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Orange County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Council Member; City of Garden Grove Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 6 2:34am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (107/107)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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William J. "Bill" Dalton 14,984 votes 32.2%

  • Occupation: Councilman/Retired Policeman
  • BA - California State University at Fullerton
  • Medal of Valor
  • Vice-Chairman of the Garden Grove Housing Commission
  • North Orange County Joint Powers Fire Authority
  • West Orange County Water Board
  • Orange County Office on Aging
Priorities:
  • The people, not special interests, should be our first priority
  • We must listen and respond to the citizens of Garden Grove
  • We must protect and serve our community
Mark Leyes 13,692 votes 29.4%
  • Occupation: Garden Grove City Councilmember
  • Garden Grove City Councilman since 1990
  • Born and raised in Garden Grove
  • Masters Degree in Economics, Cal State Fullerton
  • Married to Wanda, own home in Garden Grove
  • Board Member, Orange County Sanitation District
  • Lector, St. Columban Catholic Church
Priorities:
  • Protect our Neighborhoods and Schools.
  • Keep taxes low and fight the Utility Tax.
  • Improve the Community with Better Schools and Safe Streets.
Joseph Pak 10,731 votes 23.0%
  • Occupation: Community Relations Director
  • BS from USC
  • MBA from University of Phoenix
  • Senior Citizens Advisory Council - Orange County
  • California State Rehabilitation Council Member
  • OCTA - Special Needs Advisory Council Member
  • Pacific Bell - over 24 years of employment
Priorities:
  • Public Safety is my Top Priority
  • I will be Accessible to and be a Voice for all Residents
  • Support Local Businesses to Protect our Property Value and City Services
Pedro Mendoza 4,096 votes 8.8%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
  • Occupation: General Contractor
Chris Prevatt 3,100 votes 6.7%
  • Occupation: Health Services Planner
  • Commissioner, Garden Grove Sanitary District
  • Program Supervisor, Orange County Health Care Agency
  • Experienced Manager and Corporate Officer
  • Experienced Community Planner
Priorities:
  • Fight gang crime and graffiti.
  • Fund programs to keep kids out of gangs.
  • Improve City Code Enforcement

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