Vision. Leadership. Service.
I’ve always believed the job of county government is to get stuff done.
While in office, I’ve worked together with our communities to secure new water systems, libraries, public parks and beaches.
We’re now taking on homelessness, drought response and housing that families can afford.
I’m also committed to standing up for local democracy and basic human decency – under assault even here in SLO County, I’m sad to say. I stand against the political extremism that seeks to undermine confidence in our elections. We must stand for the basic right of women to make their own health care decisions.
In the coming Nov. 8 election, we have a clear choice:
I’m running on my experience, knowledge and proven track record of making local government work for us.
In contrast, my opponent – a recent transplant from Missouri – has no elective experience, offers no policy solutions, and is heavily backed by a local political party that endorses election conspiracies, excuses insurrection, and denies women their basic rights.
You expect county government to work for you, your loved ones and our communities – to make fact-based decisions, to be transparent and accountable for results. That is my responsibility and commitment as your county supervisor.
With deep respect, I ask for your vote.
Vision. Leadership. Service.
I’m running for re-election because our coast, our communities, our values and our progress are worth defending.
I’ve been proud to work with community members to see remarkable projects accomplished: the Los Osos sewer completed, the Cayucos Pier restored, and new bridges and trails developed in Cambria, to name a few.
Our accomplishments are many. Our future is bright.
Let’s not let up now. Let’s keep the progress going, defend our quality of life, and make this exceptional place the best it can be.
I would be honored to have your vote. more…
I wholeheartedly support Bruce Gibson’s reelection to the Board of Supervisors. I have lived in SLO County for 44 years, known Bruce for 24 years, and served as a SLO County Superior Court Judge for 15 years and a Justice on the California Court of Appeal for 6 years. We need nonpartisan decision-makers working to improve our infrastructure, environment and community programs in SLO County. Bruce is that person – focused on solving local problems and improving local conditions for all of us, regardless of politics. He is experienced, effective, and informed. Vote Gibson for Supervisor.
Martin Tangeman
Associate Justice (Ret.)
Bruce Gibson’s election is particularly important now, in this period of history where frustration and anger are surging. SupervisorGibson is smart, thoughtful, and considerate to all who appear before the Board. He highly values the diverse views in our County, using them to guide his decision making, create new solutions, and inspire forward progress. He oversees the work of our local public employees with integrity. He brings humanity and years of earned wisdom to the Board. Respectful dialogue and deep integrity are vital to our government “of the people” and must be rooted in our local community leaders. A vote for Bruce Gibson is a vote in favor of American values and our Constitutional form of government.
Charles S. (Steve) Crandall
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, Judge (Ret.)
We very much need to tilt the balance of power in favor or logic, reason, and sensible politics. My wife and I have had one or two projects before the Board of Supervisors in the past 15 years, and always felt you were a reasonable and intelligent person who asked good questions and made decisons based on facts, not politics.
Gary and Suzanne Wells
I supported Geoff Auslen because of his numerous and longstanding contributions to our community and his active and positive participation in local government.
With the primary over and Geoff out, I support Bruce Gibson for 2nd District Supervisor.
Bruce Gibson has both experience, and a track record, for getting things done. I know I won’t agree with Bruce on all issues but I know he will listen to all sides and make thoughtful decisions based on facts. For me, as a moderate, Bruce Gibson is the clear choice.
Charles Bourbeau
City of Atascadero, Councilmember
Gibson is realistic and forward-thinking, evidenced by his four terms in office. He has specific policies that we support, from approvals streamlining to pre-approved ADU plans, and we are eager to work with him as he continues to move the needle on housing. If re-elected, we also hope to see stronger support of state laws that can take these changes to regional levels, to the benefit of not only SLO but our neighboring counties.
SLO County YIMBY
I have lived in SLO County for about 55 years, served 7 years as the Assistant Auditor- Controller, and I served 22 years as the elected Auditor-Controller. I believe that Bruce Gibson may be the smartest and hardest working county supervisor that we have ever had. Mr. Gibson has a long record of working on behalf of poor and middle-class taxpayers, while being sensitive to the needs for vibrant profitable businesses. He is a champion of our beautiful environment. He has shown prudent balanced leadership in so many ways, including carefully protecting the tight county budget, a matter both he and I believe is imperative.
Gere W Sibbach
CPA (ret.), SLO County Auditor-Controller (ret.), Current Elected Treasurer, City of Atascadero
Gibson has proven himself to be a smart, hard-working, dedicated supervisor capable of seeing projects through to completion. Equally important, he has been a voice for the tens of thousands of county residents who feel ignored by the board majority.
The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Editorial Board
You have always been accessible to discuss and respond to any issues of concerns for our community… You are very proactive with finding solutions to our ever more increasing needs of our unhoused population, childcare, and affordable housing to name a few. We need someone with your compassion, experience, understanding of how county government works to remain our District 2 Supervisor. With all the complicated issues and concerns facing our coastal area, now is not the time to replace you with someone less knowledgeable of these concerns and without the extensive experience you have with the county, the needs of your constituents, and the experience to achieve the best solutions to these issues.
Karen Dean
Cambria Community Services District, Director
I strongly support Supervisor Gibson’s re-election because of his advocacy for affordable housing. The issue of housing and homelessness is a complex, multi-faceted, problem that plagues our cites and county. Mr. Gibson has a track record that shows his commitment to working toward solutions.
Anna Miller
City of Grover Beach, Councilmember
…not a single one of these three challengers has anything close to the wealth of experience, knowledge and longstanding relationships with key officials at local, state and federal levels that Gibson brings to the table.
The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Editorial Board
I have respected Bruce Gibson for over 20 years. Bruce sees the big picture and so should you. Reelect Bruce this June.
Dave Howell
City of Morro Bay, Chief of Police and City Manager (ret.)
We need a leader who will continue to listen and stand up for the values and needs of the community they represent. I believe Bruce Gibson has proven that he is the right person for this job.
Jen Ford
City of Morro Bay, Councilmember
I enthusiastically endorse Bruce Gibson for Supervisor!
I’ve had the pleasure of serving on regional committees with Bruce, and I know first hand that he is a passionate, pragmatic and effective leader. He is a mainstay in environmental stewardship and a relentless advocate for equity and social justice. He has a wise, disciplined approach to economic development and a fierce commitment to fiscal responsibility. We are fortunate indeed to have Bruce Gibson as Supervisor.
Andy Pease
City of San Luis Obispo, Councilmember
As a Community Special District Board member within District 2, I have a deep appreciation for the considerable energy and principled commitment Bruce Gibson brings to his constituents every day. In interactions with Supervisor Gibson, I have always found him responsive to issues and ready with suggestions as well as needed conduits to other interfacing agencies at the County and State levels. Although a formidable problem solver, his most effective attribute is visualization. Having those characteristics in our representative at the county level is invaluable. He has my active support for continuing as a resilient advocate for District 2 North Central Coast needs, as a whole, and our Special Districts specifically.
Cindy Steidel, Director
Cambria Community Services District
I strongly support Bruce Gibson — rational, dedicated intelligence, working on your behalf for the important issues
facing our County — climate change, housing, water, transportation, and many more.
Carlyn Christianson
City of San Luis Obispo, Councilmember
News:
Bruce Gibson sets the record straight. He supports Prop. 13.
Bruce receives the endorsement of CAL FIRE Local 2881
“I’m pleased and honored to receive the endorsement of this hard-working group of public safety professionals. Their great work for County Fire and other jurisdictions in SLO County is key to keeping our communities safe in these times of heightened fire danger.”
– Bruce
