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Los Angeles County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
 Smart Voter Tom Donner

Candidate for
Board of Trustees Member; Santa Monica Community College District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: College Administrator/Professor
  • 30 Years as Chief Business Officer at Santa Monica College including two terms as interim Superintendent/President
  • Numerous national and state awards for Outstanding College Business Leadership
  • KCRW's Lead Administrator, and Director on KCRW Foundation Board
  • Led the District team to rebuild college facilities damaged by the Northridge earthquake
  • Member of Board of Directors for Pico Improvement Organization
  • B.S. in Finance & MBA - CSU Long Beach ; Juris Doctorate - Southwestern University
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Holding student success and services as my greatest priority for SMC; I will work on policies that put the students first.
  • Work with community, students, faculty, and staff to build consensus so that all voices are heard before decision making.
  • Expand energy conservation and environmentally friendly programs including the continuation of developing environmentally sensitive facilities.
Key Endorsements
  • Unanimous endorsement of CEPS - Community for Excellent Public Schools
  • Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
  • A majority of the current Santa Monica CollegeTrustees
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Position Papers
Responses to Questions Prepared by CEPS for College Board Trustee Candidates
These questions were used by CEPS as part of their interview process for determining which candidates CEPS would endorse.
COMMENDATION BY SMCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Presentation made by Chair Nancy Greenstein at March, 2006 Board Meeting upon Tom Donner's completion of term as Interim Superintendent/President of SMCCD.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.donner4smctrustee.com
E-mail: tomdonner@donner4smctrustee.com


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