Candidates
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Jeff Haferman
3,912 votes
20.35%
- Occupation: Navy Weather Analyst
- Vice-President Old Town Neighborhood Association 1998-2002
- Ph.D., M.S. University of Iowa
- B.S. University of Chicago
- Board of Directors, State Theatre Preservation Group
- Civilian Employee Fleet Numerical, Monterey CA (U.S. Navy)
- Club Service Director, Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club
Priorities:
- Protect Monterey's unique character. Apply water and zoning rules fairly and consistently.
- Rethink the new city hall. Higher priority should be given to schools, libraries, traffic, public safety, and housing.
- Promote our local business and arts communities.
Libby Downey
2,807 votes
14.61%
- Occupation: Public Health Nurse/Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- Former Executive Director the Lyceum of Monterey County
- Hospice Foundation of the Central Coast, Past Chairperson
- Family Service Agency, Past President
- Former Member Monterey County Grand Jury
- Former Member Monterey Peninsula College Foundation
- Junior League of Monterey County, Past President
Priorities:
- Promote Monterey's economic vitality and quality of life through continued efforts to improve traffic, water allotments and mixed-use zoning
- Maintain fiscal responsibility with the city budget
- Preserve Monterey's rich cultural heritage and environmental resources
Frank Sollecito
2,768 votes
14.40%
Henry Ruhnke
2,394 votes
12.46%
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Architect
- 5 years Planning Commission
- 5 years Architectural Review Committee
- Member of Blue Ribbon Committee (MPUSD)
- Former member of Monterey Kiwanis
- Former member of the Monterey Jaycees
- Leadership Monterey Graduate - 1992
Priorities:
- Monterey is a first quality city and deserves first quality schools
- We need to make Monterey affordable for our families
- It is important to balance the budget while preserving the services that make Monterey special
Barbara Bass Evans
2,314 votes
12.04%
- Occupation: Retired Educator/Administrator
- BA - Occidental College, MA - SDSU, PhD - Claremont Graduate School
- Professional: Public school teacher/reading specialist; Director of Curriculum; Administrative Dean
- Community: Monterey Planning Commission, New Monterey Neighborhood Association Treasurer, State Theatre Preservation Group Board, and more . . .
Priorities:
- Reduce City spending before increasing taxes or fees or reducing services
- Help schools implement after-school enrichment programs in science, music, art, and more . . .
- Expand opportunities to learn about Monterey's history, industry, artists, local businesses and more . . .
Dick Vreeland
1,991 votes
10.36%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Speech Pathologist
- 47 years on the Monterey Peninsula
- Among 18 candidates, was selected to fill the vacancy of wife Ruth Vreeland after her death in February 2004
Priorities:
- Keeping Monterey Secure
- Keeping Monterey Solvent
- Keeping Monterey Scenic and Special
Rick Heuer
1,584 votes
8.24%
- Occupation: Neighborhood Advocate/Businessowner
- Neighborhood Improvement Program - 19yrs
- Planning Commission - 4yrs
- Architectural Review Commission -3yrs
- Co-Founder Past President - Old Town Neighborhood Assn
- President - Alta Mesa Neighborhood Assn
- Business Advisory Committee - MPUSD
Priorities:
- Our Neighborhoods are Under Siege!!
- Proposed Neighborhood Protection Act
- Your Neighborhood Improvement Program is At Risk
Willard P. "Bill" McCrone
1,408 votes
7.33%
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Attorney
- B.S., United Staes Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 1968
- Captain, US. Army Engineer and Ranger; Decorated Combat Veteran, Vietnam, 1971, 3 Bronze Stars
- J.D. University of Virginia, 1974: practicing Attorney since 1974
- Monterey Parks and Recreation Commission, 1986 to 1997, Chair, 1992 to 1994
- Old Town Neighborhood Representative to Neighborhood Improvement Committee, 1989-1991
- Monterey Planning Comission, 1997 to present; Chair, 1998-1999
Priorities:
- Restore Monterey's historic character as an integrated city where people who work here can live here
- Decrease traffic congestion by negotiating an exit through the Presidio and improving circulation around Lighthouse Avenue
- Create educational enrichment programs for our children with afterschool classes and activities conducted by certified teachers employed by the City
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