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Candace Andersen for Contra Costa Supervisor
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| Danville Mayor Candace Andersen has the experience, the education, and the priorities to be an outstanding supervisor for Contra Costa County.
Andersen has over ten years of City Council experience, a degree in Public Policy, and a legal career as an attorney before she put it on hold to serve the community and raise her family.
Mayor Candace Andersen has received wide support, including endorsements from outgoing Supervisor Gayle Uilkema, the county's top law enforcement leaders, and a broad array of officials and citizens.
The Danville Town Council appointed Candace Andersen to fill a vacancy in 2003, and she won election in 2004 and 2008. She served as Mayor in 2008 and again this year. During this time she has worked on numerous boards and committees, especially in the areas of transportation and land use.
She also has the unusual broadening experience of having served on a second city council, that of Morgan Hill. She was appointed to fill the remainder of a council member's term in 1993-1994, before her husband's job opportunity brought her family to Danville, in the area where he was raised.
While serving on the Morgan Hill City Council, Candace received awards for her work in improving parks, starting a City-wide arboretum, implementing a graffiti eradication program, and for supporting historic preservation. She also worked on regional issues.
Andersen grew up in Honolulu, where she attended Punahou School. She earned her B.A. in Public Policy and later her law degree at BYU. She began her legal career in Honolulu arguing criminal appeals for the prosecution. She later worked in Morgan Hill for a small law firm where her practice included zoning and land use.
Candace has also been active in the community with a variety of organizations including California Women Lead, the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Friends of the Danville Library, PTA, Scouting, and her church.
Candace Andersen's priorities include ensuring pension sustainability and fiscal responsibility, improving public safety, improving the business climate, and protecting the quality of life in Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa County's District Two includes much of the San Ramon Valley, running from San Ramon to Orinda. You can see the map here.
Candace and her husband Phil have six children ranging in age from 14 to 26.
See the events featuring Candace on April 14, 18 and 26. You can learn more about Candace at her campaign website.
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April, 2012
| Luis Buhler, Publisher |
Republican Candidates and Nominees in the June 2012 Election
California's top two primary and the new California Republican Party rules for determination of nominees and endorsements have brought a number of changes to our upcoming June election.
Perhaps the least understood and most broad reaching change is that we now have Republican nominees in many districts throughout the state.
In the past, we had to wait for the results of the June primary to determine our nominees, even though only one Republican might be on the ballot. Now a single Republican running in the open primary becomes our GOP nominee on close of filing. You can review a list of all Bay Area Republican candidates and nominees on our Bay Area Legislative Races webpage.
Once the results of the top two primary are determined, any Republican candidate in a runoff against a non-Republican automatically becomes the Republican nominee.
Republican Party Endorsements
In addition, a number of Republican candidates have received the Republican Party endorsement as the result of a new process involving both Republican County Central Committees and the California Republican Party Board of Directors. Where there is no disagreement between the County and State GOP, the California Republican Party's new rules permit the party endorsement of a GOP candidate prior to the June election. You can review the list of Republican Party endorsed candidates by clicking here.
This system allows the voters to select Republican nominees where more than one Republican is running, but allows the State and County Republican Committees to endorse where no disagreement exists.
Stay tuned, as I expect that this system will be evaluated and modified prior to the next primary election two years from now.
Best regards, Luis
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April Events
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave, San Jose
The San Clara County Republican Party invites you to its annual Lincoln Day Dinner featuring Congressman Devin Nunes. *** Sold out! ***
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 6:15 pm
IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View
The Conservative Forum will host a book launch event featuring author and conservative talk show host Brian Sussman. His book, Eco-Tyranny: How the Left's Green Agenda Will Dismantle America, will be available for purchase at the event. Find out more ...
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Number of Delegates: Wisconsin 42 , Maryland 37, District of Columbia 19.
See the complete Presidential Primary/Caucus schedule.
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 11:30 am
Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
The Silicon Valley Republican Women Federated present Economist Ian Fletcher, author of Free Trade Doesn't Work and The Conservative Case Against Free Trade. He is Senior Economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, a nationwide grass-roots organization dedicated to fixing America's trade policies. Find out more ...
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Home of Paul & Sandra Bruno, 114 Via Del Milagro, Monterey
Event Hosts Paul & Sandra Bruno and Peter & Theresa Newman invite you to a Wine & Hors d'oeuvres Reception benefiting Assembly Candidate Rob Bernosky, and featuring Assemblymember Shannon Grove. Find out more ...
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Century 21 Mission Bishop Real Estate, 39180 Liberty Street, Fremont
The Alameda County Republican Party 20th/25th Assembly District Caucus will host their monthly pot luck meeting and social featuring business owner, professor and candidate for the 25th Assembly District, ArLyne Diamond. Dr. Diamond will be running in a new district that covers portions of Santa Clara and Alameda counties. Find out more ...
Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
895 Yakima Drive, Fremont
You are cordially invited to the campaign kick off party for Evelyn Li for Congress 2012 in District 17 (South Bay - Cupertino to Fremont). Evelyn has been a cardiologist for 25 years and founded the Asian Medical Clinic of Fremont, a non-profit organization, where over 65% of the patients are Medicare and Medi-Cal indigents. Please come to enjoy the fun. Bring your friends. Find out more ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Napa Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa
The Napa County Republican Party hosts a candidate reception. Take this opportunity to meet their political candidates, Randy Loftin for Congress and John Munn for State Assembly. Please get involved and help elect candidates who will make a difference. Find out more ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 6:30 pm
The City Club, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
The San Francisco Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner featuring Congressman Darryl Issa. Issa is the Chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee. The event will include a VIP Reception with photo opportunities, a general reception and dinner.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 11:00 am
Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr, Danville
The Blackhawk Republican Women Federated are pleased to present Brian Sussman, KSFO Radio Host, with an exclusive, advance preview of his new book Eco-Tyranny: How the Left's Green Agenda will Dismantle America. 11:00 am Sign-in and Social followed by Luncheon and Speaker. Find out more ...
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 11:00 am
The Lodge at Sonoma , 1325 Broadway, Sonoma
The Sonoma Valley Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Cindy Eisenhower. Cindy is a dynamic business woman, former president of Marin RWF, and now serves as CFRW Northern Division Regional Director for Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Rosa. Topic: "How we can help Republican Candidates, particularly in the June Elections". Find out more ...
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Cattlemens Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore
Tri-Valley Republican Women will hold their monthly dinner meeting, featuring guest speaker Kevin McGary, President of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California and author of the book, Instanity! Find out more ...
 Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Home of Suzanna Cody and Rob Hills, 18588 Woodbank Way, Saratoga
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women and San Jose City Councilmember Pete Constant will host an event for Leslie Reynolds, San Jose Unified School District Board Trustee who is running for San Jose City Council District 10 (Almaden Valley). Find out more ...
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 9:00 am
Campaign Headquarters, 730 Camino Ramon, Suite 180, Danville
Supporters of Danville Mayor Candace Andersen will meet at the Campaign Headquarters for a rally and a walk. Additional walks are planned in May. RSVP to Candace@AndersenForSupervisor2012.com or 925-238-8683.
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 12:00 Noon - 4 pm
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Gate 1, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
The Golden State TEA Party invites you to bring your family and friends, chairs and picnics for an afternoon of fun and information! Hear special guest speakers, candidates and live music. Explore the unique booths of patriotic vendors, groups and candidates. Sponsored by KSFO and Brian Sussman, Golden State Tea Party and others. Find out more ...
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market Street & Embarcadero, San Francisco Tea Party Tax-Day Rally in San Francisco. Join radio talk show host Melanie Morgan, Bay Area Patriots, North Bay Patriots, Solano Tea Party Patriots, East Bay Tea Party, Napa Tea Party, MyLiberty, Golden Gate Minutemen, SF912, Tea Party United and more! Find out more ...
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, Market and Park St, San Jose
Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley sponsor the Tax Day Tea Party rally from 2-5pm. Speakers include radio show hosts Armstrong and Getty, Mark Meckler, Eric Golub, and more.
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 6:30 pm
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
Citizens for Sustainable Pension Plans will host a Marin County Supervisor Candidates Night. For more information, contact Jody Morales at
Monday-Tuesday, April 16-17, 2012
Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L Street, Sacramento
The California Federation of Republican Women sponsors its 37th annual Advocacy Workshop. Several hundred women from throughout California converge on the state Capitol April 16-17 in Sacramento to lobby legislators on important bills, and hear from legislators. The program also includes a Youth Advocacy Program to educate high school students. Find out more ...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 11:30 am
Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
The Novato Republican Women Federated will host a luncheon featuring guest speaker Jacqueline Berger, author, historian, and leading authority on America's First Ladies. For information and reservations visit: www.NovatoRWF.org
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 9:00 am
La Riconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive, Los Gatos
The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host a Candidate Forum. Candidates who are running in the June 5th primary should contact Allison Spiller if they want to be considered for inclusion in this event. Find out more ...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 11:30 am
San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W. 20th Ave, San Mateo
The Mid Peninsula Republican Women Federated will hold their annual Fashion Show. Reservations are now being taken. You can reserve a table for 8-10. Social time starts at 11:30 am and lunch is served at 12:20 pm. Fashion show starts at 1:00 pm. Find out more ...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Scott's Seafood Restaurant, 1333 North California Blvd., Walnut Creek
Please join hosts Obie Anderson, Dominic Yancy, and others for a reception to meet Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, Candidate for Contra Costa County Supervisor in District 2. Find out more ...
 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills
The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition will host a dinner featuring Senator Sam Blakeslee, 15th SD, speaking on the topic "Restoring California's Greatness". All reservations must be received by April 16th. Cost: SPARC members $35; Non-members $45. Find out more ... Friday, April 20, 2012 - 12:00 Noon
The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
The Pacific Research Institute will host a luncheon and book launch featuring author and Fox Business Network Host John Stossel. He will be discussing his book "No They Can't: Why Government Fails - But Individuals Succeed". The book will be available for purchase at the event. Find out more ...
Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 10:30 am
Community Room at Jason's Restaurant, 300 Drake's Landing Drive, Greenbrae
The Marin GOP Vanguard 2012 Speakers Series will host a Champagne Brunch featuring NY Times best selling author and host of "Stossel" on Fox Business Network, launching his new book: No They Can't: Why Government Fails - But Individuals Succeed. Find out more ...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Number of Delegates: Connecticut 28, Delaware 17, New York 95, Pennsylvania 72 and Rhode Island 19
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 6:30 pm
The Clubhouse at The Villages Golf and Country Club, 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose
The Republican Club at The Villages welcomes San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, who will review the status of the city's budget shortfall. He will explain the June ballot measure intended to put the brakes on out-of-control pension benefits to public employees. Find out more ...
 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:30 am
Deer Park Villa, 367 Bolinas Road, Fairfax
Marin Republican Women Federated monthly meeting with speaker Peter Friedman. Mr. Friedman has studied the Koran extensively, written an exclusive Index to the Koran, and regularly debates the Koran and the problems with Islam in public forums. Find out more ...
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
San Ramon Community Center - Terrace Room, 12501 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon
The Danville Express and San Ramon Express present a debate among candidates for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor. On June 5, residents will vote for one of three candidates, including Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, to represent the district on the county Board of Supervisors. Come meet the candidates and learn about their vision for the county, District 2 and the San Ramon Valley. Find out more ...
 Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 6:00 pm
The Gallery at East Bay Sotheby's, 1986 Mountain Blvd., Oakland
Piedmont Area Republican Women present Republicans After Five with featured speaker Scott Erickson. Erickson has worked in the field of law enforcement for the past decade and holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Cincinnati. He will speak on the topic "Operation Fast and Furious". Find out more ...
Friday, April 27, 2012 - 11:15 am
Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
The Lamorinda Republican Women Federated invite you to their Vintage Fashion Show and Luncheon Fundraiser. Net proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation in support of wounded veterans. Find out more ...
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 12:00 Noon
Mariani's Restaurant, 2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
West Valley Republican Women invite you to their 60th Anniversary Luncheon! They have invited elected officials - past & present - and State & County GOP leaders. Special Guest Speaker will be Catharine Baker, an attorney with Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc., speaking on "Ballot Integrity: Observations and Concerns". Catharine has been a warrior in the area of ballot integrity since working on the David Harmer campaign in 2010. Find out more ...
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Calendar
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This section contains information on county committee meetings, club meetings without a speaker, grassroots activities, etc.
Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley Monthly Dinner MeetingWednesday, April 4, 2012 - 6:00 pmDenny's Restaurant at Hillsdale & Almaden Expressway, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue, San JoseThe Tea Party Patriots of Silicon Valley invite you to their monthly dinner meeting. Optional dinner 6pm; meeting 7pm; final planning for April 15 Tax Day Protest.
SFGOP Central Committee General Meeting
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Hiram Johnson State Building (downstairs meeting rooms), 455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin), San Francisco
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. They frequently have a featured speaker.
Santa Cruz Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
Monthly meetings are usually held the first Thursday of each month. The meeting is open to the general public.
Solano County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Friday, April 6, 2012 - 7:00 pm
HQ, 625 Jackson Street, Fairfield
The Solano County Republican Party Central Committee meets.
Napa County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 5:00 pm
Napa Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa
The general membership meeting will be held at the Elks Club at 5 pm prior to the We the People Candidate Reception which starts at 6 pm.
Santa Clara County Republican Party Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Santa Clara County Administration Building, 70 W. Hedding Street (at First Street), San Jose
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clara County Republican Party. Normally the second Wednesday of the month. Questions? Contact HQ at director@svgop.com or 408-246-6600.
San Mateo County GOP Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:00 pm
San Mateo American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo
Join the San Mateo County Republican Party for their monthly committee meeting. Normally the second Thursday of the month.
West Valley RWF "After Five" Meeting
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Sonoma Chicken Coop, 200 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell
The West Valley Republican Women Federated will host the After Five reception, providing an opportunity to network with Republican women. Stop by for a glass of wine, or stay for dinner. Bring a friend! For more information, contact After Five chair Kathy Kerber at (408) 858-2960 or email kerber@techstories.com.
Alameda County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Alameda County Republican Headquarters, 1039 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro
Meetings occur every third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM, but there is time to socialize beforehand. They are currently open to all Republican voters in Alameda County, but only Members may vote. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet many of the involved volunteers.
Sonoma County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 7:00 pm
1421 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa
Attend the monthly Central Committee meeting of the Sonoma County Republican Party. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday.
Contra Costa Republican Party Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 7:00 pm
San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon
The Contra Costa Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting. Open to CCRP Members and registered Republicans. Contact: 925-930-9551.
San Mateo County Republican Party Jazz, Politics & Wine Reception
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Home of Mario & Nina Pellegrini, Montara
The San Mateo Republican Party's popular Jazz, Politics and Wine reception. $35. More details will be coming soon!
Marin County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Jason's Restaurant, Community Room, 300 Drakes Landing Road, Greenbrae
Usually the last Thursday of the month. Contact: 415-446-4111.
CCRP Voter Registration at the Danville Farmer's Market
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 9:00 pm
Danville Farmer's Market, Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville
The Contra Costa Republican Party hosts a voter registration table. You can register to vote, sign a petition, chat with other Republicans, or just say hello. Info: 925-930-9551. |
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Save the Date!
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CFRW Northern Division Spring 2012 Campaign School
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 9:00 am
Wyndham San Jose/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose
Are you considering running for office or helping others do so? Invest a day to understand how campaigns are conducted. The California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds its Spring 2012 Campaign School. Led by former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach and activist Darcy Linn, it will cover public speaking, issues, money, media, and more. Men and non-members welcome. Find out more ...
Friday, May 4, 2012 Spinnaker Restaurant, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito Save the Date for the Annual Marin GOP Lincoln Dinner. More details coming soon!
Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6, 2012 Wyndham/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose The California Federation of Republican Women Northern Division holds its Spring Conference. Join Republican women from Del Norte County to Monterey to network,meet candidates and Republican leaders, and prepare to GOTV to win back our country in November. Saturday Luncheon speaker: NFRW President Rae Lynne Chornenky. Saturday Dinner speaker: Larry Greenfield on "Our National Security and the 2012 Election". Men and non-members welcome. Find out more ...
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 6:30 pm Wyndham/San Jose Holiday Inn, 1350 North 1st St, San Jose Join the California Federation of Republic Women Northern Division for dinner with Larry Greenfield. Mr. Greenfield is the newly appointed Executive Director of the JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, and a leading public policy figure in Washington DC advocating and educating for a strong national defense. He will speak about "Our National Security and the 2012 Election". Find out more ...
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 9:30 am Los Gatos Elks, 105 Newell, Los Gatos The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will hold an event featuring Arizona's Sheriff Richard Mack. In 1994, Mack and six other sheriffs from across the country challenged the constitutionality of the Brady Bill and ultimately fought it all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Find out more ...
Saturday-Sunday, August 11-12, 2012
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 5200 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
The California Republican Party's state convention. For more information please contact Jasmine Megrabyan at jmegrabyan@cagop.org .
The Republican National Convention meets to select the candidate for president.
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Silicon Valley RWF Luncheon with Ian Fletcher
Candace Andersen for Supervisor Walnut Creek Reception
CFRW Northern Division Dinner with Larry Greenfield