League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Governing Board Member; Chico Unified School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 2:20pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (63/63) 92.7% Voter Turnout (57385/61910) (156 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.27%)

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Griffin 18254 votes 31.81% Occupation: Governing Board Member 1988 Graduate CSU Chico, Magna Cum Laude Hold CA Professional Clear Credentials to teach Social Science & English 2000-07 headed Butte Co. Foster Care Licensing Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children, Volunteer of the Year 2010 Married 31 years; spouse Barry L. Griffin, small business owner Mother of 2 successful CUSD graduates, Miranda and Graham Priorities: Before leaving Grade 3, all children will be successful readers. Ensure safe and clean school facilities with current technology to enhance learning. Promote a school culture in which learners and teachers can thrive. Linda Hovey 15690 votes 27.34%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Retired School Business Manager Self Employed Bookkeeper/Accountant Priorities: Balanced budget Smaller class sizes More music, the arts, technology and sports in all district schools Gary M. Loustale 13628 votes 23.75% Occupation: Career Technology Educator BA CSU Chico Industrial Technology Business Owner Operator 23 years President Westside Little League President Ishi Toastmasters President St.Vincent de Paul Ass. Priorities: Increase Class Size Reduction Streamline State Testing Increase Athletic Funding Erik C Lyon 9657 votes 16.83%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Marriage Family Therapist Clinical supervisor Priorities: Increasing parental participation Improve fundraising to offset budget cuts Decisions based on best interest of students including my 3 girls Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of Butte County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 4 questions on Education Funding, School Selection, Charter School Accountability, and Arts in the Schools. Events Candidate Forums CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER CANDIDATES PROS & CONS OF STATE BALLOT PROPOSITIONS 7 p.m. - Monday, October 1, 2012 Chico City Council Chambers 411 Main Street, Chico, CA News and Analysis Chico Enterprise Record - ChicoER.com Four running for two Chico Unified School District seats 08/17/12 League of Women Voters to host Chico school board candidates forum - 09/26/12 Shared passions: School board hopefuls all love Chico, children - 10/02/12 CUSD candidate Gary Loustale says he can bring new perspective to panel - 10/03/12 Ex-charter school fiscal officer claims 'unique' skills for Chico school board - 10/05/12 David Little: Costly race for some candidates - 11/04/12 Chico News & Review - newsreview.com/chico Money talk - School board hopefuls focus on education funding - 10/04/12 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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