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Gayle A. McLaughlin
7,343 votes
37.54%
- Occupation: City of Richmond, Councilmember
- Bachelor's degree, Summa Cum Laude, Psychology
- 2-3 years graduate study, Psychology and Educatoin
- Chairperson, Rules and Procedures Committee, Richmond City Council
- Liaison to Arts and Culture Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Library Commission
- Co-founder Richmond Progressive Alliance, Solar Richmond, Richmond Residents for a Responsible General Plan
Priorities:
- Economic development with Smart Growth and Social Equity
- Violence prevention through employment, education, and community-involved policing
- Environmental Health and Justice
Irma Anderson
7,101 votes
36.30%
- Occupation: Mayor of Richmond
Gary L. Bell
5,019 votes
25.66%
- Occupation: Banker
- MBA in Management from John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA
- Undergraduate Degree in Liberal Arts from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- Graduate, Class of 1986, "Leadership Kansas" program
- At age 25, elected to Wichita City Council, making him the youngest person to serve and only 2nd African American in city history
- As member of Richmond City Council, served as Chairman of Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee
Priorities:
- Prevention of Violent Crime: offering positive alternatives to at-risk youths, plus strong support for police efforts
- Education: emphasizing the benefits of educational and career success and ensuring that schools work for students
- Economic Development: fostering good relations with businesses to secure resident employment and taxbase for city infrastructure
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