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Mendocino County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter John McCowen

Candidate for
Supervisor; Mendocino County; Supervisorial District 2

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Ukiah City Councilmember
  • Ukiah City Councilmember since 2004
  • Mendocino County Planning Commission 1997-2004; City of Ukiah Planning Commission 1996-97;
  • Homeless Services Planning Group 2004-present; Buddy Eller Center Shelter Advisory Committee 2004-present;
  • Ukiah Senior Center Board of Directors 2007-present; Ukiah Valley Cultural and Recreation Center Board of Directors 2006-present;
  • Current employment: self-employed property manager; previous: housepainter,landscaper/gardener, community college instructor;
  • Education: Graduated Ukiah High School and Chico State University;
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • City/County cooperation and regional planning are essential to protecting our small town character and quality of life and providing jobs and housing.
  • The County Budget is threatened by long term debt and unfunded liabilities. I will insist on strict oversight and accountability.
  • We must improve local business development and rebuild our resource based economy.
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Key Endorsements
  • Mendocino Co. Dep. Sheriff's Association; Ukiah Police Officers Association
  • Service Employees International Union local 1021; IHSS workers
  • Mayor Doug Crane and Councilmembers Rodin, Thomas & Baldwin
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Position Papers
 
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: mccowen@pacific.net


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