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Humboldt County, CA June 2, 1998 Primary

Supervisor; District 5

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John Frederick

  • Party: Democrat
  • Occupation: Business Owner/Azalea Realty
  • B.A. Cal State Northridge, Biology 1973
  • Peace Corps Volunteer, Belize, marine biologist 1974-76
  • Humboldt Bay Harbor Commissioner, elected twice, 1989,1993
  • Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, 1991-95
  • North Coast Small Business Development Center Advisory Board member, 1996 to present
  • McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce member
Priorities:
  • Recapture our property taxes from Sacramento
  • Discover the potential at the airports
  • Develop the harbor
Paul Kirk
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Fifth District Supervisor
  • Small business owner Trinidad Bay Bed & Breakfast and Boompas fast food restaurant
  • Married to Carol Kirk. They have five daughters and three grandchildren
  • Military Service, 3 years in U.S. Army with Honorable Discharge
  • Education: Cerritos College in Norwalk California
  • Previous Experience: Regional Sales Manager / Trouble Shooter for International Playtex Corp. Dover Deleware
Priorities:
  • Strengthen our economy
  • Increase funding of rural law enforcement
  • Make county planning work better & increase citizen participation in Government
Ben Shepherd
  • Occupation: Program Director
  • President, Board of McKinleyville Community Services District
  • Director of Special Programs Trinidad School District
Priorities:
  • Improve community voice in decisions.
  • Improve budget process.
  • Improve public safety.
Sara Senger
  • Occupation: Attorney at Law
  • B.A. : U.C. Berkeley
  • Juris Doctor: Hastings College of Law
  • Small business owner: Law Office of Sara Senger
  • Staff attorney, Northcoast Advocacy Services
  • Staff attorney, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
  • Staff attorney, Legal Services for Seniors
Priorities:
  • Protection of our children, frail elderly and disabled
  • Fiscal responsibility to the voters
  • Planning for a livable community

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