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Rebecca Saltzman
 
69,807 votes
52.7%
   
57093 votes
(55.28%) in Alameda County
   
12714 votes
(43.51%) in Contra Costa County
- Occupation: Environmental Policy Manager
 - Government Affairs Manager for the California League of Conservation Voters
 - Vice-Chair of the Oakland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
 - Received League of Women Voters of Oakland's 2012 Making Democracy Work Award
  
Priorities:
- A Modern BART System: Many things about BART haven't changed since the 1960's. Rebecca will push for new trains, and modernized, cleaner stations.
 - A Fiscally Sustainable BART: BART is $7.5 billion short in its budget for basic repairs. Rebecca will work to make BART fiscally sustainable.
 - A More Accountable BART Board: Rebecca will work to bring accountability to the Board, scheduling meetings when the public can attend and give input.
  
Anthony Pegram
 
42,764 votes
32.3%
   
32009 votes
(30.99%) in Alameda County
   
10755 votes
(36.81%) in Contra Costa County
- Occupation: Rail Transit Manager
 - Licensed civil engineer PE and MBA
 - 12 years on City and County boards including the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Base Reuse Authority
 - Past President and member of the Alameda County Fair Association
 - 20 Year emplyoyee with BART with responsibilities and duties associated with setting policy for a multi-faceted special district
  
Priorities:
- Improvements to the operations, safety and cleanliness of trains and stations
 - Fiscal reponsibility and transparency of the agency including contracting, pension reform and cost cutting measures
 - Improving community relations
  
Fred Wright Lopez
 
19,121 votes
14.4%
   
13455 votes
(13.03%) in Alameda County
   
5666 votes
(19.39%) in Contra Costa County
- Occupation: Retired Attorney/Volunteer
 - Metropolitan Transportation Commission -Policy Advisory Council
 - Contra Costa County Transportation Authority-Citizens  Advisory Council -Former Member
 - Lion's Blind Center - Former Board Member
 - Boalt Hall UC Berkeley Alumni Association - Former Director
 - Senior Consel US Treasury BATF- Retired
  
Priorities:
- Reducing crime and improving safety
 - Cleaning up BART
 - Accessibility for seniors and disabled
  
  
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Events 
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- Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
   Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
   Channel: KTOP Channel 10
   Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland on October 4
 - Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
   Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
   Channel: KTOP Channel 10
   Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
 - Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
   Time:  3:30 -4:30 PM
   Channel: KTOP, Channel 10
   Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
 - Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012
   Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
   Channel: KTOP, Channel 10
   Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
  
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