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Riverside County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Council Member; City of Hemet Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of December 2 11:01am, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (39/39)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Jerry R. Franchville Click here for more information about this candidate 8,954 votes 15.53%

  • Occupation: Law Enforcement Officer
  • Sheriff Investigator
  • Associates: Administration of Justice
Priorities:
  • Leading the charge against taxing the citizens during a recession
  • Prioritizing the budget with minimum cuts to public safety
  • Reestablish public trust with City Council and eliminate secret dealings
Jim Foreman 7,250 votes 12.57%
  • Occupation: Retired Police Officer
Robert Youssef 7,011 votes 12.16%
  • Occupation: Bank Manager
Brian Christie Click here for more information about this candidate 6,370 votes 11.05%
  • Occupation: Firefighter / Vice Mayor
Priorities:
  • Public Safety - Maintain Police and Fire Services
  • The Fiscal Health and Balanced Budget of Hemet
  • Attraction of industries that provide higher paying jobs
Scott Garrett 5,902 votes 10.24%
  • Occupation: Farmer / Businessman
Alfred M. Ayala Click here for more information about this candidate 5,868 votes 10.18%
  • Occupation: Banking Center Manager - AVP
  • Hemet / San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce - Steering Committee
  • Habitat for Humanity - Board of Directors
  • United Way of Central County - Investment Panel
  • Hemet / San Jacinto Economic Development Corporation - Member
  • U.S. Marine - Air Wing
  • Hacienda Heights Friends of the Library - President
Priorities:
  • Balanced Budget - Fiscal Discipline / Expense Containment
  • Public Safety Sustainment
  • Transparent Integrity with Accountable Stewardship
Lori Van Arsdale 5,515 votes 9.56%
  • Occupation: Councilmember / Businesswoman
Karen Pridemore 3,980 votes 6.90%
  • Occupation: Homemaker
Jim Claverie Click here for more information about this candidate 2,984 votes 5.17%
  • Occupation: Consumer Relations Manager
  • Dale Carnegie Instructor
  • Bachelor of Science Degree-Administrative Studies
  • MBA in Business Management
  • President of Community Pantry
  • Member of Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
  • Manage city budget responsibly and commit to making Hemet financially stable.
  • Strong commitment to Public Safety; provide them support, tools, training necessary to provide the best Public Safety services to our residents.
  • Regain our residents trust and support for Council through transparent management, straight forward communication and responsible leadership.
Gary Robert Craven Click here for more information about this candidate 2,659 votes 4.61%
  • Occupation: Disabled/Retired Vietnam Combat Veteran
  • Bachelor of Science Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Former Appointed Member San Diego County Veterans Affairs Committee
  • Member Congressman Bob Filners (51st District) Veterans Advisory Committee
  • Former Detroit Police Officer
  • Former Senior Federal Correctional Officer
  • Former San Diego County Medical Examiners Investigator
Priorities:
  • Preserve existing Police and Firefighter manpower, equipment, and firestation status without additional taxation.
  • Trim additional Fat from the present City budget and further scaledown spending.
  • Institute term limits and provisions for elected City officials.
Errol Thomason 1,171 votes 2.03%
  • Occupation: Site Construction Manager

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