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Full Biography for Deborah Ann Shelton
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Deborah Shelton moved to the Antelope Valley with her family in August of 1989. A wife of 36 years and a mother of three, she has always taken an active role in her community. Her community activities eventually lead to her leadership role on the Lancaster City Council. Deborah's community service started with PTA President and La Leche League International as a leader while her children were young. In 1990 she became the Director for PhoneFriend the after school help line a mission outreach project for the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Soon Deborah was representing Rancho Tierra Del Sol Neighborhood Organization where she lived. Her activities with Rancho lead to many leadership roles in the Lancaster Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations, including President. Her persistent representation at City Council meetings lead to a Planning Advisory Committee appointment, which lead to an appointment on the Partners Program for the City of Lancaster. Before Deborah knew it she was a grassroots candidate for Lancaster City Council elected in 94 and served till 98.Deborah has been active with the Children's Planning Council since its inception and created the Teen Consumer Job Program that provided part time work for teens as "Teen Advocates." Deborah acted as the Administrative Co-convener and chaired the Youth Sub-committee for the Council. Deborah continues on the Steering committee of the Council. It should be no surprise to find Deborah Shelton as a candidate for the Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency, district 5 this November. |
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