League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Council Member; City of Albany Voter Information

Results as of Feb 1 2:01pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (13/13) (51 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.28%)

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Peggy J Thomsen 4060 votes 22.00% Occupation: Incumbent Albany City Council, 1996-2004, 2008-present; Mayor, 2 years Albany Unified School District Measure E Bond Oversight Committee Albany Unified School District Measure A Bond Oversight Committee; Chair, 4 years Albany Board of Education, 1978-86, 1988-96, President, 4 years East Bay Sports Field Recreational Authority JPA Albany Prevention Council Priorities: Provide good basic services and infrastructure within a balanced budget Promote economic and environmental sustainability Promote open, responsive government Peter Maass 3156 votes 17.10% Occupation: General Contractor Albany Planning and Zoning Commission 2006-2012er BA political science UC Berkeley '70 Teaching Credential USFS '74 Priorities: Implementation of our Climate Action and Active Transportation Goals Fight for permanent open space on our Shoreline Protect and advance the health and prosperity of Albany Michael Barnes 2966 votes 16.07% Occupation: UC Science Editor B.A. Liberal Arts, 1984, Evergreen St. College M.A. Political Economy, 1986, UMASS Amherst Ph.D. research, UC Berkeley, 1989-93 Acting Instructor, UC Berkeley, 1992-93 Albany School Board, 2002-06 Priorities: Revise Albany's cell tower ordinance to improve coverage. Bring a scientific approach to Albany's climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Pass sales tax increase to maintain vital city services/restore mutually respectful and effective relationship between staff and council. Nick Pilch 2908 votes 15.76% Occupation: Software Development Manager Albany Park and Recreation Commissioner (6 years, 3 as chair) Traffic and Safety Commissioner Co-founder, Albany Strollers and Rollers Sierra Club Leader Software Engineering Manager B.A. Chemistry Priorities: Bringing people together Sustainability - Environmental, Fiscal, Social Looking for revenue opportunities Gregory Tod "Tod" Abbott 2552 votes 13.83% Occupation: Albany Business Owner BA, Philosophy, UC Berkeley, 1988 MA, Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1995 Web Designer & Developer, 1997 - present Priorities: Preserving Albany's character and quality of life Aggressively pursuing Albany's climate action goals Supporting Albany's business community Sheri Spellwoman 1672 votes 9.06% Occupation: Homemaker/Fitness Instructor BA Tufts University: English major, Women's Studies minor Priorities: Environmental Sustainability, Including Local Renewable Energy Development Supporting Low-Income Families Building a Community-Based Economy, and Community in General Ulan McKnight 1089 votes 5.90% Occupation: Business Owner Albany High School Graduate Software Developer Community Advocate Priorities: Promote Local Business Development Create Affordable Senior Housing Increase Participation In Local Government Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Events Candidate Forums Forum for City Council candidates: Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 p.m., St Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Ave., Albany, in the Parish Hall, Sponsored by St. Alban's Church and Albany Patch Forum for City Council candidates, moderated by Albany High U.S. government students: Thursday, October 25, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Little Theater, Albany High School, 603 Key Route Blvd., Albany 94706 News & Analysis Albany Patch City Council Candidate Q&As Election Guide Oakland Tribune Albany candidate wants to preserve small town values - 10/25/12 Former chamber head seeksAlbany council seat - 10/11/12 Greener Albany is council candidate's priority - 10/11/12 Albany council candidate to tackle political dysfunction - 10/04/2012 Maass brings background to Albany issues - 9/27/2012 Albany candidate envisions a sustainable city - 9/20/12 Albany incumbent touts lengthy experience - 9/13/2012 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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