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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
City Council Member; City of Lomita Voter Information

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (5/5)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Margaret Estrada Click here for more information about this candidate 2,201 votes 25.25%

  • Occupation: Retired SBC Manager
  • Lomita City Councilmember 8, years, Mayor 2 Years
  • 2005 Woman of the Year 53rd Assembly District
  • President, Lomita Sister City Association
  • Vice President, Lomita/Torrance Meals on Wheels
  • Board Member, Lomita Chamber of Commerce
  • Planning Commissioner 8 Years
Priorities:
  • Preserving our small town lifestyle and low density atmosphere while working to improve our business climate and the overall look of the city
  • Maintain a financially sound budget with a healthy reserve
  • Repair and maintenance of our street, capital projects that improve the city's infrastructure, support our local law enforcement,
Susan Y. Dever Click here for more information about this candidate 2,040 votes 23.41%
  • Occupation: Incumbent/Educator
  • Mayor, Mayor pro Tem, Councilmember since 2001
  • Planning Commission, Safety Commission, and numerous other boards & commissions
  • Chair - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (2005-06)
  • 33 years experience as administrator & teacher - USC, El Camino College, LAUSD, Peace Corps
  • Manages & advises on budgets in addition to Lomita's budget ($124 million annually)
  • B.A. (Spanish) - Oklahoma State Univ.; M.A. & Ph.D. - USC
Priorities:
  • Preserving our small town low-density atmosphere & maintaining a safe low-crime city
  • Upgrading our streets and city infrastructure & continuing revitalization of Lomita's downtown and business areas
  • Maintaining a financially sound budget with a healthy reserve & actively including Lomita community members in city planning and decision-making
Barry M. Waite Click here for more information about this candidate 1,647 votes 18.90%
  • Occupation: Public Administrator/Geographer
  • Master of Public Administration - USC
  • 20 years local government experience
  • Lomita planning commissioner since 2000
  • Served with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments since 1995
  • Married to Margie since 1990. Sons Alex, 13, and David 11
  • Active in numerous community organizations
Priorities:
  • Emphasizing quality development that improves our community instead of just using our what little available land we have
  • Seeking regional solutions to regional problems such as traffic, education and pollution
  • Supporting the city's recreation programs and increasing park space
Timothy L. King (withdrawn) 1,462 votes 16.77%
  • Occupation: Incumbent/Substitute TUSD Teacher
Andrew W. Nieto Click here for more information about this candidate 1,366 votes 15.67%
  • Occupation: Business Owner/Electrical Contractor
  • Current City of Lomita Planning Commissioner
  • Current Lomita Chamber of Commerce Vice President
  • LA County Sheriff Volunteer ( Lomita Station)
  • Former Lomita Chamber Board Treasurer
  • Former City of Lomita Public Safety and Traffic Commissioner
  • Certificate, Administration of Justice, El Camino College
Priorities:
  • Economic development - helping local businesses thrive and attract new desirable businesses to the community.
  • Support the community's concerns regarding over developed residential & ill suited commercial projects that cause additional traffic & safety issues.
  • Develop a fiscally sound solution to update city services, repair sewers and roads, create a proactive plan for future maintenance.

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  Official Information

City of Lomita
Resource Material

SGVT City Profile
Events

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Tuesday October 25, 7-9pm
City Council Chambers, 24300 Narbonne Av; Info: 310-618-8711

  • TV Coverage: replayed at 11am & 7pm on October 29, November 3 and November 5; Lomita Comcast Channel 26
News and Analysis

Small-town vibe is a big deal in Lomita race (Daily Breeze, 11/1/05)

  • Four City Council hopefuls focus on the need to spur revitalization while staying resident-friendly.

Lomita incumbent drops out of upcoming election (Daily Breeze, 10/20/05)

  • Councilman Tim King will be on the ballot but has quit running. Some fear voters may waste their vote.
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