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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Council Member; City of La Habra Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (28/28)
72.6% Voter Turnout (1,167,657/1,607,989)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Tim Shaw Click here for more information about this candidate 9,545 votes 22.3%

  • Occupation: Professor/La Habra Commissioner
  • Vice Chair, La Habra Community Services Commission
  • Political Science Professor, Rio Hondo College
  • District Director, Assemblyman Bob Huff
  • Eagle Scout
  • B.S. from Southern Illinois University
  • M.A. from George Washington University
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • Balanced budget
  • Street repairs
Rose Espinoza Click here for more information about this candidate 8,733 votes 20.4%
  • Occupation: Councilwoman/Executive Director
  • Founder of Rosie's Garage
  • St. Jude Healthy Community Committee
  • Points of Light Foundation United States Presidential Volunteer Award
  • League of Women Voters Susan B. Anthony Award
  • Profiled in OCRegister as 1 of 100 People Who Have Shaped Orange County
  • Selected 72 Assembly District Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Lynn Daucher
Priorities:
  • Recruiting national retailers to La Habra - brings jobs and revenues
  • Public Safety
  • Reduce gang involvement
Tom Beamish Click here for more information about this candidate 7,472 votes 17.4%
  • Occupation: La Habra Councilmember/Manager
  • Elected to City Council 2004
  • Serving as Mayor Pro Tem 2008
  • Member Orange County Library Advisory Board
  • Member La Habra Host Lions Club
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from University of La Verne
  • Manager with Southern California Edison Co.
Priorities:
  • Maintaining a balanced and fiscally responsible budget
  • Improving public safety and graffiti removal efforts
  • Completing residential street repairs in a timely manner
Daren Nigsarian Click here for more information about this candidate 5,331 votes 12.4%
  • Occupation: Deputy Sheriff/Commissioner
  • 24-year Deputy Sheriff
  • Vice-Chairman, La Habra Planning Commission
  • Vice-Chairman, 2005 Fiscal Review Committee
  • President, La Habra Crest Association
  • Board Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of La Habra
  • Member, La Habra Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
  • Repair La Habra's Failing Streets and Roads
  • Protect and Improve Public Safety
  • Manage the Budget with Wise Cuts and Enhanced Revenue
Larry Dobkin Click here for more information about this candidate 4,254 votes 9.9%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Anti tax crusader
  • Youth sports volunteer
Priorities:
  • Restore fiscal responsibility
  • Improve customer service
  • Create more and better recreational opportunities
Michael E. Shapiro Click here for more information about this candidate 3,469 votes 8.1%
  • Occupation: Computer Systems Engineer
  • Eagle Scout
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Phoenix
Robert Ortega Click here for more information about this candidate 2,673 votes 6.2%
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • Former White House Intern
  • Former Congressional Intern
  • BA, Whittier College
  • MBA, University of Redlands
  • Member, La Habra Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Shriners of North America
Priorities:
  • Promote greater fiscal responsibility
  • Promote business development to bolster revenue
  • Help maintain safety
Louie A. Contreras 1,306 votes 3.0%
  • Occupation: Insurance Professional

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