Sieglock running for 10th Assembly seat

Sieglock confirmed Thursday that he will run, but a formal announcement is a few months away, he said. Nakanishi, also a former Lodi mayor, is serving his third and final two-year term. He will be forced to step down at the end of 2008 due to term limits.

"I believe I have a lot to offer," Sieglock said. "My experience is second to none."

Sieglock was elected to the Lodi City Council in 1990 and he served two years as mayor. In 1998, he began a pair of four-year terms representing the Lodi area on the board of supervisors. He stepped down in January from his county seat due to term limits.

Sieglock said he has pulled papers to form a campaign committee and has begun the fund-raising process.

"He's an excellent choice for San Joaquin," Nakanishi said Thursday. "He has experience with the city council, as mayor and the board of supervisors. He's a local boy from Lodi."

Sieglock is confident in his ability to represent the area at the state level.

He cites his experience with infrastructure, water, Delta and transportation issues.

Other issues, he said, include caring for an aging population and putting aside money for a rainy day in case disaster strikes.

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Greg Aghazarian, a Stockton Republican representing rural areas east of Lodi, has announced that he will seek the 5th Senate District seat held by Mike Machado, D-Linden, who will step down after the 2008 election due to term limits.
Aghazarian, rumored to be running in 2008 for the congressional seat held by Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, decided to seek the state Senate seat so he can continue to live in Stockton, said Carl Fogliani, Aghazarian's chief of staff. Aghazarian has three young children.
The district includes parts of Stockton, plus Tracy and Manteca in San Joaquin County. The district also covers Walnut Grove, a portion of Elk Grove and parts of Solano and Yolo counties.
Source: News-Sentinel staff.

"My conservative style of fiscal management is important," Sieglock said.

Sieglock said he has the skills to work with Democrats in the Legislature. He gained that experience by working with Democrats like Dario Marenco and Steve Gutierrez on the board.

"We were able to forge some comprises on issues," Sieglock said. "I believe I'm someone who can build consensus. If you have good ideas, it's hard to deny those ideas."

Sieglock said he has employed Johnson Clark Associates and Wendy Warfield, the same campaign consultants who ran Nakanishi's campaigns.

"I have lot of respect for Alan," Sieglock said. "I appreciate Alan's service and everything he's done."

Sieglock may have some competition in the Republican primary in 2008, with candidates rumored from Rancho Cordova and El Dorado County.

The 10th Assembly District includes the Lodi area east to roughly Bruella Road, north Stockton, eastern Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murieta, El Dorado Hills and Amador County.

Contact reporter Ross Farrow at rossf@lodinews.com.

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Geronimo wrote on Mar 28, 2007 10:51 PM:

" Dean? No way! He ignored the coporate elitism of the LUSD district office the whole time he was on the school board. I think they have more administrators than teachers...LOL It is just like the CEOs making millions while their shareholders have negative dividends. He protected it. Hopefully the new school board won't allow a raise or contract extension while some schools are ranked so low. Get the Socialist out, or the schools will never snap out of it. "

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Christine Morgan wrote on Mar 27, 2007 9:40 PM:

" To Oh n Rv. Sieglock ? Yes or no ??....who will your choice be ? another loser like Jerry McNebbish ? Maybe some other loser. Jack tackles the tough problems and makes a decision. I dont agree with him many times. He has screwed me with several votes. But if everyone was happy they would be on medications. Jack, where do I donate??? "

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oh wrote on Mar 24, 2007 12:32 AM:

" Can't set this one out!He is one of the Good Ole Boys!We can't let him continue with his type of politics!For sure! "

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RR wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:44 PM:

" Jack Seacock is Just to Common to Rep our community; he is timed out and I would like to see a new approuch in solving our communties issues.please Move on! "

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more facts wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:53 PM:

" Well he wasnt wishy washy on removing the basketball coach at Lodi "

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concerned wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:21 PM:

" Based on the many phone calls and failures of Mr. Seiglock when he was on the board of supervisors, we would be nuts to elect this man!! I called him on three occasions and he never returned one of my calls "

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CraZy wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:20 AM:

" Let's get Richard Dean to run!!! "

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govagent wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:18 AM:

" Jack Seacock is not fit for any position in government after the childlike behavior he exibited towards a Lodi high school teacher. I hope he does not run because we need people who are mature and act like adults! "

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rv wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:05 AM:

" If you thought he was wishy-washy on the board of supes, wait till you see him in with the state Demos. "

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T & C wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:39 AM:

" That ought to be interesting. I'm sure Mr. Sieglock can accomplish more than his predecessor has. At least we know he'll take care of Lodi. "

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