula Vista keeping me well grounded in my community.

My experience as a small business owner, civic leader and Councilman make me the best candidate for City Council in the coming election.

SOURCE : https://www.rudyramirez.com/meet-rudy/

Christine Brady

Educator / Engineer / CEO 

 12/7/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=203598372&candidate=Christine+Brady

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27260/638376524644870000

cebrady3@gmail.com

LINKS

https://christinebradydistrict4.org/

https://ballotpedia.org/Christine_Brady

Welcome to Christine Brady for Chula Vista City Council 2024

Democrat Christine Brady is running to represent District 4 on the Chula Vista City Council in the 2024 elections.  Primaries are scheduled for March, 2024 and final elections for November, 2024. 

At 65 years old, Christine Brady is an engineer, 25 year Chula Vista resident, mom to three adult daughters and builder of schools, arts programs and social service institutions. She is running for Chula Vista City Council to be able to vote for programs that improve the quality of life for Chula Vista residents, reestablish fiscal responsibility, provide a definitive and humane solution to homelessness in Chula Vista, create opportunities for economic development and create new Arts, Culture, Educational and Recreational programs to serve the youth of West Chula Vista.

https://christinebradydistrict4.org/

-------Delfina Gonzalez ---------

Business Owner / Parent  

 12/5/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=179014998&candidate=Delfina+Gonzalez

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27268/638376524666130000

• winfinawin@gmail.com

LINKS

https://votedelfina.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Delfina2020/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/delfina-gonzalez-6376859a/

https://ballotpedia.org/Delfina_Gonzalez

https://twitter.com/winfinawin?lang=en

https://delfina2020.com/

TRACKING LINK NOT ENDORSEMENT 

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My personal experiences have fueled my determination to create positive change in my community.

My journey as a civic leader and advocate began when I fought for a sidewalk to be installed to prevent another family from experiencing the same heartbreak and loss. This experience opened my eyes to the power of local government and the impact that dedicated individuals can make.

Now, fueled by a deep sense of purpose and a desire to honor my mother's memory, I am taking the next step in my commitment to public service by running for city council. I believe that my background as an educator,union member and small business owner equips me with a unique perspective on the challenges facing our community. I am dedicated to fostering a city that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive of all its residents, especially our seniors and those living with disabilities.

My vision for our city is one of progress, compassion, and opportunity for all. I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure that every voice is heard, every concern is addressed, and every resident is given the opportunity to thrive. 

Together, we can build a community that honors its past, embraces its present, and paves the way for a brighter future.

SOURCE : https://votedelfina.com/meet-delfina

--------José Sarmiento --------

Bank Manager / Parent  

 12/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=208830233&candidate=Jose+Sarmiento

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27274/638376524683630000

LINKS

https://ballotpedia.org/Jos%C3%A9_Sarmiento

------- Andrea Cardenas ---------

DROPPED FROM RACE  2.20.23

PLEASE USE CAUTION.

 Dan Smith Diaz

 Federal Attorney / Father 

  08/09/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fpublic.netfile.com%2fpub2%2f%3faid%3dccv&____isexternal=true

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/26699/638273707607470000

LINKS

https://www.chula4smith.com/

https://twitter.com/chula4smithdiaz

https://www.tiktok.com/@chula4smithdiaz

https://www.instagram.com/chula4smithdiaz/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550958047867

Leadership You Can Trust

Dan Smith Diaz is an active and current business owner attorney in Downtown Chula Vista, the 2nd largest city in the County.

Dan Smith Diaz is determined to address real issues that matter to families and the future for their children.

Support for the Following:
1. Streamline Business Startups and Incentives. Encourage new business in Chula Vista.
2. Jobs for Middle Class Families and Students in Chula Vista with Bay Front Project ASAP
3. Post COVID-19 Jobs to help the homeless get back on their feet and contribute to Chula Vista.
4. Reduce Traffic Congestion. Synchronize, Engineer Smart Traffic Lights
5. The Continued Talks for Four Year University Land Acquisition At No Cost To Tax Payers
6. Attract Poly Tech University and Innovation Park Adjacent to Olympic Training Center
7. Technology Park to Bring Thousands Of Local High Paying Jobs for Chula Residents
8. Clean High Tech Assembly In Chula Vista
9. Investment in Chula Vista by Baja Medical Devices, Aerospace, and Technology Companies.
10. Build a New Future and New Respect For Chula Vista- 2nd Largest City In San Diego County

Dan Smith Diaz, a longtime resident and local Chula Vista lawyer, is focused on issues that really matter to Chula Vista Families!
Dan Smith Diaz says Chula Vista has everything for a destination city from the Bay Front to University Park.

Dan Smith Diaz – A Local Attorney For the People

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Bart Miesfeld 

 Chula Vista Attorney

 08/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings -  

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=208170189&candidate=Bart+Miesfeld

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/26697/638273707391070000

LINKS

https://bartmiesfeld.com/

https://bartmiesfeld.com/endorsements/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-miesfeld-224aab2a/

ABOUT :

Bart Miesfeld earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from SDSU and his JD from Cal Western School of Law, graduating with highest honors, magna cum laude. He also completed a postgraduate program of instruction at Harvard Law School.

After working as an attorney with a large private firm, Bart joined the Chula Vista City Attorney's office to handle litigation as a Deputy City Attorney. Bart quickly rose through the ranks to Assistant City Attorney, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and was eventually appointed by the City Council as the City Attorney in 2008. Throughout his career in the City Attorney’s Office, Bart worked hard to safeguard taxpayer resources and to improve the quality of life for Chula Vista residents. Bart was responsible for providing legal advice to City Council, boards and commissions, and City departments. He represented the City before all federal, state, judicial, criminal, and administrative agencies.

Outside of his work as City Attorney, Bart has always been passionate about helping students achieve academic and professional success, which led him to become an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law and an invited lecturer at Cal Western School of Law. For almost a decade, Bart taught a trial practice, civil procedure and evidence course. In addition, Bart served as a lecturer at the State Bar of California Annual Conference and as a Faculty Instructor for the San Diego Inn of Court training program.

Bart has also held a number of key leadership positions in the legal profession, including Vice President of the San Diego & Imperial Counties City Attorney Association, a Delegate of the California Bar Association, and the San Diego County Bar Representative to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. Bart was also appointed as a judicial arbitrator by the San Diego Superior Court.

Bart’s wife, Corinne Miesfeld, was a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office for close to twenty years and continues to work here in Chula Vista. Bart and Corinne have three adult children, Cienna, Vail, and Berkeley.

SOURCE  :  https://bartmiesfeld.com/about-bart-miesfeld/

 Marco Verdugo

 City's Attorney

 08/11/2023

 Disclosure Filings

https://public.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByCandidate.aspx?id=208421663&candidate=Marco+Verdugo

 Candidate Statement

https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/26701/638273707799070000

LINKS

https://www.marcoverdugo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-verdugo-251a0885/

https://www.facebook.com/marcoforcityattorney/

https://www.instagram.com/marcoforcityattorney/

https://www.bogusbart.com/

Marco Verdugo Candidate Statement

Occupation: Deputy City Attorney

The City Attorney’s job is to protect our families and finances. Marco Verdugo is tough, tested, and trusted to get the job done.

Marco Verdugo is a Deputy City Attorney with over a decade of experience serving the people. He’s rooted out wasteful spending in city contracting, enforced fair pay laws, and cut through red tape to add affordable housing. Marco Verdugo knows the job inside and out – he’ll fight for us.

Marco Verdugo is a lifelong Chula Vistan who will put our community first. Born and raised here and with children in our public schools, we know Marco Verdugo will work for a safe, livable, and affordable Chula Vista for all.

As City Attorney, Marco Verdugo will be our strong, independent voice. He’ll ensure city officials comply with the law. He’ll fight waste and fraud so we invest more in city services and street repair. To prevent crime, Marco will enforce strong gun safety laws and support community policing. He’ll use his legal expertise to help our city stop downtown San Diego’s homeless crisis from taking root here. Marco Verdugo will keep our families safe and our city finances strong.

Marco Verdugo is endorsed by: Chula Vista Councilmembers Alonso Gonzalez, Jose Preciado, and Carolina Chavez, Chula Vista School Boardmember Cesar Fernandez, and San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott.

Marco Verdugo for City Attorney - Protecting Chula Vista

MarcoVerdugo.com

SOURCE : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C102XmbaU1kBmiBpo1gFqtzfAWyHj2-s/edit

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R_VI0-FjyMzF31PnHJDQtqbES74yyOYa

Deputy City Attorney for Solana Beach and Coronado