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Gary M. Altenburg

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Gary M. Altenburg

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Prior offices
Escondido Union School District school board Region 5

Education

High school

Vista High School

Bachelor's

California State University, Long Beach

Other

Northwestern University

Personal
Profession
Endodontist
Contact

Personal website

Gary M. Altenburg represents Trustee Area 5 on the Escondido Union School District Board of Education in California. He ran unopposed and won his seat on the board by default in the general election on November 4, 2014.[1]

Biography

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Altenburg lives in Hidden Meadows with his wife and three children. He works as an endodontist in his own private practice. Altenburg earned a bachelor's degree in economics from California State University at Long Beach, his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and his endodontic certification from Temple University in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, California State Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Tri-County Dental Society.[2]

Elections

2014

See also: Escondido Union School District elections (2014)

Three seats on the Escondido Union School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Trustee Area 2 incumbent Joan Gardner ran unopposed and won re-election by default. In Trustee Area 4, incumbent Marty Hranek faced challenger Zesty Harper and lost his bid for re-election. No incumbent filed to run for re-election in Trustee Area 5, leaving Gary M. Altenburg, the only candidate who filed, to run unopposed, winning the election by default.

Results

This election was canceled due to lack of opposition. Newcomer Gary M. Altenburg was elected to the board by default.[1]

Endorsements

Altenburg received the endorsement of the Republican Party of San Diego County.[3]

Campaign themes

2014

Altenburg highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:

“ AS A FIRST-GENERATION AMERICAN

Dr. Gary Altenburg understands the issues faced by students and parents in our educational system. Supporting a diversified educational system along with proper guidance and opportunity empowers our children to succeed.
CHOICE IN EDUCATION
As a parent, Gary understands the desire to align your family values with your child's education. Parents should have an opportunity to choose the school that best fits their child's educational needs. No one should be denied a personal choice in education.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
As a health care professional, Gary understands what it takes to have your child reach his or her full potential with a high quality education. Proven teaching methods and a solid foundation in mathematics and English must be a priority.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
As a small business owner, Gary will protect the public interest and understands your desire to have your tax money well-spent and within a budget. Let money go to students and teachers.
AS YOUR EUSD TRUSTEE
Gary wants to bring parents, teachers and administrators together to ensure Escondido's children are prepared to compete in today's global economy.
ELECT GARY M. ALTENBURG
Choice in education empowers students and teachers.[4]

”
—Gary M. Altenburg's campaign website (2014)[5]

Recent news

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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Gubernatorial General Election Candidate List," accessed August 19, 2014
  2. ↑ Dr. Gary M. Altenburg for Escondido Union School District Trustee Area 5, "Meet Gary," accessed October 16, 2014
  3. ↑ Republican Party of San Diego County, "Endorsements," accessed October 16, 2014
  4. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  5. ↑ Dr. Gary M. Altenburg for Escondido Union School District Trustee Area 5, "List of Issues," accessed September 25, 2014
2014 Escondido Union School District Elections
San Diego County, California
Election date:November 4, 2014
Candidates:Trustee Area 2: • Incumbent, Joan Gardner
Trustee Area 4: • Incumbent, Marty Hranek • Zesty Harper
Trustee Area 5: • Gary M. Altenburg
Important information:Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot
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