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Sacramento, San Joaquin County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:37am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (29/29)
99.9% Voter Turnout (844 Total/786)
(42 Total Write-In Votes 0.3%)
  Includes 1/1 Precincts in San Joaquin County as of Nov 24 2:38am
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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John Gordon Click here for more information about this candidate 3,206 votes 25.5%
   3,000 votes (25.53%) in Sacramento County
   206 votes (24.4%) in San Joaquin County

  • Occupation: School Facilities Analyst
  • I work for the California Department of Education.
  • I have two children attending schools in the Galt Elementary School District.
  • Received a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
  • Received a Communication's Degree from the California State University, Sacramento.
  • Received a Certificate in Educational Facilities Planning at the University of California, Riverside, University Extension.
  • More information available at: http://www.gordonforschoolboard.com
Priorities:
  • Equity: I want to ensure that all students have the same learning opportunities regardless of what school they are attending.
  • Accessibility: I believe elected officials should be available to the community.
  • High Academic Achievement: Every student should have the opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes individuals to reach their potential.
Susan Richardson 3,161 votes 25.1%
   2,924 votes (24.89%) in Sacramento County
   237 votes (28.1%) in San Joaquin County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Ervin Hatzenbuhler 2,289 votes 18.2%
   2,100 votes (17.87%) in Sacramento County
   189 votes (22.4%) in San Joaquin County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Doug Vanderkar Click here for more information about this candidate 2,108 votes 16.7%
   2,007 votes (17.08%) in Sacramento County
   101 votes (12.0%) in San Joaquin County
  • Occupation: Transit Manager
  • I am 42 years old, have 3 children in the Galt Elementary School District, and have lived in Galt for almost 5 years.
  • I graduated from El Dorado High School in Placerville, and received my B.S. in Agricultural and Managerial Economics from UC Davis.
  • Director of Community Bus Service for Sacramento Regional Transit.
  • I have worked for public agencies, including cities and transit districts, for over 20 years.
  • More information can be found at http://www.DougVanderkar.com/
Priorities:
  • To ensure that the school board is accessible to and communicates with the community, and that the district better communicates with parents.
  • To support school site staff in setting high educational and behavioral expectations in order to provide the best education possible for our kids.
  • To provide the best facilities and learning environment possible.
Tami Anstess 1,788 votes 14.2%
   1,679 votes (14.29%) in Sacramento County
   109 votes (12.9%) in San Joaquin County
  • Occupation: Trade Show Coordinator

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