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Humboldt County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Governing Board Member; Arcata School District; 4 Year Term Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 9 10:23am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (17/17)
49.9% Voter Turnout (6333/9826)
(46 Total Write-In Votes 0.73%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Mary P. Wells Click here for more information about this candidate 1948 votes 30.76%

  • Occupation: Administrator, Humboldt State University
  • School board trustee 1997 - present
  • Arcata School District Parent, K-8
  • 22 year Arcata resident/home owner
  • MHA - Univ. Washington
  • BS - UC Berkeley
  • Calif School Board Assoc Masters in Governance Certificate 2005
Priorities:
  • Promote strong academic performance and teaching excellence
  • Budget stability and adequate resources to maintain quality
  • Maintain structured, safe, and supportive atmosphere
Steven J. "Steve" Steinberg Click here for more information about this candidate 1946 votes 30.73%
  • Occupation: Professor
  • Boy Scout Leader (1998-2004)
  • Discovery Museum Board (1999-2001, 2003-2004)
  • Parent
Priorities:
  • Work to ensure our public schools have appropriate resources and top quality teachers.
  • Ensure that math and science education prepares students for the next level of their education.
  • Ensure that programs are available to meet a range of student abilities and learning styles.
Elisabeth Pajara Click here for more information about this candidate 1650 votes 26.05%
  • Occupation: Parent/Business Owner
  • North Coast Charter School Site Council 2002-present
  • W.E.M.T. Certificate
  • C.A.S.A. volunteer since 2003
  • Arcata Chamber of Commerce volunteer
Priorities:
  • High quality education in safe schools
  • Work towards consolidation of school services to save money
  • Keep Arcata School District running smoothly for the benefit of all
Ed Musgrave Click here for more information about this candidate 743 votes 11.73%
  • Occupation: Eligibility Worker
  • B.S. Business Administration, U.C.Berkeley
  • MBA Operations Management,UC Berkeley
  • B.S. Physics, Cal Tech/MS Physics,Cal State
  • Taught at 7 Middle Schools(Sunny Brae,...)
  • Community College Instructor
  • Democratic Central Committee 4 years
Priorities:
  • Excellence - highest level of academic skills
  • Relevance - things that are really useful for these students
  • Happiness - making this an enjoyable time of their lives

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