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Runoff Election 5/15/2007
Candidates
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Tamar Galatzan
18,258 votes
44.3%
- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor/Parent
- Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney with the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program
- Former Western States Associate Counsel for the Anti-Defamation League
- Served as legislative aide in the California State Assembly
- J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- B.A. in Political Science from University of California, Los Angeles
- Salutatorian from Birmingham High School (LAUSD)
Priorities:
- Increasing safety for students, teachers, and staff
- Supporting parents who want to be active in their children's educations
- Decentralizing decision-making and promoting local control
Jon M. Lauritzen
16,276 votes
39.5%
- Occupation: Member of the Board of Education
- LAUSD math and computer teacher for 35 years
- BA in Policitical Science from CSUN
- MA in Computer Education from CSUN
- District Director for Center for Civic Education
- Organized Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
- Concerned parent
Priorities:
- Reduce overcrowding
- Increase Parental Involvement
- Improve School Safety
Louis Pugliese
6,671 votes
16.2%
- Occupation: Teacher Educator
- Long-time LAUSD Classroom Teacher
- CSUN Educational Psychology Lecturer
- Valley Parent
- National Board Certified Teacher
- MA, Education
- Charter School Board Member
Priorities:
- Modern, 21st Century Schools focused on Student Motivation
- No More "Dropouts"- Career and Workplace education
- Sustainable Schools and Curriculum
Bill McMahon
(Write-in)
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Official Information
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Understanding School Board Meetings
- Map of LAUSD District 3
Candidate Videos
- Galatzan: video; transcript
- Lauritzen: no video available
- McMahon: no video available
- Pugliese: video; transcript
District Statistics
- GreatSchools.Net
Campaign Finance Data
- L.A. City Ethics Commission
News and Analysis
KCRW's "Which Way L.A." with Warren Olney
- The Politics of Education
- 2/21/07 (click on 'listen' or 'podcast')
Discussion of Measure L with L.A. City Councilmember Jose Huizar and LAUSD Boardmember David Tokofsky; followed by an overview of the LAUSD Board candidates with Howard Blume of the L.A. Times.
Google News Search
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