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State of California November 4, 2014 Election
Smart Voter Tom Torlakson

Candidate for
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: California Schools Superintendent
  • California State Assemblymember (1996-2000, 2008-2010)
  • California State Senator (2000-2008)
  • Contra Costa County Supervisor (1980-1996)
  • Antioch City Council (1978-1980)
  • Teacher, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (1973-1980)
  • University of California, Berkeley B.A. in History (1971), M.A. in Education (1977)
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Make sure decisions about our education dollars are made by local schools, parents and teachers themselves, not politicians.
  • Expand career and technical training for high-school students to ensure every child graduates with real-world skills
  • Make schools safer by preventing crimes against children, curbing bullying, and keeping kids safe from gangs, drugs and guns.
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Key Endorsements
  • California Teachers Association
  • California Nurses Association
  • California Association of Highway Patrolmen
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.tomtorlakson.com
E-mail: tom@tomtorlakson.com

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