Hello,

My name is John King and I am passionate about representing the people of Sonoma County’s 2nd District.  Born and raised on a farm in Penngrove and educated in Business Economics at UC Santa Barbara, I possess a balanced background that enables me to understand the diverse concerns of Sonoma County citizens—including those who value growth as well as those who want to preserve our outstanding quality of life. With these interests at the heart of all my work, I am committed to a future for Sonoma County that not only sustains our land, our water, and our way of life, but also keeps us economically vibrant and competitive. If we in Sonoma County make the right choices, I believe we can achieve this goal.

I also believe in openness, transparency, accountability, and creating dialogue with the people in my constituency. When elected, I pledge to hold regular meetings to help the public understand the issues before the Board of Supervisors and how they affect our county both environmentally and fiscally. Most importantly, I pledge to listen to your concerns and carry your message back to the Board. All of us have a stake in Sonoma County’s future, and I want all of us to have a voice in planning that future.

County job creation begins with changing the building permitting process that expedites permit approval and minimizes “red tape.”  This is an example of “less government is better.”  Project engineers and builders will be responsible for project integrity – not the PRMD at the County.  This philosophy reflects past County practices that allowed the building trades to keep people on the job which allows our economy to keep moving.  The time for change is NOW!

Elect me, John King, for responsible and responsive local government.

Respectfully,
John E. King