Councilman John Mullin seeking re-election
By Steve Dreyer
Poway City Councilmember John Mullin formally announced this week that he will seek re-election in November.
“I appreciate the opportunity I’ve had to serve our city and to ‘Put Poway First,’ –and I look forward to the opportunity to maintain that focus for another term,” said Mullin. “Our citizens enjoy a safe, secure and fiscally sound city. I want to continue to encourage the healthy economic environment we need to support our family-friendly community.”
Mullin was elected in the June 2010, recall election and then again in the regular election in November of 2010. He serves as the city’s representative to the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority, the Regional Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority and is on the finance committee for both organizations.
A Poway resident since 1976, Mullin and his wife, Susie, have three adult children and five grandchildren. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from San Diego State University and is the president of Pacific M Painting, Inc.
“Poway is an outstanding community in which to live and work, but we cannot become complacent and must strive to make it even better,” Mullin said. “Shortly after being elected, I initiated the proposal to streamline several of the city’s processes to expedite some land use and other approvals – without compromising our oversight responsibilities. By facilitating private investment, we encourage economic activity and help assure Poway’s future.”
Mullin also serves on an ad hoc committee of the Metro Wastewater JPA that has developed and is promoting long term solutions to the problems at the Pt. Loma wastewater treatment plant. The plan, now known as the Pure Water Project, may potentially save regional ratepayers $300 million while providing a stable, long term water supply for the region.
Voters in November will elect a mayor and fill two council seats. Mullin and Councilman Dave Grosch have both announced for re-election, as has Mayor Don Higginson. Councilman Steve Vaus, half-way through his first council term, is also running for mayor. Two city residents, Desi Shotts and Christopher Olps, have expressed interest in council seats but have yet to file the necessary paperwork at City Hall. They and any other candidates have until Friday, Aug. 8 to do so.
