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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Governing Board Member; Compton Unified School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (49/49)
Candidates (Vote for 4)
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Mae Thomas 2,555 votes 15.99%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
Satra D. Zurita 2,524 votes 15.80%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Compton Unified School District
Margie N. Garrett 1,979 votes 12.39%
  • Occupation: Educator
Marjorie A. Shipp 1,858 votes 11.63%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Paulette Simpson-Gipson Click here for more information about this candidate 1,818 votes 11.38%
  • Occupation: Minister
Priorities:
  • To work on behalf of the students.
  • To bring transparency to the budget.
  • To work with the elected officials and staff to ensure a quality education for our children.
Joel Estrada Click here for more information about this candidate 1,545 votes 9.67%
  • Occupation: Incumbent/Governing Board Member
  • Corporate Director of Public Affairs
  • Bachelors Degree - Law, Jurisprudence & Social Thought (Amherst College, Amherst, MA)
  • Juris Doctor Candidate (Loyola Law School, Evening Division)
  • Member - Compton Union Council PTA
  • Alumni - Compton Unified School District
  • Married to Maria Estrada (Dominguez HS c/o 1999)
Priorities:
  • Greater Student Academic Achievement
  • Greater Accountability at all District Levels
  • Fiscal Responsibility
Deatra M. Handy Click here for more information about this candidate 1,025 votes 6.42%
  • Occupation: Human Services Administrator
  • Bachalors Degree in Sociology
  • Masters Degree in Public Policy Administraton
  • Child Development Supervisor, Shields For Families
  • Administrator, Zenith Foster Family Agency
  • Social Worker, Bright Future Foster Family Agency
  • Founder, Daughters of the Queen Ministries
Priorities:
  • Stronger partnerships with parents and community leaders.
  • Higher test scores and graduation rates.
  • Student mentoring programs with potential employers.
Tomas Carlos 985 votes 6.17%
  • Occupation: Business Administrator
Joseph L. Lewis 729 votes 4.56%
  • Occupation: Community College Educator
Willie D. Carson Click here for more information about this candidate 554 votes 3.47%
  • Occupation: Retired Director
Priorities:
  • Understands the urgency to create a safe environment.
  • A strong advocate for quality education and staff development.
  • Focus on moving forward in unity to educate our children.
Nydja A. Quarles 404 votes 2.53%
  • Occupation: Educator

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

Compton Unified School District
District Statistics

EdData.org

GreatSchools.net
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