League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Mateo County, CA November 3, 2015 Election
	Board Member; San Mateo County Community College District Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 21 8:37pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (405/405) 29.5% Voter Turnout (105,341/357,191)

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Dave Mandelkern 58,585 votes 26.8% Occupation: Member of the Governing Board, San Mateo County Community College District 12 years of service as your elected Community College Trustee Successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur Built two successful software companies that went public (IPO) Community leader and non-profit Board member Chair, California State Parks Foundation Bachelor's and Masters degrees from Stanford University Priorities: Make a college education affordable and accessible to even more San Mateo County students Increase our already high student success rate, especially for job training and transfer to four year colleges and universities Ensure that voter-approved bond money is spent wisely and as intended Karen Schwarz 54,846 votes 25.1% Occupation: Incumbent Elected Trustee San Mateo County Community College District Elected Board Member San Mateo County Board of Eduction Appointed Board Member Redwood City Library Board Soroptimist International's Distinguished Woman of the Year San Mateo Women's Hall of Fame 2011 Priorities: Expand Offerings and ensure classes for our diverse community Advance our core mission of transfer education, workforce training and basic skills development. Review and Support the yearly Budget Maurice D. Goodman 41,086 votes 18.8% Occupation: Trustee - South San Francisco Unified School District BS Criminal Justice, CSU East Bay - AS, Administration of Justice and AS, Paralegal Studies, Skyline College South San Francisco Host Lions Club Member North San Mateo County Boys & Girls Club Board Member Author of Crime Prevention & Community Empowerment Action Plan Guide Former Elected San Mateo County Community College District Student Trustee & Student Body President Former Regional Chair of California Student Association of Community Colleges - and State Chair of Black Caucus Priorities: Student achievement, access and opportunity for underserved communities. Retaining the best available faculty, with a focus on decreasing workload. Maintain great working relationship with labor groups and address healthcare concerns Anthony "Fel" Amistad 24,484 votes 11.2% Occupation: College Professor/Educator STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Bachelors Degree Advanced business (MBA) and law degrees San Mateo County Commissioner (past) MBA/Graduate School Professor/Silicon Valley Vice President, PTA/PTSO Hillsdale High (past) San Mateo County Grand Jury Alternate Member Priorities: AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS TOP QUALITY EDUCATION, RELEVANT CAREER COURSES FOR LEARNERS TECHNOLOGY & CAREER INTERNSHIPS FOR SILICON VALLEY & TECH CAREERS Ramiro Maldonado 17,173 votes 7.8% Occupation: Non-Profit Director BA-Politcal Science BA-General Business MPA-Master in Public Administration San Mateo County Commissioner-Commission on Disability Priorities: I will be to work hard to ensure that the SMCCCD provides the highest quality educational opportunities for students i will be to work hard to ensure that the SMCCCD increases access for traditionally underserved members of the community I will be to work hard to ensure that the SMCCCD maintains fiscal stability Alan Talansky 13,132 votes 6.0% Occupation: Real Estate Executive Chairman San Mateo Community Colleges Bond Oversight Committee San Mateo County Economic Advisor To The Metropolitan Transit Commission Co Chairman URBAN LAND INSTITUTE Technical Advisory Panel Committee Public Policy Chair San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Founder of Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) Priorities: More targeted degrees and courses that can focus on our student's goals and student retention. More continuing education and sponsored lectures for students of all ages and more repurposed education for people who have lost jobs. I would pay close attention to the bond and tax funds that have been invested in our community colleges by San Mateo County citizens. Mark J. De Paula 9,501 votes 4.3% Occupation: Retired Businessman Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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