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Orange County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
Council Member; City of Yorba Linda Voter Information

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Results as of Jan 4 9:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (48/48)
50.5% Voter Turnout (756348/1497397)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Jan M. (McKane) Horton Click here for more information about this candidate 8293 votes 21.9%

  • Occupation: Supervisor/Healthcare Professional
  • Bachelor or Science, Occupational Therapy
  • Employer: St. Jude Medical Center, Therapy Services
  • Co-founder of the Los Angeles OT Directors Forum
  • Founder, Beach Cities Chapter of United Stroke Program
  • Recipient of Outstanding Volunteer Award Linda Vista Elementary School
  • Lecturer for multiple University OT/PT programs and Community Groups
Priorities:
  • Preserve and Protect the nature and character of Yorba Linda, slow growth should be driven by the vision of the Yorba Linda Residents
  • Promote fiscal responsibility, eliminating frivilous law suits and the use of eminent domain
  • Improved communication with the Brea Police Department to identify the current crime trends earlier and establish action plans to stop and reduce them
John Anderson Click here for more information about this candidate 6684 votes 17.7%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • 21 years as a prosecutor with the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Currently supervising a specialized gang supression unit called TARGET
  • Active in many youth, community and intervention programs
  • 12 years Cal State Fullerton, Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor
  • Education: Juris Doctorate, University of California Hastings College of the Law - B.A. (Political Science), Cal State Fullerton
  • Yorba LindaTraffic Commissioner, Vice Chairman
  • Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee member and Yorba Linda Veterans' Memorial Ways & Means Committee member
Priorities:
  • Maintaining the semi-rural, small town atmosphere of Yorba Linda by devising a Town Center Plan acceptable to the residents of Yorba Linda
  • Stopping the 27% increase in serious and violent crime through increased police patrols, public education and maintaining reasonable development
  • Reducing traffic congestion and railroad related issues of crossing delays, noise, extended idling, and storage of RR cars with dangerous toxins
Doug Dickerson 5903 votes 15.6%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
  • Occupation: Police Captain
Keri Lynn Wilson Click here for more information about this candidate 5228 votes 13.8%
  • Occupation: Yorba Linda City Councilmember / Appraiser
  • Former Sergeant, La Habra Police Department
  • Mayor of Yorba Linda, 2005
  • Current Chairperson, Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors
  • Current Board Member, Placentia Yorba Linda Boys and Girls Club
  • Yorba Linda Traffic Commissioner, 2001-2002
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Public Administration
Priorities:
  • I will continue to support and promote fiscal responsibility and Public Safety (Fire and Police).
  • I will work with community, council colleagues, & the Blue Ribbon Committee to develop a Town Center reflective of the needs & values of our community
  • I will continue to emphasize maintaining and improving our landscaping, roads, city buildings, and parks.
Diana Lynn Hudson Click here for more information about this candidate 4646 votes 12.3%
  • Occupation: Businesswoman, Racecar Driver
  • Healthcare Executive
  • Employer: California Dental Network
  • NHRA Professional Competitor
  • Guest Lecturer, California State Universities
  • http://www.hudson4yl.org
Priorities:
  • Provide State of the Art Emergency Services
  • Solve the community traffic dilemna
  • Build a Yorba Linda High School
Alex Mikkelsen 2395 votes 6.3%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
  • Occupation: Local Businessman
Michael A. Burns Click here for more information about this candidate 1422 votes 3.8%
  • Occupation: Manager, Software Engineering
  • Member - Jamestowne Homeowners Association
  • Upward Basketball Coach
Priorities:
  • Maintain low-density, semi-rural character of Yorba Linda.
  • Investigate Police Service alternatives including creation of our own Yorba Linda Police Department.
  • Begin the process of dissolving the Redevelopment Agency.
Mel Woodward 1083 votes 2.9%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
  • Occupation: Retired
Walter S. Bruckner 1069 votes 2.8%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
  • Occupation: Manufacturer's Sales Agent
Steven E. Brunette 1060 votes 2.8%
(Candidate did not respond to our request for information.)
  • Occupation: Businessman/Lawyer

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