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Monterey County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Harbor Commissioner; Moss Landing Harbor District Voter Information

Results as of Dec 6 2:34am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (101/101)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Peggy Shirrel Ph.D. 14689 votes 17.1%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Currently completing 3rd term as harbor commissioner.
  • Certificate in Special District Leadership/Management. Serving as chair for Moss Landing Sanitation District Advisory Committee.
  • Currently Chair of the Monterey County Water Pollution Control Agency Board of Directors.
  • Board Member on the Commission on the Status of Women for Monterey County. Graduate of the Salinas Leadership Program.
  • Board Member for the North Monterey County Water Issues CAC.
  • Speech Pathologist Retired from Private Practice as well as Director/Owner of Learning Center.
Priorities:
  • Top priority is regular dredging of the harbor.
  • 2nd is maintenance and ongoing updating of the harbor infastructure.
  • 3rd is finding sources of funding in order to keep berth rates down and at the same time keep the harbor solvent and vital.
Yohn C. Gideon 12311 votes 14.3%
  • Occupation: Boat Captain
  • Owner Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Boat Tours
  • Business and Construction Management, BA Degree
  • Have successful business in Moss Landing Harbor for over 7 years
  • Past President Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce
  • Enjoy sportfishing
  • Served in the Unitied States Navy 8 years, honorable discharge
Priorities:
  • To keep the harbor fully operational for use by our community including marine research, public recreation, fishermen, and boaters of all types..
  • To protect our resources such as Elkhorn Slough and Water Quality
  • To assure responsible and wise use of the public funds the harbor receives
Vincent C. Ferrante 10359 votes 12.0%
  • Occupation: Coach/Boat Owner
  • Central Coast Credit Union, Supervisor Committee
  • Sons Of Italy Of America, State Deputy
Priorities:
  • Balanced approach to development and environmental concerns
  • Protect our inlet waters and wetlands
  • Responsible and sound financial procedures
Kurtis Lee Solomon 9302 votes 10.8%
  • Occupation: Commercial Fisherman
Sai Fernandez 7742 votes 9.0%
  • Occupation: Probation Officer/Teacher
Nancy Barlow 7634 votes 8.8%
  • Occupation: Grant/Contract Manager
  • Former Projects Manager, Moss Landing Harbor District
  • Certificate of Appreciation, 2000 - Moss Landing Board of Harbor Commissioners
  • Former Projects Manager, San Mateo County Harbor District
  • B.S. degree, Business Management
  • M.A. degree, Administration
  • Former Board Member, Pacific Cetacean Group
Priorities:
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Public Access
  • Balance approach to Commercial/Recreational Fishing and Research
Raymond F. Kemp 6596 votes 7.6%
  • Occupation: Mariner/Commercial Diver
  • Moss Landing Resident for 11 years
  • Sole proprietor business owner
  • Multiple college degrees
  • 7 years US Army Special Operations
  • Concerned, participatory Local Resident
Priorities:
  • Local Control of Local Issues
  • Fiscal Constraint and Responsibility
  • Intelligent pre-planning for Future Growth
Lawrence J. White 5928 votes 6.9%
  • Occupation: Nonprofit Organization Administrator
Donna Jean Solomon 5855 votes 6.8%
  • Occupation: Commercial Fish Buyer
  • Business Management - Pierce College
  • Alliance Co-ordinator -WCSWLFA
  • Nearshore Advisory Committee Panel Member- Fish & Game
  • English Major - University of Southern California
  • Steering Committee member-Moss Landing Socio-Economic Study
Priorities:
  • Assure responsible and feasible expenditures of Harbor monies
  • Represent businesses and the fishing communitees fairly
  • Promote understanding and knowledge of State and Federal regulations effecting Harbor
Jeff Paul Coronado 5462 votes 6.3%
  • Occupation: Boat Restorer

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