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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Gay Plair Cobb

Candidate for
Member; Alameda County Board of Education; Trustee Area 2

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Member, Alameda County Board of Education District 2
  • CEO, non-profit organization providing training/employment/career services to adults and youth
  • Member, Oakland Workforce Investment Board, Chair of Youth Council
  • Board Member, San Francisco Foundation
  • Awards from YWCA, California Assembly,Chamber of Commerce, KQED-TV, KGO-TV, Urban League, other professional, community and service organizations
  • Past Board Member and President, Black Adoption Placement and Research Center
  • Graduate of UC, Berkeley (MSW) and Queens College, City University of NY (BA)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Budget priorities which place the needs of students first
  • Full implementation of recommendations of Alameda County Grand Jury
  • Stronger, more helpful fiscal oversight of local school districts by the County Office of Education
Key Endorsements
  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee
  • Congressman Pete Stark
  • Assemblywoman Wilma Chan
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Position Papers
Improving Educational Achievement
The County Office of Education must increase its focus and resources to improve the educational outcomes of its students.
The Grand Jury Review of the Board and the Superintendent
The Alameda County Grand Jury recently issued its observations and recommendations for improving the operation of the County Office of Education and the functioning of the County Superintendent.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://GayCobbCampaign@yahoogroups.com
E-mail: FriendsofGPC@aol.com

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