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Stanislaus County, CA November 6, 2001 Election
Council Member, Chair 4; City of Modesto Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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William E. O'Bryant 4,358 votes 22.6%

  • Occupation: Retired Law Enforcement
  • 21 years Alameda Co. Sheriffs Department,
  • Detective for Alameda Co. Sheriffs Department, 11 years, assigned to arson, crimes against children and the elderly.
  • Former member of State Senate Workshops on Elder Abuse and Crimes against the Elderly
  • Alameda County Deputy Game Warden 1976-1980
Priorities:
  • Safety Services ; Police, Fire
  • Fiscal Responcibility ; Balanced Budget
  • Transportation ; Congestion, Maintenance and Repair
Dan Hopkins 4,173 votes 21.6%
Rob Ellett 3,907 votes 20.2%
  • Occupation: Realtor
  • 1999 Realtor of the Year
  • Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
  • Sheriff's Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Graduate
  • Leadership Modesto Graduate
  • Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee
Priorities:
  • Building Business Parks
  • Continued Improvement in Police and Fire Fighting Services
  • Sound Budget Practices
Bob Shook 2,518 votes 13.0%
  • Occupation: Service Provider/Teacher
  • District elections and term limits committee
  • La Loma neighborhood homeless issues team
  • Village One specific plan landuse advocate
  • Multi-ethnic education program
  • MJC; U. C. Davis; Bethany College
  • B.S. Degree: Simpson College, San Francisco
Priorities:
  • Economic development - business parks and job creation
  • Police, fire protection and public safety
  • Improved transportation system, attracting new business and industry
Jeremiah Williams 1,460 votes 7.5%
  • Occupation: Cabinet Maker
  • Owner/Operator
  • Community Civic Leader
  • Member: D.M.A.; D.M.C; N.A.A.C.P.; C.A.T; C.B.R
  • Juvenile Hall Volunteer 8yr.+
  • International Festival Steering Committee / Set up & Tear down Vice Chair
  • Member of United Pentecostal Church since 1984
Priorities:
  • Bring respect, honor, consensus, loyalty and love for fellow man back into our city government
  • Work to rid our city of storm-drain problems, as well as problems with streets, curbs and sidewalks
  • Better serve our law enforcement and fire departments with salary increases, without hurting our city's budget
Keith Silva 1,058 votes 5.4%
  • Occupation: BUSINESSMAN
  • C.E.O.\Manager of RKS Industries
  • Ca. State Certified {Qualified Mgr of Security Division}
  • Principal Designer {Power Equipment Division}
  • 10yrs as Dept. Water Resources Hydro-Electric Plant Operator
  • Special Studies in Computer Programming and Automation.
  • Journeyman Electrician
Priorities:
  • Industrial Developement {Principally Manufacturing Plants of 100+ employees}
  • Citizen Safety & Security {Principally Gang suppression & Traffic Safety}
  • Preservation of Citizen Rights & Privledges.
Michael J. Gonzales 1,016 votes 5.2%
Marcus A. Nugent 571 votes 2.9%
George B. Sharp 210 votes 1.0%
  • Occupation: College Student
  • Graduate of M.J.C
  • A.A. in Behavioral & Social Sciences
  • Junior at Stanislaus State
Priorities:
  • Smart Growth
  • Balanced Budget
  • Accessibility for Seniors & Disabled

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  Official Information

City of Modesto Website
News and Analysis

10/30 Modesto Bee
"Candidates' legal disputes aired...bankruptcies, criminal records litter resumes of City Council hopefuls."

10/29 Modesto Bee, Local News "Donors focus on race for Chair 4."

10/23 Modesto Bee, Election Connection
Jeremiah Williams joins the Smart Voter web site.

10/15 Modesto Bee
"Open race for City Council draws varied group...the race is mostly building name recognition because none of the 8 candidates is expected to win more than 50% of the vote."

10/13 Modesto Bee-Election Connection
Bob Shook and Keith Silva join Smart Voter website.

10/6-Modesto Bee-Election Connection
Will O'Bryant joins Smart Voter website.

10/4-Modesto Bee.
"Group debates ballot measures... a night of memorable quotes."

9/25-Modesto Bee-Election Connection
Rob Ellett & George Sharp join Smart Voter web site.
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