NORTH HILLS EAST NC 2014 ELECTION – ELECTION DAY – Saturday, March 8, 10am-2pm, North Hills United Methodist Church

FINAL CANVASS OF VOTES


Homeowner Board Member	MARGARITA DIAZ
Renter Stakeholder Board Member	VENANCIO LOPEZ
Business Owner or Employee Board Member	SILVIA LOPEZ
Employee Stakeholder Board Member	MARISOL LOPEZ
Organizational Board Member	MARIA ESTEVEZ
Youth Community Board Member	JOCELYN ZAMORA
Senior Citizen Community Board Member	PUNAM GOHEL
Region 2 Stakeholder Board Member	PERLA LAGUNAS
Region 3 Stakeholder Board Member	STEVEN MARTINEZ
Region 4 Stakeholder Board Member	Margarita Lopez
At-Large Stakeholder Board Member	ITALIA L. ABUNDEZ OLVIA DIAZ EULALIA HERNANDEZ TONY WILKINSON



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Open Board Seats 2014 – North Hills East NC

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Renter Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who rent a home within the NHENC boundaries and who are between 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Venacio Lopez
Juliana Perez
Homeowner Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who own a residential property within the NHENC boundaries and who are between 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Margarita Diaz
Business Owner Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who own a business or business property within the NHENC boundaries and who are between 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Bonney Klabunde – Current Executive Board Member Local Business Owner Active with the NHENC for 3 years
Anchulee Raongthum – My vision: For North Hills to be a community that is respected, by our own stakeholders as well as local government, law enforcement and other communities.My hope: For our community to realize that although we’re not the most affluent, we are rich in passionate, talented and intelligent individuals – our strength lies in our numbers (40,000 residents!). Once we realize this and act upon it as one united community, we can gain the attention, respect, services and resources that well-organized neighborhoods have already obtained.My request: That you participate in the democratic process and vote for the individual you believe is best.I want people who are interested in community work to know: the work is never done for the glory, but for the love of mutual aid.No matter what the outcome of this election is, I will continue to work hard for this community, and you should too.
Silvia Lopez
Organizational Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood or declares a stake in the neighborhood and affirms an ongoing and substantial community interest and is a participating member in a religious institution, educational institution, community organization, non-profit organization, neighborhood association, school/parent group, faith based group, senior group, youth group, arts association, service organization, boys or girls club, cultural group, or environmental group within the NHENC boundaries and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property or declare a stake within the NHENC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years of age.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Bartolome Trevino – My name is Bart Trevino and I have been working in this community for the past 10 yrs. My goals are to help this community to manage Risk Environments to gangs, Drugs/Alcohol and working with the problem youth. I believe that God Enables me to do all that I do with commitment and Hard work. My hope is that I can set a good example of a community stakeholder that wants to see a safe and healthy community grow and build youth for the Future. Thank you for this opportunity, Bart Treniño ☺
Maria Estevez – I want to improve the cleanliness of my neighborhood; to inform the community of changes in laws, policies and other updates, and to help the parents in the community find services for their children.(Espanol) para limpiezas las calle; para traer informacion para las Familias; para ayudar Los padres en la comunidad encontrar servicios para sus niÃ±os.
Youth Community Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood or declares a stake within the NHENC as a community interest stakeholder and is between the ages of 14 and 25 years.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property or declare a stake within the NHENC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years of age.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Jocelyn Zamora – Although so far I’ve only lived to the age of fifteen, I’m mentally more mature than most teens. I take initiative and I love being involved, especially in school! I have a love for humanity that indescribable. I want to change this world and also share my love of Christ. There’s just so much to do, you can’t just sit there like a couch potato!
Tiffney Marquez
At-Large Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	4	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property in the neighborhood or declare a stake within the NHENC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property or declare a stake within the NHENC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years of age.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Italia L. Abundez
Olvia Diaz – Hola! Mi nombre es Olivia Diaz, tengo más de 20 años viviendo en la comunidad de North Hills, soy miembro del grupo que provee orientación de Best Start (First 5 LA). Soy Voluntaria en hacer limpiezas con un grupo de madre en las comunidades de north hills east y panorama city. He trabajado en el programa de Summer NIGHT LIGHTS En el programa de Preyecto de barrio ayudando a madres que cuidan niños como ser su mentora. Soy voluntaria en la comunidad trayendo talleres donde sea beneficiados personas interesadas a los diferentes tipos de talleres. Tambien soy voluntaria en el programa de Cloud and Fire es un programa que ayuda a niños desde el 1 grado hasta el 12 grado.
Eulalia Hernandez
Denise Aracely Palos
Carmen Maricela Romero – The reason that I want to help in the community is because I use to live in North Hills and would like for my community to become the best in cleaning and helping in anything I can.
Silvia Laura Villagran – Hard working, responsible person; I do service in the community thru Church and other organizations. I like to get involve and help other people.
Mariana Gomez
Sue Chula – I would like to be a part of the Neighborhood Council because I have lived here for 11 years and I want to help make the neighborhood more safe, as well as bring positive community activities and events to our neighbors. I believe I would be a good fit because I have had experience working as a accounting clerk for Cheviot Hills Recreation and Parks, and as a home owner and licensed real estate agent, I would like to do what I can to increase the property value for fellow homeowners in North Hills East. My experience also will allow me to assist the council in financial matters. Also I have experience in event planning, as I was part of the Advisory Board for the Annual Lotus Festival for many years. I hope to use my various skills to help my community.
Kathleen Keithley – Dear North Hills East Stakeholders, I hold the belief that each member of society should serve their community in anyway they can. I have had the privilege and honor of serving North Hills East as Vice President, Event, & AD -HOC Chair for By Laws on the Neighborhood Council for this recent term. I respectfully ask for your vote so I can continue to work on the board to make North Hills a thriving community for us all. Thank you, Kathy Keithley
Sinue A. Peralta
Tony Wilkinson – In about 2005 I joined with many others to help form a neighborhood council in Panorama City. I am still active in that council. I know that our two communities share many of the same challenges. On the Mission Area Community Police Advisory Board, I deal every month with policing issues in both North Hills and Panorama City. I’m proud to work with many wonderful people on First 5 LA’s Best Start Partnership to bring new services to children and their families in North Hills. I work with the San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs and many social services providers to improve the lives of all of our residents. Now I want to do what I can to help the Arleta council solve the kind of problems this whole area shares. Your vote for me is a vote for cooperation, positive energy and a welcome for everyone in North Hills
Alejandro Moreno
Mayra Apodaca
Employee Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who are employed by a business or work within the NHENC boundaries and who are 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries and are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Edward Ceniceros – I am committed to bringing change to our community and high risk youth in order to make a difference. We need to meet the challenge at its root cause. This means challenging our communities to own the issues that plague our community. We cannot do that by just sitting behind our desks, or driving by: we need to go into those places that most choose to stay away from. That is how we meet the need at its root.(Espanol) Estoy dispuesto cambio a nuestro comunidad y a nuestra juventud que esta enriesgo en orden de hacer una diferencia. Nosotros necesitamos llegar a la raiz de Los desafios. Esto quiere decir desafiar a nuestra comunidad que tomen responsabilidad a Los problemas que plagan a nuestra comunidad. No podemos resolver ningun problema estando sentados de tras de un escritorio o solo paseando arriba o abajo de nuestras calles. Necesitamos ser proactivos.
Marisol Lopez
Senior Citizen Community Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood or declares a stake within the NHENC as a community interest stakeholder and is 55 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property or declare a stake within the NHENC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years of age.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Punam Gohel – Hello, I am Punam Gohel, I believe in open door policies, equal rights for all, and share responsibility. NHENC board members and the stakeholders are very special. They have a strong desire to better our community. I am a board member of NHENC and Chair two Committees. I understand how to improve Quality of life or our community. I regularly communicate with the Captains and the Commanding Officers important of safe living environment of our community. I am currently contacting our local business community to create a safe business zone to invite new businesses. This will provide much needed new jobs for our community. I know we need safe living environment, good paying jobs and good education to improve quality of life of our community. My job is not finished but just started, so I need your support and I need your vote. To gather, we can do it. Vote
Region 1 Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives in Region 1 within the NHENC and is 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries and are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:

Region 2 Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives in Region 2 within the NHENC and is 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries and are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Perla I Lagunas – Hola; me llamo Perla I Lagunas, mi mayor satisfaccion es ayudar a los necesitados, tengo en el area de North Hills desde 1989 me gusta mucho mantener limpias las calles. Trabajo junto con Organisaciones como Familias Unidas, Best Start First 5 LA,MEND, en el tiempo de verano ayudo a Summer Night Lights, voluntaria del distrito escolar, Langdon elementary,Rosa Parks, Michelle Obama elementary son las escuelas que han mirado mi amor por la comunidad al introducir un maestro de ingles que diera clases . U.G.E es otra organisacion con la que ayudamos a llevar ayuda a mi gente que han deportado a Tijuana en las alcantarillas hay mucha necesidad yo apoyo Una Reforma Migratoria Dios Los Bendiga.
Severiana Pablo – Severiana Pablo. Soy voluntaria de Rosa Park y de mi Comunidad por 7 años. y me gusta ayudar a mi comunidad por el bienestar y mantener las calles que transitan los niños mantener las limpias. fuera de basura, muebles, y aparatos electronicos. Como tv. Rotos. Tambien estan en el grupo de Orientacion de Organizacion First 5 L.A. (Best-Star.
Fabiola Camacho – Mi nombre es Fabiola Camacho y me gustaria entrar en este comite para poder ayudar a mi comunidad.
Jacqueline Alikhaani
Region 3 Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives in Region 3 within the NHENC and is 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries and are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Magdalena Contreras
Steven Martinez – Neighborhood Councils need strong & experienced leadership that will bring everyone to the table with respect & dignity. I would love to help mentor the next Generation of Leaders in my 20 yrs. of civil activisim. I have been blessed! As founder of the Valley Unity Peace Treaty, working with gang injunction’s (City Att. Jimmy Hahn) to being named “Home town Hero of the Valley,” by the Daily News. I’ve registered near 11,000 voters through different voter registration drivers to improve democracy in the valley. In this I believe in Liberty for all peoples Supporting Self Empowerment & Economic Developement specificly for the fatherless, widow and the Single Parent’s of our Community. It’s why I play Santa Steve every year.
Region 4 Stakeholder Board Member Term: 2 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives in Region 4 within the NHENC and is 18 years of age or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, or own property within the NHENC boundaries and are at least 14 years of age, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each open position on the Board.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Margarita Lopez – I’VE LIVE FOR 29 YEARS ON SEPULVEDA, NOW NORTH HILLS. I AM WORKING ON THIS COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN. I AM PROUD OF DONATING MY TIME AND WORKING FOR THIS COMMUNITY. I VOLUNTEER IN MANY WAYS INCLUDING CERTIFIED THE NORTH HILLS EAST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL.