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San Mateo County, CA November 6, 2001 Election
Board Member; Coastside County Water District; 4 Year Term Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 13 12:34pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24/24)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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James Marsh 1,585 votes 26.8%

  • Occupation: Civil Engineer
  • Graduate of University of California, Davis
  • I have lived on the MidCoast since 1980, currently I live in Town
  • My two sons were raised and educated at our local schools, both are employed pay taxes, and are married- they have graced us with FIVE grandchildren
  • I am an avid biker, hiker, birder, beachcomber, skier & meeting attendee
Priorities:
  • Maintain the High Standards for Water Supply & Water Quality
  • Provide Vision & Leadership for our Future
  • Continuity - maintain the Voters' Trust in the Board
Chris R. Mickelsen 1,531 votes 25.9%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • Educated at Coastside Schools and Local College
  • Director, Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce
  • Princeton Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Midcoast Community Council Planning and Zoning Committee
  • Pilarcitos Creek Advisory Committee
Priorities:
  • Water Not Politics
  • Maintenance of Quality Infrastructure
  • Safe Water at Lowest Possible Price
Jack McCarthy 1,207 votes 20.4%
  • Occupation: Journalist/Editor
  • Board Member, Half Moon Bay OpenSpaceTrust
  • B.A. Holy Cross College
  • M.A. Monterery Institute of International Studies
  • M.A. Fletcher School, Tufts University
  • Married to Leslie Dreyfous McCarthy
  • Daughters: Kate, 4, Clare, 2. Son: John, 9 months
Priorities:
  • Conserve the district's fragile infrastructure by resisting pipeline expansion
  • Support initiative to allow citizens to vote on major capital outlays
  • Ensure adequate and healthy water supply
Everett Ascher 1,183 votes 20.0%
  • Occupation: Financial Advisor
  • Phone: 650-593-9170; Addr: 114 Cypress Point Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019; Email: evascher@yahoo.com
Diane Schechinger 393 votes 6.7%
  • Occupation: Engineer/Business Executive
  • 20 year resident of the Coastside
  • Mother of three
  • Ordinary Citizen, private campaign
  • Executive Director for Intl Org
  • VP Mkt for semiconductor equip mfg
  • Engineering Mgr in semicondutor mfg
Priorities:
  • Safe and adequate water
  • Not excessive build-out
  • Confidence building for the citizens of the coastside

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Any additional information supplied by the candidate. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Events

Candidates Forum
Wednesday, September 26, 7 p.m., Seton Medical Center, 600 Marine Blvd, Moss Beach. Will be shown on MCTV

Candidates Forum
Thursday, October 4, 7 pm-9 pm, Ted Adcock Community Center. Will be shown on MCTV

Candidates Forum
Monday, October 15, 7:30-9:00 pm, Coastside County Water District,766 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Co-sponsored by the Coastside Water District

Candidates Forum
Wednesday, October 17, 7:30 pm, Miramar Lodge, 2930 N. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay.

Candidates Forum
Sunday, October 21, 2:30 pm, Canada Cove Recreation Center
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