SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Rich Desmond is the latest candidate to announce that they are running for the upcoming open county supervisor seat currently held by Susan Peters.

At his first fundraising event on August 8^th at the Dante Club, former sheriff and radio talk show host John McGinnis opened the evening with his support for Desmond. Susan Peters also offered her support, saying of the fifth generation Carmichael resident “When I met Rich 18 months ago I thought, this might be the guy.”  She then asked the more than 200 attendees to support his candidacy.

Desmond addressed the crowd by thanking his children and wife for their encouragement, along with his family, friends and supporters.

Desmond’s background includes 24 years with the California Highway Patrol. His four points of focus for his campaign include working to resolve homelessness issues, improving road repairs within the county, economic development for the region and increased public safety.

Desmond stated “I love this community. My life is woven into its fabric. I look forward to serving all of you.”

The race for County Supervisor District 3 is coming open, as Susan Peters has announced she will not be running again after serving the community for 16 years.