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Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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David W. Armenta
2,777 votes
28.4%
- Occupation: Councilmember/Municipal Consultant
- Raised in Pico Rivera
- Went to Burke Jr. High and El Rancho High School
- Received A.A. from Rio Hondo College and Bachelor Degree from University
- Master Degree from Northrop University Law Center in Contracts
- Presently taking courses toward Ph.D in Planning and Development
Priorities:
- Accountability in City Hall
- Help reduce gang problems and ensure our residents feel safe in our city
- Work on Beautification programs for the city of Pico Rivera and Provide more programs for youth and seniors
Ron Beilke
2,473 votes
25.3%
- Occupation: Restaurant Owner
Beatrice "Bea" Proo
1,041 votes
10.6%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Three-time Mayor and Councilmember of Pico Rivera
- Past El Rancho Unified School Board Member and President
- Former President Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce
- Founding Chairman, Pacific Western National Bank
- Director, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- Five-time President, Soroptimist Intl. of Pico Rivera
Priorities:
- Continue strong emphasis on graffiti abatement for gang suppression
- Ensure railroad safety by seeking additional funding for $42 million grade separation
- Provide safe environment by launch of $20 million proposed park plan and focus on street improvement
Richard R. Cardenas
1,034 votes
10.6%
- Occupation: Businessman
- Pico Rivera Planning Commissioner
- Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce (Associate & Ambassador)
- B.S. Public Policy, Management and Planning - University of Southern California (Recipient of Deans Scholarship)
- Victim Advocate - Victim/Witness Assistance Program (L.A. County District Attorney's Office)
- Pico Rivera Relay for Life - Chairman Team Recruitment (American Cancer Society)
- Elected Delegate 58th Assembly District (representing Pico Rivera)
Priorities:
- Improve Quality of Life - Repair roads, patch-up pot holes quickly, remove graffiti quickly, renovate blighted areas, etc.
- Increased Public Safety - I want more police officers on the streets patrolling, per shift.
- Fiscal Responsibility - I will ensure that the highest ethical standards are upheld when making financial decisions.
Al Armijo
841 votes
8.6%
- Occupation: Investigator, City of Los Angeles
- Vice President, SEIU Local 347
- Longtime Pico Rivera Resident
Priorities:
- Make Pico Rivera's Government Responsible to its Citizens
- Fight for our community's Children & Families
- Fight for our community's Seniors
Esther Celiz
763 votes
7.8%
- Occupation: School District Employee
Marcos A. "Mark" Cisneros
368 votes
3.8%
- Occupation: California Notary Public
Natalie Djabourian
358 votes
3.7%
- Occupation: University Student
- East Los Angeles College- Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (graduated Cum Laude)
- Student at Univeristy of California, Irvine- majoring in English and Philosophy ( Im on the Dean's Honor List and will graduate in June of 2006)
- English As Second Language Tutor at University of California, Irvine
- Volunteered at Beverly Hospital, Boys and Girls Club, and YMCA
Priorities:
- Increasing Security and after school programs
- Eliminating grafitti to better the city's appearance and eliminate stereotype that associates Pico Rivera with crime
- Bringing businesses into the city so that residents don't have to drive to other cities to buy what they desire
Frances L. Noone
128 votes
1.3%
- Occupation: Businesswoman
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Official Information
- City of Pico Rivera
Candidate Forum
- Tuesday, February 8, 7-9pm
- Pico Rivera Senior Centor Auditorium; 9200 Mines Av, Pico Rivera; Co-Sponsors, LWV Whittier & Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce
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