League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Council Member; City of Carlsbad Voter Information Full Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:40am

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Ann J. Kulchin 20484 votes 26.55% Occupation: Council Member/City of Carlsbad Bachelor Arts Education CORO Public Affairs Foundation Mayor Pro Tem Three Terms Woman of the Year State Sen Billl Craven SANDAG Chair Shoreline Vice Chair Cal Coastal Coalition Priorities: Continue Fiscal disciplne while improving citizen services. Support water conservation and DESAL for Carlsbad and region Improve park development and open space dedication Keith Blackburn 18670 votes 24.20% Occupation: Police Sergeant/Businessman Masters in Organizational Management Priorities: Strong Public Safety Services Improving traffic circulation using new technology Improving the downtown village Farrah Douglas 17349 votes 22.49% Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Businesswoman Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Chairman (2000), Executive Board (1996-2002, 2006-present), Chair of Education Committee (Six years) Prop D. Citizens Liaison Committee (2007-Present) Endow Carlsbad Founding Member (2006-Present) Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad - Board of Directors (2007-present) Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation Board (2000-02 & 2007-Present), Vice President, Community Outreach (Present) Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Board (2007 - present), Chair, Rotary Foundation (2007 - 09), Director, Community Service Priorities: 1. Fiscal Responsibility and Taxpayer Protection: Thoughtful, fiscally conservative decision-making must continue. 2. Diversifying Carlsbad's Economic Base. We must find new sources of revenue. 3. Protecting Our Natural Resources: I will work to create a reserve fund and an umbrella organization to protect our three lagoons and beaches. Thomas K. Arnold 8399 votes 10.89% Occupation: Business Executive/Editor Publisher and editorial director, Home Media Magazine Parent-Teacher Group president, St. Patrick Parish School Youth sports coach, Carlsbad Boys & Girls Club, Wave Soccer and YMCA YMCA Adventure Guides leader Member, Imagine Carlsbad Member, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Priorities: Change: As Carlsbad transitions from managing growth to managing maturity, we need a new generation of fiscally responsible leadership. Vision: Let's think creatively about what our city can be, and work to improve the quality of life for all Carlsbadians. Action: Let's cut back on the studies, reports and discussions and focus on action, execution and implementation! Glenn R. Bernard 7405 votes 9.60% Occupation: Retired USMC Officer Inventor of SoccerGolf (dot 'us') "Un-candidate" posts no signs anywhere Seeks no donations or group endorsements; totally independent City Hall ignored drought of early 90's; not me. "No more home-building til 5 straight yrs of no drought." from my '94 mayoral campaign. Led to De-Sal Knows that Govt intrusion into capitalism hinders expansion and creativity Wants to undo specific wrongful & wasteful programs run by city hall Priorities: Politicians can post their selfish campaign signs for weeks/months at a time; yet home sellers cannot post an "Open House" sign for even 15 minutes. Must stop City Hall from planting trees at privately owned residences. Destroys views, sidewalks, curbs, sewer lines, etc. Because those arbitrary Govt salaries have leaped far ahead of the private sector, employment/advancement must require owning at least 1 US-made auto Evan Delaney Rodgers 4833 votes 6.27% Occupation: College Junior 2 degrees from Palomar College County Champion for Youth Fitness Competitive swimmer Featured in award-winning documentary Featured in People magazine Featured in San Diego Family magazine Priorities: Alga Norte Park & Pools: end swim lesson wait lists! current skatepark is slated for destruction! Lean-and-Green! use technology + creativity to increase efficiency, save money, & spur growth No political alliances or baggage! I refused donations & endorsements. I approach each issue free from influence. Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Official Information City of Carlsbad City Council Home Page City Home Page Local News and Analysis ABC 10 News San Diego Political Coverage NexGen Politics - interactive election information KPBS San Diego Public Broadcasting Local and National Coverage NBC San Diego Local and National Politics Politically Speaking - local coverage North County Times Candidates meet for first full debate - September 25, 2008 Candidates offer differing views on city pension plan - September 30, 2008 Council candidates face off at Rancho Carlsbad - October 1, 2008 Sparks fly offstage at candidates forum - October 6, 2008 Kulchin has raised the most cash in Carlsbad race - October 9, 2008 San Diego Union-Tribune Bottom line is tops for council hopefuls - September 27, 2008 Candidate: City officials abused credit cards - October 7, 2008 Cash piling up in local council and mayoral races - October 9, 2008 Kulchin lone incumbent in 6-person races - October 9, 2008 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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