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Contra Costa County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Director; Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 28 11:39am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (4/4)
(9 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.16%)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Alan "Len" Welsh 1131 votes 19.85%

  • Occupation: Safety/Health Consultant
Vanessa Cordova Click here for more information about this candidate 947 votes 16.62%
  • Occupation: Public policy strategist
  • Member, Kensington Municipal Advisory Council (KMAC), Appointed 2009
  • Former county public information officer and spokeswoman
  • Commendation for Service, Marin County Board of Supervisors, 2009
  • Commendation for Service, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 2010
  • University of California at Berkeley and University of Pennsylvania alumna
Priorities:
  • Develop and implement sound policies and best practices in governance, board conduct, district finances, transparency and reserves.
  • Cultivate a community oversight committee to ensure deficient financial audits and civil grand jury reports are addressed in a transparent manner.
  • Ensure district operations conform to all statutes and regulations under state law as reflected in a widely published policies and procedures manual.
Rachelle Sherris-Watt 838 votes 14.70%
Peter Conrad Click here for more information about this candidate 735 votes 12.90%
  • Occupation: School Construction Inspector
  • Masters of Architecture, Yale University
  • Registerd Architect, retired
Priorities:
  • Fiscal responsibility in Kensington's local government
  • Openness and responsiveness in dealings with the community
  • Safety of the Community Building
Derek Suring 699 votes 12.27%
  • Occupation: Businessperson/Realtor
Simon Brafman Click here for more information about this candidate 611 votes 10.72%
  • Occupation: Consultant
  • MBA
  • University Art Instructor
  • Global Leader-In-Residence, SJSU Graduate Business School
Priorities:
  • As a Director, I will be inclusive and represent the needs of our entire community with professionalism, creativity and respect
  • Ensure that the KPPCSD Board transparently conducts its business and safeguards Kensington's financial future
  • Work to deliver community-based solutions to solve Kensington's challenges.
Kim Manning Zvik Click here for more information about this candidate 383 votes 6.72%
  • Occupation: Information Technology Professional
  • KMAC Seat 1
  • Democrat
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Mother of 4
  • American Endurance Ride Conference
Priorities:
  • Manage budget
  • Rebuild community center with the community
  • Engage Hilltop families
Steven B. Bates 346 votes 6.07%
  • Occupation: Construction Consultant

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Kensington Outlook October 14, 2014

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