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Los Angeles County, CA May 21, 2013 Election
Council Member; City of Los Angeles; District 6 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

A runoff may be held on 7/23/2013 between the top 2 candidates who received the most votes if neither receives a majority. If one candidate receives a majority of votes in this election, that candidate wins and no runoff will be held.
Special Election to fill the vacancy in Council District 6 resulting from Councilmember Tony Cardenas' election to the 29th Congressional District.

Results as of May 22 8:47pm

Unofficial Results as of: 05/22/2013 2:59:42 AM

Candidates (Vote for 1)

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Cindy Montanez 5,981 votes 43.5%

Nury Martinez 3,288 votes 23.9%
  • Occupation: School Boardmember
Derek Waleko Click here for more information about this candidate 1,583 votes 11.5%
  • Occupation: Senior Government Advisor
  • KOTRA Los Angeles, Investments
  • Van Nuys Neighborhood Council, FMR President & current Board member
  • Mayors Budget Advocate Committee, FMR Board member
  • Korea Times (featured), Mr. KOTRA
  • Kappa Sigma, Member
  • Texas Tech University, B.S.
  • info@cd6specialelection.com
Priorities:
  • Fixing the budget
  • Improving District 6
  • Jobs and education
J. Roy Garcia Click here for more information about this candidate 1,270 votes 9.2% Priorities:
  • Eradicating the escalating crime of prostitution and its related crimes in the district.
  • Work with local businesses to develop the former "Mongomery Wards site" in order to attract shoppers from all areas and strengthen the local economy.
  • Work with the residents of Sun Valley towards an equitable solution to trash and landfills.
Walter Alexander Escobar Click here for more information about this candidate 833 votes 6.1%
  • Occupation: Student
  • Working on a Master of Aeronautical Science, ERAU
  • MBA in Aviation, ERAU
  • Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science, ERAU
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • walterescobar2013@hotmail.com
Priorities:
  • Bring Jobs back to the Community
  • Fight for Blue Collar Workers
  • Fight the corruption in City Hall
Richard Valdez Click here for more information about this candidate 781 votes 5.7%
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • BA Psychology, SDSU
  • US Army Veteran
  • Real Estate Broker, Lic 01211013
  • Member of Veterans for Peace
  • Foreclosure Prevention Advocate
  • info@valdezforcitycouncil.com
Priorities:
  • Improve our communities and make them Safer
  • Promote green energy
  • Help families avoid foreclosure

Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Most Important Issue, Personnel Costs, and Carbon Emissions.

Candidate Statements

Escobar: video, transcript

Garcia: video, transcript

Martinez: no video provided

Montanez: no video provided

Valdez: no video provided

Waleko: video, transcript
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