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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Governing Board Member; Whittier City Elementary School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (20/20)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Javier Gonzalez 6,410 votes 28.12%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
Efrain Aceves Click here for more information about this candidate 5,824 votes 25.55%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • B.A., UCLA
  • J.D. UCLA School of Law
  • Whittier Historical Society, Member
  • Attended "WCSD" Schools
  • Career Prosecutor
  • Former Federal Probation Officer
Priorities:
  • Raise Student Achievement
  • Implement a More Rigorous Curriculum
  • Ensure Fiscal Responsibility
Linda Small Click here for more information about this candidate 5,295 votes 23.23%
  • Occupation: Parent/Business Owner
  • Safety and Risk Management Consultant for culturally diverse companies for legal compliance with workers' compensation, OSHA, and employment issues
  • M.Ed./B.S. from Penn State University in Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Education
  • Board Member with YMCA of Greater Whittier
  • Chairperson/Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign with YMCA of Greater Whittier
  • Lifelong Children's Sports Coach/Mentor with YMCA and other recreation leagues
  • Classroom Teacher/Mentor with Junior Achievement for career development and world of work awareness
Priorities:
  • Advance Student Achievement in all areas for all groups
  • Expand parent and community ownership/involvement in support of our schools
  • Build back the "Pride of Whittier" into our schools and community by securing the best teachers, best tools, and best facilities
Ken Henderson Click here for more information about this candidate 5,268 votes 23.11%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • President of the Whittier City School Board
  • Parent with children in the district.
  • Graduate of the University of Southern California in the field of finance
  • Owner of Hendersons, Inc., a local business.
  • Member of the Hoover Parent Faculty Organization.
  • Lifetime resident and community member.
Priorities:
  • Coordinate with city and county residential development to minimize the impact on our schools.
  • Continue to raise test scores through out our district.
  • Boost pride in our schools by supporting our teachers and upgrading campuses.

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  Official Information

Whittier City School District
Resource Material

GreatSchools.Net
News and Analysis

Whittier Daily News

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