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Contra Costa County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
Smart Voter Gary L. Bell

Candidate for
Mayor; City of Richmond

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Biographical Highlights
  • 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
Top Priorities if Elected
  • 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
Position Papers
MY PLAN TO CREATE A BETTER RICHMOND
  • RESPONSIVE TO FAMILIES & NEIGHBORHOODS
  • ATTRACT & RETAIN BUSINESSES FOR A STRONG & VITAL ECONOMY
  • PREVENTION OF VIOLENT CRIME
  • EDUCATION & CITY GOVERNMENT
  • ENVIRONMENT & CITY GOVERNMENT
  • NEIGHBORHOODS FOR ALL
  • ARTS & CULTURE FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY
  • AFFORDABLE HOUSING
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.GaryBell.org
E-mail: gb926@aol.com

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