Amy Reichert

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Amy Reichert

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

San Diego State University, 1997

Graduate

Rockbridge Seminary, 2011

Personal

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pa.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Licensed Private Investigator

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Amy Reichert ran in a special election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to represent District 4 in California. She lost in the special general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Amy Reichert was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1997 and a graduate degree from Rockbridge Seminary in 2011. Her career experience includes working as a licensed private investigator. Reichert also has experience as a student worker at San Diego Juvenile Hall. She is a co-founder of ReOpen San Diego.

Elections

2023

See also: Municipal elections in San Diego County, California (2023)

General election

Special general election for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4

Monica Montgomery Steppe defeated Amy Reichert in the special general election for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monica Montgomery Steppe (Nonpartisan)	61.6	60,383
		Amy Reichert (Nonpartisan)	38.4	37,681

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,064
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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4

Monica Montgomery Steppe and Amy Reichert defeated Janessa Goldbeck and Paul McQuigg in the special primary for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 on August 15, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monica Montgomery Steppe (Nonpartisan)	41.7	40,165
✔		Amy Reichert (Nonpartisan)	28.8	27,781
		Janessa Goldbeck (Nonpartisan)	24.8	23,929
		Paul McQuigg (Nonpartisan)	4.6	4,452

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 96,327
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in San Diego County, California (2022)

General election

General election for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4

Incumbent Nathan Fletcher defeated Amy Reichert in the general election for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nathan Fletcher (Nonpartisan)	64.6	118,114
		Amy Reichert (Nonpartisan)	35.4	64,605

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 182,719
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4

Incumbent Nathan Fletcher and Amy Reichert defeated Sidiqa A. Hooker in the primary for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nathan Fletcher (Nonpartisan)	62.1	76,032
✔		Amy Reichert (Nonpartisan)	28.9	35,349
	Submit photo	Sidiqa A. Hooker (Nonpartisan)	9.0	10,988

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 122,369
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Campaign themes

2023

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2022

Amy Reichert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reichert'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.

Amy Reichert is the Co-Founder of ReOpen San Diego. Amy fought tirelessly for the reopening of schools and businesses. Amy and ReOpen San Diego helped save 1000 First Responders from getting fired by the mayor by organizing Protect the Protectors rallies for San Diego Police and Firefighters. Amy and ReOpen San Diego organized a coalition of 300 San Diego businesses to successfully keep "vaccine passports" out of San Diego county. Amy grew up in San Diego County and has a Political Science degree from San Diego State University. Amy is also a State-Licensed investigator, #21006. Amy lives in La Mesa, California with her husband, Christian Reichert, and is a loving Mom to their 2 sons.

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?

• Amy is a state-licensed investigator who will audit government spending, not raise taxes. The County of San Diego raked in 100s of millions of dollars from the Federal government in COVID relief. Where did this money go? Amy will make sure the people of San Diego are put first when it comes to government spending, not special interest groups.
• San Diego has seen homelessness rates skyrocket in recent years. What we are doing is not working! Amy will strategically budget to invest in community programs that are already proven to work throughout the country. Amy believes the best programs are those that incentivize and equip the homeless with the skills they need to reintegrate back into society.
• No one should ever be discriminated against because of their race, sex, gender, religion, disability, or health status. Amy will fight to make sure people of all backgrounds and beliefs can participate in everything San Diego has to offer. Amy will advocate to eliminate all discriminatory county mandates that violate the Constitution of the United States of America.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public health and public safety are Amy's top public policy concerns. In San Diego County, there has been a dramatic increase in mental health issues, drug overdoses, homelessness, and violent crime.

Amy is an advocate for justice and mercy. Sentencing must be fair, not too lenient, and must be rehabilitative.

Amy believes we must help our children resume a normal childhood because they were subjected to Zoom school and denied normal childhoods for almost two years. We can save this generation by providing them with hope and courage instead of messages of fear.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The County Board of Supervisors in San Diego County represents 3.37 million people. The Board has five members. Each Board member represents about 675,000 people. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is responsible for the health and public safety of county residents.

During the lockdowns, it was clear that the County Public Health Officers had the most power in our county. According to the county government organization chart, the people are at the top, followed by the Board of Supervisors. During the lockdowns, the County Public Health Officer had the most power, even to the point of writing public health orders late in the pandemic that said people could not have friends or family in their homes. These orders were enforceable by the county Sheriffs.

It is a public servant's duty to return power to the people as soon as possible. As I write this, it is April 10, 2022. The California State of Emergency is still in effect and so is the local health emergency.

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

My faith is everything to me. Please go to www.AmyforSan Diego.com to read my life story. I was raised Jewish and became a Christian in my 30s. Jesus is the example I am trying to follow. I love people.

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

The Constitution of the United States of America.

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

To be a listener. To be responsive to people. To respond professionally and quickly when someone reaches out to their office by email or phone. To meet with as many people in the community as possible. Someone who will listen and have conversations with constituents even if they do not agree with them.

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

I love people and I will always fight for what is right. Courage is essential to representing the people. We have seen way too many officeholders stay quiet when they should have been standing up to protect people and our children.

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

To be a listener. To be responsive to people. To respond professionally and quickly when someone reaches out to their office by email or phone. To meet with as many people in the community as possible. Someone who will listen and have conversations with constituents even if they do not agree with them.

To stand up for what is right even if it costs them poilitcally. To have courage. To lead with hope and not fear.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Never give up. Always stand up for what is right. Treat people the way you want to be treated.

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

I was 6-years-old when I remember hearing on the car radio that Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States.

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

My very first job was when I was 15 1/2 and I worked at Carl's Jr., a fast-food restaurant in San Diego.

Because I wasn't 16 years old yet, I got a special work permit so I could work. I took tremendous pride in that job and my uniform was a brown polyester skirt, top, and matching hat. My job paid $3.33 an hour and I was the Hostess. The Hostess brought the food out to the tables in the dining area. One of my fondest memories was riding my metallic blue moped to and from work. I loved that job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Psalms because there is Truth and poetry to be found there.

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

When I was little I wanted to be Nancy Drew. In my 20's I became a state-licensed private investigator in California.

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

Courage to Change by Sia

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

When I was 30 years old, my father died of complications from Multiple Sclerosis when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. Five weeks after my dad died, my daughter, Ashley, was born in a coma after a difficult labor and delivery. I am very open about how these traumatic events shaped my life and how I overcame major depression from the trauma of losing my dad and my daughter. As someone who came back from adversity and is authentic about that journey, people who are struggling know I deeply care about them because I know what they are going through.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Board of Supervisors has the power to declare a public health emergency and give power to appointed (unelected) public health officials.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

The most important quality is someone who respects the Constitution of the United States, someone who listens, someone who represents the people, and not special interests.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

To love San Diego with all of your heart! To be a listener. To be responsive to people and truly represent them. To respond professionally and quickly when someone reaches out to their office by email or phone. To meet with as many people in the community as possible. Someone who will listen and have conversations with constituents even if they do not agree with them.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Meet me in person and I will share it with you.

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