League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Council Member; City of Berkeley; Council District 5 Voter Information

Results as of Feb 1 2:01pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (14/14) (28 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.35%)

First ranked choice applies (details) Candidates (1 Elected, Rank Your Choices) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Laurie Capitelli 4336 votes 54.4% Occupation: Berkeley City Councilmember Planning Commission, former chair Zoning Adjustments Board, former chair Chair, Mayor's Taskforce on Development & the Permit Process 15 year boardmember, Berkeley Public Education Foundation UC graduate, Political Science former high school teacher Priorities: Preserve walkable, safe neighborhoods Insure transparent government and fiscal accountability Promote economic development through vibrant commercial districts Sophie Hahn 3628 votes 45.5% Occupation: Zoning Commissioner Chair, City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women King Middle School PTA President and Chair, School Governance Council Board, Berkeley Public Library Foundation & Chair, North Berkeley Committee of Neighborhood Libraries Campaign Founder, Berkeley Edible Garden Initiative and Urban Farmer, growing enough food for 6 families. Board Member, Planned Parenthood Shasta-Diablo Berkeley High, UC Berkeley, & Stanford Law School Graduate Priorities: Provide comprehensive support for Small & Local Businesses, strengthen Local Purchasing and enhance Business Development, to expand our Economic Base Address Berkeley's Fiscal Challenges in a comprehensive, pro-active and transparent manner Champion a sustainable Berkeley, including Local Shopping, Bike Sharing, Urban Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Carpooling, Share Economy, & Zero Waste Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Events City Council Candidates Forum, District 5 Election Meeting (two City Council District 5 candidates have been invited), Thursday, October 11, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, 1821 Catalina Ave., Berkeley 94707, Hosted by Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association Candidate Forums Forum for candidates in the Berkeley City Council races for Districts 2, 3, and 5, Thursday, September 27, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda (between Solano and Los Angeles), Berkeley 94707, Hosted by the League of Women Voters--Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville Videos of Forums and Candidate Interviews Candidates for City Council District 5 Answer Questions Laurie Capitelli: Why Vote for Me? Sophie Hahn: Why Vote for Me? News and Analysis East Bay Express Berkeley at a Crossroads (ballot measures, mayoral and city council races) 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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