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Judy McGooden
6,339 votes
30.1%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Past President, Soquel School Board
- Graduate, Leadership Santa Cruz County
- Graduate, California School Board, Master in Governance
- Small business owner locally for 25 years
- Parent of 2 children who have successfully graduated from local public schools
- Nominated Aptos Chamber of Commerce "Woman of the Year", 2004
Priorities:
- Continued academic gains for all children
- Increased financial stability in these uncertain times
- Additional compensation for all staff
Kevin G. McGibben
6,338 votes
30.1%
- Occupation: Director, Opal Cliffs Park and Recreation District
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, MBA in International Marketing
- Local business owner
- Raised in Soquel (attended Soquel Schools)
- Member: Monterey Bay International Trade Assoc., International Trade Committee (CA Chamber of Commerce), Institute of the Americas
Priorities:
- Increase educational opportunities for our children
- Dedication to the needs of teachers and staff
- Improve communications with the City of Capitola
Ted Donnelly
5,525 votes
26.2%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
- Supervisor-City of Santa Cruz Parking Services
- Parent of two daughters in 1st and 6th grades in Soquel School District.
- Active volunteer in our schools and community.
Priorities:
- Compensation for our teachers and staff
- Complete the district's Bond projects.
- Ensure our educational programs are maintained at high standards.
Keith P. Cahalen
2,806 votes
13.3%
- Occupation: National Sales Manager
- Actively participated in district last 8 yrs, Site Council President, assist Home & School Clubs, volunteer in teacher classes, attend regular & spec
- Understand the need to watch every penny--worked for Silicon Valley startups from from $100,000 to $100 million
- Growing up with a Mother who taught 33 years and having earned my teaching credential, I can understand the challenges facing the people educating ou
Priorities:
- Focus on all aspects of EDUCATION: children, teachers, families and community
- Work WITH the City of Capitola and communities on solutions (minimize / end legal fees)
- Support and increase teacher and staff salaries
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