Abbi Jahaaski

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Abbi Jahaaski

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Nonpartisan

Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 4

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Laura Barry

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

San Diego City College

Bachelor's

Aspen University

Graduate

Northern Arizona University, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Oceanside, Calif.

Religion

Christian: Nondenominational

Profession

Registered nurse

Contact

Campaign website

Abbi Jahaaski is an officeholder of the Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 4 in California. She assumed office on December 6, 2024. Her current term ends on December 1, 2028.

Jahaaski ran for election to the Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 4 in California. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Jahaaski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Abbi Jahaaski was born in Oceanside, California. She earned an associate degree from San Diego City College, a bachelor's degree from Aspen University, and a graduate degree from Northern Arizona University in 2024. Her career experience includes working as a registered nurse. Jahaaski has been affiliated with Golden Key and CNA.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in San Diego County, California (2024)

General election

General election for Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 4

Abbi Jahaaski defeated incumbent Laura Barry in the general election for Palomar Health District Board of Directors Division 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Abbi Jahaaski (Nonpartisan)	65.3	10,051
	Submit photo	Laura Barry (Nonpartisan)	34.7	5,339

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,390
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Endorsements

Jahaaski received the following endorsements.

• San Diego County Democratic Party

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Abbi Jahaaski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jahaaski's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A native of north county (born and raised in Oceanside), I have lived in Escondido since 2014. I have been a Registered Nurse for more than fifteen years, and have worked in healthcare since 2000. I have worked as a nurse all over Southern California, in a variety of departments and types of nursing - telemetry/inpatient, critical care, emergency, pediatric emergency, procedural sedation, and pediatric triage/clinic. My “Covid Years” were spent in both the Emergency Department and as a Rapid Response Nurse for Palomar Health (primarily at the Poway and former Downtown Campus locations). I hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and will receive my Master’s degree in Nursing in September 2024.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• To improve patient safety and help Palomar provide the highest quality care for all patients
• To make sure that employees and contracted providers are treated fairly
• To ensure maximum transparency with both hospital and board decisions - both to the residents of the Palomar Healthcare District as well as the employees and contracted providers that provide care to our neighbors

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare quality, safety, and reform

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my mother, who is the most honest and genuinely kind person I have ever met. She quite literally does not know how to be mean on purpose.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

It may sound corny, but I strive to follow the second commandment from Jesus - love your neighbor as yourself from Mark 12:31 of the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, fairness, commitment to service.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I bring a wealth of experience at the bedside as a registered nurse in a variety of departments - telemetry (inpatient floor), critical care, emergency, pediatric emergency, pediatric triage/clinic, procedural sedation, etc.

I have no political ambitions past this healthcare board and making healthcare better in my community.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people of not just my district, but all people who utilize the services of Palomar Healthcare District entities.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I truly don't need a legacy. I hope anyone who remembers me, thinks of me fondly.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the Challenger explosion as a child, as it was the first time a teacher (regular person) had trained as an astronaut and was going to space. I remember watching it live.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first "real" job (other than babysitting) was as a seasonal retail worker in menswear at the Sears in Carlsbad, California.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I cannot pick just one. The Harry Potter series, Anna Karenina, This is Ear Hustle, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Pride & Prejudice, The Odyssey and The Iliad

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Hermione Grainer

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Bring Him Home from Les Miserables (yes, I'm a nerd)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My weight, for real!

Tell us your favorite joke.

"I felt super exhausted after giving blood. It's such a draining procedure."

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

There should be maximum allowable transparency. Period.

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