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Lorraine Prinsky, Ph.D.
 
91,048 votes
44.3%
- Occupation: University Professor
 - University Professor, California State University, Fullerton over 35 years
 - Ph. D. UC Irvine
 - BA UCLA
 - Mediator for Orange County Human Relations and Community Service Programs in Orange County Small Claims Courts
 - Bolsa Chica Land Trust Docent
 - Girl Scout Leader for 10 years
  
Priorities:
- Serve students, veterans and community by ensuring quality education with quality faculty by raising the ratio of full- to part-time faculty.
 - Manage taxpayers' money wisely by improving budget transparency, avoiding wasteful spending in areas not related to student learning
 - Support development and expansion of programs in emerging technologies so our students will have skills to participate in the global marketplace
  
Armando R. Ruiz
 
75,994 votes
36.9%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Coast Community College District
 - Past President, Callifornia Community College Trustees Association
 - Past President, Community College League of California
 - Past Chair , Pacific Region,  Association of Community College Trustees
 - Master of Arts in Education, Univerisity of Texas
 - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Texas
 - Pre-doctoral work, USC
  
Priorities:
- To make sure our precious dollars enhance classroom education.
 - Support outstanding teachers who motivate students to reach their highest potential.
 - To work with business and community members on programs that respond to local educational needs.
  
Don "Coach Doc"  Apodaca
 
38,634 votes
18.8%
- Occupation: Optometrist/Wrestling Coach
 - Doctor of Optometry degree 1984
 - Masters Degree (Science Education)
 - Bachelor of Science (Biology)
 - Secondary Teaching Credential (Life)
  
Priorities:
- 1. Prepare students for transfer
 - 2. Improve vocational education
 - 3. Community Colleges should be the heart of their communities
  
  
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