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Los Angeles County, CA April 11, 2006 Election
Member, City Council; City of Lancaster Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Ron Smith Click here for more information about this candidate 5,241 votes 33.5%

  • Occupation: Retired Deputy Sheriff / College Instructor
  • Chairman-- Lancaster Planning Commission
  • Co-Chair-- Antelope Valley Crime Task Force
  • Chairman, 36th Assembly District Republican Central Committee
  • Campaign Chairman, Measure R College Bond (2004)
  • Howard Taft School of Law, Graduate studies in Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, California State University Northridge
Priorities:
  • We need tough, immediate action to combat crime and take back our city from the criminals.
  • Ron will work to reduce excessive speeding on our streets and oppose Section 8 housing that bring crime to our city.
  • We shouldn't have to eat or shop in other communities! Ron will continue to bring more restaurants and shopping to the city.
Ed Sileo 3,750 votes 23.9%
Janette (Gaudi) Crawford Click here for more information about this candidate 2,945 votes 18.8%
  • Occupation: Eastside School Board Member
  • BS Business Administration - Marketing
  • Lancaster West Rotary Centennial President of the Year
  • Born and raised in Lancaster 1961
  • Eucharistic Minister and on Finance Council at Sacred Heart Church
  • Married for 25 years with two teenage sons
  • Extremely active in my community
Priorities:
  • Safety of our Community is my Top Concern
  • Ensure a balance between retail and industrial development
  • Infrastructure is key to successful growth
Barry White 1,030 votes 6.6%
James A. Abadejos 697 votes 4.4%
Nellie F. Tillman Click here for more information about this candidate 557 votes 3.6%
  • Occupation: Project Manager
Priorities:
  • Public Safety To erradicate the problems of housing fraud,gang violence,drugs.
  • Economic growth To create a balance between economic growth and physical growth
  • After school programs Create a system where children can go instead of being a latch key child.
James W. Young 393 votes 2.5%
David Abber 370 votes 2.4%
Roger L. Price Click here for more information about this candidate 363 votes 2.3%
  • Occupation: Minister/Social Activist
  • Minister
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Former United States Marine
  • Licensed Real Estate and Insurance Agent
  • Motivational Speaker
Priorities:
  • Through a cooperative effort via coalitions, sub stations, neighborhood councils reduce crime, stop the rapid spread of crime.
  • Form partnerships with churches, community-serving and faith-based institutions to address at-risk youths, crime, drug addiction, parolees.
  • Address problems between law enforcement and the minority community via cameras in patrol cars, forums, townhall meetings, etc., etc.
Kenneth Williams 319 votes 2.0%

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The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County, an Inter-League Organization, and constituent Local Leagues as available in communities holding elections on April 11, 2006 has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Development, Public Safety, and City Election Schedule.

Official Information

City of Lancaster Election Website
Resource Material

L.A. Almanac
News and Analysis

L.A. Daily News

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