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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Westminster School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (59/59)
72.6% Voter Turnout (1,167,657/1,607,989)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Sergio Contreras Click here for more information about this candidate 14,793 votes 36.7%

  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Westminster School District
  • Graduate of Westminster Schools
  • Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration, California State University, Long Beach
  • B.A., Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach
  • Graduate of Califonia School Board Association's Masters in Governance Program
  • Commissioner to the Chief of Police of Westminster
Priorities:
  • Continue teaching English, math, reading, science and computer skills to prepare students for high school, college and the global economy.
  • Continue expanding After-School programs to help students stay out of trouble.
  • Continue retaining and attracting highly qualified teachers.
Jo-Ann Purcell 12,133 votes 30.1%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Westminster School District
FRANK TRAN Click here for more information about this candidate 6,160 votes 15.3%
  • Occupation: Registered Civil Engineer
  • 1988 - Fled communist Vietnam for freedom
  • 1990 - Came to the U.S. with bare hands and no English
  • 1997 - Graduated from Cal Poly Pomona
  • Proud homeowner, residing in Westminster since 2000
  • Responsible husband, father of 3 daughters who are going to Westminster schools
  • 2006 - Trained to become a Special Education Advocate
Priorities:
  • Recruite and retain qualified teachers.
  • Improve teaching standards and student test scores.
  • Maintain good relationship between parents, teachers and the community.
Linh Nguyen 4,219 votes 10.5%
  • Occupation: Engineer
Ethan Nguyen 2,157 votes 5.3%
  • Occupation: Community Outreach Specialist
Nghia Nguyen 880 votes 2.2%
  • Occupation: Retired

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