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Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Councilmember; City of Pleasanton Voter Information

Results as of Nov 25 10:26am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (47/47)
(106 Total Write-In Votes 0.21%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Cindy McGovern Click here for more information about this candidate 18152 votes 35.19%

  • Occupation: City Council Member
  • Pleasanton Unified School District School Board Trustee for 10 years, twice elected President
  • Pleasanton Mayor's Award Recipient for meritorious community service
  • Pleasanton Weekly Woman of the Year
  • Pleasanton Vice Mayor 2007
  • Pleasanton Council Representative currently serving on 16 Local and Regional Government Committees
  • Pleasanton 30 Year Community Volunteer and recipient of 9 additional Public Service Awards
Priorities:
  • Preserve Pleasanton's quality of life: ensure financial accountability, protect scenic ridgeline views & defend our voter approved housing cap.
  • Reduce Pleasanton cut through traffic through regional improvements to I-580 and Highway 84, BART to Livermore, and Wheels Bus RAPID transit.
  • Ensure sustainable practices of water conservation and the use of renewable energy, add bike lanes and pedestrian trails.
Matt Sullivan Click here for more information about this candidate 16235 votes 31.48%
  • Occupation: Council Member/Engineer
  • Pleasanton City Council, 2004 to present
  • Pleasanton Planning Commissioner, 1998-2004
  • Tri-Valley Transportation Council, Chair 2007
  • Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board
  • B.S. Marine Engineering Technology, P.E. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Married for 26 years to wife Wendi, two children Joe (23) and Katie (19)
Priorities:
  • To provide Good Government for the People of Pleasanton
  • Leadership that listens to the entire community, that rejects special interest politics, and that will bring people together to tackle our challenges
  • To plan for a Sustainable future with fairness and opportunity for all our citizens
Jerry Pentin Click here for more information about this candidate 11020 votes 21.37%
  • Occupation: Businessman/Parks Commissioner
  • Pleasanton Parks & Recreation Commission
  • Pleasanton Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Pleasanton Arts Center Task Force
  • City of Pleasanton Mayor's Award Winner
  • Veteran's Hall Task Force Member, completed
  • Callippe Golf Course Committee Member, completed
Priorities:
  • To address current and future traffic issues and work towards solutions
  • To help promote and retain business in Pleasanton, protecting our revenue base
  • To protect our open space and ridges and make them accessible
Howard W. Neely 6063 votes 11.76%
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher

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  Events

Candidate Forums

  • City Council Candidates' Forum sponsored by LWV Livermore-Amador Valley and American Association of University Women 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton - 10/20/08 from 7 - 8 pm
  • Watch the broadcast of this forum on Comcast Channel 26 October 27 - 29th at 7 pm
News and Analysis

Tri Valley Herald

Pleasanton Candidates start the day with questions and answers
9/18/08

Pleasanton resident drops out of council race
9/22/08

Traffic drives discussion at council candidate forum
10/18/08
General Links

City of Pleasanton
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