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.
Paul Laurence Helzer
5,267 votes
22.27%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Director of Helzer Healing Arts Center of Bellflower
- Doctor of Chiropractic (30 years in Bellflower)
- PhD. Human Behavior
- Past President BUSD Board of Education
- Past President Bellflower Lions Club
- PTA Honorary Service Award Recipient - 1999
Priorities:
- Maintain a balanced budget without new taxes, loans or bonds.
- Improve student academic scores and increase vocational and arts programs.
- Healthy food, safety and security in schools.
Laura Sanchez-Ramirez
5,034 votes
21.28%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
- Executive Vice-President of PTA in ILC elementary school
- Advisory Committee for Cheryl A. Epple Memorial Scholarship
- Citizens' Task Force in Bellfower District
- Boosters band parent in Mayfair High School
- Active in church/Boy scouts
Priorities:
- Providing the resources necessary to reduce class sizes and maintain high standards of teaching.
- Developing programs along with community and business groups to give students practical real-world skills.
- Encourage more parent paticipation with teachers to help with their children's education.
Richard J. "Rich" Buonocore
5,031 votes
21.27%
- Occupation: President Bellflower Board of Education
- Past VP and Board Clerk BUSD Board of Education
- Safety Director - California for SSA Marine
- BA Degree
- Church Council member at my local church
- Past School Site Council Member
Priorities:
- Continue focus on Safety and Health for students and employees
- Continue to improve education levels for ALL students
- Listen to parents, teachers and the community on school matters
Bill Ste. Marie
4,770 votes
20.16%
- Occupation: Teacher / Incumbent
- Special Ed. Teacher
- Masters of Science Degree
- L.A. Mayors Access Award
- CSULB Distinguished Alumni Award
Priorities:
- Maintain high academic standards at all levels.
- Continued balanced budget with no loss of staff or programs.
- Continue to develop vocational skills programs.
C. "Sonny" Santa Ines
3,553 votes
15.02%
- Occupation: Controller
- Commissioner, Bellflower Planning Commission
- Board Member, Los Cerritos YMCA
- Member, BUSD's Citizens' Task Force
- Member, Bellflower High/Middle School Site Council
- MBA degree from Cal State University, Long Beach
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education from UCLA
Priorities:
- Sound school fiscal management
- Academic and vocational excellence balanced by extra curricular activities
- Increased parental involvement and support to parents
Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official.
All candidates have been invited to supply additional information to Smart Voter.
Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
|
|
Official Information
- Bellflower Unified School District
Resource Material
- GreatSchools.Net
- SGVT City Profile
News and Analysis
- Google News Search
|
This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page.
|
Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.
|
League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
