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Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District Voter Information

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Results as of Nov 25 11:10am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (72/72)
(10 Total Write-In Votes 0.0%)
  Includes 7/7 Precincts in Santa Cruz County as of November 5 12:53am
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Rosemary Rossi Click here for more information about this candidate 13,598 votes 37.6%
   12,647 votes (37.80%) in Santa Clara County
   951 votes (35.11%) in Santa Cruz County

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • retired science teacher
  • former PTSA president at Saratoga HS
  • past school site member at Saratoga HS
  • member of the WASC accreditation committee at Saratoga H.S.
  • former school board member Lower Merion Township Schools (K thru 12) PA
Priorities:
  • provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students
  • continue sound fiscal policies to enusre fincial stability
  • improve the use of technology in teaching and learning
Lorrie Wernick Click here for more information about this candidate 12,721 votes 35.2%
   11,633 votes (34.77%) in Santa Clara County
   1,088 votes (40.16%) in Santa Cruz County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • EdD - Educational Leadership
  • MA - Special Education
  • Currently - School Principal
  • Adjunct Professor - National University
  • Former Board Member San Jose Chamber Music Soc.
  • Former Board President Lakeside School Foundation
Priorities:
  • Meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students
  • Assuring that all of our students are prepared for the 21st Century
  • Maintaining the excellence of both of the high schools in our district
Robert P. Zager Click here for more information about this candidate 9,838 votes 27.2%
   9,178 votes (27.43%) in Santa Clara County
   660 votes (24.36%) in Santa Cruz County
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • BA Economics, UC Berkeley
  • JD, Santa Clara University
  • Member, State Bar of California
  • Saratoga School Site Council 2006-2008
  • Saratoga Re-Accreditation 2007-2008
Priorities:
  • Advance academic excellence for all students
  • Improve fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency
  • Enhance articulation and coordination with the feeder districts

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Official Information

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Events

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  • October 9, 7:00 pm, Los Gatos High School Library, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos
  • October 20, 7:00 pm, Saratoga High School Library, 20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga
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