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Alameda County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Mayor; City of Pleasanton Voter Information

Results as of Dec 15 1:28pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (51/51)
(86 Writein Votes 0.3%)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jennifer Ann Hosterman Click here for more information about this candidate 12,710 votes 43.8%

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Business Owner
  • Councilmember, City of Pleasanton
  • B.S., University of San Francisco
Priorities:
  • Seek regional solutions to Pleasanton's cut-through traffic
  • Insure full EIR prior to any expansion of the Livermore Airport
  • Fight to preserve quality of life for all of Pleasanton
Kay Ayala Click here for more information about this candidate 12,023 votes 41.4%
  • Occupation: Councilmember 1996-2004/Business Owner
  • Vice Mayor 1999, 2004
  • Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
  • Livermore Amador Valley Water Management Agency
  • City/School District Liaison Committee
  • Economic Vitality Committee
  • Founding member of Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE)
Priorities:
  • Fostering a higher level of cultural arts including a Performing Arts Center with classrooms and meeting rooms for all fine arts activities
  • Maintaining city financial stability during this time of uncertain state revenues
  • Fostering a pro business atmosphere
Gabe Kralik Click here for more information about this candidate 4,231 votes 14.6%
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Recipient of the Michael P. Tierney Champion for Life Community Service Award
  • Catechism Teacher
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Law Degree from University of Notre Dame
Priorities:
  • Family safety
  • Improve traffic flow
  • Develop affordable housing

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  Events

Watch local channel 26 for showings of the League of Women Voters' candidates forum held on 9/15/04.
News and Analysis

Valley Times: Pleasanton's Future Hinges On New Mayor 09/28/2004

Tri-Valley Herald: City Hall Faces Big Changes In November 09/17/2004

Pleasanton Weekly Council Candidates Kick Off City Election Campaign 09/03/04

Pleasanton Weekly
Mayoral candidates say traffic, housing top
campaign issues.
09/24/04

Pleasanton Weekly Council Candidates Cite Experience as Key to Election 10/01/04

The Independent Pleasanton Election 'One of Most Important' 09/02/04

The Independent State Housing Mandates Unpopular with Candidates 09/30/04

The Independent
One Newcomer, Two Council Veterans Vie for Pleasanton
Mayor's Job
10/07/04
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