League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Mateo County, CA November 8, 2011 Election
	Board Member; Menlo Park Fire Protection District Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 20 12:04pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (47/47) 28.7% Voter Turnout (95,664/333,407)

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Virginia Chang Kiraly 3,464 votes 27.0% Occupation: Community Volunteer/Silicon Valley Red Cross Board Member Commissioner, CA Commission for Economic Development Silicon Valley Red Cross Board Member San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Foreperson, 2008-2009 15 years of corporate financial analysis, planning, and investments San Mateo County Community College District Measure G Parcel Tax Oversight Committee member University of Texas at Austin, BA Government, Minor Economics Priorities: Financial stability, sustainability, accountability Better strategic planning for more efficient operations Installation of school fire alarms in portable classrooms and connection of school fire alarms to fire stations Robert J. Silano 3,330 votes 26.0% Occupation: National Security Analyst, Chief Threat Intelligence BS/MS Degrees FIU, Miami, Fl. FBI National Academy: Class 158 California Emergency Management Agency (2006 to Present) Chief, Threat Intelligence assigned to the NCRIC San Francisco, CA. Board of Directors, Industrial Emergency Council ; Board of Directors, Community Grants Associates Former Menlo Park Commissioner, Former Volunteer Firefighter NASA Ames Research Center: Protective Services Section/ DART : Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Investigator, Training Manager) United States Department of Justice: Drug Enforcement Administration: Retired Supervisor/Manager/ Special Agent : Former City of Miami Police Officer Priorities: Balanced Budget; Trim Expenses through Consolidation of Fire Services Reorganize Employee Retirement and Benefits: Establish a two-tier system of retirement for new-hires ASAP. Reduce Long-Term Expenses by Raising the Fire District's Rating. Fire Suppression Rating (ISO) Bart Spencer 3,128 votes 24.4% Occupation: Incumbent Emergency Services / Safety & Security BA - Rhodes College MA - Santa Clara University AEMT (Paramedic) - Shelby College Countywide Emergency Medical Service JPA Board Member 25+ years local resident Priorities: Financial stability and long-term sustainability Operation efficiency Strategic direction Scott S. Barnum 1,868 votes 14.6% Occupation: Business Executive CEO/President/COO Chairman of the Board / Board Director MBA Columbia University Graduate School of Business Atherton Disaster And Preparedness Team Officer C.E.R.T. Member / Ham Radio Operator / Neighborhood Emergency Coordinator Community Volunteer Priorities: Continued Strong Financial Management and Governance Balanced Short-Long Term Planning Public Safety and Emergency / Disaster Preparedness Advocacy Steven P. Kennedy 1,033 votes 8.1% Occupation: Technocrat Sales Consultant for Amberix, a software modeling startup in the green energy field. IBEW Sound & Com/Voice & Data Installer/Fire Alarm Technician Part time bartender/handyman at Cafe Cuesta in La Honda Environmental Leader: Made environmental/fire safety film about suburban forest fires, "Cannonball Express" Volunteer Solar Installer with Grid Alternatives BA English/Political Science from Cal State Stanislaus, Turlock Priorities: Fairly evaluate the Fire Chief's performance by interviewing Station Captains & Officer Corps Put solar PV panels on the roofs of the new fire stations to save money, promote renewables & grid independence Develop & promote a PV based Firefighter Training Program to generate income and restore the District's leadership position among area fire depts. Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Events Candidate Forums link to video of candidate forum Candidates' Forum Thursday, 20 October 7 pm Menlo Park City Council Chambers 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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