Candidates
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Jim Friedman
7,806 votes
15.9%
- Occupation: Councilmember/Small Businessman
- Mayor, City of San Buenaventura
- Chairman, County Library Commission
Priorities:
- Maintaining our strong local economy
- Maintaining our slow residential growth
- Increasing the level of services provided to our residents
Ray Di Guilio
6,201 votes
12.7%
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- Occupation: Councilmember/San Buenaventura
Carl Morehouse
5,733 votes
11.7%
- Occupation: Land Use Planner
- M.A. Planning and Public Administration, Indiana University
- B.A. Political Science, Purdue University
- Trained Mediator, Pepperdine University
- American Institute of Certified Planners
- American Planning Association
- Graduate, Ventura Citizens Police Academy
Priorities:
- Secure funding for basic public services
- Protect the natural environment and the city's small town charm as we grow
- Keep City Hall connected to the citizens and open for dialogues
(Bob) Robert E. Ryan, III
5,430 votes
11.1%
- Occupation: Pediatrician
- Marine Corps Officer(69-73)Vietnam Vet. Flew Combat over North Vietnam
- Active in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
- Pres. Medical Staff Ventura County Medical Center 1992
- Chief of Hospital Services, Edwards AFB 1986-88
- Board of Directors Buenaventura Medical Group, 1991-92 and 96-97
- Exec. Committee Community Memorial Hospital 1991-now
Priorities:
- Economic Diversity: Aggresively pursue and recruit clean, high tech industries to our city
- Public Safety: Police and Fire is the #1 priority of government (PERIOD)
- Family Activities: I support building the regional sports park
Doug Halter
5,227 votes
10.7%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from UCSB
- Ventura City Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- Downtown Ventura Community Council, President
- Chamber Music Festival, Boardmember
- Visioning Outreach Committee, member
- Chamber of Commerce, member and more
Priorities:
- Building a stronger community
- Improving government services and efficiency
- Becoming a healthier, sustainable city
Paul W. Thompson
4,767 votes
9.7%
- Occupation: Peace Officer
- Past Chairman, East Ventura Community Council
- Ventura County Christian High School Board of Directors
- Ventura Visioning Citizen's Outreach Committee
- Ventura Unified School District Excess Property Committee
- Bachelors Degree (Biology) Occidental College
Priorities:
- Public Safety
- Maintaining Ventura's Character
- Building New Parks
Diane M. Underhill
4,019 votes
8.2%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- Native Venturan
- 1977 Graduate Ventura High School
- 1981 Graduate Stanford University
Priorities:
- Sane Sustainable Slow Growth Policies
- Manage Spending -- Essential Public Services First Priority
- Preserve Ventura's Quality of Life and "Small Town" Character
Roger F. Jewett
3,288 votes
6.7%
- Occupation: Retired Professional Engineer
- B.S. and M.S. from Stanford University
- 25 Years Professional Management Experience
- 10 Years Public Service
- Proven Record of Leadership
- Twice Elected to Public Office
- Committed to Community Service
Priorities:
- Focus on issues affecting families, seniors and the environment.
- Transform our vision for Ventura's future into a reality.
- Rebuild morale and capabilities of City Staff, Fire Fighters and Police.
Charlie Gartman
2,264 votes
4.6%
- Occupation: Businessman-Restaurant Owner
- Husband with 10 yr. old son.
- Native Venturan
- Owner-Operator, Historic Mission Bell Cafe
- Business Admin. USF via night school
- Member, Historic Preservation Committee
- 20 yrs. with Navy at Point Mugu
Priorities:
- Open city government with more public participation
- Smart financial management with emphasis on fixing infrastructure
- Revise city charter to; elect mayor, improve city management, etc
Brian Lee Rencher
2,246 votes
4.6%
- Occupation: Business Scientist / Researcher (Business Owner)
- Master of Business Administration - Executive Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing
- Associate of Science - Real Estate (Sales) & Associate of Science - Business Management (Management) & Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
- President, Associated Students of California State University, Northridge - Ventura Campus, 1992-93
- Ventura County University Representative to the California State Legislature, 1992-94
- Eagle Scout (Bronze Palm), Boy Scouts of America
Priorities:
- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY(MORE BANG FOR YOUR TAX BUCK!)
- ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (COMMUNITY'S CARRYING CAPACITY vs. GROWTH RATE)
- ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS (BALANCING HABITAT PROTECTION vs. INDUSTRIAL GROWTH)
Lynn Doyle Cogdill
1,292 votes
2.6%
- Occupation: Youth Activist
- Lisenced Psychiatric Technician
- Ventura City College
- Oxnard City College
- 1999 P.A.L Humanitrian Award
- 1999 Humanitarian Sen. Jack O'Connell
Priorities:
- Creating a Youth Committee to the Council
- Transportation for Senior Citizens
- Assist Residents/ Employees of Ventura
E.R. (ED) Ryan
692 votes
1.4%
- Occupation: Operations Manager,NuSil Technology
- Golden State District,Operations Manager of they Year,Federal Express FY92
Priorities:
- City Economic expansion in commercial and industrial high-tech areas.
- Engaging and Full Implementation of the Zucker report and Seize the Future.
- Improvement of City Services through a more FISCAL responsible application of funding.
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