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Fresno County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Member of Council; City of Selma Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 9:16am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (10/10)
69.3% Voter Turnout (4612/6654)
(9 Writein Votes 0.2%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Don Tow 1295 votes 28.1%

  • Occupation: City Council Member
Michael Derr 1119 votes 24.3%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Insurance Agent. Recognized by State Farm as a Select Agent and a Legion of Honor agent.
  • Attended Glendale College and Biola College
  • Was involved in the inception of the Selma Public Education Foundation and presently serves as it's treasurer.
  • Responsible for the construction of the Selma Cultural Arts Center and serves as the Chairman of the Selma Arts Council.
  • Elected to the Selma City Council in 1990 and is currently the Mayor.
  • Serves on the Selma Redevelopment Agency, Selma Public Finance Authority and the Selma Economic Development Corporation.
Priorities:
  • Financial Stability for Selma. We must develop adequate reserves so we do not continue to run on borrowed money.
  • Continued committment to the Arts
  • Good jobs for Selma citizens
Sylvia Carriaga Garza 973 votes 21.1%
  • Occupation: CSUF, Secretary for Health Careers Opportunity Program
  • Secretary to the Selma Arts Council
  • Streets & Traffic Commission
Priorities:
  • Employment
  • Budget
  • Community Involvement
Charlotte "Char" Tucker 878 votes 19.0% Gary Alexander 338 votes 7.3%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Computer Repair Technician
Priorities:
  • Balanced Budget - Get rid of the deficit
  • Better City Management
  • A more open and responsible City Government
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