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Santa Clara County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 7 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 20 3:06pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (165/165)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Donald R. "Don" Kruse 11,970 votes 43.0%

  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • 24 years teaching experience with the County Office of Education
  • 9 years experience as administrator, supervisor and consultant
  • Hold 9 California education credentials
  • Worked in both private and public education sectors
Priorities:
  • To be a watchdog of public funds
  • To increase local control of school operations
  • To support/emphasize programs that produce real, positive results
Carolyn K. Murry 8,173 votes 29.4%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter)
  • Occupation: Mother
Lillian C. "Carlita" Jones 7,664 votes 27.6%
  • Occupation: Grant Writer/Instructor
  • BS, Computer Science, University of San Francisco
  • Homework Center Coordinator
  • San Jose Public Library Commissioner, 7 years
  • Pacific Bell, 30 + Years, Programer Analyst, Training Instructor
  • Evergreen Valley High School Planning Committee Member
  • Neighborhood Accountability Board Member
Priorities:
  • Support programs that will continue to attract quality teachers and provide teacher training programs
  • Promote partnerships with government and community organizations
  • Support strong family/school programs that will increase parent involvement.
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