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Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Trustee; West Valley-Mission Community College District; Trustee Area 2 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 17 1:46pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (26/26)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Robert T. "Bob" Owens Click here for more information about this candidate 9006 votes 59.65%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Santa Clara University, Law and Civil Engineering
  • Retired Attorney
  • Lecturer, Santa Clara University
  • Former president Santa Clara Swim Club
  • Former chair Civil Service Commission
  • Former officer, United States Army
Priorities:
  • Maintain fiscal control of financial resources: balance the budget
  • Support instructional programs and services that result in student successful completion.
  • Employ the most creative and effective learning techniques and devices.
Ben Hernandez Click here for more information about this candidate 6093 votes 40.35%

    Official Ballot Statement

  • Occupation: Community College Consultant Internet Radio Media Specialist
  • BEN-HER Media Group Project Director
  • Sales and Marketing El Papel De La Gente Bilingual Newspaper
  • President Interactive Multi- Media Services
  • Publisher Q-VO Magazine
  • Publisher Firme Magazine
  • Marketing and Public Relations Azteca Films Los Angeles and Mexico D.F. offices
Priorities:
  • Support change and reform that will increase college going rates and improve student retention and success.
  • Work collaboratively with higher education leaders and state policymakers to build coalitions for college access and opportunity at WVMCC.
  • Increase opportunity to underserved communities by maximizing access to Pell Grants and Corporate and Private Scholarships to keep college affordable

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Experience, Labor Negotiations, and Goals.

Official Information

West Valley - Mission Community College District
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