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Alameda County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Joaquin J. Rivera

Candidate for
Member; Alameda County Board of Education; Trustee Area 1

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Community College chemistry Professor
  • Former Berkeley School Board member (1996-2008)
  • President and Chief Negotiator, AFT Local 1493, AFL-CIO
  • Vice-President, California Frederation of Teachers
  • Delegate, California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
  • M.S. Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley; B.S., Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Summa Cum Laude
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Helping districts adopt new strategies to close the achievement gap and improve the achievement of all students.
  • Being a strong advocate in Sacramento to oppose the budget cuts that threaten our children's future.
  • Ensuring districts utilize sound fiscal practices
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Key Endorsements
  • East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club, East Bay Young Democrats, Green Party
  • County Superintendent Sheila Jordan, County Board President Jacki Fox Ruby
  • Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi
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Position Papers
Oakland Tribune Endorsement
Read why the Oakland Tribune says that "It would be hard to imagine a candidate more qualified than Rivera".
Candidate Statement
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.joaquinrivera.org
E-mail: jojorico@pacbell.net

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