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Los Angeles County, CA March 6, 2007 Election
Smart Voter Linda P. Elderkin

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Claremont

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
  • 30 year Claremont resident
  • B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Brown University; Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University
  • Former Student Affairs Dean at Pomona and Pitzer Colleges
  • City Planning Commissioner 1992-96, 1978-79
  • Former chair of community organizations including Claremont Little League, Claremont League of Women Voters, CHS Theatre Boosters, EdNet and others
  • Married to Richard for 37 years; two children: Katie (28) and Topher (20)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Encourage effective partnerships among city, schools, library, colleges, non-profits, the arts, and police to serve our youth, seniors, and families.
  • Support and develop a strong business community in all parts of our city.
  • Work to implement our new General Plan and its Sustainability Principles in all city decisions.
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Key Endorsements
  • Claremonters Against Strip Mining
  • Sierra Club
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.elderkinforclaremont.org/
E-mail: elderkin4council@aol.com

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