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Los Angeles County, CA March 8, 2011 Election
Council Member; City of Lakewood Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 10 1:36pm

Official Results

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Lawrence H. "Larry" Van Nostran Click here for more information about this candidate 3,402 votes 30.8%

  • Occupation: incumbant
  • First elected in 1975 8 times Mayor
  • member Lakewood School Committee
  • chairman Safety Committee of city council
  • Pres. California Joint Powers Insurance Auth
  • Past President Pan American Asoc.
  • member Masonic Lodge-32nd degree
  • oldeacon@aol.com
Priorities:
  • improving public safety thru innovative policing & enforcement
  • providing recreational opportunities for all ages
  • Keeping City of Lakewood fiscally sound
Jeff Wood Click here for more information about this candidate 2,810 votes 25.4% Priorities:
  • Keeping Lakewood safe for residents and visitors
  • Continuing recreation, community and senior adult services for Lakewood residents
  • Ensuring that Lakewood receives its fair share of sales tax, State funding and Federal dollars
Joy Janes Click here for more information about this candidate 2,041 votes 18.5%
  • Occupation: Community Consultant, Member of the State Assembly
  • B.S., Management, Pepperdine University
  • Current Chair, Lakewood Planning and Environment Commission, 11 years
  • Former Vice President & Regional Manager, Gateway Business Bank
  • Former Controller & Assistant Treasurer, National American Insurance Company
  • Small Business Owner, 20 years
  • joy@joyjanes.org
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Consider the long-term fiscal impact of each decision to ensure Lakewood taxpayers' money is spent wisely.
  • Public Safety: Work with the Lakewood Sheriff's Station, city staff and school districts to ensure our parks, schools and neighborhoods are safe.
  • Education: Engage community leaders and parents in new activities to improve educational and support services for all Lakewood students.
Marc Titel Click here for more information about this candidate 1,527 votes 13.8%
  • Occupation: Educator/Businessman
  • College Insturctor
  • Small Business Owner
  • Former Mayor of Lakewood
  • Former City Council Member, Lakewood
  • District Chairman, Boy Scouts
  • Marc.Titel@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Maintian the economic base of the community
  • Continue to preserve Lakewood as a safe place to live, work and shop
  • Provide a quality education for all Lakewood children
Marisa Perez Click here for more information about this candidate 1,263 votes 11.4%
  • Occupation: Environmental Policy Advisor
  • Masters of Public Policy, University of Southern California
  • B.S. Bioengineering, Texas A&M University
  • Former policy advisor to Los Angeles Mayors Richard J. Riordan and Antonio R. Villaraigosa
  • Former Associate Director for Domestic Policy, The White House
  • Former budget advisor, State of Texas
  • Former director for the Superintendent-President, Long Beach Community College District
  • marisaforlakewood@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • PUBLIC SAFETY: Provide sheriff and fire departments with resources to keep our community safe
  • JOBS: Work with businesses to create new jobs, upgrade storefronts, and attract quality retailers to expand the city's tax base and shopping
  • COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT: Modernize our library, park /recreation facilities and expand community programs

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

City of Lakewood

Election Results
Nonpartisan Information

Lakewood Accountability Action Group Council Candidate Roundup
Candidate Forums

Wednesday January 19, 2011
time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
place:
Sycamore Centre Ballroom
5000 Clark Ave.
sponsor:
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
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