League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Member City Council; City of Chico Voter Information

Results as of Nov 20 2:20pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (38/38) 99.9% Voter Turnout (106780/47744) (143 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.13%)

Candidates (Vote for 4) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Ann Schwab 15015 votes 14.06%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Mayor Chair, Sustainability Task Force Chair, Mayor's Business Advisory Council Member, Economic Development Committee Chair, Town Gown Committee Program Manager, CAVE Owner, Campus Bicycles Priorities: Attract develop and support innovative businesses, from small entrepreneurs and manufacturers to high technology Apply budgetary discipline for the city, by tending to Chico's current needs while planning for a sustainable future Protect Chico's future through comprehensive, thoughtful planning, and actively preserve and enhance Chico's unique character Tami Ritter 13172 votes 12.34%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Educator/Counselor Founding Executive Director of Torres Homeless Shelter, authored grants for construction and operations of Chico's year-round homeless shelter Past Executive Director of Butte County Habitat for Humanity and Shelter Director for Catalyst Domestic Violence Services Education: Masters Degree in Restorative Justice & Counseling; Masters Degree in Educational Psychology; BA in Comparative Religion Board Member (Associate) Community Housing Improvement Program; former League of Women Voters Social Policy Chair; Chico Havurah Founding Board Member Service: Greater Chico Homeless Task Force; City of Chico Sustainability Task Force; City of Chico Housing Element Task Force; Interfaith Council Certifications: California Certified Mediator; California Certified Crisis Counselor Priorities: Encourage responsible development of Chico. Limit sprawl while preserving our parks and greenways Focus on economic growth; foster a business-friendly culture; attract clean industry; support existing local business; capitalize on tourism dollars Increase opportunity for more citizen participation in addressing public safety issues through expanding successful programs like VIPS and Park Watch Sean Morgan 11801 votes 11.05%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Businessman/Teacher MBA, CSUC Owner: Legacy Business Concepts Managing Partner: Castle-Side Partners SCPM, Stanford University Certified in Business Dynamics, MIT Priorities: Realgin Council's agenda with City's Mission Statement: A safe place to raise a family, an ideal location for business, and a premier place to live Make the budget transparent. Become accountable to it. We need to make data driven decisions, not guesses. Identify high value issues: Public safety, business friendly enivornment. Randall Stone 11546 votes 10.81%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Financial Planner/Businessman Education: Finance, Economics, Public Administration - CSU, Chico Owner, Randall Stone Financial Planning & Real Estate Director, Special Olympics Butte County Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities Sports Fund Disaster Service Worker, County of Butte California Crisis Intervention Counselor Priorities: Budget & Pension Reform: We need to address consistently reduced revenues through fiscal management and Pension Reform. Public Safety: Working intelligently with our resources rather than predatory and protective restraints on departments. We can do much better. Job Creator: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Stone has created 75-fulltime equivalent jobs this year alone. Let's keep bringing new jobs to Chico with Stone's lead. Andrew Coolidge 11324 votes 10.60%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Small Business Owner Producer - Chico Home and Garden Show Bachelor of Arts Degree - CSU, Chico Fomer Parent Teacher Organization President Donation Coordinator for the Silver Dollar Fair Former School Board Member - CCD School Creator of the Recycled Art Competition Priorities: Focus on new job creation and helping local businesses to be more successful Improve infrastructure, including sidewalks, roadways and draniage Increased police protection and fire safety Toby Schindelbeck 10099 votes 9.46%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Small Business Owner President of the Norco Ca. Chapter of the Future Farmers of America 1995-1996 Regional Developer for Max Muscle franchises 2002-2005 Regional Developer for NUTRISHOP 2007-2011 Priorities: Public Safety- fully staff both police and fire by hiring new employees on a 2-tier pension and pay system Support local businesses and encourage expansion by reducing fees, permit streamlining, and offering incentives Balance the budget and increase transparancy. We need monthly budget reports, and I have been successful in getting the finance director to comply Bob Evans 10086 votes 9.45%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Appointed Incumbent Kimberly Robin Rudisill 8491 votes 7.95% Occupation: Teacher (semi-retired) Prior Council Member 1994-1998 Park Commisioner 92-94 and 1998-2000 Small Business Owner Priorities: Fiscal Responsiblity Public Safety Creating Sustainable transportation and educational opportunites Dave Kelley 7178 votes 6.72%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Architect/Businessman PUBLIC SERVICE: City of Chico Planning Commission currently serving in 8th year EXPERIENCE: Chair of 2030 General Plan Update for three consecutive years PROFESSIONAL: Licensed CA architect specializing in California K-12 public schools, hospitals and medical facilities. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER: Board member of the non-profit Inspire Foundation, Faith Lutheran Church Property Team Chair COLLEGE EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. MEMBERSHIPS: River Partners, Chico Elks Lodge, Chico Heritage Association Priorities: JOB CREATION: Support local business first. Revitalize downtown Chico. Promote tourism. BALANCED BUDGET: Adopt Priority Based Budgeting accounting model. Provide the City Manager with specific priorities and tools for measurable results. SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS: "More Safety at Less Cost". Compensation and benefits need to be fair to the taxpayers and fair to the safety workers. Dave Donnan 4442 votes 4.16%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Business Owner/Realtor Human Resources Commission Solid Waste Task Force COO, Multi-Material Management and Marketing NY Mets Professional Ballplayer Priorities: Fully fund police department pension reform for all city employees privatize selected city services Lisa Duarte 3483 votes 3.26% Occupation: Veterinary Assistant Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of Butte County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 6 questions on Open Meeting Law, Public employee benefits, Green Belt, In-fill Building, Arts and Music, and Future Development. Events Candidate Forums CITY OF CHICO - CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES 7 pm - Monday, October 15, 2012 Chico City Council Chambers 411 Main Street, Chico, CA News and Analysis Chico Enterprise Record 12 candidates to vie for four seats on Chico City Council - 08/16/12 Chico council candidates state positions during forum - 09/14/12 Two forums introduce Chico council candidates - 10/03/12 Chico Council candidate profiles begin today - 10/04/12 Coolidge wants to be voice for business, focus on jobs - 10/04/12 Sean Morgan wants to increase jobs, not taxes - 10/05/12 Bob Evans alarmed by city draining reserves - 10/05/12 Dave Donnan thinks Chico City Council headed in wrong direction - 10/05/12 Tami Ritter sees city council race as progression from previous work - 10/05/12 Dave Kelley claims to be moderate candidate - 10/05/12 Rudisill is ready for another run on Chico council - 10/06/12 Candidate Stone claims he has temperament for Chico City Council - 10/08/12 Candidate Schindelbeck wants to develop business-friendly town - 10/08/12 Council candidates give their views on public safety at forum - 10/09/12 Chico City Council hopefuls sound off on issues - 10/16/12 Students question council candidates during Great Debate in Chico - 11/03/12 David Little: Costly race for some candidates - 11/04/12 Chico News & Review And they're off - Candidates for local elections established - 08/16/12 Council chamber - Chamber and the DCBA sponsor council candidate forum - 09/20/12 Strange twists - LaMalfa campaign for Congress creates ripple effects - 09/20/12 Police questioning - City Council candidates take part in police-sponsored forum - 10/11/12 The big spenders - They're spending large on council candidates - 10/18/12 Call for tolerance and acceptance - Stonewall Alliance holds its first-ever City Council forum - 10/25/12 Our big fat City Council race - Making sense of a huge--and hugely important--contest - 10/25/12 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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