Candidates
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Jim Dear
11,859 votes
14.51%
- Occupation: Member County Central Committee
Julie Ruiz Raber
10,202 votes
12.48%
- Occupation: City Councilwoman/Teacher
- Carson Mayor Pro Tem
- 2003 - Democrat of the Year - 55th A.D.
- 2004 - Cesar Chavez Community Service Award - Cal State University Dominguez Hills
- 2005 - NAACP Legislator of the Year Award - Carson/Torrance Branch
- 2006 - Six Magnificent Women Award - Carson Coordinating Council
- 2002 - California Woman of the Year
Priorities:
- To unite the Democartic party and our District, so we will win elections and fair representation.
- To work for the betterment of our communities and promote equality for all.
- To bring fair wages, quality education and universal healthcare to all Californians
Wilma M. Wilson
9,685 votes
11.85%
- Occupation: Member County Central Committee
- Registered Nurse/Public Health, BSN
- Marriage Family Therapist
- JD in Law
- previous elected to County Committee, 2004
Priorities:
- Health, Safety and Welfare for all people
- Education for our children
- Economic Stability
Harold C. Williams
9,319 votes
11.40%
- Occupation: Councilmember/Civil Engineer
- Consulting Civil Engineer
- MS Degree Civil Engineering - CSULB
- Council Member, City of Carson
- Former Chair, 55th AD Committee DSCC
- Male Democrat of the Year 2002
- Life Member NAACP
Priorities:
- Expand funding for the state and local investment in the physical infastructure of California, including roads, parks, libraries, and waterworks.
- Expand housing supply and affordability for all Californians, consistent with planning and environmental quality objectives.
- Protect redevelopment funding and authority, the critical tool for the continued expansion of the California economy.
Richard Joseph Alonzo
8,103 votes
9.91%
- Occupation: Union Vice President
- I was born in Los Angeles,Califorina.Attended School in the Loa Angeles Aera,from elementry to college.
- I have been at Boeing (Douglas) since 1966 . Member of UAW Local 148 , Present Vice-President
- I have been active in the Democratic Party since high school. I have been active with the County Central committee for 12 years. 55th AD Chairman
- I have worked campaigns from National to local, along with now elected Officals.
- I have lived in the Lakewood aera for 25 years
- Have been Honered by NAACP,CLUW,LCLAA,APALA.
Priorities:
- We neen better paying job in our aera,with good benefits.
- State wide Health Care is needed in California, for all ages.
- Seniors,Single Parents and Low Income Famlies, need affordable housing.
Janice Schaefer
8,007 votes
9.80%
- Occupation: Medical Researcher/Nurse
- USC, Department of Preventive Medicine - 20 years
- S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo - 10 years
- Chair, Carson Public Works Commission
- Recoding Secretary, Progressive Democratic Club
- Block Captain, L.A. Sheriff's Department - 12 years
- Member NAACP
Priorities:
- Real campaign finance reform is needed before we can expect to reduce the influence of corporate money on our elections and government.
- Health care must be made available to everyone. A univeral health insurance program is desperately needed.
- California's infrastructure is in urgent need. Funding must be found for schools, highways, libraries and parks.
Joan Yvonne Reiner
7,158 votes
8.76%
- Occupation: Community Program Manager
Evelyn R. Sia
5,922 votes
7.25%
- Occupation: Pharmacist/Businesswoman
Chester P. Wasko, Jr.
5,797 votes
7.09%
- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
Joy Janes
5,681 votes
6.95%
- Occupation: Bank Manager
- City of Lakewood Planning Commissioner
- Midway Democratic Club, Treasurer
- Soroptimist Int'l of Lakewood/Long Beach, President-Elect
- Democratic Party Woman of the Year, 55th AD, 2004
- Gr. Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Immed. Past Chair
- State Legislature Woman of the Year, 1990
Priorities:
- Redistricting reform
- Term limits reform (Lengthen terms allowed)
- Labor law reform to allow flexible scheduling for full-time workers
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