Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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Nilo Michelin
2,103 votes
23.32%
 
Olivia J. Valentine
 
1,706 votes
18.92%
- Occupation: Retired Federal Prosecutor
 - Served as a Prosecutor for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
 - Hawthorne's Representative, LAX Advisory Board
 - Former President and current member of the Holly Park Home Owners Association
 - Board member for the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce
 - 25th Senate District "Woman of Distinction"
 - Certified with the American Arbitration Association
 - olivia@oliviavalentineforcitycouncil.com
  
Priorities:
- Improved public safety and city services
 - Creating a business friendly climate for economic development
 - Bringing integrity, accountability, and transparency to city hall
  
John C. Vargas
 
1,541 votes
17.09%
- Occupation: Vice-President, Hawthorne School District Board of Trustees
 - Masters of Arts in Linguistics; English as a Second Language emphasis, California State University Long Beach
 - B.A. Politcal Science, University of California Los Angeles
 - Current consultant, former writer and editor for English Education Curriculum International
 - Founding member and former development director for the Global Education Academy Public Charter School in South Los Angeles
 - Former Vice President of School Finance, Excellent Education Development
 - Founding Treasurer and current member of the North Hawthorne Community Association
 - john@johnvargas.org
  
Priorities:
- Building a stronger relationship between education, city hall, and public safety
 - Creating jobs and economic development through the revitalization of the mall property
 - Bringing accountability and transparency to Hawthorne City Hall
  
John L. Jefferson
1,267 votes
14.05%
Sean R. Walsh
 
781 votes
8.66%
- Occupation: Businessman/IT Engineer
 - Business Development Sr. Manager, Oracle Corporation
 - Accredited Expert: Business intelligence and market analysis
 - University of California, Berkeley - BA
 - Homeowner in Hollyglen Neighborhood
 - Married with 2 dogs (rescues)
 - sean.walsh90250@gmail.com
  
Priorities:
- All Neighborhoods - improve quality of life with new beautification and security infrastructure
 - Economy: 1) Common sense development supporting SpaceX (& subcontractors) services,, etc). 2-Attract New Green industries
 - Appropriate development (no more high density-especially at the Mall site- & renovate current high density areas)
  
Jose C. Gutierrez
 
578 votes
6.41%
- Occupation: Information Technology Manager
 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer & Trainer
 - Information Technology Instructor, Orange Coast College
 - Hawthorne Civil Service Commissioner 2007-2009
 - President, Holly Park Homeowners Association 2007-2009 and 2011
 - Member, President Search Committee, Los Angeles Southwest College
 - Doctor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
 - jose@gutierrezforhawthorne.com
  
Priorities:
- Economic Development
 - Community Engagement
 - Quality of Life & Public Safety
  
Frances Stiglich
563 votes
6.24%
Martin Offiah
 
306 votes
3.39%
- Occupation: Professor
 - Visionary Leadership
 - Total Quality Management Skill and Ability
 - Criminal Justice Instructor/Faculty
 - Change Agent
 - Proactive Management/Result Oriented
 - Consensus Building & Team Management Skill
 - moffiah2000@yahoo.com
  
Priorities:
- Total Quality Services for the Citizen's of Hawthorne
 - Community Oriented Policing/Crime Deterrence's through partnership effort with the community
 - Busness Development outreach programs for recruitment of Small/Medium Business program ensuring tax for business programs and creation of employment
  
William P. "Bill" Shultz
174 votes
1.93%
  
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 - October 6, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 El Segundo Boulevard
 - October 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Dana School, 5504 W. 135th Street
  
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