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Frank O'Connell
 
2,200 votes
20.43%
- Occupation: Attorney
 - Bachelor of Science in Education
 - Juris Doctorate
 - Marina Planning Commissioner
 - Communit College Teach. Credential for Life in Real Estate and Law
 - Marian Design Review Board-Alternate
  
Priorities:
- Open and Accountable City Government
 - Restore a balanced budget
 - High quality employment
  
 
James E. Ford
 
2,092 votes
19.43%
- Occupation: Council Member/Accountant
 - Master of Business Administration, with a concentration in management, Golden Gate University
 - Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Golden Gate University
 - Small business owner since '88
 - National Assoc. of Enrolled Agents
 - Monterey Salinas Transit Board of Directors
 - Marina Rotary Foundation
  
Priorities:
- Create jobs in Marina with livable wages
 - Encourage citizen participation in city government
 - Shape Marina's future as a World Class City
  
David Burnett
 
1,958 votes
18.18%
- Occupation: Computer Software Designer
 - Senior software developer
 - Former Chair Marina Planning Commssion
  
Priorities:
- Restore a Balanced city budget
 - Job Creation
 - Downtown redevelopment
  
Nancy L. Amadeo
 
1,917 votes
17.80%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
 - Marina Planning Commission, 2005-2008
 - Pres., Marina in Motion, 2004-June 2008
 - Treasurer, Marina Youth Arts, 2005-present
 - 2008 California League of Cities Planners Institute
 - 2007Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CEPTED) Conference and Workshop
 - 2006 California League of Cities Planners Institute
  
Priorities:
- Contunue full funding of Police, Fire and Recreation and Cultural Services
 - Provide for the expansion of our business community by creating jobs that enhance the lives of the citizens of Marina
 - Preserve the environment while we grow
  
Peter Le
 
1,680 votes
15.60%
- Occupation: Acting City Engineer
 - Bachelor of Civil Engineering
 - Executive Master of Public Administration
  
Priorities:
- Sell City-owned housing units to police officers, firemen, teachers, current renters and low income families.
 - Offer $20,000 credit for each job businesses bring to Marina downtown and airport.
 - Adopt rent stabilization and conversion ordinance for mobile home parks.
  
Michael Derr
921 votes
8.55%
- Occupation: Contract/Purchasing Officer
  
  
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