November 5, 2024 Election Results
San Bernardino County, California (High Desert News Online) – As of November 15, 2024, the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk election results remain unfinalized, with the Registrar of Voters continuing to process ballots. Candidate Josie Gonzales secured a decisive victory over Blanca Azucena Gomez, Donald E Williamson and Dara Smith.As of November 14, 2024, according to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, Gonzales received 221,330 votes, accounting for 42.47% of the total, Gomez 76,405 (14.66%), Williamson 76.230 (14.44%) and Smith garnered 148,155 (28.43%).
As of 2:00pm November 14, 2024, the total number of ballots counted was 497,028 with 124,075 unprocessed and 18,000 challenged ballots / left to cure (noncomparable signature on identification envelope or unsigned identification envelope and first-time federal voter).
Josie Gonzales a former County Supervisor, Gonzales centered her campaign on defending Proposition 13 and advocating for property tax relief. She emphasized her prior achievements, such as collaborating to house all homeless veterans in the county and pledged to reduce property taxes by up to $1,000 through voter-approved Proposition 8. Her endorsements from local law enforcement and community leaders bolstered her platform.
Dara Smith, serving as a Deputy County Assessor with over 25 years of experience, Smith highlighted her qualifications, including an accounting degree and an advanced Auditor-Appraiser certificate. She focused on protecting Proposition 13, ensuring fair property assessments, and enhancing transparency within the office. Smith garnered support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and various state and local leaders.
Donald Williamson, a former three-term County Assessor, Williamson campaigned on his extensive experience and commitment to public service. He pledged to reopen assessor offices in underserved areas and emphasized his dedication to assisting residents with property tax concerns.
Blanca Azucena Gomez, an American Sign Language interpreter and Victorville City Council member, Gomez’s campaign details were less prominently featured in available sources. She previously ran for the California State Senate in early 2024.
High Desert News Online feels comfortable calling this race win for Josie Gonzales.
