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Bill R McMillin
11884 votes
15.7%
- Occupation: Newark School Board Member
- Commercial Real Estate Broker; Former High School Teacher, Middle School Principal, and Educational Planner
- Incumbent, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
- Treasurer, Fremont-Newark Democratic Forum
- Member, California State Democratic Central Committee
- Board President, Mission Valley (Fremont, Union City & Newark)Regional Occupational Program and Chairperson, Mission Valley Special Education Board
- BA Math & MA in Education - Stanford University; Completed course work for Ph.D. in Educational Administration - Syracuse University
Priorities:
- Fair Educational Funding and Accountability
- Lower Waste in Government Spending
- Electing Democrats and Political Finance Reform
Sybil Smith
11409 votes
15.1%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Member, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
- Chair, Fremont/Newark Democratic Forum
- Volunteer of the Year, California Democratic Party
- Chair, Ohlone Area United Democratic Campaign
Priorities:
- Demcratic Party Principals and Ideals
- Working to help voters understand what the Democratic Party is about
- Continue to work for grassroots participation in Democratic Party
Richard Edward Valle
11383 votes
15.1%
- Occupation: Union City Councilmember
- Appointed, Member of Electoral College, 2000 Campaign
- Past Director of the 18th Assembly District Campaign Headquarters
- Founder of Union City Democratic Club
- Currently Recording Secretary of Alameda County Central Democratic Party
- Graduate Degree from Cal-State University, Hayward
- Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army Medic
Priorities:
- I have worked to help people in my community engage and be involved in the political process.
- I believe that every person has potential.
- Our form of government is as strong as the community we live in, it is up to each of us to make life better one day at a time.
Val Bettencourt
11283 votes
15.0%
- Occupation: Member Central Committee
Yvette Brittain
11139 votes
14.8%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Elected, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee, 2000 & 1998
- Chair, Fremont Human Relations Commission
- Chair, 20th Democratic Assembly District Committee
- 1999 Region 5 Democrat Volunteer of the Year
- Board of Directors, Tri-Cities Children's Centers
- Board of Directors, Legal Assistance for Seniors
Priorities:
- Promote voter education, participation, and information.
- Advocate for technology to insure that every vote counts.
- Support and promote the Democratic Party's platform.
John R. Smith
10694 votes
14.2%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Member, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
- Secretary, Fremont/Newark Democratic Forum
- Alameda Democrat of the Year, 2000
- Merchandise/Marketing Manager, Retired
Priorities:
- Democratic Party Platform and Ideals
- Democratic Activist
- Working locally on community projects
Martin L. "Marty" Koller
7428 votes
9.8%
- Occupation: Facilities Mechanic
- Alameda County Water District, Board Member
- Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Past President, Fremont Jaycees
- Charter Member, Newark Toastmasters Intl.
- Disabled Vietnam Veteran
Priorities:
- First and foremost reflect the wishes of my constituent
- Support the current Califonia Democratic Platform
- Ensure organized labor is a integral part of this party
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