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John McCowen
2245 votes
21.17%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent Ukiah City Council Nov. 2004-present.
- Mendocino County Planning Commission
- City of Ukiah Planning Commission
- Mendocino County Grand Jury
- Current employment: Self-employed renovating and managing my own rental properties.
- Previous: Housepainter, Landscaper/Gardener, Community College Instructor (part time).
- Education: Graduated Ukiah High School and Chico State University.
Priorities:
- Adequate Funding for Police, Fire and Emergency Services.
- Planning Must Come Before Growth to Protect Our Quality of Life.
- Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability.
Benj Thomas
2107 votes
19.87%
- Occupation: Educator
- Middle school teacher and principal
- Mendocino County Grand Jury Foreperson
- Author of articles published in educational journals
- Peace Corps Volunteer, Ethiopia I
- Host of a jazz show on local radio
- Married to Susan Baird, three sons (two serving as doctors in the US Navy), two stepsons
Priorities:
- public safety
- cooperation with the County over planning, taxes, drugs and gangs
- anticipating major changes in the economy and technology
Phil Baldwin
1639 votes
15.46%
- Occupation: Teacher
- Top Council vote getter 1998 and 2002
- Vice Mayor since 2001
- City of Ukiah Rep on Inland Power & Water Commission
Priorities:
- securing our water sources, water rights, and the flow in western hills creeks for underground recharge
- agricultural and open space easements for Ukiah valley vineyards, orchards, and western hills
- enforcing Ukiah speed limits
Michael "Mike" Whetzel
1593 votes
15.02%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- City of Ukiah Planning Commissioner
- FAA Certified Aircraft Inspector
Priorities:
- Smart Growth of the City of Ukiah and the surrounding valley
- Public Safety & Infrastructure of the city
- Revitalize the downtown of Ukiah
Jeanne K. Metcalf
1555 votes
14.66%
James David "Ever Pleasant Jim" Mulheren
1425 votes
13.44%
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Businessman
- Chairman Planning Commission
- Past President Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
- Past President North Coast Builders Exchange
- Vice-Chairman Economic Development Financing Corp of Mnedocino County
- Commisioner of the Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission
- Ukiah Skate Park commitee member
Priorities:
- Public Safety
- Economic Diversity
- Parks and Open Space
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