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Ventura County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Smart Voter Mary Haffner

Candidate for
Board Member; Ventura Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
  • Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics, 1985
  • Juris Doctor, Loyola Law School, 1989
  • Labor Lawyer, 1989-1991
  • Pro bono lawyer, 1996-2002
  • California State PTA Honorary Service Award Recipient, 2003
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Maximize resources and opportunities for our school district through effective advocacy at the state and local level; hire full-time grant writers
  • Promote academic excellence through effective teacher support - competitive salaries, up-to-date technology and textbooks, more decision-making
  • Focus on every aspect of children's development, ie Arts, Nutrition, Smaller Learning Environments
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Key Endorsements
  • Ventura Unified Educators Association (VUSD teachers)
  • Ventura Classified Employees Association (VUSD staff)
  • Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Charles Weis
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Position Papers
Mary Haffner's Biography
Mary has been an involved and engaged parent in the school community and has used her legal background to advocate for policies and statewide legislation that benefits all of California's school children.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.maryhaffner.com
E-mail: haffnermary@yahoo.com

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