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San Luis Obispo County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Cathy Springford

Candidate for
Governing Board Member; Lucia Mar Unified School District; Trustee Area 2

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EXPERIENCE:

  • Attorney: over 25 years as business and real estate litigator.
  • Arbitrator, mediator, Judge Pro Tem
  • Served 2009-2010 on School Superintendent's Budget Review Committee.
  • 2006 President of Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce.
  • Past President of two Bar Associations.
  • Past President of Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Past president of mediation service.
  • Realtor since 2004.
  • Project Manager for government real estate services.
  • Served on the Finance Committee for Keller Williams Realty 2006.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
  • Active parent in local schools for last 6 years.
  • 6 years service on School Site Councils.
  • President of Grover Beach Elementary Parent Teacher Organization 2005- 2007.
  • President of Mesa Booster's Club 2009- 2010.
  • Team Manager, Destination Imagination.
  • Involved parent of two high school students.
  • Identified and recommended 51 ideas for cutting expenses as far from the students as possible, increasing revenue and looking at several long range goals for the School District.

I believe in supporting and serving our public schools. I have been very active in the school community for the last 6 years. My recent experience in our local schools and on the School Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee has prepared me to make a difference in improving our school district.

I care: I put in the work to analyze the budget in detail.

I am not beholden to any one group; I will put the kids first in any decision that comes before me. I am a detailed, big-picture analyst of situations, do the research and analysis necessary to make good decisions and work well with others. I am not part of the establishment. I "have the courage to bring a range of ideas to the table". (The Tribune, 9-26-10)

I'm qualified: I am a lawyer, trained mediator, arbitrator, Judge Pro Tem, past president of two chambers of commerce and have a strong knowledge of finances.

I am "forward-thinking and committed to delivering the best possible education for children". (The Tribune, 9-26-10) I am a proven leader. I ask for your vote.

Thank you!

Cathy Springford Putting Kids First cspringford@sbcglobal.net

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