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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Council Member; City of San Juan Capistrano Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (27/27)
72.6% Voter Turnout (1,167,657/1,607,989)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Laura Freese Click here for more information about this candidate 6,764 votes 29.9%

  • Occupation: Local Business Owner
  • Master's Degree in Taxation
  • SJC Rep OC Vector Control Board
  • Chair SJC Chamber Economic Development Comm.
  • SJC Housing Advisory Committee Member
  • SJC Ed Hoc Committee District la Novia
  • Former Bd Member SJC Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
  • Revitalization of downtown & traffic relief
  • Aggressively fight crime - both major & minor
  • Preservaton of our precious SJC treasures: open space, Mission, old town
Sam Allevato Click here for more information about this candidate 5,685 votes 25.1%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Policeman
  • Master's in Public Administration from USC
  • SJC Mayor 2007/08
  • SJC Planning Commissioner 2003-04
  • 32 year SJC Resident
  • Board Member Orange County Fire Authority
  • Board Member Tollroad Corridor Agency
Priorities:
  • I am committed to preserving our historic community character, equestrian lifestyle, and abundant open spaces.
  • I am committed to improving our City's fiscal viability and improving our downtown business district.
  • I will continue to seek and support transportation projects that divert traffic around our community and not through it.
Joe Soto 5,176 votes 22.9%
  • Occupation: Councilmember/Environmental Consultant
Jess Lopez Click here for more information about this candidate 2,416 votes 10.7%
  • Occupation: Retired Police Sergeant
  • BS USC , MS CSUF, FBI NA . class 184
  • 27 years Law Enforcement
  • 20 years Service U.S. Military
  • Inspector OC ROV
  • Board of directors Doheny Surf Club
  • Volunteer at Doheny State beach
Priorities:
  • Support Open space ballot measures X and Y
  • Tough on Illegal immigration issues
  • Oppose extension of the 241 toll road
Evangeline Topa Click here for more information about this candidate 1,465 votes 6.5%
  • Occupation: Managing Budget Researcher
  • Bachelor's Degree with Honors, Pepperdine University
  • Raised in San Juan Capistrano
  • Proud Graduate of Del Obispo Elementary, Marco Forster Middle School, and Dana Hills High School
Priorities:
  • I will resolve our traffic problems and revitalize our local business community
  • I will oppose unmanaged growth to preserve our rural and historic character
  • I will make crime prevention a top priority and fight illegal immigration
Sergio Farias Click here for more information about this candidate 1,133 votes 5.0%
  • Occupation: Gardener
Priorities:
  • Full rights for all immigrants - stopping racism and repealing the gang injunction
  • Full employment - decent jobs for all. Job training for youth and the unemployed
  • Free, quality healthcare on demand, regardless of immigration status

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