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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5 Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (166/166)
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Anna E. Song Click here for more information about this candidate 40,886 votes 53.73%

  • Occupation: Trustee, Santa Clara County Board of Education
  • Incumbent County Board Trustee since 2000
  • Chair, County Joint Legislative Committee
  • BA, Franciscan University
  • Mother of two sons, ages 6 and 2
  • Successful alternative school student who went on to earn a college degree
Priorities:
  • Reduce dropout rates in identified high-risk communities
  • Continue to strengthen alternative education programs, especially in tough economic times
  • Expand preschool opportunities for all children in Santa Clara County
Carmen Montano Click here for more information about this candidate 35,216 votes 46.27%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Trustee/Teacher
  • BA in Humanities, SJSU
  • School of Education, CSUMB
  • Library Commissioner, 2001-present
  • Planning Commissioner, 1998-2000
  • Parks, Recreation Commissioner, 1991-1995
  • SCV Water Dist. Advisory Committee Chair, 2008
Priorities:
  • Promote early childhood educational programs to help close the achievement gap
  • Identify the needs of all school districts to better serve the students
  • Create partnerships with high schools and alternative schools to focus on drop out prevention

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