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Kern County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
Councilmember; City of Bakersfield; Ward 2 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 10 16:30, 99.9% of Precincts Reporting (13560/1)
99.9% Voter Turnout (7106/26)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Sue Benham 3881 votes 54.6%

  • Occupation: Attorney
  • UCLA School of Law, J.D. 1979
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A. 1975
  • Married 21 years to Herb Benham, Four children, ages 10-18
  • Chairperson, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Board of Directors, 1984-1989
  • Founding Member, Kern Women Lawyers
  • Franklin School Booster Club President & Site Council President, Bakersfield High School Site Council
Priorities:
  • Safe Neighborhoods. I will lead the effort to reduce the high crime rate in Ward 2.
  • Fiscal Responsibility. I will stand up for wise use of tax dollars: police and fire protection, sanitation, streets and parks.
  • Economic development and redevelopment. I will promote continued revitalization Downtown and throughout Ward 2, especially in the Baker Street area.
Pat DeMond 3225 votes 45.4%
  • Occupation: Councilwoman/Paralegal
Basic candidate data supplied by the County elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily. 		 
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