VOTE MARCH 5TH FOR GIL DONG - DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Experienced. Proven. Ready to Serve.
I’m a candidate to be elected to the Sonoma County Democratic Central Committee representing District 1 ( Supervisor Gorin’s District - from Shellville to Eastern Santa Rosa). The Central Committee is the governing body that is responsible for educating voters, supporting Democratic public policy platforms and recruiting and endorsing strong Democrats to public office. As a 40-year public servant with executive management experience as retired Fire Chief, interim Deputy City Manager, former elected labor leader with the California Professional Firefighters, 3-time elected Democratic National Convention delegate, twice appointed California State Central Committee delegate, and Sonoma Valley Democratic Club member, I will bring a level of experience and fresh energy to make Sonoma County and California a better place for all.I would be honored and humbled to have your vote on March 5, 2024. If you would like to get involved in my campaign, please contact me at info@gdong.org
A Born Leader
Gil Dong For Sonoma County Democratic Central Committee District 1 has deep roots in the community, and has long been dedicated to serving it. Among their many commitments, he has been very active with several political organizations in San Francisco Bay Area.
Gil has always been a mover and a shaker; from a young age, he was involved with serving the public. He became a leading voice in the community and beyond, always working for the wellbeing of his community. To learn more about Gil Dong For Sonoma County Democratic Central Committee District 1’s goals and beliefs, explore the site, and if you have any questions please get in touch.
My Story
I was born in San Francisco and raised in South San Francisco. After graduating from high school, I became an Emergency Medical Technician and a Paramedic working in Oakland and San Mateo County. I became a firefighter with the Burlingame Fire Department and later joined the Berkeley Fire Department in promoting through the ranks to become Fire Chief and the 1st Asian Fire Chief in the continental United States. As a lifelong Democrat, I am a 3-time elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention, twice appointed State Central Committee delegate, and experienced campaign volunteer who worked many campaigns walking precincts and phone banking. I am an alternate committee member to the Sonoma Central Committee and recently appointed alternate Councilmember to the Springs Municipal Advisory Council by Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin. I have been a home owner in Sonoma County since 2013. I am Experienced, Proven, and Ready to Serve.
ENDORSEMENTS
Latino Political Action Committee of Sonoma County
Susan Gorin, Sonoma County Supervisor - District 1
Mark Stapp, Vice-Mayor, Santa Rosa
Dianna MacDonald, Santa Rosa City Councilmember, District 3
Jack Ding, Sonoma City Councilmember
Sandra Lowe, Sonoma City Councilmember
Dr. Marsha Vas Dupre, former Vice-Mayor, Santa Rosa City Council
Dr. Frank Chong, President Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College
Laurie Fong, former Santa Rosa Unified School District Board Member
Leslie Graves, Alternate Sonoma County Democratic Central Committee - District 1
Elizabeth Escalante - Democratic Central Committee - District 2
Eric Vazquez - President, Wine Country Young Democrats
Lisa Maldonado, California Nurses Association Labor Representative
Nima Sherpa, Business Owner
Steve and Gail Wolfe
Tom Laughlin
Bob Hollloway
Sue and Dave Bello
Margaret Lourenco
CONGRESSMAN MIKE THOMPSON AND DISTRICT 1 CENTRAL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE LESLIE GRAVES
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE DISTRICT 1 REBECCA HERMOSILO
SANTA ROSA COUNCILMEMBER AND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATE CHRIS ROGERS
STATE CONTROLLER BETTY YEE
GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS
CONGRESSMAN MIKE THOMPSON
PETALUMA TEACHERS AND STATE SUPERINTENDENT TONY THURMOND
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TONY THURMOND
SANTA ROSA VICE-MAYOR MARK STAPP
