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Jan M. (McKane) Horton
8293 votes
21.9%
- Occupation: Supervisor/Healthcare Professional
- Bachelor or Science, Occupational Therapy
- Employer: St. Jude Medical Center, Therapy Services
- Co-founder of the Los Angeles OT Directors Forum
- Founder, Beach Cities Chapter of United Stroke Program
- Recipient of Outstanding Volunteer Award Linda Vista Elementary School
- Lecturer for multiple University OT/PT programs and Community Groups
Priorities:
- Preserve and Protect the nature and character of Yorba Linda, slow growth should be driven by the vision of the Yorba Linda Residents
- Promote fiscal responsibility, eliminating frivilous law suits and the use of eminent domain
- Improved communication with the Brea Police Department to identify the current crime trends earlier and establish action plans to stop and reduce them
John Anderson
6684 votes
17.7%
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
- 21 years as a prosecutor with the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Currently supervising a specialized gang supression unit called TARGET
- Active in many youth, community and intervention programs
- 12 years Cal State Fullerton, Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor
- Education: Juris Doctorate, University of California Hastings College of the Law - B.A. (Political Science), Cal State Fullerton
- Yorba LindaTraffic Commissioner, Vice Chairman
- Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee member and Yorba Linda Veterans' Memorial Ways & Means Committee member
Priorities:
- Maintaining the semi-rural, small town atmosphere of Yorba Linda by devising a Town Center Plan acceptable to the residents of Yorba Linda
- Stopping the 27% increase in serious and violent crime through increased police patrols, public education and maintaining reasonable development
- Reducing traffic congestion and railroad related issues of crossing delays, noise, extended idling, and storage of RR cars with dangerous toxins
Doug Dickerson
5903 votes
15.6%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: Police Captain
Keri Lynn Wilson
5228 votes
13.8%
- Occupation: Yorba Linda City Councilmember / Appraiser
- Former Sergeant, La Habra Police Department
- Mayor of Yorba Linda, 2005
- Current Chairperson, Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors
- Current Board Member, Placentia Yorba Linda Boys and Girls Club
- Yorba Linda Traffic Commissioner, 2001-2002
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Public Administration
Priorities:
- I will continue to support and promote fiscal responsibility and Public Safety (Fire and Police).
- I will work with community, council colleagues, & the Blue Ribbon Committee to develop a Town Center reflective of the needs & values of our community
- I will continue to emphasize maintaining and improving our landscaping, roads, city buildings, and parks.
Diana Lynn Hudson
4646 votes
12.3%
- Occupation: Businesswoman, Racecar Driver
- Healthcare Executive
- Employer: California Dental Network
- NHRA Professional Competitor
- Guest Lecturer, California State Universities
- http://www.hudson4yl.org
Priorities:
- Provide State of the Art Emergency Services
- Solve the community traffic dilemna
- Build a Yorba Linda High School
Alex Mikkelsen
2395 votes
6.3%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: Local Businessman
Michael A. Burns
1422 votes
3.8%
- Occupation: Manager, Software Engineering
- Member - Jamestowne Homeowners Association
- Upward Basketball Coach
Priorities:
- Maintain low-density, semi-rural character of Yorba Linda.
- Investigate Police Service alternatives including creation of our own Yorba Linda Police Department.
- Begin the process of dissolving the Redevelopment Agency.
Mel Woodward
1083 votes
2.9%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
Walter S. Bruckner
1069 votes
2.8%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: Manufacturer's Sales Agent
Steven E. Brunette
1060 votes
2.8%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
- Occupation: Businessman/Lawyer
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