SAN DIEGO—The former head of California’s largest association of physicians, Robert Hertzka, M.D., today endorsed Rocky Chavez, candidate for the 76^th Assembly District. Chavez is a retired Marine Colonel and former Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hertzka is an anesthesiologist based in San Diego and for years has been an advocate for government efficiency in healthcare.

“Rocky Chavez is a leader when it comes to veterans issues, and I’m confident he’ll use those same proven skills to focus on healthcare reform with sound fiscal policy in mind.” said Dr. Hertzka. “I’m proud to endorse Rocky for California Assembly.”

Hertzka served as president of the California Medical Association (CMA) in 2004. The CMA represents more than 35,000 members in a variety of practices and specialties. Its mission is to serve healthcare recipients and member physicians through legislative, regulatory, economic and social advocacy. The CMA’s political action committee recently voted to financially support Chavez’s campaign for California Assembly.

“Dr. Hertzka has been serving his patients and his community for nearly thirty years, and I’m proud to have his support.” Chavez said. “Dr. Hertzka and I believe in protecting taxpayers and improving healthcare through greater government efficiency.”

Chavez is seeking to represent the 76^th California Assembly District, which includes the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas. The Chavez campaign is focused on jobs and the economy, education, veterans, and government efficiency. Chavez served as a Marine for more than twenty-eight years, retiring as a Colonel. He then went on to serve nearly a decade on the Oceanside City Council before leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

SAN DIEGO—San Diego County’s Veteran of the Year has signaled his support for Rocky Chavez, former Marine Colonel and former head of the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Chavez is running to represent California Assembly District 76.

David Dickey, a former Marine Major and founder of marketing/consulting firm The Patriot Group, was selected as Veteran of the Year for his service with numerous veterans organizations and for his focus on veterans and employment. Dickey is also a combat veteran, having earned a Bronze Star for his actions during the Iraq War.

“Rocky got personally involved in serving veterans when he was Secretary of Veterans Affairs,” Dickey said. “From improving veterans courts and creating programs for veterans returning from overseas to advocating for homeless women veterans, Rocky stood up for America’s armed forces.”

Dickey serves on the board of directors for the California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Alliance and on the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Advisory Council. He is also the chairman of the Veteran Retraining Initiative in San Diego.

“It’s always an honor to be recognized by a peer,” said Chavez. “David is a leader and we both understand it’s time to get to work helping veterans find jobs, education, healthcare and housing.”

Chavez is seeking to represent the 76th California Assembly District, which includes the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas. The Chavez campaign will focus on jobs and the economy, education, veterans, and government efficiency. Chavez served as a Marine for more than twenty-eight years, retiring as a Colonel. He then went on to serve nearly a decade on the Oceanside City Council before leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

OCEANSIDE--A new poll by Smith Johnson Research shows Rocky Chavez is leading fellow Republicans in the 76th District Assembly race by double digits. The poll also shows Rocky has more than double the name ID of the nearest competitor.

This is proof that Rocky's experience and decades-long community involvement are resonating with voters in North San Diego County.

The poll was conducted by the independent firm Smith Johnson Research, based in Sacramento. With decades of experience, the firm's researchers are well-known and well-respected in the state capital.

Here's a copy of Smith Johnson's poll.

OCEANSIDE--A new poll by Smith Johnson Research shows Rocky Chavez leading fellow Republicans in the 76th District Assembly race by double digits. The poll also shows Rocky has more than double the name ID of the nearest competitor. 

This is proof that Rocky's experience and decades-long community involvement are resonating with voters in North San Diego County. 

The poll was conducted by the independent firm Smith Johnson Research, based in Sacramento. With decades of experience, the firm's researchers are well-known and well-respected in the state capital. 

Here's a copy of Smith Johnson's poll.

From The Coast News
February 29, 2012
By Promise Yee

CARLSBAD — State Assembly candidate Rocky Chavez is on the campaign trail to meet voters and let them know where the boundaries of the new 76th District lie.To illustrate that the new district stretches from Camp Pendleton, to Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas, reusable shopping bags emblazoned with a district map were handed out to voters at the Carlsbad Village Cruise the Art Scene on Feb. 23.

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Oceanside Councilman Jerome "Jerry" Kern Endorsed Rocky Chavez with a wonderful message of support for the Assembly candidate.  To read Councilman Kern's Endorsement letter  CLICK HERE