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Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Council Member; City of San Pablo Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 1:05pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (12/12)
(43 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.37%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Cecilia "Cecy" Valdez Click here for more information about this candidate 3030 votes 26.22%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco
  • Currently Mayor of San Pablo
  • Chair of Economic Development Corporation of San Pablo
  • Board Member of Contra Costa Community College Foundation
  • Former San Pablo Library Commissioner
  • 24 years as a Court Reporter
Priorities:
  • Job Creation and Job Training
  • Increase Public Safety and Increase Youth Programs
  • Strengthen Small Businesses and Attract New Businesses
Kathy Meuyseng Chao Rothberg Click here for more information about this candidate 2221 votes 19.22%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
  • Non-Profit Community Development Executive
  • Expertise include 16 years in housing and real estate development
  • Leadership roles in workforce development for adults and youth
  • Proven track record in real estate and grant financing
  • Board Member of San Pablo Economic Development Corp.,/Richmond/Oakland Youth Councils
  • UC Berkeley Graduate and Attended Local WCCUSD Schools
Priorities:
  • Advocating for and leading the way in creating economic development projects that create local jobs and support growth and expansion of businesses.
  • Improving the quality of life in San Pablo with public safety initiatives, health and services for seniors, and activities for youth and families.
  • Support development of technology access for community and job training and employment opportunities for youth and adults.
Rich Kinney Click here for more information about this candidate 2131 votes 18.44%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Teacher, Coach, Minister
  • I've participated in City Council Meetings for the past two years, I'm a C.E.R.T. Team Leader and a Neighborhood Watch Organizer.
  • I serve on the San Pablo Committee on Aging, the Zoning Ordiance Committee and Helms Community Center Steering Committee.
  • I'm a Founding member of Reach Out San Pablo-bringing Civic Groups, Community Based & Faith Based Organizations & the City to work on issues together.
  • I have a Bachelors Degree in Music and hold a Teaching Credential.
  • I'm a full time Substitute Teacher at Richmond High and Helms Middle School.
  • I've been married to my wife, Jasmine Kinney for 29 years & we've served at our Inner-City Church in San Pablo for 13 years.
Priorities:
  • Public Safety, Fiscal Accountability, Business Friendly, Healthy Families & Interactive Community Schools are absolutely essential for a strong City!
  • We need a City "Specific" Plan rather than a "General" Plan! Being overly busy without a clear direction leads to more hiring, frustration & expense!
  • I want a public Gymnasium with Community Center and Parks for all the people of San Pablo! Let's increase businesses & expand to unincorporated areas!
Leonard McNeil Click here for more information about this candidate 1958 votes 16.95%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Vice-Mayor
  • Political Science professor
  • Master's in Political Science
  • BA in Government
  • Certificate in Non-profit Consulting
  • Certicifcate in Grant writing
Priorities:
  • Community and Economic development
  • Health and Wellness
  • San Pablo community schools
Frank Elberto Ybarra Click here for more information about this candidate 1477 votes 12.78%
  • Occupation: Alcohol/Drug Counselor
  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Drinking Driver Instructor
  • Undergraduate studies/Psychology
  • Former Minister/Volunteers of America
  • Commission Member on Aging
  • San Pablo Library Commissioner
Priorities:
  • Public Safety, youth development, economic development and increasing affordable housing.
  • Increase safety in our neighborhoods by implementing curfew for minors and known gang members
  • enforce the DUI laws/ add additional police to patrol the at risk crime areas.
Franklin E. Onwubuariri 694 votes 6.01%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Fitness Trainer

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