Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Elaine Holmes
6,713 votes
22.93%
- Occupation: Indio Businesswoman
Michael H. Wilson
5,275 votes
18.02%
- Occupation: Retired Firefighter / Accountant
Ascencion B "Sam" Torres
4,452 votes
15.21%
- Occupation: Plumber
- Councilmember City of Perris 1991-1999
- Director March Air Reserve Base Joint power commission Re use authority
- League of California Cities Executive Commitee 1993-1998
- Latino Elected Officals Caucus President 1994 and 1995
- Housing Community and Economic development Commitee LOCC
- Goveners Joint Task Force on Immigration 1995
Priorities:
- Preserve Public safety levels
- Secure revenues and control expenditures
- Ensure acceptable levels of service to residents and business
Ben Godfrey
4,431 votes
15.14%
- Occupation: Member of the Indio City Council
- 31 year resident of Indio
- Architectural Studies at Eastern Michigan University, Chicago Technical College
- Council member 13 years, twice Mayor
- Planning Commissioner 5 years, twice Chairman
- C.V. Assoc. of Govts, Chairman 2006-2007
- Member of various committees valleywide
Priorities:
- Economic development
- Public safety
- Balanced budget
Melanie Fesmire
4,238 votes
14.48%
- Occupation: Businesswoman / Councilperson
Gene Gilbert
4,164 votes
14.22%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Born in Indio - attended IHS
- AS degree from COD,attended UCR,UCSB
- 32 yrs Law Enforcement in Indio
- Represent Indio on 9 valley wide boards
Priorities:
- Public Safety
- Maintain balanced budget
- Encourage Private sector job growth
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