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Michael R. Adams
 
11,453 votes
23.6%
   
10,795 votes
(23.38%) in Los Angeles County
   
658 votes
(27.01%) in Kern County
- Occupation: Municipal Project Manager
 - Bachelor of Arts, UCLA
 - Master of Science-Management, USC
 - 2006 AVC Foundation Public Service Award
 - 8 years on AVC Board of Trustees
 - Former student & faculty member at AVC
 - Former USAF officer
  
Priorities:
- Manage growth and maximize availability of classes for students
 - Expand facilities, services and classes in Palmdale
 - Improve and maintain facilities at the Lancaster campus
  
 
Steve Buffalo
 
10,495 votes
21.6%
   
9,997 votes
(21.65%) in Los Angeles County
   
498 votes
(20.44%) in Kern County
- Occupation: Incumbent
 - Antelope Valley College Board of Trustees (1999-present)
 - Earned Golden Apple Award for his contributions to education.
 - AV College Foundation Board Member--raising money for student scholarships.
 - Co-Founder of Palmdale's "Partners Against Crime" program.
 - Former Special Events Manager for the City of Palmdale.
 - Lifelong involvement with Antelope Valley College.
  
Priorities:
- Quality educational and vocational training programs for students.
 - Enhanced campus safety through a new Sheriff's contract.
 - New Science Building, Theater and educational facilities at AV College.
  
 
Betty J. Wienke
 
10,477 votes
21.6%
   
10,047 votes
(21.76%) in Los Angeles County
   
430 votes
(17.65%) in Kern County
- Occupation: Incumbent
 - Antelope Valley College Board Trustee since 1997
 - Lancaster Homeless Shelter, Board of Supporters
 - AV College Foundation, Board of Directors
 - Worked at AV College for 32 years.
 - Active member of my church.
 - Family--Married for 44 years.  Proud mother of a Peace Officer.
  
Priorities:
- Campus Safety--Support our law enforcement partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
 - Fiscal Responsibility--Balance the College's budget without furloughs or layoffs.
 - New Programs to serve the needs of our community--Expanded Nursing program; Fire and Sheriff's Academy; and Medical technologies programs.
  
Bruce Macpherson
8,306 votes
17.1%
   
7,845 votes
(16.99%) in Los Angeles County
   
461 votes
(18.92%) in Kern County
Robert E. Alvarado
 
7,865 votes
16.2%
   
7,483 votes
(16.21%) in Los Angeles County
   
382 votes
(15.68%) in Kern County
- Occupation: Educator
 - AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Past President
 - AV Latin American Club, Past President
 - AV International Heritage Committee, President
 - High Desert Democratic Club, Past President
 - LA County Dem. Central Committee, Region 1 Vice Chair
 - 36th Assembly District, CDP, Past Chairman
  
Priorities:
- Build a permanent AV College Campus in Palmdale
 - Work towards opening a temporary Campus in Rosamond
 - Restore trust, transparency and fiscal responsibility at AV College
  
  
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