NORTHRIDGE EAST NC 2014 ELECTION – ELECTION DAY – Saturday, March 1, 2-8pm, Northridge Woman’s Club

FINAL CANVASS OF VOTES


At-Large Board Members	GLENN BAILEY JOSEPH LOUIS SEOANE
Business Owner OR Employee Board Members	ALICE McCAIN KELLY M LORD, JR
Property Owner Board Members	NADINE McNULTY NESTOR FANTINI LORI FASS * BOB BEAVER *
Property Owner, Renter, Business Owner OR Employee Board Members	DON DWIGGINS JOHN HARDY MICHELLE SMITH
Property Owner, Business Owner OR Employee Board Members	STEVE S PATEL ROLAND L. FAUCHER


* If there is a tie after provisional is counted, tie to be broken according to bylaw.

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Certified Candidates

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Open Board Seats 2014 – Northridge East NC

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
At-Large Stakeholder Board Members Term: 2 Years	2	Elected	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Glenn Bailey – I was elected to this position in September 2012 and have attended ALL Board meetings since then.This past June we obtained final approval to include the Northridge Branch Library and Fire Station 87 as shared facilities within the NENC boundaries. Also approved was the request of Woodley Hill residents to be included within the boundaries of this Neighborhood Council. Although these actions had the unanimous support of the NENC Board, I provided the leadership to make certain they were approved by the other NCs, that the application was submitted on time, and by speaking in support at the public hearing.For 24 years I was employed as staff at California State University, Northridge serving as a program coordinator in the College of Education. I currently serve on the Transportation Working Group of the CSUN Institute of Sustainability.I would appreciate your vote and your involvement in the future.
Joseph Louis Seoane – To Serve My Community. To Enhance A Safer Peaceful Life In My Community.
Murali Madhav Menon – I am a 20 year resident passionate about crime, education, land use planning and commercial development. I am an attorney – MBA and non-profit consultant. I have a history of civil service including 6 years at the VA Hospital. I look forward to providing a law and business/government consultant perspective to effective local council. I love my community! I have served veterans for years and am attuned to soldiers’ issues. Go shopping centers and go community parks!!
Business Owner or Employee Board Members Term: 2 Years	2	Elected	Any Stakeholder who is a business owner or employee within the Council boundaries who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Alice McCain – As a Real Estate Broker who has work in Northridge over 30 years, I care about keeping Northridge a wonderful place to live and I am proud that this is my home base.
Kelly M Lord, Jr.
Property Owner Board Members Term: 2 Years	3	Elected	Any stakeholder who is a owner of property within the Council boundaries who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Nadine McNulty – Nadine McNulty, real estate agent at Pinnacle Estate Properties in Porter Ranch specializes in representing residential real estate properties throughout the Greater San Fernando Valley. Her vivacious and caring demeanor has contributed to her successful career for over 17 years. In short, she’s fun to work with while maintaining a focus on putting her clients’ needs first. Nadine has been active with her local community for many years. She has been working hard this past year to get the Neighborhood Watch program up and running in her neighborhood. She feels that it is important to get her neighbors involved and informed to provide a safe environment for all. Nadine volunteers at her church and her children’s schools. She and her husband of over 23 years love to spend their spare time watching their four children compete in their many sports.
Nestor M. Fantini – I am a teacher who proudly calls Northridge home, and I am respectfully asking for your vote. I am running for reelection to continue my work to protect the economic, health, education, and environmental security of our community. I have a dedicated record of hard work and innovative leadership. As past Chairman of the Council’s Land Use Committee, I stopped environmentally harmful developments that would have changed our community. As the current Chairman of the Education Committee, I funded critical programs that have made our schools stronger, and organized an Education Forum to give our schools the tools they need to make students succeed. If given the opportunity to continue serving our community, I will work hard to ensure a strong future for Northridge’s families and small businesses.
Bob Beaver – Husband to Debbie and father to Sabrina, I am a graduate of Virginia Military Institute and licensed insurance and real estate agent with more than 30 years experience working in the financial services industry. In addition, I have previously served as an elected member of the North Hills West Neighborhood Council and am currently serving in a leadership role within my Church. As a new resident of Northridge East, I am eager to serve my community. I am asking for your trust and support by electing me to serve the citizens of the Northridge East neighborhood.
Lori Fass – I have been a 30yr resident of Northridge both as a home owner and business owner. I have managed my husband’s private podiatry practice as well as held full time job as the director of a hospice. I have also served as president of the north valley Jewish community center and been board member on the Jewish federation. I have also been an active member of the NVRCC and member of senior services business council and would like to b more involved in local community affairs.
Property Owner, Renter, Business Owner, or Employee Board Members Term: 2 Years	3	Elected	Any Stakeholder who is a property owner, renter, business owner, or employee within the Council boundaries, and also a resident within the Council boundaries who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
YJ Draiman – YJ Draiman is the lead elected official for the Northridge East Neighborhood Council – NENC, he is also the liaison between the NENC and LADWP. As an Energy Efficiency Advocate YJ Draiman is known for his advancement in implementing Energy efficiency, Renewable energy and Water conservation in the Los Angeles Area. YJ Draiman is promoting his platform of Made in America to bring back to the city of Los Angeles a strong industrial base, increase employment, strengthen education and reduce government and implement fiscal responsibility.
Don L. Dwiggins – I’ve been on the NENC board since it was certified; I’ve acted as 1st VP and Treasurer, as well as chairing the various committees.I’m passionate about neighborhood empowerment and the revitalization of the local economy and communities. My current focus is on outreach: bringing NENC to the people of Northridge and vice versa. With governments at all levels struggling, it’s urgent that local communities themselves create resilient local economies and other networks of mutual support. I believe that the NC system can help this process, since each NC is responsible primarily to its stakeholders. To do this, however, we need more involvement from the stakeholders. I believe that a NC is just as strong as the number of stakeholders who take an active part in its efforts. I’d like your vote, but more importantly, I want you to help make NENC a powerful force for good in Northridge
John Hardy – I love Northridge! I both live and work in Northridge, and I want to do my part to help this neighborhood. I am an attorney, and I believe that I have qualities that can be utilized to help improve our city. Thank you for this opportunity to serve.
Michelle Smith – Michelle Smith is currently working as a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. She is also a student at California State University Northridge majoring in Economics. She has lived in the Northridge area for the last 6 years. She was appointed to the Northridge East Neighborhood Council board in September to fill a vacancy and looks forward to continuing to work with the Neighborhood Council in the future.
Property Owner, Business Owner or Employee Board Members Term: 2 Years	2	Elected	Any Stakeholder who is a property owner, business owner, or employee within the Council boundaries who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Any Stakeholder who is at least 18 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Roland L Faucher – Roland Faucher is a retired owner, principal, of a private school which was located in Northridge for 27 years. He has lived in Northridge for 46 years and prior to his opening of his own private school, was a teacher with LAUSD. Roland has been involved in his community for many years, He was in the North Hills JAYCEES, active in his church, former president of PALS, and currently a member of VST (Volunteer surveillance team) at the Devonshire Police Station, and currently 2nd Vice President of the Northridge East Neighborhood Council. His was appointed by Councilman Mitch Englander to assist on overseeing the bond funds for The Oakridge Estate Park. As 2nd V.P., he is presently chairing the community safety program. NENC will be installing 350 Neighborhood Watch aluminum signs throughout the area. Roland would like to encourage all residents to become involved in all aspects of their community.
Ankur Patel
Steve S Patel – Steve Patel serves as current President and was elected to the board in 2005 and has been an active board member since. He lives and works within the NENC. Steve is Vice President of CRU Real Estate Advisors-Hotel Group, he specialized in hotel investment and management consulting. He is a graduate of the USC Entrepreneur Program and attended the Northrop University Aerospace Engineering Program. Steve is an active representative of the community and plays a leading role in: 1. Co-Founder and Chair of Northridge Vision Committee 2. Chair of Valley Disaster Preparedness Event Committee 3. Representative of CD12 Service Cabinet 4. Congress of Neighborhoods Annual Meeting 5. Past Representative of Mayor’s Budget Committee 6. Working with local stakeholder for economic and quality of life enhancements “I look forward to continue working with fellow community members in an effort to make Northridge a better place to Live, Work, Play and Learn.”