Robb Tucker:
- Attended Bear River High School.
- Graduated from Pepperdine University.
- Earned a master's degree from Wheaton College, Illinois.
- Managed one of the largest senior mobile home parks in Northern California with nearly 400 spaces.
- Sold the family business in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Faced challenges during the sale due to tax basis and 1031/721 property exchange rules.
# Political Career
##Nevada County Supervisor
- Entered the race as the last candidate among four, including a 16-year incumbent.
- Won the primary unexpectedly, attributed to community support and a business perspective.
- Has served about one year, enjoying the role and its challenges.
- Gained experience on how federal and state policies impact local communities.
## Congressional Run: New California District 3
### District Overview
- Prop 50 redrew California's congressional districts, creating a new District 3.
- New District 3 includes:
- All of Nevada County.
- Almost all of Placer County (except Rockland, Lincoln, Roseville).
- All of El Dorado County (except El Dorado Hills and Placerville).
- A small portion of Sacramento County (Folsom, Fair Oaks, Arden Arcade, Rancho Cordova).
- The district is a mix of rural areas and a small urban enclave.
### Impact of Prop 50
- Prop 50 changed the political landscape by reducing Republican-majority districts from nine to four or five.
- The redistricting split communities, with three different congressional districts within a quarter mile in Arden Arcade.
- The intent was to shift district registration from Republican to Democrat.
- This has caused confusion among residents about their district representation.
### The Race
- Eight other candidates besides Rob; total nine candidates.
- Party breakdown:
- Five Democrats.
- Three Republicans (including Rob).
- Prominent candidates include Ami Bera (incumbent), Heidi Hall (county supervisor), Chris Bennett, Pacey Cervantes, and Chris Bish.
- Many candidates do not reside in the district, highlighting a disconnect.
### Campaign Themes
- Rob emphasizes a need for local representation focused on everyday issues:
- Cost of living.
- Wildfire insurance and emergency preparedness.
- Crime and law enforcement.
- He highlights his deep roots in the district:
- Born and raised locally.
- Attended public schools.
- Served as elected official locally.
- Raised family and ran a business in the area.
### Election Process
- The race follows California's "top two" primary system.
- Primary election on June 2; top two candidates advance to November general election.
- Ballots and information guides are mailed out in early May.
- If Rob wins Congress, the governor will appoint a replacement for his county supervisor seat.
# Additional Notes
- Rob shares personal reflections on his family's Rotary involvement and legacy.
- The Rotary club will donate $25 in Rob's name to end polio, which with matching funds will vaccinate 25 people.
- Upcoming community events involve youth and graduation cord distributions.
# Summary Quote
> "I feel like our elected representatives, both at the state level and the federal level, aren't looking out for the interests of everyday people."
## Notes:
- Rob Tucker is a Nevada County Supervisor running for U.S. Congress in the newly redistricted District 3.
- District 3 has been significantly reshaped by Prop 50, combining rural counties with parts of Sacramento, creating a complex and fragmented district.
- Rob has a deep personal and professional connection to the district, including local business leadership and public service experience.
- He emphasizes the need for local representation focused on practical issues like cost of living, wildfire insurance, emergency preparedness, and law and order.
- Rob won his county supervisor seat as a non-incumbent with broad community support and brings a business perspective to governance.
- The district includes multiple congressional districts within a small geographic area, causing voter confusion about representation.
- Prop 50 was designed to reduce Republican majority districts in California, shifting political dynamics.
- The congressional race is a top-two primary with multiple candidates from both parties, including five Democrats and three Republicans.
- Rob highlights that many candidates are 'district shopping' and lack local roots compared to his background.
- Ballots for the congressional primary will be mailed out in early May, with the primary election on June 2nd.
- Rob’s campaign focuses on addressing local concerns overlooked by current representatives.
- Rotary Club donated $25 in Rob's name to end polio, reflecting community engagement.
- Upcoming Rotary events include handing out graduation cords to students and a scholarship lunch, emphasizing youth support.
- Rob’s family legacy includes long-term involvement in aviation and senior housing business in Grass Valley.
- Rob sold his family business in 2020 amid California's challenging business climate and COVID-19 disruptions.
- Rob had an 11-month preparation period before taking office as supervisor, allowing effective transition and networking.
- Rob stresses the negative impact of state policies on local governance and the importance of federal and state policy awareness.
- Rob's candidacy is motivated by a desire to provide practical, local-focused leadership in Congress.
- The new district boundaries have caused significant political and community representation challenges.
- Rob encourages voter participation and research to make informed decisions in the upcoming election.
