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Los Angeles County, CA November 4, 2003 Election
Governing Board Member; Palmdale Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 24 1:43pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (24/24)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Tom W. Lackey Click here for more information about this candidate 2,325 votes 27.78%

  • Occupation: Highway Patrol Sergeant
  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education
  • Former Special Education School Teacher
  • Parent of two adopted children
  • A son in the District (Ana Verde Plaza)
  • Incumbent of four years on the board
  • Grew up in the High Desert
Priorities:
  • Support for underperforming schools
  • Maintain safe learning environment for students
  • Improve district-wide morale by supporting all facets of the District
Robert "Bo" Bynum 2,042 votes 24.40%
Dolores (Ortiz) Dominguez Click here for more information about this candidate 1,750 votes 20.91%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education
  • Principal/Coordinator - St. Hilary School of Religion
  • Bilingual/Bicultural Certificated Teacher
  • Recipient of Pious the Tenth Award Confraternity of Christian Doctrine 1976
  • Teacher of the Year - Yucca Elementary School 1993-1994 Palmdale, Ca
  • Los Angeles County Bilingual Directors Association Teacher of the Year Award - 2001
Priorities:
  • I will strive towards assuring that all children in Palmdale will receive the best education that we can provide by evaluating budget priorities.
  • Alleviate overcrowding and ensure that all schools maintain a clean, safe environment for our children.
  • Be available to parents, teachers and the community, listening to and acting upon their concerns.
Terri Elaine Cope Goff Click here for more information about this candidate 1,439 votes 17.19%
  • Occupation: Public School Teacher
  • Credentialed educator
  • Masters of Education
  • Parent of special needs child
  • Former student of Palmdale School District
  • Former teacher in Palmdale School District
Priorities:
  • Prioritze children by lowering class sizes
  • Restore confidence by promoting teamwork and trust between parents, administration and teachers.
  • Restore competence by hiring and retaining highly qualified credentialed teachers
Rebeca "Becky" Brown Click here for more information about this candidate 813 votes 9.71%
  • Occupation: Social Worker
  • United States Army Veteran
  • Masters of Business Administration Degree
  • Bachelor of Science Degree
  • Parent of a child attending the Palmdale School District
  • Member of the Palmdale School District Board Oversite Committee
  • PTA Member
Priorities:
  • #1 "Our Childrens Education", to include adequate books for the children and supplies in the classroom and maintain credentialed teachers
  • One Universal Language, and bring up test scores, reducing class sizes
  • Cut the Fat, starting at the top, and safe schools

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Palmdale Elementary School District
Resource Information

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