Councilmember; City of Salinas; Council District 5 Election Information November 7, 2006 Election

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League of Women Voters of California Education Fund

Monterey County, CA

November 7, 2006 Election

Councilmember; City of Salinas; Council District 5 Voter Information

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Results as of November 30 1:15pm, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (8/8)
(31 Total Write-In Votes 0.88%)

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Steven Villegas 1,868 votes 53.16%

Occupation: Sheriff Detective

Life Long Monterey County Resident

Sheriff/Police Officer 29 Years

Local High School Coach

Married 30 years with 3 kids who all attended local schools

Priorities:

Make Salinas a safer place to Live and work
Offer housing incentives for our service workers such as Police/Fire/Nurses/Teachers
Help Secure more fedral funds to continue the Joint Gang Task Force Program

Roberto L. Garcia

950 votes 27.03%

Occupation: Businessperson/Educator
Vietnam War Veteran--2 Purple Hearts & other Campaign Awards
Public Service: School Trustee, Parks, Library and Planning Commission Experience.
30 Years-Working with Middle and High School--aged Students and Family Members.
Graduated: CA Community College & University of Calfironia system.
Self-Employed Business/Workforce Consultant

Priorities:

Local JOBs for Local People (new & continuing)
Future Funds Public Safety Facilities, Equipment & Personnel
Access to affordable Housing for a Diverse Homeowner Community

Angie Morfin Vargas

665 votes 18.92%

Occupation: Warehouse Research Analyst
America's Most Wanted "Hero" award
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Woman of the Year Award (1997) 28th State Assembly District
Co-founder of Mother's Taking Action Against Gang Violence
Served with Violent Injury Prevention Coalition & Monterey County Juvenile Justice Commission
Served on Second Chance, Juvenile Impact Program & City Watch boards

Priorities:

Fight violent crime
Help at-risk youth
Responsible budgeting without higher taxes

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News and Analysis

Salinas Californian

11/01/06 Three seek Dist. 5

10/6/06 Candidates speak out on campaign issues

Monterey County Herald

9/27/06 Candidats Have Eyes Set on District 5 Seat

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