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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Melanie Sweeney-Griffith

Candidate for
Trustee; Peralta Community College District; Trustee Area 6

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Psychologist- 15 years of leadership experience.
  • The only candidate who has taught in the Peralta District,
  • Recognized by Congresswoman, Barbara Lee,Tom Bates, County Board of Supervisors, for community activism, & California "Volunteer of the Year"
  • Consensus builder, will work collaborativly with Board members, students, faculty,and all employees.
  • Consultation to Marcus Foster Educational Institution, JFK Center for Educational Research,
  • Conducted initial research for PBS show " Sesame Street"
  • Experience in multimillion dollar budgeting, policy development, strategic & long range planning
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • The role of a Board member is not to "Teach." It is to represent the community, to oversee the Chancellor, set policy, manage the district,
  • and most importantly "Balance the Budget." I bring 15 years leadership experience in all these areas.
  • I will assure that all policies are student driven and student success is the priority goal.
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Key Endorsements
  • Susan Duncan, Incumbent Peralta Trustee
  • Keith Carson, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
  • Alameda County Democratic Party
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Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: grifithmel@aol.com

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