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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Council Member; City of Los Angeles; District 14 Voter Information

Term Ending June 2007.

unexpired term vacated by Antonio Villaraigosa

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (71/71)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jose Huizar Click here for more information about this candidate 19,901 votes 54.31%

  • Occupation: School Boardmember/Attorney
  • Land Use Attorney, UCLA School of Law
  • Master's in Urban Planning, Princeton University
  • BA, UC Berkeley
  • Trustee, Princeton University
  • Former Deputy City Attorney
  • Husband and Father of two daughters
Priorities:
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Transportation
Nick Pacheco Click here for more information about this candidate 9,680 votes 26.42%
  • Occupation: Counselor
  • Councilmember 14th District, City of Los Angeles, 1999-2003
  • Elected Charter Reform Commissioner 14th District, City of Los Angeles, 1997-1999
  • District Attorney 1995-1999
  • Loyola Law School 1994
  • UC Berkeley 1988
  • Loyola High School 1982
Priorities:
  • Anti-Crime Task Force
  • Economic Development: Council District 14 Business Team
  • Prioritize Quality of Life Issues: Neighborhood Leadership Institute
Ruby Baxter De Vera Click here for more information about this candidate 1,885 votes 5.14%
  • Occupation: Council Office Manager
  • Senior Field Deputy, CD#14, Comm. Advocate, CD#13, Office Manager, CD#1
  • Associate, Evergreen Development
  • Risk Mgmt., Cadillac-Fairview
  • Bach. of Science in Bus. Admn., UCLA Extension-Gen. Ins., Construction Acctg. Urban Planning, Real Estate Law, Subdivision Maps
  • Woman of the Year-55th Assembly, Democrat of the Year-45th Assembly, Woman Achiever of the Year-Tri City, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena
  • Most Inspirational Woman in Business-California State Legislature, Outstanding Woman-LA Women History Month, Humanitarian Award-Rigoberta Menchu Tum
Priorities:
  • Fair Share of City Services to improve quality of life in the district
  • After school enrichment programs to keep children off the streets
  • Beautification projects to encourage smart growth
Brian Heckmann 1,446 votes 3.95%
  • Occupation: Attorney-At-Law
Juan "Johnny Jay" Jimenez Click here for more information about this candidate 793 votes 2.16%
  • Occupation: Community Activist /Organizer
  • Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council Representative
  • City of Los Angeles' Community Improvement and Planning Area 1 Representative
  • East Los Angeles College--Social Sciences
  • Cal State Long Beach--Government Revenue Sharing (Certificate Program)
  • Southwest San Marco University (Texas)-- Crime Prevention Certificate Program
Priorities:
  • Incorporate residents into community corporate charters
  • Create assemblies with funding within each community
  • Maintain sense of culture and community
David John Sanchez Click here for more information about this candidate 792 votes 2.16%
  • Occupation: Educator and Author
  • David J. Sanchez
  • California Community College Instructors Credential in Ethnic Studies
  • Former Supervisors Deputy for County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
  • Former Sr. Laiason L.A. Co. Dept. of Health Services
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • The Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education Award
Priorities:
  • Stop the violence by 50%. Create jobs for youth and adults. Stop the 50% H.S. Drop-out rate
  • Stop taxing the people with over-costly parking tickets and inspections of parked cars. Faster street repairs
  • Promote respect for adults, teachers, and seniors in the schools. More programs for youth, adults, and for seniors
Diana Jill Newberry 697 votes 1.90%
  • Occupation: Meatpacker
Crystal Arceo Click here for more information about this candidate 618 votes 1.69%
  • Occupation: BUSINESSWOMAN
Priorities:
  • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR AVIAN FLU PANDEMIC !
  • IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS RATES !
  • UPGRADES TO TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TO FIX TRAFFIC JAMS !
Paul G. Gonzales Click here for more information about this candidate 589 votes 1.61%
  • Occupation: Olympian Public Speaker
  • United States Olympic Gold Medalist
  • Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
  • D.A.R.E. America International Spokesperson & Executive Board member
  • Commissioner for Children, Youth, & Their Families
  • United States Olympic Committee Representive Louzanna, Switzerland
  • F.O.G.L.A.P. Friends Of Greater Los Angeles Parks Executive Board Member
Priorities:
  • Jobs and Economy
  • Public Safety
  • Education
Clifford Ramiro Moseley 244 votes 0.67%
  • Occupation: Educator

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