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Alameda County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
 Smart Voter Lena Tam

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Alameda

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Alameda City Councilmember
  • Alameda Health Care District Board Member (2001-2006)
  • Alameda County Planning Commissioner (2000-2005)
  • President, City of Alameda League of Women Voters (1998-2000)
  • 2005 Woman of the Year, 16th Assembly District
  • U.C. Berkeley, Bachelor of Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering
  • University of San Francisco, Master of Public Administration
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Secure adequate funding to support our schools by working with the community
  • Preserve public safety by maintaining our ambulance service, police and fire staffing
  • Create and preserve jobs through business retention and recruitment
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Key Endorsements
  • Sierra Club, International Association of Firefighters Local 689
  • Alameda County Democratic Party, Central Labor Council, East Bay Young Dems
  • National Women's Political Caucus, Asian Pacific Democratic Caucus
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Position Papers
Sierra Club and League of Conversation Voters Questionnaire
To protect Alameda's future, we need to incorporate smart growth principles in our residential and economic development plans. We have an opportunity to simultaneously plan land use and transportation at Alameda Point.
Alameda Youth Sports Coalition Questionnaire
I am committed to increasing access and availability of sports facilities for our youth
City of Alameda Democratic Club Questionnaire
I believe that city government must be open, transparent and honest in order to increase accountability and promotes citizen participation in decisions that affect our lives. I have not now or ever accepted contributions from developers.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.lenatam.com
E-mail: tamforcouncil.2010@gmail.com


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