Candidates
(Vote for 2)
Click on highlighted
name for additional information supplied by candidate.
Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for
voters.
Heidi Ann Ashcraft
5,489 votes
34.84%
Terry L. Ragins
4,541 votes
28.82%
- Occupation: Occupational Therapist/Parent
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis
- University Instructor, Washington University
- Torrance Council of PTAs Parliamentarian and School Board Liaison
- Torrance Education Foundation Executive Board Member
- Library Director/School Site Council/ District Advisory Committees
- Recipient of PTA's Honorary Service AND Continuing Service Awards
Priorities:
- Promoting excellence in our schools and ensuring our students have the best possible teachers, materials, and instruction
- Improving teacher/parent/School Board communication
- Providing safe, secure and drug-free campuses
G. Rick Marshall
2,077 votes
13.18%
- Occupation: Small Businessman
- 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
- Contract Windows Software Developer, self-employed
- Member, Curriculum Advisory Board, Harbor College
- 2000 Fundraiser, Muscular Dystrophy Lockout
- 1997-2001, Chairman, SMART (Organization of Torrance Taxpayers)
- 2001 - 2003 Host Family, Japanese Exchange Students
Priorities:
- Expand Educational Options in Torrance with a Charter School
- Focus on Basics of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, Uphold Traditional Family Values
- Close $7 Million Deficit without a Parcel Tax to Fund School Operations
Joe Mendez
1,527 votes
9.69%
- Occupation: Community College Director
Claude Todoroff
1,147 votes
7.28%
- Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
- Bachelors of Science Degree 1972 Cal State L.A.
- Certified Public Accountant 1982
- Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants 1982
- Board Member and Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Challenge of So. Ca. Inc.
Priorities:
- I want to eliminate waste in the district. We need to get the best price for supplies and contract serives.
- Be the voice of the people. You will have my ear and not the special interest groups that run this city and the district.
- I will keep special interest groups like PFLAG out of our schools.
David W. "Dave" Cornwell
976 votes
6.19%
- Occupation: Attorney/Civil Engineer
- BS in civil engineering, Univ. of Calif.
- Juris Dr., Loyola Univ., L.A.
- Capt, CEC, USNR(ret.)
- Sr. Claims Consultant, URS Corp.
- 40 yrs. engin., construction, legal exp., mainly with public entities
- Lecturer, 6yrs. at USC and 2 yrs. at Cal. State Univ. D.H.,on const. and engin. law
Priorities:
- Manage TUSD's limited financial resources to maximize learning and student success
- Provide a safe and secure environment for the students and staff at all school sites and facilities
- Balance the needs of students, parents, staff and community
Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official.
All candidates have been invited to supply additional information to Smart Voter.
Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
|
|
Official Information
- Torrance Unified School District
Resource Information
- GreatSchools.net
Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.
|
League of Women Voters of California
