G.L. Lamborn

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G.L. Lamborn

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 15, 2024

Education

High school

University City Senior High School

Bachelor's

Washington University, St. Louis, 1967

Graduate

University of Washington, Seattle, 1972

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1967 - 1997

Personal

Birthplace

St. Louis, Mo.

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Intelligence officer

G.L. Lamborn ran for election to the Bexar County Appraisal District to represent Place 3 in Texas. He lost in the general runoff election on June 15, 2024.

Lamborn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

G.L. Lamborn was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1997. Lamborn earned a high school diploma from University City Senior High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Washington University, St. Louis in 1967, a graduate degree from the University of Washington, Seattle in 1972, and a Military citation from U.S. Air War College in 1994. His career experience includes working as a intelligence officer.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2024)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Bexar County Appraisal District, Place 3

Robert Bruce defeated G.L. Lamborn in the general runoff election for Bexar County Appraisal District, Place 3 on June 15, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Bruce (Nonpartisan)	53.0	6,229
	Submit photo	G.L. Lamborn (Nonpartisan)	47.0	5,517

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,746
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General election

General election for Bexar County Appraisal District, Place 3

Robert Bruce and G.L. Lamborn advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mel Bayne and Bradley Frerich in the general election for Bexar County Appraisal District, Place 3 on May 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Bruce (Nonpartisan)	37.4	10,991
✔	Submit photo	G.L. Lamborn (Nonpartisan)	24.3	7,130
	Submit photo	Mel Bayne (Nonpartisan)	22.6	6,646
	Submit photo	Bradley Frerich (Nonpartisan)	15.7	4,596

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,363
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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G.L. Lamborn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lamborn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Central Intelligence Agency retired, 26 years, as both analyst and operations officer. Retired full colonel, Army Reserve; Vietnam veteran; served as Advisor in El Salvador, Iraq, Afghanistan. Defense Attache in Central Asia (1995.) Specialist on China and irregular warfare. Seven years as President, North Central Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Assn (NCTONA.) Small business owner: Border Lane Holdings, LLC (2018-present.) Member, North SA Chamber (NSAC.) District 9 representative, City of San Antonio Redistricting Advisory Committee (2021-2022.) Bexar County Election Judge. American Legion life member. Chair, Taxpayer Fairness Forum (August 2018.) M.A. – University of Washington in Seattle (1972) B.A. -- Washington University in St. Louis (1967.) Graduate, Air War College (1994) and Army Command and Staff College (1982.) Published author: The People in Arms (2009,) Jihad of the Pen (2010,) Arms of Little Value (2012,) To Blind the Eyes of Our Enemies (2018,) and Invisible: the Sino-Russian War to Bring Down America (2022.) Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Strong executive skills -- organizing teams and administering resources, with an “exceptional gift for dealing with people.” Hard worker.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• BoD ensures Chief Appraiser (CA) commits to program of reform – esp. behavior toward public of his Arbitration Review Boards (ARBs), and staff appraisers. Program of training needed for both staff and ARBs. I advocate instituting mandatory “report card” executed by taxpayers on conduct of each ARB session. Citizen files either paper or electronic eval of their experience, good or bad, with the BoD. Eval would note whether ARB members treated you in friendly and collegial manner (or not,) listened carefully to what you said (or not,) and studied your photos/reports/charts, etc., (or not.) From report cards a pattern of ARB behavior will emerge. BoD has power to retain well-performing ARBs and dismiss those mistreating the public.
• ARBs must be decoupled from invisible appraisers who inject themselves into discussions from desks “Upstairs.” There is no need for an invisible appraiser to flash numbers in rapid succession on a computer screen, adding to the confusion and psychological distress a taxpayer is under. ARBs will have only you and your materials – no “participation” by invisible appraisers from “Upstairs.” This focuses discussion on the property in question. My goal is for a pleasant collegial approach that gets everyone to “yes.” Confrontation and intimidation have no place in this discussion. If an appraisal increase exceeds 10% of preceding years valuation, onsite inspection of that property will be mandatory.
• CA and staff will be required to maintain close contact with professional real estate appraisal firms. Twice a year CA with BoD present will meet commercial appraisers formally to discuss Bexar County real estate market trends. Results of these meetings will be publicized so that all property owners have accurate information on appraisal values. CA will issue quarterly reports to the public concerning District’s current activities, market trends, tips, advice, and other details to help taxpayer-property owners. Things must change. I am committed to this and, if elected, will carry out this Action Plan.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In a democracy the government serves the people; the people should not serve the government.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington. A brilliant man of uncompromising character. He "set the bar" for all of us to follow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I recommend the U.S. Constitution. The Federalist Papers are a useful supplement.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Total INTEGRITY

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Total commitment to serve to my best ability in whatever capacity, however humble, to which I am appointed or elected.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Total commitment to serve the people to the absolute best of one's ability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That perhaps another person might wish to continue my effort, military or civil, in building vibrant communities and preserving our Republic.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Soviet Russian murder of Hungarians during the Uprising of 1956.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a cooper (barrel-maker.) Summer position.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government service is a sacred trust. It follows that total integrity is imperative of a military or civil officer.

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