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Los Angeles County, CA November 6, 2001 Election
Governing Board Member; Westside Union Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 16 2:11pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting ( 22/ 22)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Marty G. Meeden 1,880 votes 16.72%

  • Occupation: 19 year Educator in AV
  • Quartz Hill School
  • Tamarisk School
  • Buena Vista School
  • Buena Vista PTA President
  • Past President Palmdale Teachers Association
  • California State Parks Volunteer
Priorities:
  • More parental involvement
  • Better Communication among all stake holders
  • Respect for all stake holders
Christine Lebeau 1,806 votes 16.06%
James Edward "Jim" Brink 1,613 votes 14.35%
  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Ed.D. in Education
  • USN Veteran
  • Past Principal and Superintendent
  • Outstanding Young Men of America Recipient
  • Eagle Scout and Scout Master
  • Youth Athletics Coordinator
Priorities:
  • Choosing a housing option for overcrowded schools
  • Long-range planning for additional schools
  • Review of staff/board roles, performance and goals
Robin Kessler 1,516 votes 13.48%
Donna M. Margherita 1,298 votes 11.54%
Alex "Alejandra" Dunkel 1,029 votes 9.15%
  • Occupation: Enrolled Agent, Business Owner
  • AYSO Board Member
  • Wife and Mother of four
  • Incoming Treasurer for Palmdale Republican Women Federated
Priorities:
  • Have the Children/Parents be number #1 in our District
  • Building new schools
  • Preparing students to tackle high school
Ralph M. Rodriguez, JR. 950 votes 8.45%
  • Occupation: Manager
  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company-Palmdale
  • Employed at LM Aero 21 years.
  • Married with two daughters. One attends school at Westside.
  • Has lived in the district for almost 9 years.
  • Involved in PTA and other activities.
  • Serves in the United States Naval Reserve
Priorities:
  • Implement Innovative Ideas to Solve District Overcrowding.
  • Honest Collective Bargaining with our Represented Employees.
  • Better Management/Oversight of the District Budget.
Michael D. Gudim 652 votes 5.80%
Matthew Jones 499 votes 4.44%

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  Official Information

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