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Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
School Director; Oakland Unified School District; Trustee Area 7 Voter Information

Results as of Feb 1 2:01pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (30/30)
(153 Total Other Write-In Votes 1.09%)

First ranked choice applies (details)

Candidates (1 Elected, Rank Your Choices)
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James Harris Click here for more information about this candidate 8008 votes 57.2%

  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • Former High School English Teacher
  • Board Member - Aim High Summer Programs
  • Founding Board Member - Great Oakland Public Schools
  • Founder and Creative Director - Morgan Media Group
  • B.S. in Communications - Santa Clara University
Priorities:
  • Prepare our students for college and career in a safe learning environment.
  • Dedicate more resources to underperforming students, reduce class sizes, and support teachers.
  • End divisive politics and emphasize community engagement and collaboration.
Alice A. Spearman Click here for more information about this candidate 5977 votes 42.7%
  • Occupation: Incumbent, School Board Director District 7
  • Education Consultant
  • Parent Liaison
  • Parent Advocate
Priorities:
  • Equal Access to all Educational Opportunities for All Children
  • Maintaining Fiscal Responsibility
  • Ensuring the recycling of OUSD Bond Funds to support Local Business

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Cable Broadcast of September 28 Forum
  • Date: Friday, November 2, 2012
    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Channel: KTOP Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
  • Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
    Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
    Channel: KTOP Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
  • Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Channel: KTOP Channel 10
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Oakland
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