Deborah A. Poochigian biography

Age:

Occupation:

Businesswoman, Teacher, Farmer and Community volunteer

Political experience:

I have worked closely with a range of local, state and federal office holders and candidates, but have never held elective office.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, California State University, Fresno. Received two California Teaching Credentials

Family:

Married for 31 years to husband Chuck. Three adult children, daughter-in-law and one grandchild.

Web site:

www.poochigian.com

Endorsements:

Governor George Deukmejian Congressman George Radanovich Congressman Jim Costa Honorable Rick Lehman Senator Dave Cogdill Assemblyman Mike Villines Honorable Bill and Maurine Jones Honorable Chuck Poochigian Mayor Alan Autry District Attorney Elizabeth Egan Sheriff Steve and Joanne Magarian Sheriff Richard Pierce Sheriff Hal McKinney Supervisor Phil Larson Supervisor Judy Case Honorable Sharon and Joe Levy Honorable Vern and Marge Conrad Dr. Peter G. Mehas Dr. Terry Bradley Mike and Sharon Reynolds Dr. Allen Clyde Sandy Bengel* Brian Heryford* Ginny Hovsepian* Richard Lake* Betsy Sandoval* Dr. Jim Van Volkinburg* Dr. Susan Walker* MOVE (Memory of Victims Everywhere) Harriet Salarno, President, Crime Victims United Citizens for Law and Order Doris Tate Crime Victims Bureau Central Valley Veterans Action Alliance *Member, Clovis Unified School Board

Why are you running?:

Although these are difficult times for our economy, our community has faced these struggles before and survived to become even stronger. Raised on my family’s farm, I learned at a very young age the value of hard work, sacrifice, and common sense. Those real life experiences and values guide me today.

I strongly care about preserving our quality of life for our children and grandchildren. I am running for supervisor because Fresno County has problems - and I am a problem solver. With years of proven leadership and experience in our community, I would bring both a business and common sense approach to the job. We need leaders who are willing to tighten our belts, not spend more than we have, and make tough decisions to get Fresno County back on its feet. As a fiscal conservative, I will offer an independent, mature voice representing the hard-working taxpayers of Fresno County.

Fighting crime, gangs, and drugs to make our community safe is a top priority. That is why I am committed to discuss and fund public safety first in the budget process. We must streamline government, eliminate wasteful spending and keep our economy strong by offering an environment where businesses can thrive. It is also important that we preserve our way of life in both the urban and rural areas of the county by limiting sprawl and making sound land use decisions.

I would be honored to serve the residents of District 5.

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