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Los Angeles County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
Governing Board Member; Whittier City Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 4:27pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (25/25)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Linda L.A. Small Click here for more information about this candidate 2,007 votes 28.62%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Safety and Risk Management Consultant for culturally diverse companies for legal compliance with workers' compensation, OSHA, and employment issues
  • M.Ed./B.S. from Penn State University in Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Education
  • Board Member with YMCA of Greater Whittier
  • Chairperson/Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign with YMCA of Greater Whittier
  • Lifelong Children's Sports Coach/Mentor with YMCA and other recreation leagues
  • Classroom Teacher/Mentor with Junior Achievement for career development and world of work awareness
Priorities:
  • Advance Student Achievement in all areas for all groups
  • Expand parent and community ownership/involvement in support of our schools
  • Maintain fiscal solvency and curriculum support through tough economic times.
Ken Henderson Click here for more information about this candidate 1,967 votes 28.05%
  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
  • Business Owner - Insurance Broker
  • Women's and Children's Crisis Shelter Board of Directors + 2005 to Present
  • Elected as Governing Board Member 2001 + 2005
  • Bachelor of Science - University of Southern California in the field of Finance
  • Whittier High School + Class of `81
Priorities:
  • Support our teachers so they have the resources necessary to educate our children.
  • Hold State leaders accountable for restoring proper funding to our schools.
  • Continue to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.
Efrain Aceves Click here for more information about this candidate 1,944 votes 27.72%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney/ WCSD Board Member
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Board Member
  • Career Prosecutor
  • B.A. & J.D. UCLA School of Law
  • Attended "WCSD" Schools
  • Former Federal Probation Officer
  • Whittier Historical Society, Member
Priorities:
  • Continue to Raise Student Achievement
  • Implement a More Rigorous Curriculum
  • Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
G.-Sylvia Hurtado Click here for more information about this candidate 1,095 votes 15.61%
  • Occupation: Community Liaison - Whittier City School District
  • Assistant Administrator - Nursing Home
  • United Society of Friends Women- President local
  • USFW Southwest Yearly Meeting Board Member
  • Unsung Hero Award 2008/2009 CSEA Chapter 62
Priorities:
  • Regarding finances, focus on the children and those who directly impact their lives
  • Maintaing class size reduction
  • Authentic transparency between the district and the community that we serve

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

Whittier City School District
District Statistics

EdData.org

GreatSchools.net
Candidate Forum

Wednesday October 7
time:
7:00 p.m.
location: Whittier City Council Chambers, 13230 E. Penn St.
conducted by: LWV Whittier
NOTE: Includes candidates for Rio Hondo College Areas 3 & 5
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