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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Steve Shanahan

Candidate for
Council Member; City of La Palma

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La Palma is a great city and I am proud to call it home for 30 years. I ask for your vote on November 4th.

My goals include:

Protect housing values with code enforcement
Maintain our superior Police and Fire Departments
Lower Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Strengthen community involvement

La Palma children should be allowed to attend La Palma schools. With your help I will continue to fight the fight until we are victorious.

Being a local business and property owner has taught me the importance of managing resources as I believe we need to live within our means. I have experience analyzing and assessing budgets to get the most of our tax dollars.

I am passionate about La Palma and have been active with La Palmas Community Activities and Beautification Committee-Chairman (2 Terms), Memorial Day Committee- Co-Chair, La Palma Days Committee and the La Palma Chamber of Commerce. I have been active in our local schools as well as attend City Council meetings on a regular basis for over 4 years.

I have a unique perspective as I was born and raised in La Palma, now my wife Cori and I will be raising our family here. If elected, my goal will be to protect our fine city and improve our way of life.

Many of you may recall the I ran (4) years ago but lost by just over 1%. Most of you voted for me (4) years ago, so I ask for your support again.

People ask why I am running for La Palma City Council and the answer is simple. Our children and grandchildren. I enjoyed all the fruits of La Palma and now I want to give back so that all of our children will have the same safe neighborhoods, quality schools and a great community environment that I had growing up in La Palma. With your vote I will be accomplish all these goals.

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