2016 April PASO Magazine

FOUR CANDIDATES for 1 st District Supervisor (continued)
STEVEN
W. MARTIN
Paso Robles Mayor
I see a bright future
for San Luis Obispo
County. It is a future
where our water is managed fairly and responsibly,
where local people can get local jobs, where
economic development is valued, where we ensure
a healthy environment for all, where we improve
and maintain our infrastructure and where civil discourse
replaces partisan bickering.
I grew up in the North County and am a 43-
year resident of Paso Robles. My wife, Jennifer, and
I raised our family here. I served on the Paso Robles
City Council from 1987 to 1996 and as Mayor from
1988 to 1990. I was elected again to the Paso Robles
City Council in 2012 with the largest number of
votes and then ran unopposed for Mayor in 2014.
I have focused on maintaining and enhancing the
city’s water resources, restoring and improving local
government services and bringing head of household
jobs to the community and the North County.
I have also been active in many local organizations
over the years including the Economic Vitality
Corporation, Homeless Services Oversight Committee,
CAPSLO, ECHO, and the SLO County
Regional Transit Authority. I have participated
in Kiwanis, Optimists, Rotary and the American
Cancer Society, The Link and the Symphony of the
Vines to name just a few. I have worked with many
groups and individuals on projects such as Sunset
Savor the Central Coast, Cycle de Mayo, RISE
Women’s Service fundraisers and the establishment
of the first Mayor’s Fundraiser to help fund the
re-opening of Paso Robles’ Centennial Pool.
I have also served communities beyond Paso
Robles. I was the Executive Director of the
Atascadero Main Street Association from 2002 to
2012. During that time I helped that community
define and improve its downtown business district
utilizing the four-pronged Main Street approach:
Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring
and Promotion. I assisted that city with tourism
development and was the Atascadero Chamber’s
Community Volunteer of the Year in 2007. Opportunities
to participate in the two cities and at the
County level have given me unique perspectives on
how communities can and should work together.
My endorsements are broad-based, including:
Dee Lacey (Community Leader): “I am supporting
Steve Martin…because he is an experienced
leader… good listener… problem-solver and a consensus-builder.
He understands the issues that the
North County is facing and will work for all of us.”
Gere Sibbach (SLO County Auditor-Controller,
ret.): “…he will be an effective, informed and
fair representative… he has a record of conservative
budget management.”
Tom O’Malley (Mayor, Atascadero): “I strongly
support Steve for 1st District Supervisor and believe
he is the best candidate to get the job done.”
William Monning (California State Senator):
“Steve’s track record of bipartisan problem solving
and coalition building will serve the North County
Community well.”
I am running for the Board of Supervisors to
bring my skills and track record of bipartisan problem-solving
and coalition-building to address the
important regional issues we now face. I will work
for the fair and responsible management of water
supplies county-wide. I will support a balanced approach
to development to encourage existing and
new industry while protecting our environment. I
will continue to listen, lead and communicate in the
service of the people of the North County while establishing
a productive working rapport with all the
members of the Board of Supervisors, always striving
for civil debate and an end to partisan bickering.
As your First District Supervisor I will listen to
your concerns, ideas and inspiration. I will communicate
about the County’s direction and actions. I
will work with everyone to find the best solutions
for everyone, not just one narrow band of constituents.
I need your support to bring my experience,
skills and passion to the San Luis Obispo County
Board of Supervisors.
I see a bright future for San Luis Obispo
County. Do you see it too? If so, I respectfully ask
for your vote.
Thank you.
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Paso Robles Magazine, April 2016