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San Mateo County, CA November 4, 2003 Election
Member, City Council; City of South San Francisco Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 19 3:08pm, 93.8% of Precincts Reporting (30/32)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Joe Fernekes Click here for more information about this candidate 4,020 votes 41.7%

  • Occupation: City Councilmember/Administrator
  • Council Member - City of South San Francisco (1991-Present)
  • Board Member - South San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees (1981-1991)
  • Chairman - SSF Unified School District Bond Oversight Committee
  • Member - SSF Historical Society, Friends of the Library & Sister City Organization
  • Member - Friends of Park & Recreation & PAL Boosters
  • Member - YMI # 32 & ICF Branch # 7
Priorities:
  • Improve and Maintain South San Francicsco's Quality of Life
  • Improve and Maintain Economic Viability and Stability
  • Work on solutions to our Transportation & Housing Needs
Rich Garbarino Click here for more information about this candidate 2,925 votes 30.3%
  • Occupation: Retired/Consultant/Appointed Incumbent
  • 40 year resident of South San Francisco
  • Appointed to SSF City Council, December 2002
  • Member SSF Parks and Recreation Commission, 18 years
  • SSF's Code Enforcement Hearing Officer, 2 years
  • President, Avalon-Brentwood Homeowners Assn.
  • B.S. in Business Management, Real Property Administrator, Professional Property Manager
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Ensure that city services remain available to all residents while maintaining a balanced budget
  • Continue to provide affordable housing and child care facilities. Encourage balanced growth
  • Continue to be an advocate for neighborhoods
Rick Ochsenhirt Click here for more information about this candidate 1,691 votes 17.5%
  • Occupation: Local Businessman
Priorities:
  • Solve the problems created by California's massive budget cuts
  • Bring independent leadership to the So. San Francisco Council
  • Safeguard our traditions while planning for tomorrow
Keith Koller Click here for more information about this candidate 506 votes 5.2%
  • Occupation: Law Student
  • Law School Graduate
  • Master's degree in Public Administration
  • President, St. Francis Terrace Homeowner's Association
Priorities:
  • Affordable Housing and Smart Growth
  • Job Creation
  • Marketing South San Francisco as a place to stay
Carolyn Presley 498 votes 5.2%
  • Occupation: Retired Telecommunications Worker
Rich Garbarino@ssf net

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