Joel Anderson
$2,487,685
total money tracked
Connected Interests
San Diego County Republican Party
$950,000
Outside groups spent almost $950,000 in independent expenditures in the 2020 District 2 supervisor race between Anderson and Vaus. Anderson depended heavily on IE committees — since SD County bans direct PAC/corporate contributions to supervisor candidates (max $850/individual). Anderson raised 82% of his 2008-2014 campaign money from PACs/corps/non-individuals, sources banned from county races. Scott Barnett ran an IE effort against Vaus supporting Anderson. Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors and East County Chamber endorsed Anderson.
Hamann Property Management
$265,000
County signed 5-year lease with Hamann Property Management for Anderson's El Cajon district office. ~$133,000 paid through June 2025, ~$132,000 remaining. Anderson's staff identified the property. Anderson did not disclose relationship with Hamann family. Ethics experts said it creates appearance of conflict of interest.
Ramona Archway Association
$250,000
Anderson awarded $250K NRP grant to Ramona Archway Association for archway construction at 10th & Main St. Organization later listed as delinquent by CA for failing to file required documentation. Largest single grant in Feb 2024 Ramona award ceremony.
San Diego County Republican Party
$200,000
San Diego County Republican Party gave $200,000 to Anderson on March 4, 2016 — one day before new $25,000 party contribution limit went into effect. Accounted for 79% of Anderson's total fundraising ($253,890) in first half of 2015. Party endorsed Anderson to challenge incumbent Dianne Jacob.
San Diego County Republican Party
$200,000
SD County GOP dumped $200K into Anderson supervisor campaign the day before new $25K party limit took effect. Anderson dropped 2016 race, kept money for 2020 — receiving 8x what any future opponent could get from a party.
Foothills Christian Church
$147,700
Anderson allocated $147,700 in NRP grants to Foothills Christian Church/Schools. Hamann Construction executives serve on the church governing board, and Hamann family members have donated $40K+ to Anderson campaigns since 2022. Hamann also leases Anderson his district office building. This creates an indirect donor-to-grant-recipient pathway: Hamann → Anderson (donations) + Hamann → Foothills (board membership) + Anderson → Foothills (NRP grants).
Foothills Christian Church
$147,700
Joel Anderson awarded Foothills Christian Church $147.7K in Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (NRP) grants in FY2023-24 ($87.3K AC + $60.4K security). Foothills is a Hamann Construction-built church. Hamann Companies leases Anderson's district office on the same block (475 W Bradley vs church's 365 W Bradley). Grant approved AFTER Anderson's June 2023 vote ending public oversight of NRP awards.
Fresno County Republican Central Committee
$94,300
Fresno County Republican Central Committee served as pass-through for Anderson's 2010 campaign, forwarding $94,300+ from Anderson's own 2008 committee ($31,400 x 3 counties) plus Hamann ($28,500), Barona ($9,500), and Sycuan ($7,600) donations. FPPC fined the committee $29,000.
San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce
$50,000
Anderson awarded $50K NRP grant to SD East County Chamber of Commerce for advertising and community initiatives. Chamber was later barred from doing business in CA for failing to register with Registry of Charitable Trusts. AG recommended revocation of tax-exempt status.
Hamann Companies
$40,000
Hamann family and at least one employee have donated $40,000+ to Anderson's campaigns since 2022, including $1,000 from four Hamann family members to his 2024 re-election campaign. Additional thousands to Anderson's Republican Central Committee campaign (unlimited donations allowed).
Hamann Companies
$30,000
Hamann family donated $30,000 to Fresno County Republican Central Committee which was funneled to Anderson's 2010 Assembly campaign. FPPC fined Anderson $20,000 and Fresno GOP $29,000 for the scheme.
Dan Feder
$25,000
Dan Feder (F&F Properties) gave $25,000 to Anderson's Republican County Central Committee campaign on Aug 23, 2023, bypassing the $1,000 county supervisor donation cap. Feder is a major real estate developer and anti-rent-control activist. He also gave Anderson's supervisor re-election committee the legal max of $2,000 ($1K primary + $1K general). Total: $27,000 through two channels. Feder also lobbies county government through Procopio law firm.
Lakeside Polo Youth Foundation
$25,000
Anderson awarded $25K NRP grant to Lakeside Polo Youth Foundation. Organization experienced delays from CA state in updating charity status despite having filed documents.
Brendan Thiessen
$10,000
Brendan Thiessen (Director of Property & Asset Management, Hamann Companies) gave $10,000 to Anderson Republican Central Committee campaign. Largest individual Hamann-connected donor. Thiessen manages properties for the Hamann family including the building at 475 W Bradley Ave El Cajon leased by county for Anderson district office.
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
$10,000
Barona Band of Mission Indians gave $10,000 to Fresno County Republican Central Committee; $9,500 was forwarded to Anderson's 2010 campaign. Part of the FPPC-investigated donation laundering scheme.
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
$8,000
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation gave $8,000 to Fresno County Republican Central Committee; $7,600 was forwarded to Anderson's 2010 campaign. Part of the FPPC-investigated donation laundering scheme. Anderson fined $20K, Fresno GOP fined $29K.
Agave Rentals
$5,000
Agave Rentals (org, El Cajon CA 92020-1923) donated $5,000 to Anderson Republican Central Committee 2024/2028 (FILER 1441908) on 2022-05-31. Same address as Innovative Development Enterprises which gave matching $5K 8 days earlier.
Innovative Development Enterprises
$5,000
Innovative Development Enterprises (LLC, El Cajon CA 92020-1923) donated $5,000 to Anderson Republican Central Committee 2024/2028 (FILER 1441908) on 2022-05-23. Shares address with Agave Rentals which gave matching $5K 8 days later.
Michael Schlesinger
$5,000
Schlesinger donated $5,000 directly to Supervisor Joel Anderson in 2022. Cottonwood Sand Mine is in Anderson's East County district. Despite donation, Anderson made the motion to reject the mine in Sept 2025 BOS vote.
Ramona Soccer League
$4,000
Anderson awarded $4K NRP grant to Ramona Soccer League for replacing soccer goals and fencing. League had received state delinquency notice in March 2023 — before the grant was awarded. Listed as barred from doing business in CA.
Jeffery Hamann
$3,000
Jeffery Hamann gave $3,000 to Anderson Republican Central Committee campaign. Also one of four Hamann family members giving $1,000 each to Anderson 2024 reelection. Part of Hamann family involved in 2009 Fresno GOP money laundering scheme.
Maurice Ortega
$2,550
Maurice Ortega — contractor at A M Ortega Construction Inc., Lakeside CA (major SD County infrastructure contractor) — donated $2,550 across 3 cycles (2019, 2020, 2021) to Anderson Supervisor campaigns.
Cindy Hilliker
$1,700
Cindy Hilliker — Teacher at Lakeside Union School District (and wife of Frank Hilliker, former Lakeside Chamber chairman and major Anderson donor) — donated $1,700 across 2019 and 2020 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
Frank Hilliker
$1,700
Frank Hilliker donated $1,700 to Joel Anderson for Supervisor 2020 campaign. Hilliker is past chairman of Lakeside Chamber of Commerce and Lakeside Water District board member. Cindy Hilliker (wife) also donated $1,700. Lakeside organizations receive significant NRP grants from Anderson.
Robert Shield
$1,360
Robert Shield — Teacher at Lakeside Union School District — donated $1,360 across 7 receipts (single $850 in 2019-03, then 6 monthly $85 contributions in late 2019 and 2020) to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
Steve Robak
$850
Steve Robak — plumbing contractor at USA Jetting Drain Pros, Lakeside CA — donated $850 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2020-06-29. Shares surname and East County region with Mark Robak (person 1145, VP Government Affairs East County Chamber) — likely related but distinct occupations; needs followup to confirm.
Bonnie La Chappa
$850
Bonnie La Chappa — Board Member, Lakeside Union School District — donated $850 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2019-04-30.
John Gibson (Hamann Co. VP)
$750
John Gibson — VP at Hamann Co. — donated $750 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2019-02-27. Adds to Hamann-network donor circle alongside Jeffrey/Marsha/Gregg R./Debra Hamann + Brendan Thiessen. Distinct from existing person 28914 (different occupation).
Randy Lenac
$500
Randy Lenac — Director, Grossmont Healthcare District (county-aligned special district) — donated $500 across 3 receipts (2019-04, 2019-05, 2020-08) to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
Hamann Property Management
$500
Hamann Property Management (org) donated $500 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor committee on 2022-08-10 (FILER 1384426). Direct LLC-style donation from Hamann property arm.
Diana Senica
$500
Diana Senica — Events Coordinator at SD East County Chamber of Commerce — donated $500 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2019-06-29. Chamber received $50K NRP grant from Anderson.
Nina Drammissi
$400
Nina Drammissi — Principal at Lakeside Union School District — donated $400 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
Kevin Miller (Foothills Christian Pastor)
$350
Kevin Miller — Pastor / Administrative Pastor at Foothills Christian Church — donated $350 across 4 receipts to Anderson 2020 Supervisor: $100 (2019-04-10), $50 (2020-01-17), $100 + $100 (2020-07-09). Foothills Christian Church received $147,700 NRP grant from Anderson.
Tina Drammissi
$300
Tina Drammissi — Project Management at Lakeside Union School District — donated $300 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
Jason Mordhorst
$250
Jason Mordhorst (Hazard Construction Company, person 2853) -> Joel Anderson committee. Cal-Access RCPT_CD.
Kathy Kassel
$125
Kathy Kassel — President/CEO of Lakeside Chamber of Commerce — donated $125 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2019-04-30.
Patricia A. Cannon
$100
Patricia A. Cannon — Chamber Executive at Alpine Chamber of Commerce — donated $100 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor on 2021-09-30.
Heather B. Warner
$100
Heather B. Warner — Pre-school aide at Lakeside Union School District — donated $100 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor.
JAYMIE BRADFORD
$100
Jaymie Bradford — COO of San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce — donated $100 to Anderson 2020 Supervisor committee on 2021-03-24. SD Regional Chamber endorsed Anderson for 2024 re-election.
ALAN ZIEGAUS
Alan Ziegaus (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical marijuana monitoring system
Oscar Urteaga
Oscar Urteaga (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
ALAN ZIEGAUS
Alan Ziegaus (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical Marijuana Consumer Cooperative dispensary approvals
Oscar Urteaga
Oscar Urteaga (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Support of Pinnacle's project in East Village, addressing issues regarding Fault Line Park located a
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
The Clay Company
The Clay Company lobbied Ron Anderson re: Bahia lease amendment
STEPHANIE SAATHOFF
Stephanie Saathoff (The Clay Company) lobbied Ron Anderson
Civic Link Strategies
Civic Link Strategies lobbied Marshall Anderson re: City Council vote
Anthony Young
Anthony Keith Young (Civic Link Strategies) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Civic Link Strategies
Civic Link Strategies lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Council vote
Anthony Young
Anthony Keith Young (Civic Link Strategies) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Responsible Solutions LLC
Responsible Solutions LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Groundwater Sustainability Plan
ILDIKO LUTAR
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar (Responsible Solutions LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Permitting of Medical Marijuana Manufacturing and Cultivation in San Diego City
Dallin Young
Dallin Young (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Sapphire Blackwood
Sapphire Blackwood (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Cynara Velazquez
Cynara Velazquez (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Responsible Solutions LLC
Responsible Solutions LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Groundwater Sustainability Plan
ILDIKO LUTAR
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar (Responsible Solutions LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Permitting of Medical Marijuana Manufacturing and Cultivation in San Diego City
Dallin Young
Dallin Young (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval and Entitlement for a new Junior Lifeguard and Aquatic Safety Center
Byron Wear
Byron E Wear (Wear Strategies, Byron Wear) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Assessment of fire code regarding temporary tents.
DONNA JONES
Donna D. Jones (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval and Entitlement for a new Junior Lifeguard and Aquatic Safety Center
Byron Wear
Byron E Wear (Wear Strategies, Byron Wear) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval of Liberty Station and Torrey Hills YMCA
Byron Wear
Byron E Wear (Wear Strategies, Byron Wear) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical Marijuana Regulations
Cynara Velazquez
Cynara Velazquez (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: To gain support of City police department, City Council District 2, and local community support for
BENJAMIN HADDAD
Benjamin Haddad (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical marijuana public safety and land use
Cynara Velazquez
Cynara Velazquez (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval to operate Breath Alcohol Content measuring machines in public right of way
Byron Wear
Byron Wear (Wear Strategies, Byron Wear) lobbied Marshall Anderson
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Work to enhance the reputation of the company and maintain the current contract with the City of San
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
BENJAMIN HADDAD
Benjamin Haddad (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Follow up to approval of development permit and related environmental approvals for properties known
John Ponder
John E. Ponder (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Marshall Anderson
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Work to enhance the reputation of the company and maintain the current contract with the City of San
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval to operate Breath Alcohol Content measuring machines in public right of way
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear
Wear Strategies, Byron Wear (Wear Strategies, Byron Wear) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Approval of CUP for medical marijuana facility to be located at 3430 Hancock Street, San Diego.
DONNA JONES
Donna D. Jones (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical Marijuana Consumer Cooperative Licensing
Cynara Velazquez
Cynara Velazquez (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Community Engagement Resources
Community Engagement Resources lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical Marijuana Regulations
Cynara Velazquez
Cynara Velazquez (Community Engagement Resources) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Joel Anderson
Anderson moved to end public Board approval of NRP grants June 2023, the same month FPPC adopted Levine Act (SB 1439) implementing regulations. Legal analysis shows: (1) grants are covered proceedings under Levine Act, (2) officers with budgetary control over designees remain subject to disqualification, (3) LA County explicitly requires Levine Act compliance for grants. By making NRP grants administrative rather than Board-approved, Anderson eliminated the "proceeding" that would trigger Levine Act disclosure requirements — despite known donor-to-grant-recipient overlaps (Hilliker→Lakeside, East County Chamber $50K, etc.). Anderson said he "didn't even look at" SB 1439.
Hamann Companies
Anderson confirms Hamann Construction family was among donors who funneled money through Republican Central Committee to his Senate campaign — $20K FPPC fine, $150K returned. Self-admission in ECM interview.
Joel Anderson
Anderson consistently voted to weaken VMT restrictions on unincorporated development 2022-2024. Supported failed substitute motion (2-3) to keep 18,000-home capacity vs 5,870. Introduced two adopted amendments expanding transit/winery development in East County. Voted No on infill plan (Feb 2022, 2-3). Voted No on Climate Action Plan (Sept 2024, 2-3). These votes benefit donors with East County land holdings including Hamann Companies (280+ acres, 50+ lots).
Building Industry Association
Building Industry Association of San Diego endorsed Joel Anderson for 2024 re-election as County Supervisor D2. Anderson previously pushed for CEQA 15183 reinstatement that unlocked 58,000 potential housing units, directly benefiting BIA members. BIA CEO had declared county was "dead to us" before Anderson intervened.
Mark Robak
Mark Robak and Joel Anderson were co-endorsed by the East County Chamber in July 2020. Robak serves as VP Government Affairs on the Chamber board — the committee that recommends endorsements including Anderson. Creates circular endorsement pattern: Robak on Gov Affairs committee → endorses Anderson → Anderson funds Chamber $50K NRP grant → Chamber promotes Robak to VP Gov Affairs.
Dallin Young
Director of Policy, Supervisorial District 2, County of San Diego (2024-present). Previously served as cannabis industry lobbyist as President/CEO of Blue Water Government Affairs (2019-2021), which lobbied both city and county on cannabis policy. Anderson votes on county cannabis policy while his policy director is a former cannabis lobbyist.
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Joel Anderson (Supervisor District 2) — SANDAG Board primary rep for County of San Diego.
San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce
SD East County Chamber of Commerce endorsed Anderson for County Supervisor District 2 in 2020 election. Anderson later awarded the Chamber $50K in NRP grants after taking office and eliminating public oversight of grant program. Chamber was subsequently barred from doing business in CA.
Mark Robak
Mark Robak (Otay Water Director) participated in the Dec 10, 2019 East County Clean Water Coalition press conference attacking Anderson's 2020 supervisor primary opponent Steve Vaus over the Poway water contamination crisis. KPBS reported 4 of 5 coalition members had endorsed Anderson. Robak provided coordinated public attack support against Anderson's rival 7 months before the East County Chamber endorsement slate. Establishes political alliance pre-dating the Chamber endorsement.
Joel Anderson
Anderson proposed and led the unanimous board vote (June 13, 2023) to end public approval of community grants ($2M/yr per supervisor via NRP, $15M+/yr total). Grants no longer require board vote or public comment. Critics called it elimination of oversight over a program with history of abuse. Shortly after, Anderson awarded $300K+ to 4 organizations later barred from doing business in CA.
Jacumba-Boulevard Revitalization Alliance
Anderson awarded NRP grant to Jacumba-Boulevard Revitalization Alliance. Organization was delinquent with CA state registrations, listed as barred from doing business. Specific grant amount not confirmed in available reporting.
Hamann Companies
Anderson sent letter to County Supervisors lobbying them to approve Soitec Solar industrial solar project in McCain Valley on land owned by Hamann Companies. Project was narrowly approved. Hamann simultaneously leased office space to Anderson and donated over legal limits.
Sempra Energy
Sempra Energy, parent corporation of SDG&E, donated to Anderson through the Fresno County Republican Central Committee pass-through scheme in 2009, among the donors cited in the FPPC investigation.
American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
Anderson served as ALEC California state chairman for years, named ALEC Legislator of the Year 2011. Brought ALEC national meeting to San Diego in 2015. ALEC covered travel and meal expenses.
San Diego River Conservancy
Joel Anderson serves on the San Diego River Conservancy Governing Board as the San Diego County Supervisor (District 2). Anderson's SD County District 2 footprint (East County: Alpine, Lakeside, Jamul, Ramona, El Cajon) overlaps directly with Brian Jones's State Senate SD-40 footprint. Anderson is a voting SDRC board member; the SDRC board approves the grant funding stream that delivered $1,099,942 to Alpine FPD in FY25-26. Anderson is a former state senator (predecessor to Jones in many overlapping policy areas) and a major MathPolitics-tracked figure.
Summer Stephan
Stephan joined Republican Supervisor Joel Anderson at May 15, 2026 press conference opposing Board Chair Lawson-Remer's charter reform package (which would impose term limits on the DA seat itself). Stephan endorsed Anderson's amendments. This is direct political alliance with a sitting supervisor of the body she may need to prosecute (HRCSD oversight). Same Anderson the DA's office in theory could investigate per harassment complaints (handled by Senate Rules in 2018, not DA).
Summer Stephan
Documented public political alliance: Stephan + Anderson + Sheriff Martinez + Assessor Marks coalition opposing Lawson-Remer's 2026 county charter-reform package. Three documented joint adversarial events vs. Lawson-Remer in 2026: (1) Feb 18 HRCSD presser context; (2) March 24 CFPP unit vote (Anderson sole no-vote, Stephan publicly opposed); (3) May 15 charter-reform coalition statement. Anderson concurrently running for Treasurer-Tax Collector — one of the offices the charter package would term-limit.
Lincoln Club of San Diego County
Lincoln Club of SD County — 2024 endorsement of Anderson re-election (ev 23610). Also institutional relationship documented in ev 753 (Anderson dropped 2016 supervisor race after committing to Lincoln Club he would run in 2020).
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar (Responsible Solutions LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
SDG&E (subsidiary of Sempra Energy) donated to Anderson through the Fresno County Republican Central Committee pass-through scheme in 2009. Anderson self-confirmed in ECM interview that SDG&E/Sempra was among donors who funneled through the committee. FPPC fined Anderson $20K. Anderson returned contributions from SDG&E/Sempra and others.
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar
Ildiko (Lani) Lutar (Responsible Solutions LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Anderson voted No (3-2) on SD County joining San Diego Community Power as alternative to SDG&E. Also tried to delay the vote 30 days (motion defeated 3-2). SDCP allows unincorporated county residents to buy power from community choice program instead of SDG&E. Anderson cited Texas blackouts, CCA bankruptcy risk, and argued county rep should come from heavily unincorporated district. Co-voted No with Jim Desmond.
Robin Joy Maxson
Anderson appointed Maxson to chair Ramona Grant Steering Committee and to County Social Services Advisory Board
Maggie Sleeper
Maggie Sleeper serves as Chief of Staff for Supervisor Joel Anderson. Previously worked for Anderson as staff member, Legislative Director, and Deputy Chief of Staff during his Assembly and Senate tenures. Went to SDG&E as Municipal Infrastructure Advisor, then returned to Anderson's office when he became County Supervisor. Classic revolving door: Anderson staff → SDG&E → Anderson staff.
Building Industry Association
Building Industry Association of San Diego endorsed Joel Anderson for 2024 re-election as County Supervisor District 2. BIA had previously declared county was "dead to us" before Anderson pushed for CEQA 15183 reinstatement that unlocked 58,000 potential housing units. BIA now says "cautiously optimistic."
Hamann Companies
Hamann Companies owns 280+ acres and 50+ lots across SD County. Anderson consistently voted to weaken VMT restrictions and expand East County development potential — directly benefiting Hamann land holdings. Hamann land development division generates build-to-suit construction opportunities.
Associated General Contractors San Diego Chapter
Associated General Contractors San Diego Chapter endorsed Joel Anderson for 2024 re-election as County Supervisor District 2.
Joel Anderson
County Registrar of Voters (Michael Vu) referred Anderson campaign finance violations to DA Summer Stephan in Nov 2019 — exhaustive search of 6+ news outlets (2019-2026) confirms NO CHARGES were ever filed. Anderson won 2020 election by 282 votes despite active referral. Second time Anderson escaped criminal prosecution (first: 2009 FPPC case). CalMatters (Oct 2024) documented systemic FPPC enforcement delays that leave voters in the dark. By 2024-2026, Anderson reelected and running for Treasurer with zero accountability context in coverage.
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Short term rental ordinance
Christopher Wahl
A. Christopher Wahl (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Medical Marijuana Consumer Cooperative dispensary approvals
Oscar Urteaga
Oscar Urteaga (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
ALAN ZIEGAUS
Alan Ziegaus (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Marshall Anderson
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Marshall Anderson re: Extension of lease for Campland property and potential settlement of claim.
Investigations
San Diego County Board of Supervisors: A Primer Published
Structural primer for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Explains the five-district geographic structure under CA Government Code §25000 et seq, the 3-of-5 majority on an $8-billion budget, the Board's hire/fire power over the Chief Administrative Officer, and the two-term limit added by county voters in 2010 (Measure B).
The Trolley Question, Part 2: Paying to Say No Published
Two SANDAG board members vote against the trolley extension. One has $14,100 in donations from her board's vendors. One has zero. The bought chair and the unbought suburban mayor both keep the trolley off the beach. The board geometry is the rot — and it is older than any check.
The Hamann Machine Published
On Saturday The Library Is Closed: How San Diego Chose The Budget Crisis Published
The Returns: What San Diego's Money Machine Produces for the People Who Pay Their Bills Published
**A MathPolitics Investigation -- The Council Files, Part 3**
The Supervisors Published
Eight billion dollars. Five seats. The donors know your supervisor's name.
The Cost of Getting Caught Published
Anderson has been caught or investigated for campaign finance violations three separate times over fifteen years. The most severe consequence was a $20,000 fine — 2.8 cents on the dollar. The 2024 Central Committee loophole made the limits irrelevant entirely.
The Returns Published