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Alameda, Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Director; San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; District 3 Voter Information

Results as of Feb 1 2:01pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (317/317)
(817 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.6%)
  Includes 65/65 Precincts in Contra Costa County as of Dec 3 1:05pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Rebecca Saltzman Click here for more information about this candidate 69,807 votes 52.7%
   57093 votes (55.28%) in Alameda County
   12714 votes (43.51%) in Contra Costa County

  • Occupation: Environmental Policy Manager
  • Government Affairs Manager for the California League of Conservation Voters
  • Vice-Chair of the Oakland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Received League of Women Voters of Oakland's 2012 Making Democracy Work Award
Priorities:
  • A Modern BART System: Many things about BART haven't changed since the 1960's. Rebecca will push for new trains, and modernized, cleaner stations.
  • A Fiscally Sustainable BART: BART is $7.5 billion short in its budget for basic repairs. Rebecca will work to make BART fiscally sustainable.
  • A More Accountable BART Board: Rebecca will work to bring accountability to the Board, scheduling meetings when the public can attend and give input.
Anthony Pegram Click here for more information about this candidate 42,764 votes 32.3%
   32009 votes (30.99%) in Alameda County
   10755 votes (36.81%) in Contra Costa County
  • Occupation: Rail Transit Manager
  • Licensed civil engineer PE and MBA
  • 12 years on City and County boards including the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Base Reuse Authority
  • Past President and member of the Alameda County Fair Association
  • 20 Year emplyoyee with BART with responsibilities and duties associated with setting policy for a multi-faceted special district
Priorities:
  • Improvements to the operations, safety and cleanliness of trains and stations
  • Fiscal reponsibility and transparency of the agency including contracting, pension reform and cost cutting measures
  • Improving community relations
Fred Wright Lopez Click here for more information about this candidate 19,121 votes 14.4%
   13455 votes (13.03%) in Alameda County
   5666 votes (19.39%) in Contra Costa County
  • Occupation: Retired Attorney/Volunteer
  • Metropolitan Transportation Commission -Policy Advisory Council
  • Contra Costa County Transportation Authority-Citizens Advisory Council -Former Member
  • Lion's Blind Center - Former Board Member
  • Boalt Hall UC Berkeley Alumni Association - Former Director
  • Senior Consel US Treasury BATF- Retired
Priorities:
  • Reducing crime and improving safety
  • Cleaning up BART
  • Accessibility for seniors and disabled

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  Events

Candidate Forums

Cable Broadcasts of Candidate Forums
  • Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Channel: KTOP Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland on October 4
  • Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
    Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
    Channel: KTOP Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
  • Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
    Time: 3:30 -4:30 PM
    Channel: KTOP, Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
  • Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012
    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Channel: KTOP, Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
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