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Douglas F. Crane
2141 votes
22.13%
- Occupation: Construction Manager
- Building and Engineering Construction Manager with over 40 years experience in public and private construction.
- Public service: Ukiah Airport Commission, Mendocino County Overall Economic Development Committee, Mendo County Gov Steamlining Advisory Committee
- Member of Leadership Mendocino Class I and continuing supporter of that program.
- Was a Boy Scout and am an adult volunteer in the BSA: Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, District Chair, Council Exec Board.
- Rotarian and Past President of Ukiah Rotary
Priorities:
- Timely Council meetings focused on the real needs of Ukiah
- Budgeting og City resources with priority to public safety
- Logical maintainance and improvements of infrastructure
Mari Lisa Rodin
1961 votes
20.27%
- Occupation: Incumbent, Ukiah City Council
- Grantwriter--Hopper & Rodin Associates
Priorities:
- Land Use-- Managed growth that protects our town's rural character and quality of life
- Ensure adequate funding for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- Foster Cooperative Approach with County Government on important regional issues like water supply, affordable housing, and economic development.
John McCowen
1753 votes
18.12%
- Occupation: Self-employed Property Manager
Michael Whetzel
1253 votes
12.95%
- Occupation: Business Owner
Ana M. Araiza
1166 votes
12.05%
- Occupation: Bilingual Crisis Counselor
Bob Gragson
733 votes
7.58%
- Occupation: Executive Director, Solar Living Institute
- Former Business Owner - 6 yrs.
- Former United Way Chief Executive - 16 yrs.
- Former Chamber of Commerce President (1988)
- Former Toastmaster President of 3 Clubs
- Secretary, Rotary Club of South Ukiah -- Rotarian since 1987
- B.A., Business/Philosophy, Furman University
Priorities:
- Develop a city-wide energy conservation program
- Develop a community currency to bring our local economy back under local control and stimulate local economic activity
- Implement Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in city elections to ensure all candidates are elected with a 50% majority
Gordon Elton
635 votes
6.56%
- Occupation: City Finance Director
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