League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Barbara County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
	Mayor; City of Santa Barbara Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 12 2:16pm

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Helene Schneider 10,433 votes 45.9% Occupation: Santa Barbara City Councilmember Human Resources Management Consultant Past President, Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee Past President, Santa Barbara Human Resources Association Former Commissioner, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Katherine Harvey Fellow, Santa Barbara Foundation 2004-2005 Priorities: A Solid Fiscal Foundation: Implement policies that rebuild and maintain funds in City's reserve accounts. Safe neighborhoods for our Kids and Community: Invest in at-risk youth programs, build stronger connections between City Hall and neighborhood groups. A Clean, Environmentally Sustainable City: Strengthen our role as an environmental leader with clean creeks and beaches and pesticide-free parks. Dale Francisco 7,684 votes 33.8% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter.) Stephen M. Cushman 3,696 votes 16.3% Occupation: Non-profit President President, SB Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, SB Downtown Organization Associate Director, Southwest Museum Executive Director, San Diego State Athletic Foundation Development Director, San Diego Heart Association Director of Athletics, City of San Diego Priorities: Youth Gangs: Adopt a zero-tolence for youth violence and gangs. Fiscal Responsibility: Adopt a conservative approach to the budget process and restore the City's depleted reserves. Local Economy: Accelerate the redevelopment of lower State Street and ensure that the City is a clean, safe place to live, work, and visit. Isaac Garrett 484 votes 2.1% Occupation: REALTOR Real Estate Broker, GRI, SRES, ABR California Assocaition of REALTORS State Director Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS Board of Directors and numerous committees Past President of the NAACP SB BRANCH Served on numerous government committees Awards from; SB News Press; NAACP: SBOAR Priorities: A balanced budget, we must live within our financial resources. Public Safety, we must provide our first line responders with the resources they need A private rental assistance housing program for our workforce and low and middle income households. Bob Hansen 420 votes 1.8% (This candidate has not responded to SmartVoter.) Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Official Information from City of Santa Barbara: SBCityVote.org - election information Campaign Finance Disclosure Forms for all City measures and candidates Nonpartisan Information from the League of Women Voters SPECIAL NOTICE If you are a voter in the City of Santa Barbara, you may have received a mailing from the "Official Non-Partisan Voter Guide". The League of Women Voters did not authorize use of our name or logo on this unofficial, partisan campaign piece. The League NEVER EVER endorses or opposes candidates. Touring with the Candidates for Santa Barbara Mayor (all candidates, 74 minutes) Steve Cushman Dale Francisco Isaac Garrett Bob Hansen Helene Schneider On CHANNEL 17: See schedule for times of broadcasts. Forums Mayoral Candidates Forum - Tuesday, September 29, 7-9 p.m. See Channel 17 schedule for broadcast times. This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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