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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Council Member; City of Laguna Hills Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (21/21)
72.6% Voter Turnout (1,167,657/1,607,989)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Joel T. Lautenschleger Click here for more information about this candidate 6,679 votes 32.5%

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Small Businessman
  • B.S. Biological Sciences
  • M.S. Medical Technology Management
  • Councilmember 17 years
  • Board of Directors, Transportation Corridor Agency
  • Chief Petitioner, Cityhood Campaign
  • Mayor- 2004, 2000, 1995
Priorities:
  • Maintain high level of public safety for all our residents
  • Prudent fiscal management in wake of State fiscal crises
  • Continue capitall improvement programs for streets and parks
L. Allan Songstad, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 6,041 votes 29.4%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Attorney
  • B.A. Political Science, USC
  • J.D. Hastings College of the Law
  • Councilmember and four time Mayor City of Laguna Hills
  • Board member Orangewood Children's Foundation
  • President, Orange County Division of League of California Cities
  • Member and Chairman of Board of Directors of EL Toro Reuse Planning Authority
Priorities:
  • Maintain and improve our already high level of public safety
  • Maintain our city's strong financial position
  • Improve traffic and protect neighborhood's from deterioration
Ellie Michaels-Smith Click here for more information about this candidate 4,156 votes 20.2%
  • Occupation: Teacher/Broker/Author
  • BA from Northern Illinois University
  • Attended college with Talented Student Scholarship
  • Advertising excellence "Addy" Award Winner
  • Author of song accepted for use by the US Dept of Education
  • Credentialed Teacher with Saddleback Unified and Capistrano Valley Unified School Districts.
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker
Priorities:
  • Legislate term limits so motivated individuals can serve Laguna Hills.
  • Establish a separate and independent Planning Commission so Laguna Hills residents can participate in their City Government.
  • Create open government with televised and/or webcast City Council meetings.
Riley Clark Click here for more information about this candidate 2,143 votes 10.4%
  • Occupation: Attorney/Civil Engineer
  • business & land use attorney
  • land development civil engineer
  • planning consultant
Priorities:
  • eliminate unauthorized boarding houses
  • improve traffic movement within existing systems
  • bring a civil and responsive tone to council meetings
Kathy Burrow-Byrne 1,548 votes 7.5%
  • Occupation: Cashier

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