Supervisor, Supervisorial District 3 — San Luis Obispo County
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About this office
Supervisors implement and refine local applications of state laws and public policy, and supervise the official conduct of public officers in the county.
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The TribuneSan Luis Obispo Councilman John AshbaughGrover Beach Mayor John ShoalsSan Luis Obispo Mayor Jan MarxSan Luis Obispo Council Member Carlyn Christiansonformer State Controller Steve Westlyformer State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jqck O'Connellformer SLO County Supervisor Jim PattersonMid-State Fair Board Director David BaldwinLOCSD Member Jon-Erik StormOCSD Member Matthew GuerreroState Senate Majority Leader Bill MonningSLO County Treasurer, Tax Collector, Public Administrator Jim ErbPismo Beach Council Member Sheila BlakePismo Beach Council Member Erik HowellGrover Beach Council Member Mariam ShahGrover Beach Council Member Barbara NiccolsGrover Beach Council Member Karen BrightCuesta College Trustee Barbara George
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Shelly Higginbotham • Mayor City of Pismo BeachDodie Williams • Former San Luis Obispo City Council MemberAndrea Seastrand • Former Member U.S. House of Representatives
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My Top 3 Priorities
Continue to find solutions to our historic drought, including both conservation and new sources of water.
Improve access to affordable housing so that those who work in our community can live in our community.
Protect our SLO way of life in all ways, from defending public safety to preserving natural beauty.
Experience
Experience
Profession:County Supervisor, Third District
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, Representing the 3rd District — Elected position (2009–current)
County Supervisor, Board of Supervisors — Elected position (2009–current)
Lecturer in English, Cal Poly (1995–2008)
Board Member, Food Bank Coalition of SLO County — Appointed position (2003–2008)
Biography
A resident of San Luis Obispo County since 1995, Adam Hill taught literature and writing at Cal Poly for 13 years before being elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2008.
Taking office during the worst recession in recent history, Adam helped lead the County's recovery. Working with staff, Adam made sure there were no job cuts and that County resources were managed wisely. As a result, today SLO County has the best bond rating in its history and ranks 5th out of 58 California counties for financial strength.
Adam leads the way in protecting our SLO way of life. From the Bob Jones trail to the Pismo Preserve, no one has done more to promote open spaces and trails.
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Elected Officials (18)
San Luis Obispo Councilman John Ashbaugh
Grover Beach Mayor John Shoals
San Luis Obispo Mayor Jan Marx
San Luis Obispo Council Member Carlyn Christianson
former State Controller Steve Westly
former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jqck O'Connell
former SLO County Supervisor Jim Patterson
Mid-State Fair Board Director David Baldwin
LOCSD Member Jon-Erik Storm
OCSD Member Matthew Guerrero
State Senate Majority Leader Bill Monning
SLO County Treasurer, Tax Collector, Public Administrator Jim Erb
Pismo Beach Council Member Sheila Blake
Pismo Beach Council Member Erik Howell
Grover Beach Council Member Mariam Shah
Grover Beach Council Member Barbara Niccols
Grover Beach Council Member Karen Bright
Cuesta College Trustee Barbara George
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
Adam is proud to provide strong, non-partisan leadership on a variety of critical issues:
Economic Development
Preservation of agriculture and open spaces
Financial Management
Homeless Services
Tourism
Public Safety
Accessible and Responsive Constituent Services
Land use that protects and enhances our beautiful county
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My Top 3 Priorities
Bring back transparency and accessibility lacking presently in 3rd District.
Exercise spending discipline fiscal responsibility to protect all tax payers and support our small business economy.
Streamline a more efficient regulatory process.
Experience
Experience
Profession:San Luis Obispo City Council Member since 2010 • Business and Commercial Property Owner
San Luis Obispo City Council Member • Currently Vice Mayor, San Luis Obispo City Council Member — Elected position (2013–current)
Business and Commercial Property Owner, Self (1972–2016)
San Luis Obispo City Council Member, San Luis Obispo City Council Member — Appointed position (2010–2012)
Member, San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission — Appointed position (2006–2009)
Education
California Polytechnic State University • San Luis Obispo — Bachelor of Science, Business Management (1976)
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo — Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management (1976)
Community Activities
Member, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce (2015–current)
Member , Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce (2015–current)
Member , Arroyo Grande Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce (2015–current)
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America/National Eagle Scout Association (1970–current)
Member, San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee (2002–2006)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
Shelly Higginbotham • Mayor City of Pismo Beach
Dodie Williams • Former San Luis Obispo City Council Member
Andrea Seastrand • Former Member U.S. House of Representatives
