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Scott M. Kamena
11602 votes
25.6%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Current LARPD Vice-Chairman
- Livermore Native and Graduate of Livermore High School
- Bachelor of Arts in History, UC Berkeley, 1994, with Distinction
- Doctor of Optometry, UC Berkeley, 1999
- Optometrist practicing in Livermore
- Member of YMCA Board of Directors and Livermore Rotary
Priorities:
- More Restrooms in Livermore Parks
- Build a large sports park with multiple ball fields
- Finish the Community Center on time/on budget
Maryalice Summers Faltings
9331 votes
20.6%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts Outstanding Board Member, 1998
- Member, Alameda County Parks, Recreation and Historical Commission
- Board Member, Alameda County Special Districts Association
- Treasurer, Ravenswood Progress League
- Secretary, Bay Area Historic House Museums Association
Priorities:
- Effective and efficient local governance for LARPD residents
- A strong volunteer program involving seniors and teens
- Continued improvements at our older neighborhood facilities
David M. Furst
7154 votes
15.8%
- Occupation: University Professor
- MA & PhD in P.E. - Sport Psychology emphasis
- Former swim coach and swim teacher
- Member, LARPD Volunteers in Action
- Member, LARPD Sycamore Grove TAC
- Vice Chair, Livermore Beautification Committee
- Former member, Livermore Bikeways and Trails Committee
Priorities:
- Build the Parks needed in response to the increasing in-fill housing proposed for Livermore
- Expand programs for all age groups by utilizing facilities which will be vacant when the Community Center is built
- Build new trails for equestrians, bikers, hikers to connect our Parks to other parks in the region
Michael Ron Steadman
3584 votes
7.9%
Alex Dourov
3302 votes
7.3%
- Occupation: Internet Web Developer - Utkaduck Design
- Bachelor of Science with Honors - SJSU 1980
- Microsoft Certified Professional - 1999
- Vice President - Leadfinders Business Network. President elect for 2003
- Better Business Bureau Honor Roll recipient 1999, 2000, 2001
- Official / Stroke & Turn Judge for the Pacific Swimming
- Registered Web Presence Developer for Microsoft FrontPage
Priorities:
- Restrooms in the local parks
- Olympic sized swimming facility
- Have LARPD focus more on in-city parks
Louise Soles
2834 votes
6.3%
- Occupation: Software Project Manager
- B.S. Organizational Behavior
- M.B.A.
- Member Board of Directors EBTEL Federal Credit Union
Priorities:
- Senior Activities
- Sycamore and Veterans Park usage
- Fair representation for our growing and diverse community.
Gerri Neal
2578 votes
5.7%
- Occupation: Sales/Construction Management
Frank Williamson
2543 votes
5.6%
- Occupation: Accountant
- BS in Accounting from Cal State University, Hayward
- Current board member of Home Owners Association
- I use the park districts facilities several times a week.
Priorities:
- I would work towards providing lit baseball/softball & skateboard parks for residents to use in evening.
- I would like more walking and biking trails connecting the city.
- I would also work towards providing more neighborhood parks with a basketball court and grass so children don't have to play in the street.
Bill Flynn
2304 votes
5.1%
- Occupation: Special Operations Inspector
- Masters Degree, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
- BA History, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Former High School Teacher
- 13 years in Law Enforcement
- Record Setting Weightlifter
Priorities:
- Elimination of elected Board of Directors replaced by appointed Commission
- Phasing out of eucalyptus trees replaced by Indigenous trees
- Cost efficiency
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Events
- Candidates' Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Livermore-Amador Valley.
- October 11, 7 p.m. at Livermore City Council Chambers
3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore.
News and Analysis
- Tri-Valley Herald 8/16/02:
Nine vie for seats on Livermore Parks Board
- 10/30/02:
Hopefuls debate key issues in race for 3 seats
- 11/03/02: Will parks candidates face voter backlash
- Valley Times 10/15/02:
Park district hopefuls debate
- 10/17/02: Distribution of funds, conduct at skatepark are key issues
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