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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
 Smart Voter G. Rick "Rick" Marshall

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Torrance Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Independent Small Businessman
  • 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
  • Contract Software Developer, self-employed
  • Member, Curriculum Advisory Board, Harbor College
  • 2000 Fundraiser, Muscular Dystrophy Lockout
  • 1997-2001, Chairman, SMART (Organization of Torrance Taxpayers)
  • 2001 - 2005 Host Family, Japanese Exchange Students
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • ACADEMICS: Work with Teachers to maintain core subjects as program cuts are made to remove $11 million deficit. Give Torrance residents priority.
  • CONSTRUCTION:Implement voter approved school construction projects. Spend excess funding only with voter approval.
  • TAXES: Oppose parcel tax for funding school operations instead reduce special education encroachment on general fund.
Key Endorsements
  • Trustee Angie Papadakis, Los Angeles County Board of Education
  • Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Position Papers
Candidate Ballot Statement
Torrance Unified School District faces an uncertain financial future. In just two short years, the Board must cut $11 million from the District budget when the federal stimulus money runs out.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.rickonthenet.com
E-mail: rick@rickonthenet.com


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