SAN DIEGO — When a gunman attacked Chabad of Poway on the last day of Passover 2019, killing Lori Gilbert-Kaye and wounding three other people, one of the first people too rush to the synagogue and offer comfort was Mayor Steve Vaus of Poway, who is also well-known as a country musician.
It wasn’t just a photo op; Vaus continued to offer comfort and official city support to the stricken congregation through the mourning period for Kaye and remains a good friend to the entire Jewish community of Poway, which also includes Temple Adat Shalom and Congregation Ner Tamid.
There are certain moments in history when the measure of a man or woman is plain to see, and in that moment of tragedy, Steve Vaus proved himself to be a compassionate public servant and a friend to the Jewish people.
We are certain that he will make a fine county supervisor, and unhesitatingly endorse him in the upcoming election in which he is opposed by fellow Republican Joel Anderson, a former state senator.
Last Passover 2019, Vaus was a friend in deed. Now he is a friend in need of our community’s votes.
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Donald H. Harrison is editor of San Diego Jewish World. He may be contacted via donald.harrison@sdjewishworld.com
Steve Vaus is a true patriot and fortunately not afraid to show compassion, one of his many strengths. I’ve known him for over 40 years. He’s a leader.
Julie Wise
Thank you!! It is good to hear positive things about our politicians!
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