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Alameda County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
Council Member; City of Emeryville Voter Information

Results as of Nov 9 5:13pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (5/5)
(16 Total Write-In Votes 0.44%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Ruth Atkin Click here for more information about this candidate 921 votes 25.05%

  • Occupation: Incumbent / Vice Mayor
  • Board Member, Emery Education Foundation
  • City School Committee Member
  • County Transportation and Congestion Management Authorities Committee Member
  • Bicycle - Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
  • Social Worker in the Field of Aging
  • Emeryville Resident for 18 Years
Priorities:
  • Implement a regional response to traffic congestion and support transit like Emery - Go - Round.
  • Improve neighborhood and pedestrian safety.
  • Continue to build on Emeryville's Partnership with Schools, a national success model.
Ken Bukowski Click here for more information about this candidate 903 votes 24.56%
  • Occupation: Council Member, Small Businessman, Retired
  • Chair, Emeryville City Council Transportation Committee
  • Bicycle- Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
  • Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board Member
  • League of CA Cities Public Works, Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Member
  • Regional Alliance For Transit (RAFT) Member
Priorities:
  • Maintaining our quality of life and preserving Emeryville's unique character
  • Ensuring adequate staffing levels to maintain our excellent police and fire services
  • Increasing alternative transportation access and connectivity; expanding service for the Emery-Go-Round; bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Nora Davis Click here for more information about this candidate 881 votes 23.96%
  • Occupation: Emeryville City Councilmember
Priorities:
  • Keep Our Budget Balanced, Maintain and Improve Our Essential City Services, Improve Transportation Services and Reduce Traffic Congestion
  • Uphold Emeryville's Commitment to Excellence in Education, Improve the Quality of Life for Emeryville's Families and Seniors
  • Make Emeryville a Local Leader in the Fight Against Global Warming
Shilen Patel Click here for more information about this candidate 780 votes 21.21%
  • Occupation: Environmental Consultant
  • Member, Emery Unified Real Estate Advisory Committee
  • B.A., UC Santa Barbara
Priorities:
  • Support innovative transit options to reduce gridlock and increase pedestrian safety
  • Retain and recruit our public safety employees
  • Work to strengthen the relationship between the city and our schools
Thordie Ashley 176 votes 4.79%
  • Occupation: Retired Registered Nurse

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  Events:

League of Women Voters Candidates Forum

October 30, 8:00 p.m.
Emeryville City Hall, Council Chambers
1333 Park, Emeryville
News and Analysis

Oakland Tribune

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