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Orange County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Council Member; City of Orange Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (88/88)
32.8% Voter Turnout (1,133,204/1,683,001)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Mark A. Murphy Click here for more information about this candidate 19,051 votes 24.2%

  • Occupation: Businessman
  • Orange Native
  • BS and MBA from the University of Southern California
  • Former Mayor of Orange 2000-2006
  • over 25 years in the High Tech Industry
  • Actively supports a wide range of non profits and youth sports organizations
Priorities:
  • Focus on Fiscal Responsibility - Business approach to budgeting and planning
  • Develop and maintain a business friendly environment to promote a srong business community
  • Prioritize a strong Public safety and infrastructure while opposing all new taxes
Mike Alvarez 15,463 votes 19.6%
  • Occupation: Businessman
Ray Grangoff Click here for more information about this candidate 12,353 votes 15.7%
  • Occupation: City of Orange Planning Commissioner
  • Reserve Sheriff Deputy
  • BA, Political Science; MA, Legislative Affairs
  • Member of Orange Elks Lodge
  • Over ten years experience in the field of public policy
Priorities:
  • Creating Jobs
  • Lowering the cost of government.
  • Improving the business climate.
Lawrence R. "Larry" Labrado, Sr Click here for more information about this candidate 8,327 votes 10.6%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Rancho Santiago Community College District
  • AA Santa Ana College, BA Cal State Fullerton
  • Business Owner
  • Selected to the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame
Priorities:
  • Bringing new business in and creating jobs
  • Keep our neighborhoods safe
  • Being accessible to the public.
Robert L. Douglas Click here for more information about this candidate 8,239 votes 10.4%
  • Occupation: Orange Business Owner
  • Government Worker,35 years
  • Reserve Deputy Sheriff,20 years
  • Former Orange Chamber Commerce Member
  • U.S, Marine Corps,SGT.,7 years
  • Orange American Legion Member
  • M.A.Degree- Criminal Justice,Chapman Univ.
Priorities:
  • Provide Safe Community
  • Increase the efficiency of government services and better use our tax dollars
  • Support and strengthen our public schools so they remain a good option for young families
Richard Callahan Click here for more information about this candidate 7,012 votes 8.9%
  • Occupation: Financial Professional/Author
  • BSC degree Accounting Santa Clara Univ.
  • Post graduate Finance Northwestern Univ.
  • Graduate College for Financial Planning
Priorities:
  • Address unfunded City employee pensions to avoid bankruptcy
  • Bring employee benefits in line with private industry
  • Consider Charter City status
Josh Nothom Click here for more information about this candidate 4,632 votes 5.9%
  • Occupation: Educator
Priorities:
  • Create open lines of communication between residents and city council.
  • Create and maintain city programs that assist families realize the dream of home ownership.
  • Build a bridge between Chapman University and Orange Unified School District.
Brian A. Del Vecchio 3,802 votes 4.8%
  • Occupation: Businessman/Educator

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