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PPOA Board Update — New Directors Sworn In; New President Selected

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12/13/23:

The following newly-elected union directors were sworn in at today’s board meeting:

  • Sergeant Kevin Ahsmuhs
  • Sergeant Walter Arcos
  • Lieutenant Steve Johnson
  • Security Officer Luis Orozco
 
The PPOA board also selected the following four directors to continue serving in their executive board positions:
 
  • First Vice President Jay Chapman
  • Second Vice President Tony Coleman
  • Secretary Christopher Lee
  • Treasurer Joyce Kato
 
Following the oath of office for all members above, the Board of Directors selected Lieutenant Johnson to serve as PPOA president. He is currently assigned to East LA Station with past assignments in specialized units such as Internal Affairs and within the Bureau of Labor Relations and Compliance. President Johnson is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He proudly served on active duty in the Air Force for eight years, achieving the rank of Captain. President Johnson also attained his master’s degree in business from USC.
 
PPOA gratefully acknowledges our outgoing board members Juan Carlos Calderon, Nancy Escobedo, Gerry Garcia, and Jose Rios for their service and commitment to this Association.
 
 

See’s Candies Discount for PPOA Members

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Over the lsat three decades, PPOA members have ordered more than $100,000 in sweet See’s goodness while enjoying significant savings over retail prices. This offer is available to PPOA members only and 100% of the discount is passed on to the membership.

Orders must be received by 11/22/23 and can be picked up at PPOA (San Dimas) at any point after 12/12/23. 

Please make checks payable to PPOA. All sales are final.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER FORM

Questions? Contact Shannon at PPOA: (323) 261-3010 or sschreck@ppoa.com

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PPOA 2023 Board Elections

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This year, PPOA members in two bargaining units will elect board representatives to fill four seats. Please see the incumbent/candidate list below.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Unit 612 (three seats)

Sergeant Kevin Ahsmuhs 

Sergeant Walter Arcos 

Sergeant Juan Calderon*

Lieutenant Nancy Escobedo* (not seeking re-election) 

Lieutenant Steve Johnson 

Sergeant Jesse Lucero 

Sergeant Jose Rios*

Sergeant Oscar Rodriguez 

 

Unit 614 (one seat)

Senior Criminalist Christopher Lee* 

No challengers. Lee will be automatically re-elected. 

Unit 621 (one seat)**

Security Officer Gerry Garcia*

Security Officer Luis Orozco 

 

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Unit 612 (one seat)

Sergeant Jay Chapman*

No challengers. Chapman will be automatically re-elected. 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER

Unit 631/632 (one seat)

Coroner Investigator Joyce Kato*

No challengers. Kato will be automatically re-elected. 

*Incumbent 

 

**This Unit 621 seat is open only to Sheriff’s Security Assistants and Security Officers.

 

Per PPOA bylaws, ballots and statements will be mailed to eligible members on October 20. Please ensure that PPOA has your correct home mailing address. If any PPOA member in an eligible unit does not receive a ballot by October 30, please call Clare at PPOA: (323) 261-3010. Completed ballots will be due by November 20 and a ballot count will be conducted in the PPOA conference center on November 21 at 10:00 AM. Members are invited to observe the ballot count. 

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