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Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
 Smart Voter Charlie Ahern

Candidate for
Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 2

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Writer, city commissioner, volunteer
  • BA (Education & Political Science), MBA (Finance)
  • Former board president, Social Advocates for Youth.
  • Board and Audit committee member, Emergency Housing Consortium
  • Commissioner, Cupertino's Technology, Information, & Communications Commission
  • Work Experience: Ten years technical curriculum development and writing. Fifteen years high-tech corporate accounting.
  • Wife teaches disabled adults for Mountain View-Los Altos High School district. Son attended Cupertino schools, now attends DeAnza College.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Advocate for the best interests of and opportunities for all schoolchildren.
  • Work closely with parents, school boards, and district administrators.
  • Ensure teachers are well-trained, credentialed, and supported in the classroom.
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Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Charlie Ahern
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Key Endorsements
  • San Jose Mercury News, 10/20/06
  • Mike Honda, U.S. Congressman, California-15th District
  • Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
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Position Papers
Ballot Statement for Charlie Ahern
Voters should read the ballot statement of every candidate to make an informed decision.
Where is Trustee Area 2?
Generally TA-2 extends from Los Gatos to Los Altos, including parts of San Jose and Sunnyvale.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.ahernforsccboe.org
E-mail: charlie@ahernforsccboe.org
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