League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Board Member; Antioch Unified School District Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 1:05pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (87/87) (188 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.27%)

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. Barbara J. Cowan 13933 votes 19.65% Occupation: Retired Teacher/Administrator Bachelor of Science, Ed. University of Southern California Master of Arts Degree Cal State University, Fresno Life Teaching and Administrative Credentials 39 Years in Education, Teaching and in Administration Fluent and literate in Spanish and French Bilingual teacher Priorities: Focus on student well-being and educational needs Fiscal health and responsible spending Safe schools Diane Gibson-Gray 11043 votes 15.57%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Incumbent Executive Director, Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch Regional Director of Customer Care (Comcast - retired) Priorities: Prepare every student for success in college, career, and life Navigate current economic local and state economic crises, while continuing to ensure fiscally sound budget implementation Advocate for strong public education at all levels of government Claire Renee Smith 9167 votes 12.93%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Community Volunteer AA degree EMT-A Landscape Design Certificate Religious Studeis 4 Yr Certificate PTA Pres Lambda Delta Sigma Officer Priorities: Financial Security Student Safety Student Achievment Debra Vinson 7860 votes 11.08% Occupation: Psychotherapist, School Counselor CASA- California State Appointed Advocate Volunteer in Probation Business Woman and Consultant Avid Community Volunteer Youth Intervention Network-Mediator Priorities: Student Sucess through Academic Achievement, School Safety, & Apprenticeship Programs Consistent and focused Teacher Support that is Relevant; Improved Parent Colloboration and Communication from the Board. Budget Transparency for greater understanding by and input from the community Jack "John" Yeager, Jr 7654 votes 10.79% Occupation: Educator/Antioch Businessman Cisco Academy Administrator Priorities: Help students understand the financial reality they will face at graduation. To keep our schools safe and clean. To make every effort to keep the district under local control. Linda M. Anderson 7043 votes 9.93% Occupation: Retired School Nurse BS from CSU Fresno MS from CSU Hayward Lifetime Service Credential / School Nurse Registered Nurse / State of California Former VP of Antioch Teachers Association Priorities: Best education for our students Best staff for our students Financially solvent school district Randy Benevides 5667 votes 7.99% Occupation: School Maintenance Person Synitha R. Walker 5005 votes 7.06% Occupation: Executive Director/Co Founder Parents Connected Dual Bachelors Degree in Business Adminsistration and Management Civil Servant Chair, Dozier Libbey Medical High School School Site Council Board Treasurer, Delta Bay Football League Parent Coordinator for various youth sports leagues Volunteer, CCISCO in interfaith organization Priorities: Increase Parental Engagement Building collaborative partnerships with City Council for youth workforce development programs Partnering with local non profits to enhance wrap-around services to underserved children and families Zandra Raphael 3358 votes 4.74% Occupation: Community Volunteer Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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