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Stanislaus County, CA November 6, 2001 Election
Director; Modesto Irrigation District; Division 4 Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Paul Warda 2,612 votes 59.7%

  • Occupation: MID Director, 1994 to present
  • Walnut grower
  • Retired Corporate vice president and industrial plant manager, Tenet Health Systems
  • Widowed after 51 years of marriage, 2 daughters & 5 grandchildren
  • Member Board of Directors, Community Hospice
  • Active member of the community for more than 54 years
  • Member, First Christian Reformed Church of Modesto
Priorities:
  • I feel that the Modesto Bee's endorsement of my candidacy accurately outlines my priorities.
  • I have shown a consistent concern for ratepayers and a determination to protect the district's water rights & its ability to generate electric power.
  • I will continue to focus on protecting our agriculture and water & making certain our rates remain among the lowest in California
Wesley T. "Wes" Trana 1,762 votes 40.2%
  • Occupation: Almond Grower
  • Retired from Foster Farms as Feed Research Supervisor.
  • Attended Modesto High, MJC and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
  • My wife Joanne have been married 42 years, we have one daughter Kristen who is married to Scott Lueck and 2 grandchildren.
  • I am a veteran and served with the US Navy in Korea.
  • I am supporter of many community activities.
  • I am a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Modesto
Priorities:
  • Keep MID water supplies in the Modesto area
  • Keep power & water rates reasonable
  • Ensure that MID properly manages the debt load keeping the agency fiscally strong

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10/13 Modesto Bee-Election Connection
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10/6 Modesto Bee, Election Connection
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