March 11 Dinner Meeting

Meet the Republican Candidates – June 2 Primary

Join the Mt. Diablo Republican Club for a special evening with Republican candidates running for Governor and key local offices.

Hear directly from the candidates, learn their priorities, and show your support.

Event Details & Reservations

Location: Alamo Women’s Club – Alamo, CA
Date: March 11
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

5:00 PM – Check-in & Social Hour
6:00 PM – Dinner Served
6:30 PM – Business Meeting
6:45 PM – Speaker Presentations
8:15 PM – Moderated Q&A
9:00 PM – Meeting Concludes

🎟 Admission:
$50 – MDRC Members / $60 – Non-Members

Dinner Reservations

Meal Reservation Deadline: Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 AM

This event is expected to sell out, so reserve your meal early to guarantee your spot!

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Featured Gubernatorial Candidates

Dr. Greg Albaugh

Navy Captain (Ret.), vascular surgeon, and California native, Dr. Albaugh brings over 30 years of military and medical leadership experience. He served in Okinawa and Djibouti, coordinating high-level medical and evacuation operations across Africa and the Middle East.

After retiring from the Navy in 2024, he has focused on election integrity, civic education, and restoring principled leadership in California. He emphasizes calm decision-making, problem solving, and constitutional governance.

🔗 Campaign Website: Click Here

Campaign Bio

Chad Bianco

Sheriff Chad Bianco has served over 31 years in law enforcement and currently serves as the elected Sheriff of Riverside County. After graduating at the top of his academy class, he dedicated his career to public safety and was elected Sheriff in 2018.

During his tenure, he worked to stabilize department finances, increase staffing, and restore partnerships with local agencies. He has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform at the state level, including support for Proposition 36. Bianco emphasizes public safety, accountability, and leadership grounded in faith, family, and service.

🔗 Campaign Website: biancoforgovernor.com

Campaign Bio 

Local Candidates 

Katherine Piccinini

Candidate for U.S. Congress – District 10

Oakley resident and longtime community leader, Katherine Piccinini is running on a platform of public safety, parental rights, fiscal responsibility, and government transparency. Coming from a law enforcement family, she prioritizes honoring first responders and protecting families.

A mother of four and grandmother of five, she previously led East Contra Costa Republican Women and has served in multiple county and state party leadership roles. In 2024, she received over 122,000 votes — the highest total for a non-incumbent congressional candidate in the region.

🔗 Campaign Website: piccinini4congress.com

Joe Rubay

Candidate for State Assembly – District 16

Joe Rubay is a longtime Contra Costa County resident, small business owner, and community leader with over 30 years of experience operating his own real estate appraisal firm. A graduate of Cal State East Bay with a degree in Accounting and Business Management, he brings a strong background in fiscal responsibility and private-sector leadership.

Rubay has served as Chair and now Vice Chair of the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee and is a past member of the Contra Costa County Fair Board. He supports policies focused on public safety, parental involvement in education, and strengthening families and small businesses across the 16th Assembly District.

🔗 Campaign Website: rubay4assembly.com

Meeting Protocol

To ensure a respectful and efficient program:

Questions will be taken only during moderated Q&A

Questions must be genuine questions (not commentary)

All questions will be moderated by an MDRC Board member

Dinner Menu - Reservation Required

Entrée Choices: Honey mustard chicken 

Sides: spring green salad, baby red potatoes, green beans with shallot butter, assorted breads.
Vegetarian Option: Pasta marinara with seasoned tofu* 
Deadline: Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 AM

*Note: Vegan option available by request only. Email the club email at [email protected]

Reservations

Meal reservation deadline: Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 AM
Walk-ins for no-meal reservations are available online and with exact payment at the door.
For reservation assistance, please contact Teresa Rodgers at [email protected]

Note: Speaker, cake & coffee only reservation option available for $25. Walk-ins may also use this option.

Wine Donations & Opportunity Drawing

Bring a newly purchased bottle of wine ($25+ value) to support future MDRC fundraisers and receive two free opportunity drawing tickets.

Enter to win one of two gift baskets valued at $100 each!
🎫 Tickets: $20 for 5 • $10 for 2
Two winners will be selected. 

💵 Bring cash and/or checks to participate.
🏆 Two winners will be selected