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Contra Costa County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Council Member; City of Walnut Creek Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 2 8:18pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (64/64)
(212 Total Write-In Votes 0.31%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Gary Skrel 19904 votes 28.80%

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Civil Engineer
Bob Simmons Click here for more information about this candidate 18406 votes 26.64%
  • Occupation: Mediator/Retired Attorney
  • Regional Attorney, U.S. Department of Agriculture (retired)
  • Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Masters, Natural Resource Law, George Washington University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Wisconsin
  • Planning Commission (2004-present); Chair (2006); Vice Chair (2005)
  • Park, Recreation and Open Space Commissioner (1999-2004); Chair (2003); Vice Chair (2002)
  • Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation, President and Board member
Priorities:
  • ENSURE the City's continued fiscal well-being and SUSTAIN our economic vitality.
  • ENHANCE our parks, creeks, trails & open space areas.
  • SUPPORT our vibrant arts community.
Kish Rajan 17514 votes 25.34%
  • Occupation: Mobile Technology Executive
Sol Henik Click here for more information about this candidate 13067 votes 18.91%
  • Occupation: High School Teacher
  • Master's of Science: Education Leadership, Hayward State University
  • Bachelor of Arts: Social Science, San Diego State University
  • Associate of Arts: Santa Rosa Junior College
  • High School Teacher; Prospect HS; MDUSD
  • Teacher of Algebra & Government to At-Risk students
  • Member of School Site Council
Priorities:
  • Promote financial responsibility
  • Reaffirm that our neighborhoods are just as important as our downtown
  • Offer a new independent perspective

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City of Walnut Creek Web Site
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