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Ignacio De La Fuente
17631 votes
7.94%
- Occupation: Oakland Councilmember
Margarita Lacabe
16830 votes
7.58%
- Occupation: Human Rights Researcher
- Founder Derechos Human Rights
- Founding Member San Leandro Community Action Network
- Blogger at San Leandro Talk
- BA on Egyptian Archaeology from UC Berkeley
- JD UC Hastings
Priorities:
- Assure the party maintains a commitment to human rights and civil liberties.
- Work to open up the party to newcomers
- Encourage the participation in party politics from progressive activists.
Linda Perry
16488 votes
7.42%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Treasurer, Alameda County Democratic Party
- San Leandro City Council Member 1988-1996
- San Leandro Unified School Board Trustee, 1996-2008
- Phone Bank Coordinator and Board Member, Eden Area United Democratic Campaign
- Member, California Democratic Party State Central Committee
- Past Vice President and Secretary, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
Priorities:
- Electing progressive Democrats to all levels of government
- Mentoring, training and outreaching to potential Democratic candidates
- Encouraging individual grassroots participation and clubs to build a strong local Democratic Party organization
Pamela A. Drake
16083 votes
7.24%
- Occupation: Small Business Representative
- Educational activist- teacher, middle school and Adult Ed
- Democratic activist and Democratic club leader
- Blogger on Oakland and beyond issues
- Neighborhood retail promoter
- Union activist
- Board member- public radio and youth organizations
Priorities:
- Promoting policies that bring more sustainable jobs to Alameda County
- Keeping education at the forefront of Democratic activism
- Involving local Democrats with the party platform and issues that impact all of us.
Diana Prola
15346 votes
6.91%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
- San Leandro School Board Trustee
- Current Central Committee Member
- Delegate to CA State Democratic convention
Priorities:
- Reelect Obama as President
- Fix funding stream for public schools
- Elect strong Democratic majority to CA Legislature
Robin Torello
15026 votes
6.76%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Chairperson of the Alameda County Democratic Party
- Executive Board Member, California Democratic Party
- Chairperson, Eden Area United Democratic Campaign
Priorities:
- Electing Democrats to all levels of government
- Building a strong Party organization now and for the future
- Encouraging a grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Jim Oddie
14462 votes
6.51%
- Occupation: Consumer Attorney
- Co-President, City of Alameda Democratic Club
- Chair, Alameda City United Democratic Campaign
- Chair, City of Alameda Open Government Commission
Priorities:
- Electing Progressive Democrats to all levels
- Building the party through grass roots
- Building stronger Democratic clubs in the county
Mario Juarez
13387 votes
6.03%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
- Small Business Owner & Oakland Community Fund Board member
- Sierra Club Northern Alameda County Group Executive Board Member
- Founding Member Oakland Latino Merchants Assn.
- Oakland Parks & Recreation Commission former member
- Oakland Budget Advisory Commission former member
- City of Oakland Workforce Investment Board former member
Priorities:
- Greater Party involvement of youth, people of color & LGBT people
- Increased visibility and viability of our County Party with all local voters
- Election of committed and well prepared Democrats to all levels of elected office
Howard Egerman
12565 votes
5.66%
- Occupation: Union Safety Representative
- Executive Board member of the Alameda County Central Labor Council
- Member of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee since 1994
- President of the Oakland East Bay Club
Priorities:
- Electing Democrats to all levels of government
- Building a strong Party organization now and for the future
- Encouraging a grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Corina N. Lopez
12243 votes
5.51%
- Occupation: Business Owner
- Former Human Services Commissioner
- San Leandro Community Leader
- Best Manor Neighborhood Association President
Priorities:
- Elect Democrats to all levels of government
- Build a strong Party organization now and for the future
- Encourage grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Helena B Straughter
10752 votes
4.84%
- Occupation: Real Estate Broker
- Democratic Delegate- AD-18
- Associate Memeber of Central Committee
- Democratic Finance Committee
- Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commissioners Board
- Merritt College Technology & Business Trade Advisory Committee
- Member of the Black Women Media Project
Priorities:
- I Organize Delegate Meet & Greet training to educate
- Incorporating communites and group meetings
- Increase visibility and unity
Winnie Anderson
10589 votes
4.77%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
Sandra J. Johnson
9191 votes
4.14%
- Occupation: Retired Personnel Officer
- Alameda County Aging Board Executive Committee
- Alameda County Transportation Commission
- West Oakland Senior Center Advisory Council Chairperson
- Alameda County/Oakland Community Action Partnership Board Secretary
- Alameda County Public Authority for IHSS Secretary
- John George Democratic Club Membership Chair
Priorities:
- Increase Voter Registration with emphasis on young adults, seniors and formerly incarcerated men and women
- Support fair and honest elections
- Educate young adult voters on the democratic process
Mónica Tell
8522 votes
3.84%
- Occupation: Community Relations Manager
Bernard Ashcraft
7883 votes
3.55%
- Occupation: Workforce Development Consultant
Michael Katz
7596 votes
3.42%
- Occupation: Computer Security Consultant/School Board Member
- Elected to San Leandro School Board in 2006
- Founding member of San Leandro Community Action Network
Priorities:
- Elect and support progressive Democrats that champion human rights and civil liberties
- Support the best candidates for office - not just incumbents
- Encourage greater participation in the Democratic process
Claudia Burgos
6774 votes
3.05%
- Occupation: Legislative Analyst
Monique Rivera
5848 votes
2.63%
- Occupation: Business Manager
Joe Macaluso
4459 votes
2.01%
- Occupation: Central Committee Member
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