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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Mateo County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
 Smart Voter Ruben Abrica

Candidate for
Council Member; City of East Palo Alto; 2 Year Term

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: College Instructor
  • College Instructor at De Anza Community College and The National Hispanic University
  • Masters in Education, Stanford University
  • I was involved in the movement to incorporate our city, served on the first City Council and worked to pass the Rent Stabilization Law. I helped
  • organize the first citywide Cinco de Mayo Latino Festival, served on Ravenswood School Board and other community boards and helped organize the local
  • AYSO soccer league for boys and girls in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • In the 1980's we secured our political independence; in the 1990's the city established an economic base. Now I feel the priority should be on
  • improving human services. I will work to: 1. Restructure police services to improve safety and community relations, 2. Sustain services for seniors
  • in partnership with the Senior Center, 3. Expand youth services, 4. Protect rental housing and 5.Promote positive relations among all residents
Key Endorsements
  • San Mateo County Democratic Party
  • San Mateo County Labor Council -COPE
  • Service Employees International Union, Local 715
 
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