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Sonoma County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Member, City Council; City of Rohnert Park Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 19 4:09pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (26/26)
(28 Writein Votes 0.1%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Jake Mackenzie Click here for more information about this candidate 6,540 votes 16.2%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Ph.D Weed Science Oregon State University
  • Vicechair, Russian River Watershed Authority
  • Chair, Local Government Commission
  • Past Chair, Sonoma County Ag Preservation and Open Space Advisory Committee
  • Past Chair, Sonoma County Transportation Authority
  • Retired 30 Year employee, US EPA
Priorities:
  • Open, honest government - not an "imperial", contributor-driven CABAL
  • Honest ,OPEN relations with SSU, Cotati, Sonoma County etc. - above all, with the TRIBE
  • Strictly implement our General Plan - no favors to individuals' campaign contributors
Vicki Vidak-Martinez 6,452 votes 16.0%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Tim Smith Click here for more information about this candidate 5,223 votes 12.9%
  • Occupation: Attorney/Library Volunteer
  • City of Rohnert Park - Planning Commissioner
  • Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board - Chairman
  • Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Foundation - Board Member
  • Education Foundation of Cotati-Rohnert Park - Advisory Board Member
  • Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce - Former Board Member
  • Sonoma County Bar Association - Judicial Arbitration Program
Priorities:
  • CLEAN GOVERNMENT - paying careful attention to City spending and financial responsibility.
  • CLEAN ENVIRONMENT - following General Plan requirements including full environmental compliance.
  • CLEAN CAMPAIGNS - supporting limited spending and full disclosure of contributions to better assure candidate independence.
Gregory A. Nordin 4,945 votes 12.2%
  • Occupation: Mayor, Transportation Superintendent
Dan Hubley 4,455 votes 11.0%
  • Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Businessman
Keith Roberts Click here for more information about this candidate 3,253 votes 8.1%
  • Occupation: SSU College Student
  • Assistant to Merchandise Buyer, SSU Bookstore
  • SSU Management Club President and Founder
  • Business Administration Major / Management Concentration
  • Eagle Scout
  • Concerned Citizen
Priorities:
  • The greatest priority for Rohnert Park is to restore fiscal responsibility by controlling wasteful spending to reduce tax burden of residents
  • Establish community involvement, pride, and confidence by encouraging open public debate and being honest, straightforward, and responsive to citizens
  • Maintain a small, beautiful, and comfortable community by promoting slow growth rather than excessive and rapid development
Anthony Piazza 3,068 votes 7.6%
  • Occupation: Retired Police/Parent
Matt L Rogina Click here for more information about this candidate 2,919 votes 7.2%
  • Occupation: Environmentalist
  • Living Wage Advocate
Priorities:
  • Environmental Sustainablity; keep open spaces open and our waterways clean.
  • Bringing a living wage to Rohnert Park, ensuring our residents earn a decent living.
  • Keeping our streets safe and our parks clean. Ensuring our children have places to play and stay out of trouble.
John Mendribil 2,176 votes 5.4%
  • Occupation: Engineering Technician
John Borba 1,349 votes 3.3%
  • Occupation: Attorney

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  Events

Candidate Forums

  • Wednesday,October 6, 12-1pm, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, 650 Commerce Blvd, Suite 211 Rohnert Park
  • Wednesday, October 20, 7-9pm, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Ln Rohnert Park
    Taped Rebroadcasts of the 10/20 forum will be aired on Community Access Channel 26: 10/22 & 10/23 at 7pm.
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