Candidates
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Frank O'Connell
2,851 votes
26.68%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Juris Doctorate
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Attorney at Law
- Community College Lifetime Credential Real Estate and Law
Priorities:
- Increase in city revenue
- open and transparent city government
- maintenance and increase in city core services
Gail Morton
2,333 votes
21.83%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Juris Doctorate 1978, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts 1975, Santa Clara University
- Member Marina Equestrian Center Ad Hoc Committee, 2011-present
- Coordinator, Fort Ord Rec Users (forU) 2011 Whispering Oaks Referendum
- Chair, MPUSD Board of Trustees, 2004 committee for school reconfiguration
Priorities:
- A balanced budget.
- Responsible growth of our city and economy
- Maintaining fire and police protections, safeguarding our investment in Preston Park, and rent stabilization for seniors in mobile home parks.
Jim Ford
2,237 votes
20.93%
Darlena Ridler
2,005 votes
18.76%
- Occupation: Financial Manager
- BS in Economics from Towson University, graduated with Highest Honors
- 34 Year Career as Financial Manager with the Army and the Department of Defense
- Chair of the Recreation and Cultural Services Commission, 6 years
- 2011 Woman of the Year in Marina
- Member of Marina Rotary for 10 years, Paul Harris Fellow
- Instrumental to bring in New Teen Center, Skate Park, & 100 Best Communities for Young People 2012, 2011
Priorities:
- We must develop a financial plan. It will set priorities, define essential services, identify new revenue sources.
- We must get the Cypress Knolls Senior Development under contract to re-develop the entire area of 180 acres.
- We must complete the planning and initiate new revenue generating projects to balance the budget.
Larry Starkey
1,261 votes
11.80%
- Occupation: Peace Officer
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Past President of the Crime Prevention Officers of Monterey County
- Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Member of the American Legion
Priorities:
- Promotion of New Home ownership opportunities
- Attract and Retain New Marina based businesses
- Senior Services, Youth Programs, and City Maintenance projects
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