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Sacramento County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Charter Commission; City of Sacramento Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 30 4:14pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (347/347)
(1,814 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.22%, 1,539,507 Under Votes 0.22%, 22,050 Over Votes 0.22%)
Candidates (Vote for 15)
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Heather Fargo 30,486 votes 3.77%

  • Occupation: Executive Director
Kerri Asbury 29,744 votes 3.68%
  • Occupation: Special Education Teacher
Raquel Simental 28,667 votes 3.55%
  • Occupation: Women's Healthcare Director
Bill Camp 24,897 votes 3.08%
  • Occupation: Non-Profit Officer
Catherine Lopez 22,878 votes 2.83%
  • Occupation: Adolescent Health Analyst
Cathy Skeen 22,350 votes 2.77%
  • Occupation: Small Business Woman
Carlos Rico 22,212 votes 2.75%
  • Occupation: Elementary School Teacher
Paula J Lee Click here for more information about this candidate 22,115 votes 2.74%
  • Occupation: Violence Prevention Trainer
  • Manager of Community Outreach for Non-Profit
  • Past President League of Women Voters El Dorado Co
  • Current V.P. Californians for Electoral Reform
  • Certified Professional Mediator
  • Business Owner - 25 years - advertising agency
  • Sierra Business Council Leadership Forum graduate
Priorities:
  • Independent Redistricting - Councilmembers cannot draw their own districts
  • Retain current Council-Mayor-Manager form of collaborative governance
  • Maximizing participation & representation of all neighborhoods
Tamika L'Ecluse 20,411 votes 2.53%
  • Occupation: Teacher
Catherine Taylor 20,088 votes 2.49%
  • Occupation: Park District Superintendent
Susan Patterson 20,072 votes 2.48%
  • Occupation: Energy Research Advisor
Betty Williams 19,883 votes 2.46%
  • Occupation: Employment Recruitment Director
Anna Molander 19,305 votes 2.39%
  • Occupation: Attorney/Mother
Michelle Smira 18,875 votes 2.34%
  • Occupation: Small Businesswoman
Shane Singh Click here for more information about this candidate 18,181 votes 2.25%
  • Occupation: Small Business Advocate
  • J.D. - UOP-McGeroge School of Law
  • B.A. - UC Berkeley
  • President and Coach - Greenhaven Soccer Club
  • Eagle Scout - Troop 259 (Greenhaven-Pocket)
  • 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Award
  • 2004 Kennedy High School Dr. Cornel West - Alumni of the Year
Priorities:
  • Make Teachers and Principals Accountable
  • Give Families a Choice of GREAT Schools
  • Bring Fiscal Responsibility to District Adminstrators
Tamie A. Dramer Click here for more information about this candidate 17,980 votes 2.22%
  • Occupation: Nonprofit Director
  • Graduate- City of Sacramento Management Academy
  • Committee Member- City of Sacramento Rental Housing Committee
  • Committee Member- County of Sacramento Rental Housing Inspection Committee
  • Ambassador- Women Democrats of Sacramento County
  • Past-President- Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento
  • 4-Term Elected Board Member- College Greens Cabana Club
Priorities:
  • Economic Development
  • Governmental Transparency
  • City Services Restoration
Dan Ramos 17,680 votes 2.19%
  • Occupation: Small Businessman
Derek Cressman Click here for more information about this candidate 17,209 votes 2.13%
  • Occupation: Good Government Advocate
  • Common Cause National Vice President
  • Campaign Finance Expert
  • BA in Political Science, Williams College
Priorities:
  • Establish a Sacramento Ethics Commission
  • Reduce the influence of big campaign contributors
  • Establish the corporations are not people with constitutional rights
Phyllis A. Newton Click here for more information about this candidate 16,401 votes 2.03%
  • Occupation: Non-Profit Director
  • B.S. Political Science, Sonoma State University
  • Graduated Cum Laude and With Distinction
  • J.D. UC Hastings College of the Law
Priorities:
  • Increased transparency and accountability in city government
  • Creation of an independent citizen redistricting commission
  • Balanced responsibilities among council, mayor and staff
Rick Guerrero 16,264 votes 2.01%
  • Occupation: Employment Program Representative
Greg Anderson 15,809 votes 1.96%
  • Occupation: Human Resources Director
Asael Sala 15,299 votes 1.89%
  • Occupation: Community Organizer
Terry Schanz Click here for more information about this candidate 15,230 votes 1.88%
  • Occupation: Public Policy Director
  • Post graduate study, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
  • B.A., Political Science, U.C. San Diego
  • A.A., Social Science, Sacramento City College
Priorities:
  • Transparency
  • Thorough review of the City Charter
  • A consensus approach to governance
Michael Edwards 15,174 votes 1.88%
  • Occupation: Student
Shannon McKinley 14,724 votes 1.82%
  • Occupation: Public Policy Consultant
Laura Strand 14,723 votes 1.82%
  • Occupation: Union Business Representative
Bruce Starkweather 14,584 votes 1.80%
  • Occupation: Architect/Small Businessman
Dennis R. Canevari 14,030 votes 1.74%
  • Occupation: Construction Labor Manager
David Ruff Click here for more information about this candidate 13,681 votes 1.69%
  • Occupation: Policy Analyst / Attorney
  • Law Degree, UC Berkeley
  • Bachelor's Degree, UC Davis
  • Board Member, Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
  • Past Chair, Natomas Community Planning Advisory Council
  • Tenor, Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
  • Member, California State Bar
Priorities:
  • Promoting green regional economic development.
  • Working to restore a strong, secure and vibrant middle class.
  • Advocating for increased funding for essential public services.
Craig Deluz 13,236 votes 1.64%
  • Occupation: Businessman/School Trustee
Johnnie Carlson 13,178 votes 1.63%
  • Occupation: Nonprofit Operations Director
Hank T. Freeman 12,603 votes 1.56%
  • Occupation: Criminal Defense Investigator
John H. Hodgson Click here for more information about this candidate 11,932 votes 1.48%
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • President, The Hodgson Company
  • A.B., UC Davis (political science)
  • J.D., UC Davis Law School (King Hall)
  • Treasurer, Midtown Business Association
  • Board member, Downtown Sacramento Partnership
  • Chair, South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan
Priorities:
  • bring a businesslike approach to review of the city charter
  • provide accountability to city government
  • investigate most cost-effective ways to deliver necessary government services
Sarah Moussa 11,876 votes 1.47%
  • Occupation: Government Policy Advisor
Alan LoFaso Click here for more information about this candidate 11,871 votes 1.47%
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • 2009 Sacramento Charter Review Committee Member
  • Sacramento Planning and Design Commissioner
  • Chief Deputy to Board of Equalization Member
  • former president, Newton Booth Neighborhoods Association
  • Graduated with Honors, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Priorities:
  • Ensure a professional, transparent, and accessible commission process for all Sacramento residents.
  • Preserve neighborhoods and living wage jobs.
  • Create independent Ethics and Redistricting Commissions for the City of Sacramento.
Jonathan Robert Hayes 11,852 votes 1.47%
  • Occupation: Trial Lawyer
Johanna Williams 11,816 votes 1.46%
  • Occupation: Governmental Program Analyst
Bernard Bowler 11,199 votes 1.39%
  • Occupation: Retired Businessman
Melanie Ramil 10,930 votes 1.35%
  • Occupation: Government Policy Advisor
Isaac Gonzalez, Jr. 10,468 votes 1.30%
  • Occupation: Digital Content Producer
Edgar Hilbert-Garcia Click here for more information about this candidate 10,467 votes 1.30%
  • Occupation: Registered Tax Preparer
  • AA Computer Programer (1987)
  • CTEC, RTP
  • Oak Park Redevelopment Advisory Committee (2005-06)
  • Hispanic Advisory Committee for Darrell Steinberg (2009)
  • Interim Chairman for ACCE (2010)
  • Chair of ACORN California (2006-2010)
Priorities:
  • Jobs
  • Safety
  • Education and Health
Brock Littlejohn 10,442 votes 1.29%
  • Occupation: Businessman
Sondra Betancourt 10,217 votes 1.26%
  • Occupation: Retired Personnel Manager
C. T. Weber Click here for more information about this candidate 10,132 votes 1.25%
  • Occupation: Retired Government Analyst
  • California State University Long Beach, Master Public Administration, 1980, Bachelor of Arts in History, 1969
  • Service Employees International Union, Local 1000, District Labor Council 784 President, and member SEIU Local 1000 State Council
  • Sacramento Central Labor Council delegate
  • California State Employees Association, State Board of Directors (Elected 4 times)
  • Joint Legislative Committee for Revision of California Election Code (3 Years)
  • Long Beach Local Coastal Planning Committee (3 Years)
Priorities:
  • Election Reforms for City Council and Mayor
  • Protect City Employees Retirement System
  • Protect Public Education
Val Toppenberg Click here for more information about this candidate 9,905 votes 1.23%
  • Occupation: Business Consultant
  • Master's Public Administration, CSU Stanislaus
  • BS, Environmental Planning and Management, UC Davis
  • Member, California Court Facilities Working Group
  • 20 years as Director of Redevelopment and Economic Development, West Sacramento
  • 36 years in local government administration and management
  • Consultant, Sierra Energy and SacPort BioFuels
Priorities:
  • Bring a measured and studied approach to any charter revision
  • Provide the greatest opportunity for public input to the Charter Revision process
  • Insure transparency in the Charter Commission's work
Steve Johns 9,634 votes 1.19%
  • Occupation: Local Government Manager
Efren M. Guttierrez 9,622 votes 1.19%
  • Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Matthew D. Roy 9,543 votes 1.18%
  • Occupation: Business Owner/Lawyer
Mark Stivers 8,540 votes 1.06%
  • Occupation: Legislative Committee Consultant
Neil Pople 8,399 votes 1.04%
  • Occupation: Paralegal
Jonathan Michael Rewers 8,043 votes 1.00%
  • Occupation: Municipal Finance Manager
Nhia Kao Vang 5,718 votes 0.71%
Karen Neuwald 3,263 votes 0.40%
Kenny Muchahariyaj 2,476 votes 0.31%

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