League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Fresno County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Council Member; City of Fresno; Council District 1 Voter Information A runoff may be held on 11/4/14 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.

Results as of Jul 9 6:42pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (28/28) 23.6% Voter Turnout (7575/32104) (14 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.18%)

Runoff Election 11/4/14 Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Cary Catalano 2569 votes 33.91% Occupation: Business Owner Esmeralda Soria 2539 votes 33.52% Occupation: Educator/Attorney Central Valley Native UC Davis School of Law Fresno EOC Board Member Hands On Central CA Board Member Fresno Barrios Unidos Board Member Federal, state & local policy experience Priorities: Jobs & Economic Opportunities Safer & Stronger Neighborhoods Strengthen City Services Rama Dawar 812 votes 10.72% Occupation: Businessman Rebeca A. Rangel 718 votes 9.48% Occupation: Mental Health Professional 2000-present, Central California Criminal Justice Committee, chaired for most of last 11 years. 2007-2013, Introduced mediation program that was accepted by police chief and passed unanimously by city council, 2012. 2005-present, created youth/police handbook for high school students. Outstanding Alumni Community Service Award, 1995, Oakes College, UCSC Over 30 years of community advocate experience, helping people to help themselves. MA in Social Science, Women Studies/Mexican American Grad Studies, San Jose State University Priorities: Building community awareness and participation will be number one on my agenda. Continue to build safe Neighborhoods and Community by continuing to build and support our neighborhood parks. We need more jobs, i am committed to bringing more jobs to Fresno by: redirecting Federal monies into, job development. Mark J. Castro 552 votes 7.29% Occupation: Businessman/Attorney Born and Raised in Fresno Owner of a family trucking company, which has been established in Fresno County for over 50 years Chief Executive of Castro Law Group, PC, Priorities: Better Jobs for a Better Fresno Public Safety & Neighborhood Safety Education Jackson Shepherd 244 votes 3.22% Occupation: Father/Student Lawrence A. Cano 127 votes 1.68% Occupation: Manager 01/2013-Present Powers Electric Products: Manufacture Well Sounders. Measure's water levels. We are competitive and have strong financial gains. 11/2008-03/2013 Retail Manager: Walgreens Helped Walgreens to become number 1 in the Food and Drug Industry. I believe I have strong leadership skills in decision-making, highly organized, confident of my skills, honest and most of all hardworking. 2007: Received BS in Business Administration Management from Sacramento State University. 2010: Volunteer of the Year at Children's Hospital Central California Priorities: Local Economic Development: Neighborhood development to improve and to promote a better standard of living. Revitalize our neighborhoods: Address public safety, neglected neighborhoods, community parks and build trust with citizens. Bring jobs to Fresno: Make it favorable for various companies to build in Fresno. Ex. automotive, electronic or computer companies. Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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