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Los Angeles, Kern County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Governing Board Member; Antelope Valley Community College District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (148/148)
0.0% Voter Turnout (0 Total/156885)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Michael R. Adams Click here for more information about this candidate 11,453 votes 23.6%
   10,795 votes (23.38%) in Los Angeles County
   658 votes (27.01%) in Kern County

  • Occupation: Municipal Project Manager
  • Bachelor of Arts, UCLA
  • Master of Science-Management, USC
  • 2006 AVC Foundation Public Service Award
  • 8 years on AVC Board of Trustees
  • Former student & faculty member at AVC
  • Former USAF officer
Priorities:
  • Manage growth and maximize availability of classes for students
  • Expand facilities, services and classes in Palmdale
  • Improve and maintain facilities at the Lancaster campus
Steve Buffalo Click here for more information about this candidate 10,495 votes 21.6%
   9,997 votes (21.65%) in Los Angeles County
   498 votes (20.44%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Antelope Valley College Board of Trustees (1999-present)
  • Earned Golden Apple Award for his contributions to education.
  • AV College Foundation Board Member--raising money for student scholarships.
  • Co-Founder of Palmdale's "Partners Against Crime" program.
  • Former Special Events Manager for the City of Palmdale.
  • Lifelong involvement with Antelope Valley College.
Priorities:
  • Quality educational and vocational training programs for students.
  • Enhanced campus safety through a new Sheriff's contract.
  • New Science Building, Theater and educational facilities at AV College.
Betty J. Wienke Click here for more information about this candidate 10,477 votes 21.6%
   10,047 votes (21.76%) in Los Angeles County
   430 votes (17.65%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Antelope Valley College Board Trustee since 1997
  • Lancaster Homeless Shelter, Board of Supporters
  • AV College Foundation, Board of Directors
  • Worked at AV College for 32 years.
  • Active member of my church.
  • Family--Married for 44 years. Proud mother of a Peace Officer.
Priorities:
  • Campus Safety--Support our law enforcement partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
  • Fiscal Responsibility--Balance the College's budget without furloughs or layoffs.
  • New Programs to serve the needs of our community--Expanded Nursing program; Fire and Sheriff's Academy; and Medical technologies programs.
Bruce Macpherson 8,306 votes 17.1%
   7,845 votes (16.99%) in Los Angeles County
   461 votes (18.92%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Architect
Robert E. Alvarado Click here for more information about this candidate 7,865 votes 16.2%
   7,483 votes (16.21%) in Los Angeles County
   382 votes (15.68%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Educator
  • AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Past President
  • AV Latin American Club, Past President
  • AV International Heritage Committee, President
  • High Desert Democratic Club, Past President
  • LA County Dem. Central Committee, Region 1 Vice Chair
  • 36th Assembly District, CDP, Past Chairman
Priorities:
  • Build a permanent AV College Campus in Palmdale
  • Work towards opening a temporary Campus in Rosamond
  • Restore trust, transparency and fiscal responsibility at AV College

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Antelope Valley Community College District
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