Dick Ackerman files statement of intent to run for Board of Equalization

Dick Ackerman

State Senator Dick Ackerman, who is termed out and will be replaced by Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, has found another office to run for. The San Diego Union-Tribune has revealed that Ackerman has filed a statement of intent “to run for the 3rd District Board of Equalization seat held by Republican Michelle Park Steel.”

Steel, who is Korean, is married to former California GOP Chairman Shawn Steel. I am guessing that Ackerman has a beef with one or both of them.

Apparently Assemblywoman Lori Saldana, a San Diego Democrat, has also filed to run against Steel.  Two minority women in the race? Looks like Ackerman has a shot at taking out Steel.

I guess that Dan C. over at the Liberal OC was wrong about Ackerman running for Mayor of Irvine. But we’ll have to wait and see if Ackerman is serious about taking on Steel. Some in his party might frown at an attempt to take out an incumbent Republican.

Steel is also former Assemblyman Ken Maddox’ boss. Maddox is now running for the Capistrano Unified School Board. If Steel loses to Ackerman Maddox might actually have to go out and get a real job. Not sure he knows how to do anything substantive.

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