Escondido, CA – Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Dave Roberts, candidate for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the Third District, today challenged congressional aide Steve Danon, his opponent in the November 6th election, to a series of community debates throughout the District.
“I believe it’s important to the voters and healthy for our democracy, to provide public forums and face-to-face community debates where the public can hear from both candidates for Third District County Supervisor in the November 6th election. By participating in joint debates, we will provide voters an opportunity to make an informed choice, compare our records, examine our views on reforming county government, and hear our vision for the future of San Diego County,” Roberts said.
This is a historic election. For the first time in 18 years, voters will elect a new member to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Pam Slater-Price is not running for re-election which provides voters an opportunity to elect a new County Supervisor. As County residents consider the differences between Dave Roberts and Steve Danon’s candidacies and look at the key issues that are important to them, they will be able to decide at these debates which candidate best represents their values and vision for the future.
"I challenge Steve Danon to a series of community debates throughout the District where we can talk about real reform of county government. Reforms, such as pensions, open space, and protecting our neighborhoods from power plants and over-development,” Roberts said.
The voters in the Third District have a clear choice in this upcoming election between Danon, a government employee and partisan political aide, and Dave Roberts who has both extensive Fortune 500 and small business experience, and a proven track record of successful public service.
I have asked for a series of debates on these key issues,” said Roberts. “I invite Steve Danon to join me in a series of community debates before recognized groups such as the Chambers of Commerce, League of Women Voters, Sierra Club, Democratic and Republican party organizations, Planned Parenthood, and the local press to discuss both real County reforms and how we can best improve our quality of life.”
Supervisor Pam Slater-Price has endorsed Dave Roberts for supervisor, calling Roberts “an independent, bi-partisan leader with a solid record of reforming pensions and providing environmental leadership.” Slater-Price said, “Dave Roberts is honest, caring, and someone we can trust.”
Roberts has worked on issues that improve the quality of life for the residents of the Northern San Diego County region and his home town of Solana Beach where he has served for the past eight years as a councilman, Deputy Mayor, Mayor, and county-wide leader.
During the primary campaign, Roberts and Danon were the top two finishers, of five candidates. Both will now compete head-to-head for the supervisorial position on November 6.
Roberts’ campaign manager Gary Gartner said that dates, venues and moderators should be discussed and mutually agreed upon by both campaigns.
Please see attached letter dated July 23, 2012, from Roberts challenging Danon to a series of debates throughout the Third District.
For more information regarding Dave Roberts for County Supervisor, please visit his website at www.DaveRobertsforSupervisor.com.
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