Candidates
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Joel Cohen
14714 votes
10.91%
- Occupation: Public Health Educator
- Berkeley Democratic Club Board Member
- CA School Health Centers Assoc Board Member
- East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club Secretary
- 7-year Berkeley resident
- Berkeley Unified School District Measure A Planning Committee Member
Priorities:
- Develop strategies to increase grassroots efforts to effect state and federal policies around health care, affordable housing, and education
- Increase voter registration and active participation from the LGBT, at risk, and minority communties
- Fight for social, racial and economic justice and women's rights to choose
Kathy Neal
14701 votes
10.90%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
- Independent Business Owner for over 20 years
- Former Port Commissioner directing $1.5 billion budget
- Former Director on 3 statewide public policy and regulatory boards
- Non-profit activist - Created Oakland Nonprofit Resource Center
- BA-Political Science; MPA - USF; Dartmouth College-certificates in Business
- US Environmental Protection Agency and NASA trained
Priorities:
- Increased voter registration and education
- Increased involvement and mentoring of young people in the political process
- Strong candidate recruitment , training and support
Jesse Arreguin
14155 votes
10.49%
- Occupation: Berkeley City Councilmember
- Associate member, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
- Former Board member, East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
- Been a member of the East Bay Young Dems, Cal Dems, John George Democratic Club and Wellstone Democratic Club
- Lifelong Democrat and progressive activist
Priorities:
- Increase registration and engage students, young people, and communities of color
- Connect grassroots activists to the party and utilize technology to improve outreach and engage Democrats
- Engage young voters and grassroots organizations to make sure that Alameda County provides the margin of victory for Democratic candidates
Elizabeth Echols
14069 votes
10.43%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
- Obama Administration Official and former Obama Transition Team Member
- Former Director, U.S. Green Building Council, Northern California Chapter
- Former CEO, OpNet Community Ventures (non profit to train low-income youth for careers in technology)
- Former Clinton Administration Official (worked for Vice President Al Gore)
- Former Director of Policy, Google Inc.
- Executive Board Member, National Women's Political Caucus (North Alameda County)
Priorities:
- Elect progressive Democrats at all levels of government, re-elect President Obama and take back Congress.
- Promote increased participation in the Democratic Party, especially among youth, women, and people of color.
- Build a stronger partnership between grassroots activists and the Democratic Party.
Bonnie Wheatley
13495 votes
10.00%
- Occupation: Healthcare Consultant
- Ed.D, M.P.H., M.A.
- Chair, Alameda County Public Health Commission
- Chair, Alameda County Commission on Status of Women
- Member, California HealthCare Workforce Policy Commission
- Interim Chair, National Partnership For Action
- Member, National Cancer Institute IRG A - Cancer Centers
Priorities:
- Continue to enhance open access to the Democratic Central Committee
- Assist with strategies to recruit young Democratics to the Central
- Develop workshops on absentee voting
Andy Kelley
13473 votes
9.99%
- Occupation: Environmental Nonprofit Associate
- President, East Bay Young Democrats
- Online Organizer California League of Conservation Voters
- Communications Chair, Alameda County Democratic Party
Priorities:
- Empower local Democratic Clubs through resource sharing and regular communication.
- Encourage use of technology to improve outreach and responsiveness.
- Engage young voters and community organizations to mobilize our district towards Democratic victories.
Sharon A. Ball
13153 votes
9.75%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
- Current CDP Executive Board member
- Past President, MGO Democratic Club
- Past President, National Women's Political Caucus-CA
Priorities:
- Mobilize volunteers in Alameda County to turnout the vote for Democrats in November 2012
- Strengthen the communications in the 15th AD among the CA Democratic Party, the County Central Committee, the Democratic clubs, and the voters
- Build coalitions to assure our nation addresses the health care and economic needs of all Americans
Michael Barnett
10868 votes
8.06%
- Occupation: Scientist/Educator
- Platform Committee of Calif. Democratic Party
- Former Vice Chair Contra Costa Democratic Party
- Central Committee of Calif. Democratic Party
- Founder of two national science education programs
- Former Resolutions Comm. Calif. Democratic Party
- PhD
Priorities:
- Protecting environment and stopping global warming.
- Recruiting and electing high-quality Democratic candidates.
- Supporting progressive Democratic ideals.
Beverly Greene
10253 votes
7.60%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
Jill Broadhurst
9251 votes
6.86%
- Occupation: Community Affairs Director
- Mother of 2 public school elementary school children
- Neighborhood Crime Prevention Chair
- Oakland City Council Candidate, 2010
- Rotary Member
- Vice-Chair of LatinoConnection PAC
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Economics
Priorities:
- Educate voters about candidates and measures
- Represent the Democratic Party with Integrity and Honesty
- Increase voter turn out among all groups in the county
Frank J. Castro
6393 votes
4.74%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- B.A. - UCLA
- Community Policing Advisory Board - Oakland
- Neighborhood Watch Steering Committee - Oakland
- Executive Board - Make Oakland Better Now!
- Chair - Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council
Priorities:
- Electing quality Democratic candidates in national, state and local elections
- Growing the number of registered Democrats by improving voter outreach
- Giving Alameda and Contra Costa counties a stronger voice in establishing Democratic policies
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