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Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Mayor; City of Berkeley Voter Information

Results as of Nov 25 10:26am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (103/103)
(1774 Total Write-In Votes 3.16%)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Tom Bates Click here for more information about this candidate 34208 votes 60.90%

  • Occupation: Mayor, City of Berkeley
  • 2002- Present - Mayor of Berkeley, CA
  • 1976-1996 - California State Assembly Member
  • 1972-1976 - Alameda County Supervisor
Priorities:
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Economic Development and Affordable Housing
Shirley A. Dean Click here for more information about this candidate 20188 votes 35.94%
  • Occupation: Public Policy Advocate
  • Berkeley Mayor, 1994-2002
  • BA Social Work with Honors, UC Berkeley
  • 2003 Woman of the Year, Zonta Berk/North Bay
  • Current Board Member, Save Strawberry Canyon
  • Current Board Member, Citizens for East Shore Parks
  • Current Bpard Member, A Better Way
Priorities:
  • A City that functions better for all its residents.
  • A City that can grow and is green yet retains its beauty and incomparable livability.
  • A City that has a strong revenue base, a vibrant Downtown, and a strong business community.
Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi (Write-in)
Richard Lorren "T-Bone" Jolly (Write-in)
Zachary RunningWolf (Write-in)

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  News and Analysis

San Franisco Chronicle

Berkeley Mayor's Race is a rematch of 2002
9/21/08
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