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Mendocino County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Councilmember; City of Ukiah Voter Information

Results as of Nov 24 1:52pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (9/9)
(34 Writein Votes 0.35%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Douglas F. Crane Click here for more information about this candidate 2141 votes 22.13%

  • Occupation: Construction Manager
  • Building and Engineering Construction Manager with over 40 years experience in public and private construction.
  • Public service: Ukiah Airport Commission, Mendocino County Overall Economic Development Committee, Mendo County Gov Steamlining Advisory Committee
  • Member of Leadership Mendocino Class I and continuing supporter of that program.
  • Was a Boy Scout and am an adult volunteer in the BSA: Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, District Chair, Council Exec Board.
  • Rotarian and Past President of Ukiah Rotary
Priorities:
  • Timely Council meetings focused on the real needs of Ukiah
  • Budgeting og City resources with priority to public safety
  • Logical maintainance and improvements of infrastructure
Mari Lisa Rodin Click here for more information about this candidate 1961 votes 20.27%
  • Occupation: Incumbent, Ukiah City Council
  • Grantwriter--Hopper & Rodin Associates
Priorities:
  • Land Use-- Managed growth that protects our town's rural character and quality of life
  • Ensure adequate funding for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services
  • Foster Cooperative Approach with County Government on important regional issues like water supply, affordable housing, and economic development.
John McCowen 1753 votes 18.12%
  • Occupation: Self-employed Property Manager
Michael Whetzel 1253 votes 12.95%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
Ana M. Araiza 1166 votes 12.05%
  • Occupation: Bilingual Crisis Counselor
Bob Gragson Click here for more information about this candidate 733 votes 7.58%
  • Occupation: Executive Director, Solar Living Institute
  • Former Business Owner - 6 yrs.
  • Former United Way Chief Executive - 16 yrs.
  • Former Chamber of Commerce President (1988)
  • Former Toastmaster President of 3 Clubs
  • Secretary, Rotary Club of South Ukiah -- Rotarian since 1987
  • B.A., Business/Philosophy, Furman University
Priorities:
  • Develop a city-wide energy conservation program
  • Develop a community currency to bring our local economy back under local control and stimulate local economic activity
  • Implement Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in city elections to ensure all candidates are elected with a 50% majority
Gordon Elton 635 votes 6.56%
  • Occupation: City Finance Director

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