LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Ventura County, CA March 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Jon Sharkey

Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 37

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: City Councilmember
  • Past Chair Ventura Regional Sanitation District
  • Director, Beach Erosion Authority
  • Founding Member, Sustainability Council of Ventura County
  • Director, Port Hueneme Water Agency
  • League of California Cities, Coastal Cities Caucus
  • California Coastal Coalition
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Reform state financial structure to return more property tax back to local communities.
  • Invest in educational infrastructure; encourage public/private partnerships.
  • Encourage job creation through tax reform.
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Position Papers
Let's Match the Tool to the Job
By creating an increment based alternative to redevelopment we can encourage decisions leading to more liveable communities.
Sales Tax Builds an Uncertain Future
With sales tax becoming an ever-more uncertain basis for municipal finance, it's time to find other job-creating alternatives.
Building Community Through Educational Partnerships
If we are to improve California's educational system, we must involve the entire community, parents, the public, and the private sector.
 
Key Endorsements
  • California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Mayor Pro Tempore John Zaragosa, Oxnard
  • Richard Francis, Esq.
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.jon.sharkey.com
E-mail: jon@sharkey.com


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