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Humboldt County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Board Member; Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District; Division 2 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 5 12:44am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (21/21)
62.3% Voter Turnout (7216/13480)
(19 Total Write-In Votes 0.26%)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Tera Prucha Click here for more information about this candidate 2495 votes 34.58%

  • Occupation: Water Quality Analyst
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from HSU - Environmental Science/Water Quality Option; Minor in Chemistry
  • California Water Environment Association-North Coast Section, Board Member
  • State Certified Laboratory Analyst
  • Internationally Certified Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist
  • Over 20 years experience w/Budget Analysis and Strategic Planning
  • Appointed to serve on Humboldt County Commission on Status of Women, eight years
Priorities:
  • Keep drinking water rates affordable for customers in District while maintaining local control of water rights
  • Expansion of the Mad River Parkway project
  • Control aquatic invasive species from entering into watershed
Ben Shepherd Click here for more information about this candidate 2158 votes 29.91%
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • Elected to 5 terms to the McKinleyville Community Services District Board
  • Experience with water issues and working with complex issues.
Priorities:
  • Keep local control of our water.
  • Protect Mad River.
  • Continue high quality service at the lowest possible rates.
Edward "Buzz" Webb Click here for more information about this candidate 2019 votes 27.98%
  • Occupation: Retired University Administrator
  • Vice President, Humboldt State University -25 years
  • Northern Humboldt Union High District-Bd member & President
  • Patrick Creek Community Svs. Dist. Bd. Member and Secretary
  • Treasurer, Fire and Light Originals
  • Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, Bd. Member and President
  • Chairman, San Diego County Human Relations Commission
Priorities:
  • Continue the efficient management of the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
  • Maintain the infrastructure of the water delivery system and of the river habitat
  • Prevent introduction of invasive mollusks in Ruth Lake
Adrienne Floreen 285 votes 3.95%
Jake Pickering 240 votes 3.33%

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