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

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 1:05pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (55/55)
(196 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.27%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Bob Simmons Click here for more information about this candidate 18950 votes 26.36%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Mediator
  • Regional Attorney, United States Department of Agriculture (ret.)
  • Master of Laws, Natural Resources, National Law Center, George Washington University
  • Walnut Creek Planning Commissioner
  • Walnut Creek Park, Recreation and Open Space Commissioner
  • Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation, Advisory Board Member
  • Master Gardener, Contra Costa Master Gardener Program
Priorities:
  • Provide resources to ensure a safe community
  • Sustain the City's fiscal health
  • Enhance quality of life by supporting cultural, recreational, and social programs and amenities
Loella Haskew Click here for more information about this candidate 16694 votes 23.23%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: CPA, Business Woman
  • B.S. Accounting & M.S. Taxation from Golden Gate University
  • Participated in Walnut Creek Blue Ribbon Task Force for Fiscal Health
Priorities:
  • Provide a proper fiscal balance for Walnut Creek's future
  • Assure a safe environment for our residents and visitors
  • Protect our parks, open space and cultural services
Justin L Wedel Click here for more information about this candidate 14226 votes 19.79%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Walnut Creek Business Owner
  • Information Technology Entrepreneur
  • Bachelors Business Administration, California State, Hayward
  • Leadership Contra Costa Graduate
  • Leadership Contra Costa Alumni Association Board - Vice Chiar
  • Woodlands Association Board + President
  • Walnut Creek On Ice Committee
Priorities:
  • Reduce Budget and Spending
  • Ensure a Safe Community
  • Support our Open Space, Arts, and Recreation Programs
Barry Grove Click here for more information about this candidate 13128 votes 18.26%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • Graduated University of Pacific Law with honors
  • Elected president Deputy District Attorney Association
  • 20 year prosecutor in our community
  • married to Denise, son Jesse
Priorities:
  • restore common sense priority to city budget
  • independent voice for economic development in character with city
  • Walnut Creek families
Kish Rajan (Withdrawn) 8682 votes 12.08%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Councilmember/Businessman

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