Elect Monica Montgomery Steppe to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on the right track for progress.
Monica Montgomery Steppe’s track record and policy positions demonstrate that she will be a progressive voice for the constituents of San Diego County and will govern effectively in the best interest of this diverse district.
Progressive Endorsements: Montgomery Steppe has the endorsement of many local groups, including SEIU Local 221, San Diego YIMBY Democrats, Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County, and Blue Dream Democratic Club. She has also received the endorsement of many local elected officials, including Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Assm. David Alvarez, Assm. Dr. Akilah Weber, and Rep. Sara Jacobs.
Electoral History: Montgomery Steppe has run for office previously, and won her 2018 race for San Diego City Council District 4 by 15 points. She was reelected to the seat in 2022 after earning 68% of the vote. She currently serves as President pro Tem of the City Council and chairs the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee.
Top issues: Job creation and economic growth, homelessness and housing, mental healthcare and addiction supports, and criminal justice reform
Governance and Community Leadership Experience: Montgomery Steppe is an attorney and public official, which she does to advocate for more equitable systems. Prior to being elected to the City Council, she worked as a criminal justice attorney for the ACLU, and served as a staffer to then-Interim San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. During her first two terms at City Hall, Montgomery Steppe has supported infrastructure investment to improve parks and roads, the construction of a new library, and improvements to housing affordability. She has been outspoken on reforms to policing, including efforts to limit use of force and increase oversight. She has also worked to provide economic relief and critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other background: Montgomery Steppe is a lifelong resident of San Diego. She attended Spelman College and California Western School of Law. If elected, she would be the first black woman to serve on the San Diego Board of Supervisors.
The Race
Special Primary Election: Former District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher resigned his seat in June 2023 after being named in a civil sexual harassment and assault lawsuit brought by a city officer. He acknowledged that he had behaved inappropriately. A special primary election will be held on August 15 to fill the District 4 seat through the remainder of the term in 2026. Four candidates will contend in the nonpartisan primary, including Monica Montgomery Steppe, Janessa Goldbeck, Paul McQuigg, and Amy Reichert.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Montgomery Steppe’s campaign has raised $10,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Janessa Goldbeck
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldbeck’s campaign has raised $11,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Paul McQuigg
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: McQuigg’s campaign has not filed any campaign finance receipts with the county as of June 17.
Opposing candidate: Amy Reichert
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Reichert’s campaign has raised $11,000 and has received donations from several individuals affiliated with the real estate industry.
The District
County: San Diego County is California's second most populous county. District 4 includes 675,000 residents across many neighborhoods, including Lemon Grove, Hillcrest, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Linda Vista, Oak Park, Webster, and Encanto.
Governance Structure: San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors oversees the needs of 3.2 million people and manages an estimated budget of $8.11 billion dollars annually. According to the County Charter, San Diego is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected for staggered four-year terms in their respective districts. A chief administrative officer is appointed by the Board.
The Position
Each of the 58 counties in California is governed by a five-person board of supervisors. A board of supervisors has legislative and executive power to manage county services and resources, including courts, jails, public health, and public lands. They also have quasi-judicial powers, which gives them the right to hold hearings, conduct investigations, and make decisions in a manner similar to judicial courts. Laws passed by Boards of Supervisors are generally called ordinances. Because counties include both incorporated cities which are administered by their own city councils and unincorporated areas which are directly administered by the county, ordinances may or may not apply in different areas of the county. As of 2010, Supervisors in San Diego County are limited to 2 terms, or 8 years in office total.
Elect Monica Montgomery Steppe to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on the right track for progress.
Monica Montgomery Steppe’s track record and policy positions demonstrate that she will be a progressive voice for the constituents of San Diego County and will govern effectively in the best interest of this diverse district.
Progressive Endorsements: Montgomery Steppe has the endorsement of many local groups, including SEIU Local 221, San Diego YIMBY Democrats, Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County, and Blue Dream Democratic Club. She has also received the endorsement of many local elected officials, including Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Assm. David Alvarez, Assm. Dr. Akilah Weber, and Rep. Sara Jacobs.
Electoral History: Montgomery Steppe has run for office previously, and won her 2018 race for San Diego City Council District 4 by 15 points. She was reelected to the seat in 2022 after earning 68% of the vote. She currently serves as President pro Tem of the City Council and chairs the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee.
Top issues: Job creation and economic growth, homelessness and housing, mental healthcare and addiction supports, and criminal justice reform
Governance and Community Leadership Experience: Montgomery Steppe is an attorney and public official, which she does to advocate for more equitable systems. Prior to being elected to the City Council, she worked as a criminal justice attorney for the ACLU, and served as a staffer to then-Interim San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. During her first two terms at City Hall, Montgomery Steppe has supported infrastructure investment to improve parks and roads, the construction of a new library, and improvements to housing affordability. She has been outspoken on reforms to policing, including efforts to limit use of force and increase oversight. She has also worked to provide economic relief and critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other background: Montgomery Steppe is a lifelong resident of San Diego. She attended Spelman College and California Western School of Law. If elected, she would be the first black woman to serve on the San Diego Board of Supervisors.
The Race
Special Primary Election: Former District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher resigned his seat in June 2023 after being named in a civil sexual harassment and assault lawsuit brought by a city officer. He acknowledged that he had behaved inappropriately. A special primary election will be held on August 15 to fill the District 4 seat through the remainder of the term in 2026. Four candidates will contend in the nonpartisan primary, including Monica Montgomery Steppe, Janessa Goldbeck, Paul McQuigg, and Amy Reichert.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Montgomery Steppe’s campaign has raised $10,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Janessa Goldbeck
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldbeck’s campaign has raised $11,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Paul McQuigg
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: McQuigg’s campaign has not filed any campaign finance receipts with the county as of June 17.
Opposing candidate: Amy Reichert
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Reichert’s campaign has raised $11,000 and has received donations from several individuals affiliated with the real estate industry.
The District
County: San Diego County is California's second most populous county. District 4 includes 675,000 residents across many neighborhoods, including Lemon Grove, Hillcrest, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Linda Vista, Oak Park, Webster, and Encanto.
Governance Structure: San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors oversees the needs of 3.2 million people and manages an estimated budget of $8.11 billion dollars annually. According to the County Charter, San Diego is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected for staggered four-year terms in their respective districts. A chief administrative officer is appointed by the Board.
The Position
Each of the 58 counties in California is governed by a five-person board of supervisors. A board of supervisors has legislative and executive power to manage county services and resources, including courts, jails, public health, and public lands. They also have quasi-judicial powers, which gives them the right to hold hearings, conduct investigations, and make decisions in a manner similar to judicial courts. Laws passed by Boards of Supervisors are generally called ordinances. Because counties include both incorporated cities which are administered by their own city councils and unincorporated areas which are directly administered by the county, ordinances may or may not apply in different areas of the county. As of 2010, Supervisors in San Diego County are limited to 2 terms, or 8 years in office total.
Elect Monica Montgomery Steppe to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on the right track for progress.
Monica Montgomery Steppe’s track record and policy positions demonstrate that she will be a progressive voice for the constituents of San Diego County and will govern effectively in the best interest of this diverse district.
Progressive Endorsements: Montgomery Steppe has the endorsement of many local groups, including SEIU Local 221, San Diego YIMBY Democrats, Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County, and Blue Dream Democratic Club. She has also received the endorsement of many local elected officials, including Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Assm. David Alvarez, Assm. Dr. Akilah Weber, and Rep. Sara Jacobs.
Electoral History: Montgomery Steppe has run for office previously, and won her 2018 race for San Diego City Council District 4 by 15 points. She was reelected to the seat in 2022 after earning 68% of the vote. She currently serves as President pro Tem of the City Council and chairs the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee.
Top issues: Job creation and economic growth, homelessness and housing, mental healthcare and addiction supports, and criminal justice reform
Governance and Community Leadership Experience: Montgomery Steppe is an attorney and public official, which she does to advocate for more equitable systems. Prior to being elected to the City Council, she worked as a criminal justice attorney for the ACLU, and served as a staffer to then-Interim San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. During her first two terms at City Hall, Montgomery Steppe has supported infrastructure investment to improve parks and roads, the construction of a new library, and improvements to housing affordability. She has been outspoken on reforms to policing, including efforts to limit use of force and increase oversight. She has also worked to provide economic relief and critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other background: Montgomery Steppe is a lifelong resident of San Diego. She attended Spelman College and California Western School of Law. If elected, she would be the first black woman to serve on the San Diego Board of Supervisors.
The Race
Special Primary Election: Former District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher resigned his seat in June 2023 after being named in a civil sexual harassment and assault lawsuit brought by a city officer. He acknowledged that he had behaved inappropriately. A special primary election will be held on August 15 to fill the District 4 seat through the remainder of the term in 2026. Four candidates will contend in the nonpartisan primary, including Monica Montgomery Steppe, Janessa Goldbeck, Paul McQuigg, and Amy Reichert.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Montgomery Steppe’s campaign has raised $10,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Janessa Goldbeck
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldbeck’s campaign has raised $11,000 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, corporate PAC, or real estate interests.
Opposing candidate: Paul McQuigg
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: McQuigg’s campaign has not filed any campaign finance receipts with the county as of June 17.
Opposing candidate: Amy Reichert
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Reichert’s campaign has raised $11,000 and has received donations from several individuals affiliated with the real estate industry.
The District
County: San Diego County is California's second most populous county. District 4 includes 675,000 residents across many neighborhoods, including Lemon Grove, Hillcrest, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Linda Vista, Oak Park, Webster, and Encanto.
Governance Structure: San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors oversees the needs of 3.2 million people and manages an estimated budget of $8.11 billion dollars annually. According to the County Charter, San Diego is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected for staggered four-year terms in their respective districts. A chief administrative officer is appointed by the Board.
The Position
Each of the 58 counties in California is governed by a five-person board of supervisors. A board of supervisors has legislative and executive power to manage county services and resources, including courts, jails, public health, and public lands. They also have quasi-judicial powers, which gives them the right to hold hearings, conduct investigations, and make decisions in a manner similar to judicial courts. Laws passed by Boards of Supervisors are generally called ordinances. Because counties include both incorporated cities which are administered by their own city councils and unincorporated areas which are directly administered by the county, ordinances may or may not apply in different areas of the county. As of 2010, Supervisors in San Diego County are limited to 2 terms, or 8 years in office total.
