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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Governing Board Member; Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (39/39)
Candidates (Vote for 4)
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Ed Hengler Click here for more information about this candidate 2,614 votes 18.69%

  • Occupation: Governing Board Member
  • Elementary School Teacher, La Mirada High Spanish Teacher, Norwalk Adult School ESL Teacher.
  • Norwalk Adult School Principal, Norwalk- La Mirada Assistant Superintendent Educational Services,
  • Fulbright Teacher in Mexico and in Spain.
  • 47 year District resident.
  • Three daughters graduated District Schools.
  • Parent, Grandfather, Board Member, Board President.
Priorities:
  • ALL Students reading and performing at or above grade level.
  • Safe, Modernized, well supplied schools with outstanding teaching.
  • PARENT INVOLVEMENT, FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY, and personal responsibility at all levels.
Ana M. Valencia Click here for more information about this candidate 2,489 votes 17.79%
  • Occupation: Teacher/Boardmember
  • B.A., Sociology from CSULA
  • California Teaching Credential
  • Elementary Teacher since 1996
  • UTLA/NEA Vice President, 2008-Present
  • California Teachers Association, Service Center Chairperson
  • California School Board Association, Delegate Assembly (policy-making body of CSBA)
Priorities:
  • Maintain the District's fiscal discipline
  • Fight the state budget cuts to our classrooms
  • Promote high standards and higher education for students
Margarita L. Rios Click here for more information about this candidate 2,475 votes 17.69%
  • Occupation: Detective
  • Active parent of children in the District
  • Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice CSULB
  • A.A. General Education, Cerritos College
  • Elected Shared Decision Making Council '07-'08
  • Parent Volunteer/ PTA Member
  • Sworn Peace Officer since 1997
Priorities:
  • Academic Success - ensure students are learning the basics
  • Partnerships and open, meaningful two way communication with all stakeholders
  • Productive, responsible, and safe learning environments and quality after school programs.
Darryl Rodney Adams Click here for more information about this candidate 2,362 votes 16.89%
  • Occupation: Governing Boardmember
  • High School Teacher since 1985
  • BA - Political Science
  • Clear Teaching Credential
  • President Norwalk-La Mirada School Bd
  • 9x Who's Who Among American Teachers
Priorities:
  • Safe and Secure Campuses
  • Quality Education for All Students
  • Maintain Fiscal Independence- Balanced Budget
Chris Pflanzer Click here for more information about this candidate 2,160 votes 15.44%
  • Occupation: Parent/Business Owner
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree - 12/ 1994
  • Master of Science - 12/ 1994
Priorities:
  • High Academic Standards and School Accountability
  • Student Achievement Remains Highest Priority
  • Every Dollar Benefits Children's Education
Jesus G. "Jesse" Urquidi Click here for more information about this candidate 1,888 votes 13.50%
  • Occupation: Engineering Project Manager
  • Former Norwalk Public Safety Commissoner
  • Graduate of John Glenn High School
  • Norwalk Lions club Melvin Jones fellow
  • Past President of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
  • President of the Norwalk La Mirada Education Foundation
  • Member of the NLMUSD Declining Enrollment Committee
Priorities:
  • Increase support for the Norwalk La Mirada Education Foundation
  • Work for a better cooperation between the cities of Norwalk and La Mirada
  • Keep budget cuts away from our school sites, better financial examination of the budget

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  Official Information

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
District Statistics

EdData.org

GreatSchools.net
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