Candidates
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Mark A. Murphy
 
19,051 votes
24.2%
- Occupation: Businessman
 - Orange Native
 - BS and MBA from the University of Southern California
 - Former Mayor of Orange 2000-2006
 - over 25 years in the High Tech Industry
 - Actively supports a wide range of non profits and youth sports organizations
  
Priorities:
- Focus on Fiscal Responsibility - Business approach to budgeting and planning
 - Develop and maintain a business friendly environment to promote a srong business community
 - Prioritize a strong Public safety and infrastructure while opposing all new taxes
  
 
Mike Alvarez
15,463 votes
19.6%
Ray Grangoff
 
12,353 votes
15.7%
- Occupation: City of Orange Planning Commissioner
 - Reserve Sheriff Deputy
 - BA, Political Science; MA, Legislative Affairs
 - Member of Orange Elks Lodge
 - Over ten years experience in the field of public policy
  
Priorities:
- Creating Jobs
 - Lowering the cost of government.
 - Improving the business climate.
  
Lawrence R. "Larry" Labrado, Sr
 
8,327 votes
10.6%
- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Rancho Santiago Community College District
 - AA Santa Ana College, BA Cal State Fullerton
 - Business Owner
 - Selected to the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame
  
Priorities:
- Bringing new business in and creating jobs
 - Keep our neighborhoods safe
 - Being accessible to the public.
  
Robert L. Douglas
 
8,239 votes
10.4%
- Occupation: Orange Business Owner
 - Government Worker,35 years
 - Reserve Deputy Sheriff,20 years
 - Former Orange Chamber Commerce Member
 - U.S, Marine Corps,SGT.,7 years
 - Orange American Legion Member
 - M.A.Degree- Criminal Justice,Chapman Univ.
  
Priorities:
- Provide Safe Community
 - Increase the efficiency of government services and better use our tax dollars
 - Support and strengthen our public schools so they remain a good option for young families
  
Richard Callahan
 
7,012 votes
8.9%
- Occupation: Financial Professional/Author
 - BSC degree Accounting Santa Clara Univ.
 - Post graduate Finance Northwestern Univ.
 - Graduate College for Financial Planning
  
Priorities:
- Address unfunded City employee pensions to avoid bankruptcy
 - Bring employee benefits in line with private industry
 - Consider Charter City status
  
Josh Nothom
 
4,632 votes
5.9%
Priorities:
- Create open lines of communication between residents and city council.
 - Create and maintain city programs that assist families realize the dream of home ownership.
 - Build a bridge between Chapman University and Orange Unified School District.
  
Brian A. Del Vecchio
3,802 votes
4.8%
- Occupation: Businessman/Educator
  
  
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