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Los Angeles County, CA March 5, 2013 Election
Council Member; City of Azusa Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Apr 12 4:19pm

Certified Final Results

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Robert Gonzales 1,445 votes 30.0%

Edward J. "Eddie" Alvarez Click here for more information about this candidate 994 votes 20.6%
  • Occupation: Auditor/Military Reservist
  • B.S. degree in Accouning, Cal Poly Pomona
  • Certified Fraud Specialist
  • Small Business Owner of Income Tax Preparation Service
  • Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy/Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Community Volunteer/Vice President of the Azusa Youth Program
  • Lifelong Azusa Resident
  • ealvarez4azusa@yahoo.com
Priorities:
  • Working towards fair and balanced budgets through careful spending and avoiding further layoffs.
  • Further develop downtown Azusa by assessing our local economy in developing our vision and goals.
  • Maintaining and promoting public safety to further our reputation as a safe city in attracting new businesses and homeowners.
Mercedes J "Merc" (Cortez) Castro Click here for more information about this candidate 851 votes 17.7%
  • Occupation: Businessowner/Marketing Specialist
  • YWCA Woman of the Year-2009
  • Woman of Achievement 2009
  • mercedes4azusa@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Redevelopment without redevelopment dollars
  • Reopening Highway 39 to Highway 2 for revenue and safety
  • Bringing back the Citizens Congress
Jeri S. Vogel Click here for more information about this candidate 695 votes 14.4%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • US Army Veteran
  • Community Volunteer/Activist
  • Retention Specialist, US Bank
  • Retail Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Quality Control Auditor, Automotive Industry
  • info@vogel4azusa.info
Priorities:
  • Partnering with the School District and with our business communities, to provide needed funding for field trips and "extras" for our students.
  • Enhance our reputation as a Business Friendly City by using more creative and innovative ideas to attract successful businesses.
  • Plan our City's growth intelligently, and with fiscal responsibility.
Sandra Benavides Click here for more information about this candidate 681 votes 14.1%
  • Occupation: Project Manager/Realtor
  • Former 10 year City of Azusa employee as the Redevelopment Project Manager
  • Over 20 years experience in local government
  • Master's Degree in Public Administration
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business
  • Southern California Local Government Leadership Certification
  • California Licensed Realtor DRE#01770258
  • info@sbenavides2013vote.com
Priorities:
  • Maintaining Quality of Life/Strengthen Programs (i.e., public safety, education, senior services)
  • Economic Development/Sustainable Growth/Rebuilding Downtown/Honoring the "Citizens Congress"
  • Protect Taxpayer's Money/Fiscal Responsibility/Government Transparency
Marc A. Caro 148 votes 3.1%
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City of Azusa
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