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Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Smart Voter Tami Ritter

Candidate for
Member City Council; City of Chico

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Biographical Highlights
  • 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
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • 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
Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Butte County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Tami Ritter
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Key Endorsements
  • Maureen Kirk - Butte County Supervisor
  • Scott Gruendl, Chico City Councilor, past Mayor
  • Butte County Democratic Central Committee
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Official Ballot Statement submitted to the Elections Official
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.tamiritter.com
E-mail: tamiritter2012@gmail.com

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