Member; Alameda County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5 Election Information March 2, 2004 Election

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League of Women Voters of California Education Fund

Alameda County, CA

March 2, 2004 Election

Member; Alameda County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5 Voter Information

Results as of May 4 2:39pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (149/149)
(68 Writein Votes 0.3%)

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Frederick Sims 12,369 votes 53.0%

Occupation: Retired College Teacher

Master's degree from Western State College, Gunnison, CO

Bachelor's degree from Adams State College, Alamosa, CO

Priorities:

Helping school districts be fiscally responsible and accountable
Making sure all students access to a quality education
Making sure teachers and parents have support programs

Ernest A. "ernie" Avellar

10,899 votes 46.7%

Occupation: Member, Alameda County Board of Education # 5
MA, French Literature
Life Teaching Credential, CA
Retired public school teacher
member: League of Women Voters
-California Retired Teachers Association(CRTA)
-Hayward Chamber of Commerce

Priorities:

re-direct more of $37 million budget of the county office of education to direct service to students
reduce number and salaries of administrators and consultants of the Alameda County Office of Education
provide more services to children-at-risk in the county Juvenile Court and community schools

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Events

LWV Eden Area Candidates' Forum

Cable Channel 28 Rebroadcast
Monday February 2 at 10 PM
Thursday February 5 at 5:30 PM

News and Analysis

The Argus

Incumbent Avellar fights for third term - February 26, 2004

Sims in final sprint for election finish - February 26, 2004

Daily Review

Sims pulls out of school board debate; Incumbent Avellar says he still will attend meeting, answer questions - February 21, 2004

Educators to square off in Hayward; Retirees seeking Hayward- area seat on County Board of Education - February 20, 2004

Latinos' support big prize in debate - February 11, 2004

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