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Los Angeles, Kern County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Governing Board Member; Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District Voter Information

Results as of Nov 28 4:37pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (86/86)
  Includes 85/85 Precincts in Los Angeles County as of Nov 28 4:37pm
  Includes 1/1 Precincts in Kern County as of Jan 28 2:41pm
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Ira J. Simonds Click here for more information about this candidate 24,633 votes 23.2%
   24,633 votes (23.17%) in Los Angeles County
   0 votes (0.00%) in Kern County

  • Occupation: High School Teacher
  • 2000 L.A. Country Teacher of the Year
  • 1999 Antelope Valley Union High School District Teacher of the Year
  • 1992 Antelope Valley Union High School District Distinguished Service Award
  • 1967 BA - San Fernando Valley State College (CSUN)
  • 1969 Lifetime California Teacher Credential
  • 1974 --MA Educational Administration, Chapman University
Priorities:
  • Ensure that more of our education tax dollars go serve our students
  • strengthen campus security programs
  • enhance student achievement in both career technical education as well as college prep courses
James T. "Jim" Lott 23,479 votes 22.1%
   23,478 votes (22.09%) in Los Angeles County
   1 votes (8.33%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Albert S. "Al" Beattie, Sr. Click here for more information about this candidate 16,446 votes 15.5%
   16,445 votes (15.47%) in Los Angeles County
   1 votes (8.33%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • BA from Cal State Los Angeles
  • Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Studies, Cal State Los Angeles
  • Former Palmdale Business Owner
  • Currently teaching in Palmdale School District
  • Named A 1998 Small Business Advocate of the Year by California Chamber of Commerce
  • 29 Years at a Uniform Reserve Deputy Sharifff for Los angeles county
Priorities:
  • Provide Safe and Supportive School Environment
  • Zero Tolerance for Violent Behavior
  • Advocate for College Bound and Poly-tech Programs
James A. Shanbrom 15,796 votes 14.9%
   15,794 votes (14.86%) in Los Angeles County
   2 votes (16.67%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Educational Advisor/Businessman
Bernie Longjohn 8,350 votes 7.9%
   8,347 votes (7.85%) in Los Angeles County
   3 votes (25.00%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Business Owner
Diana R. Beard-Williams 7,235 votes 6.8%
   7,232 votes (6.80%) in Los Angeles County
   3 votes (25.00%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Business Owner
D. Elena Kolbengtson Click here for more information about this candidate 5,486 votes 5.2%
   5,484 votes (5.16%) in Los Angeles County
   2 votes (16.67%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Loan Administrator
  • B.S. Degree-Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Sales Professional
Priorities:
  • Create future leaders
  • Keep our students focused on career goals and attaining economic advantages
  • Respect for knowledge, family and self
Roger L. Price 4,883 votes 4.6%
   4,883 votes (4.59%) in Los Angeles County
   0 votes (0.00%) in Kern County
  • Occupation: Clinical Supervisor

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  Official Information

Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District
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