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Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Nielsen "Niel" Tam

Candidate for
Board Member; Alameda Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Principal
  • Masters Degree in Special Education
  • Masters Degree in School Administration
  • Thirty-eight years serving the Alameda School District
  • The 2002 Daniel E. Koshland Civic Unity Award given by the San Francisco Foundation.
  • Coro Northern California Community Leadership Program Fellow - 2006
  • American Red Cross Community Service Award -2008
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Selection of a superintendent who is culturally competent and has the skills to build relationships with the different unions in the district, the co
  • Rebuild relationships between the business community and the schools. The parcel tax lawsuits are presenting problems.
  • Develop long term solutions for on going needs and leverage our resources. This is through collaboration with non government agencies, foundation
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Key Endorsements
  • Alameda County Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus
  • Alameda Education Association
  • Sheila Jordan - County Superintendent of Schools
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.nieltam.com
E-mail: niel@nieltam.com


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