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Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Governing Board Member; Chico Unified School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 2:20pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (63/63)
92.7% Voter Turnout (57385/61910)
(156 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.27%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Griffin Click here for more information about this candidate 18254 votes 31.81%

  • Occupation: Governing Board Member
  • 1988 Graduate CSU Chico, Magna Cum Laude
  • Hold CA Professional Clear Credentials to teach Social Science & English
  • 2000-07 headed Butte Co. Foster Care Licensing
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children, Volunteer of the Year 2010
  • Married 31 years; spouse Barry L. Griffin, small business owner
  • Mother of 2 successful CUSD graduates, Miranda and Graham
Priorities:
  • Before leaving Grade 3, all children will be successful readers.
  • Ensure safe and clean school facilities with current technology to enhance learning.
  • Promote a school culture in which learners and teachers can thrive.
Linda Hovey Click here for more information about this candidate 15690 votes 27.34%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Retired School Business Manager
  • Self Employed Bookkeeper/Accountant
Priorities:
  • Balanced budget
  • Smaller class sizes
  • More music, the arts, technology and sports in all district schools
Gary M. Loustale Click here for more information about this candidate 13628 votes 23.75%
  • Occupation: Career Technology Educator
  • BA CSU Chico Industrial Technology
  • Business Owner Operator 23 years
  • President Westside Little League
  • President Ishi Toastmasters
  • President St.Vincent de Paul Ass.
Priorities:
  • Increase Class Size Reduction
  • Streamline State Testing
  • Increase Athletic Funding
Erik C Lyon Click here for more information about this candidate 9657 votes 16.83%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Marriage Family Therapist
  • Clinical supervisor
Priorities:
  • Increasing parental participation
  • Improve fundraising to offset budget cuts
  • Decisions based on best interest of students including my 3 girls

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of Butte County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 4 questions on Education Funding, School Selection, Charter School Accountability, and Arts in the Schools.

Events

Candidate Forums

  • CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER CANDIDATES

  • PROS & CONS OF STATE BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

    7 p.m. - Monday, October 1, 2012
    Chico City Council Chambers
    411 Main Street, Chico, CA
News and Analysis

Chico Enterprise Record - ChicoER.com

Chico News & Review - newsreview.com/chico
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