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Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Director; City of Alameda Health Care District Voter Information

Results as of Feb 1 2:01pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (45/45)
(149 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.37%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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J. Michael McCormick Click here for more information about this candidate 14241 votes 35.43%

  • Occupation: City of Alameda Healthcare District Director
  • Adjunct Instructor American History
  • 25 year owner of computer technology company
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of American History
  • Father and Grand father
  • Husband of former Assemblywoman and now Alameda Supervisor Wilma Chan
Priorities:
  • Keep the Hospital open by managing costs, looking for niche opportunities, and seeking partnerships that maintain our mission.
  • Work with management on a plan and revenue stream to meet state's seismic requirements.
  • Maintain fair working conditions and wages for nurses and other staff before increasing salaries and benefits to managers.
Jordan Battani Click here for more information about this candidate 9685 votes 24.10%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • President, City of Alameda Healthcare District Board
  • Healthcare consultant
Priorities:
  • Ensure safe, high quality healthcare for Alameda residents and visitors
  • Provide effective stewardship of healthcare district resources
Tracy Jensen Click here for more information about this candidate 8439 votes 21.00%
  • Occupation: Senior Services Analyst
  • Secretary of the Board - Alameda County Community Food Bank
  • Led the adoption of the first school Wellness Policy to improve student nutrition and encourage physical activity.
  • Led the adoption of the first lessons to address bullying in elementary grades and ensure respect for Alameda's diverse families.
  • As the Oakland Senior Services Administrator I managed a $2 million budget and 4 senior centers.
  • Board member - Alameda Soccer Club
  • Degrees: MBA and MPH, Emory University; B.S. - Public Administration, California State University East Bay
Priorities:
  • Alameda Hospital must continue to provide necessary urgent and emergency care to residents
  • Alameda residents should be directly involved in any decisions to add or eliminate services
  • To be effective Health Care District Board members must demonstrate respect for differing opinions, and challenge administrators to constantly improve
Leland Blandón Traiman Click here for more information about this candidate 7680 votes 19.11%
  • Occupation: Nurse/Legal Consultant
  • Registered Nurse-University of California, San Francisco-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - Stanford Medical School, Primary Care Associate Program
  • Drafted the Library Relief Act of 1980, the first square footage tax to circumvent Prop 13 restrictions.
  • Helped draft successful legislation for two current members of the California Legislature.
  • Boards/commissions: ACLU Board, Budget Review Commission, Library Board, Alameda County Democratic Committee, Domestic Partner Task Force
  • Director and owner of private medical fertility practice.
Priorities:
  • Make sure future state and county mandates for safety are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Enact a policy to prevent conflict of interest.
  • Insure emergency services are safe and brought up to 21st Century standards.

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Events

Candidate Forums

  • Date: Thursday, October 25
    Time: 7 - 8:30 PM
    Place: Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue
    Co-Sponsors: LWV Alameda and AAUW

  • The public is invited to attend and submit written questions for the candidates.
    The forum will be videotaped, and the video posted for later viewing.
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