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Los Angeles, Ventura County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 45 Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jun 29 2:14pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (221/221)
Candidates (Vote for 7)

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Leah K. "Herzberg" Herzberg Click here for more information about this candidate 9,872 votes 11.53%

  • Occupation: Member of County Central Committee
  • 2012 LA County Democratic Party - Elvira Roberti Award;
  • 2011 Badge of Courage Award - Valley Democrats United
  • Executive Board of the Democratic Party of San Fernando Valley
  • Delegate, California Democratic Party
  • Founder and VP Valley Democrats United
  • California Democratic Party Organization Committee: Outreach Co-Chair
  • lkhfire@aol.com
Priorities:
  • Advocate anti-war, anti-DADT,pro-choice, civil rights, single payer health care, clean money campaign reform, fair wages,better schools ,
  • Encourage access and outreach at all levels between voters, elected officials and the Democratic Party
  • Promote development and growth of Democratic clubs with emphasis on citizen political education and participation in year round grass roots activism .
Jeff Daar Click here for more information about this candidate 8,840 votes 10.32%
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
  • Chairperson, City Commissioner, Rent Adjustment Commission for the City of Los Angeles
  • Attorney, Daar & Newman
  • Member, Board of Trustees of Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • jdaar@daarnewman.com
Priorities:
  • Open up the Democratic Party to all activists
  • Elect and promote good Democratic candidates
  • Empower grassroot activists
Marcia Schneider Click here for more information about this candidate 8,640 votes 10.09%
  • Occupation: School Nurse
  • Elected Delegate to California Democratic Party
  • Elected Board Member, Co Chair Political Action Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley
  • Obama San Fernando Valley volunteer and organizer
  • Member Valley Grassroots for Democracy, North Valley Democratic Club
  • Honored as a Democrat of the Year Los Angeles County Democratic Party 2011
  • UCLA BS, MS Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, School Nurse at Simi Valley Unified School District
  • marciamarciaschneider@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Engaging Democratic voters of all ages, connecting the goals of local voters and clubs with the direction of the state and national parties.
  • Electing Democrats to local and state office with our active support - phonebanks, canvassing, voter registration
  • Promoting Progressive Democratic values of Opportunity, Education, Fairness, Equal Rights, Healthcare for all, Environmental responsibility.
Cecile S. Bendavid Click here for more information about this candidate 8,570 votes 10.01%
  • Occupation: Member County Central Committee
  • Teacher at California State University Northridge, Computer Science Departments
  • Teacher, Los Angeles Pierce College, Computer Applications Office Technology Department
  • Member, California State Democratic Party E-Board
  • Delegate, California Democratic Party Convention
  • Founding Teasurer of the Democratic Party Computer and Internet Caucus
  • Treasurer, National Women's Political Caucus - San Fernando Valley Chapter
  • cecilebe@aol.com
Priorities:
  • To work to elect legislators who will protect the California State University higher education system in California
  • To protect a woman's right to choose and to develop equal opportunities for women
  • To encourage Democratic Party membership and voting to help elect Democratic candidates in 2006
Barbara Rae Rolbin 8,385 votes 9.79%
  • Occupation: Member County Central Committee
Elizabeth Badger 7,552 votes 8.82%
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
Agi Kessler 7,441 votes 8.69% Miguel Santiago 6,644 votes 7.76% Ray Bishop Click here for more information about this candidate 6,599 votes 7.71%
  • Occupation: Member County Central Committee
  • Los Angeles County Commissioner, Office of Small Business
  • California Democratic Party, Delegate, Voter Services Committee, Business Caucus-Director Los Angeles Region, Environmental Caucus, Veterans Caucus
  • Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley, DPSFV, Board Member
  • Valley Democrats United, VDU, Board Member
  • Progressive Democrats San Fernando Valley, Board Member
  • 2012 Voted LACDP Democrat of the Year, Roosevelt Award, Los Angeles County Democratic Party
  • rbishop@bishopassociates.org
Priorities:
  • Clean Money in Elections, Transparency in Political Contributions,
  • Definition of Small Business, Greater Support for Start Up and Small Companies
  • Equity in Taxation, Elimination of Tax loopholes and offshore tax shelters for the Wealthy.
Kenneth R. Silk Click here for more information about this candidate 6,539 votes 7.64%
  • Occupation: Neighborhood Council Representative
  • County Central Committee, Alternate Member
  • Secretary, Democrats for Israel
  • kensilk1@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Help select & support qualified Democrats for offices in LA County
  • Improve & reform campaign finance
  • Protect Social Security & Medicare
Mitchell H. Group Click here for more information about this candidate 3,843 votes 4.49%
  • Occupation: Actor/Businessman
  • Chairman, 2010/2011, LA. Civil Grand Jury, Investigation of LA. DWP
  • Chairman, 2010/2011 LA. Civil Grand Jury, Citizens Complaint Committee
  • President. American Accomodations Network, 1997-2008
  • Graduate (BA) of the City University of New York
  • Member, Bronx Borough President's Youth Commision, New York City
  • Member, SAG, AFTRA, AEA
  • mgroupbx1@aol.com
Priorities:
  • Ensuring and advancing women's rights in all areas.
  • Advocating and passing laws allowing same sex marriage.
  • A just and affordable healthcare system for all citizens.
Travis Clarke 2,715 votes 3.17%
  • Occupation: Political Coordinator

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