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Dennis K. Chaconas
22,697 votes
64.6%
- Occupation: Educator
- Dennis is a third generation Oaklander and nationally recognized educator with thirty years as a public school teacher, principal and Superintendent.
- He grew up east of High Street on 46th Ave. and attended Horace Mann Elementary, Calvin Simmons Middle School and Fremont High.
- During his term as Superintendent, Oakland schools made their most dramatic academic gains in thirty years.
Priorities:
- IMPROVE financial oversight and assistance to local districts. Alameda County has more troubled districts than any other county in the state.
- REFORM th county's juvenile justice schools and improve academic achievement. Current test scores are the lowest in the state.
- CREATE a forum for sharing new ideas and best practices. Make Alameda County Office of Education a leader in innovation and reform.
Enrique E. Palacios
12,286 votes
34.9%
- Occupation: Trustee, County Board of Education
- School District Administrator
- President, Alameda County Board of Education
- Director, Alameda County Education Partnerships Foundation
- Redwood Heights Elementary School PTA Member
- Master in Public Administration, New York University
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Economics, University of the District of Columbia
Priorities:
- Increase fiscal accountability of County programs.
- Implement systems of accountability to monitor local districts.
- Expand academic opportunities for students in County programs.
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Events
- League of Women Voters Candidates' Forum
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2004 6:00-6:30 PM
Hearing Room 1, Oakland City Hall
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza
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Sat., Feb. 21, 2004 9 - 9:30 AM
Sun., Feb 22, 2004 between 1 - 4 PM
Sat., Feb. 28, 2004 between 6 - 9 PM
Tues., Mar. 2, 2004 between 9 - 11 AM
KTOP Cable Channel 10
- North Hills Phoenix Association Candidates' Forum
Wed. Feb. 25 - 7 to 9 PM
Kaiser School, off Hiller Drive on South Hill Court
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