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Alameda County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
 Smart Voter Tracy Jensen

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Alameda

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Alameda Unified School District Board Member
  • Co-Chair - Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth and Families
  • Led the adoption of the first school Wellness Policy to improve student nutrition and encourage physical activity.
  • Led the adoption of the first lessons to address bullying in elementary grades and ensure respect for Alameda's diverse families.
  • City of Oakland Senior Services Administrator - manage a $2 million budget and 4 senior centers to keep seniors active and independent.
  • Board member - Alameda County Community Food Bank
  • Degrees: MBA and MPH, Emory University; B.S. - Public Administration, California State University East Bay
Top Priorities if Elected
  • I established the first City-School Board committee and my first priority will always be programs and services for Alameda youth and families.
  • I opposed Measure B but I will work for Alameda Point development that provides safe school sites, funds public services and doesn't increase traffic.
  • I helped students and parents to reduce our school landfill waste by more than 100% and I want to make Alameda the greenest city in California.
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Key Endorsements
  • Loni Hancock, Alameda State Senator
  • Barbara Marchand, Alameda 2010 Women's Initiative Enterpreneur of the Year
  • Anne DeBardeleben, Alameda Education Foundation past president
Position Papers
Students in Alameda Deserve Safe Schools
When an intent to recall school board candidates was filed in 2009 each candidate submitted a statement.
Jensen aims to keep kids healthy
Jensen grew up in Alameda and attended local public schools. She has graduate degrees from Atlanta's Emory University in business administration and public health.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.tracyjensen.com
E-mail: JensenForAlameda@gmail.com


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