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Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
 Smart Voter Hermy B. Almonte

Candidate for
Council Member; City of San Leandro; Council District 6

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Trustee, Board of Education, San Leandro Unified School District
  • Vice-President, Board of Education, San Leandro Unified School District
  • Chairman, Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP}
  • Board Member, Asian Community Cultural Association of San Leandro
  • Project Manager, Lions Club of San Leandro
  • Zone Chairman, Lions District 4-C3
  • Lector & Eucharistic Minister, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Pension Reform: The city is spending $13 million annually or nearly 20% of city revenue on employee pensions.
  • Public Safety: There is an average of two burglaries a day. We need to hire more police officers.
  • Marina Development : Any development plan must ensure full public access to the shoreline and safeguard the environment
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Key Endorsements
  • Daily Review / Oakland Tribune
  • Dr. Stewart Chen, City of Alameda Health Care District Board
  • Pat Gacoscos, Vice-Mayor Union City
Position Papers
San Leandro Times: Almonte runs for Council in District 6
I did not pursue a re-election to the School Board to give a chance to serve...parents, active community members and leaders. I am running for city council because there are community issues that have to be addressed.
Oakland Tribune editorial: Best Choices for San Leandro City Council
Oakland Tribune editorial: Best Choices for San Leandro Council, "It's time for change. San Leandro needs leaders who understand the problems and are willing to fix them".
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Almonte-for-San-Leandro-City-Council-2012/481866758493294
E-mail: almonteforcitycouncil@gmail.com


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