League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Council Member; City of San Pablo Voter Information 4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 3 1:05pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (12/12) (43 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.37%)

Candidates (Vote for 3) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Cecilia "Cecy" Valdez 3030 votes 26.22%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Incumbent Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco Currently Mayor of San Pablo Chair of Economic Development Corporation of San Pablo Board Member of Contra Costa Community College Foundation Former San Pablo Library Commissioner 24 years as a Court Reporter Priorities: Job Creation and Job Training Increase Public Safety and Increase Youth Programs Strengthen Small Businesses and Attract New Businesses Kathy Meuyseng Chao Rothberg 2221 votes 19.22%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Appointed Incumbent Non-Profit Community Development Executive Expertise include 16 years in housing and real estate development Leadership roles in workforce development for adults and youth Proven track record in real estate and grant financing Board Member of San Pablo Economic Development Corp.,/Richmond/Oakland Youth Councils UC Berkeley Graduate and Attended Local WCCUSD Schools Priorities: Advocating for and leading the way in creating economic development projects that create local jobs and support growth and expansion of businesses. Improving the quality of life in San Pablo with public safety initiatives, health and services for seniors, and activities for youth and families. Support development of technology access for community and job training and employment opportunities for youth and adults. Rich Kinney 2131 votes 18.44%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Teacher, Coach, Minister I've participated in City Council Meetings for the past two years, I'm a C.E.R.T. Team Leader and a Neighborhood Watch Organizer. I serve on the San Pablo Committee on Aging, the Zoning Ordiance Committee and Helms Community Center Steering Committee. I'm a Founding member of Reach Out San Pablo-bringing Civic Groups, Community Based & Faith Based Organizations & the City to work on issues together. I have a Bachelors Degree in Music and hold a Teaching Credential. I'm a full time Substitute Teacher at Richmond High and Helms Middle School. I've been married to my wife, Jasmine Kinney for 29 years & we've served at our Inner-City Church in San Pablo for 13 years. Priorities: Public Safety, Fiscal Accountability, Business Friendly, Healthy Families & Interactive Community Schools are absolutely essential for a strong City! We need a City "Specific" Plan rather than a "General" Plan! Being overly busy without a clear direction leads to more hiring, frustration & expense! I want a public Gymnasium with Community Center and Parks for all the people of San Pablo! Let's increase businesses & expand to unincorporated areas! Leonard McNeil 1958 votes 16.95%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Incumbent Vice-Mayor Political Science professor Master's in Political Science BA in Government Certificate in Non-profit Consulting Certicifcate in Grant writing Priorities: Community and Economic development Health and Wellness San Pablo community schools Frank Elberto Ybarra 1477 votes 12.78% Occupation: Alcohol/Drug Counselor Domestic Violence Counseling Drinking Driver Instructor Undergraduate studies/Psychology Former Minister/Volunteers of America Commission Member on Aging San Pablo Library Commissioner Priorities: Public Safety, youth development, economic development and increasing affordable housing. Increase safety in our neighborhoods by implementing curfew for minors and known gang members enforce the DUI laws/ add additional police to patrol the at risk crime areas. Franklin E. Onwubuariri 694 votes 6.01%     Official Ballot Statement Occupation: Fitness Trainer Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

News and Analysis About this race Note: This link to an external resource is offered strictly as a convenience for users interested in coverage by outside news organizations. The content is provided by organizations unaffiliated with Smart Voter and its partners, and no endorsement of any views expressed or guarantee of its accuracy is intended or implied. This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

Home (Ballot Lookup) || About Smart Voter || Feedback