Northwest San Pedro NC 2014 Election – Election Day – Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 1:30pm – 7:30pm, Peck Park

FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


Census Tract 2951 Representative	PETER KLAUS BURMEISTER
Census Tract 2963 Representative	DANIEL DIXON
Census Tract 2964 Representative	SARAH VALDEZ ROGER CUEVAS
Census Tract 2970 Representative	DARLENE ZAVALNEY
Business Representative	CRAIG GOLDFARB
At Large Representative	CYNTHIA GONYEA

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Open Board Seats 2014 -Northwest San Pedro NC 2014 Elections

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Census Tract 2951 Seat Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election and lives or owns property in Census Tract 2951.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Peter Klaus Burmeister – What it means to be to be a Board Member of the neighborhood council. improving the quality of Life in out community being involved and making a Difference awareness and appreciat our Board Members and community. i am very grateful For all Board Members who work so hard to get thing’s done in San Pedro and in our community. Thank you very much Peter K. Burmeister
Census Tract 2963 Seat Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election and lives or owns property in Census Tract 2963.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Manny Alvarez – I lived in the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood area for over 20 years, and in San Pedro for over 40 years. I consider getting elected to the Board a privilege and also a way for me to give back to this wonderful community. I believe in the Board’s record of quality representation and service. If elected, I would be committed to doing the best I can to work in a positive way for effective neighborhood representation to ensure the best possible living conditions and safe environment for the community. I would be honored to have your vote.
Daniel Dixon – I am honored to have served on the Northwest Council since 2005. I continue to believe that the Neighborhood Council system is a powerful tool by which residents can understand city issues, can work to improve their community, and ultimately help city government fulfill its obligations to all residents.
Abe Bagheri – I have lived in the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood for three years and in the South Bay for over 20 years. I value keeping our community safe, ensuring it remains an attractive destination for new residents and their families, and improving the quality of life in our community. As your representative, I will use my training as an attorney to approach each issue with an open, neutral mindset and consider all viewpoints. However, I will also value decisions that have worked well for the community in the past. I would greatly appreciate your vote and look forward to implementing measures that serve our communityâ??s best interests.
Eric Lin – As a candidate, I believe the following: – Safe Community – Open and Honest Communication – Education and Information – Traffic Safety – Quality Economic and Business Development – Physical & Technological Infrastructure – Community and Environment Sustainability
Census Tract 2964 Seats Term: 4 years and 2 years	2	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election and lives or owns property in Census Tract 2964.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Roger Cuevas – I LOVE SAN PEDRO!! What more can I say! Let me introduced myself to you, my name is Roger I have been living in Pedro for 16 yrs. I work at LAX with Airport police as a civilian employee in Security and Traffic Operations for the past 13 yrs, I’m also a Los Angeles Police Reserve Officer. So as you can see I live work and play in our LA city. I’m running because I love our town and I want to give back and help keep Pedro a safe and beautiful town that I have known since I moved here in 1998. Please help me keep Pedro safe by electing me as a board member to represent you on the neighborhood council.
Sarah Valdez – I’ve been a resident of San Pedro throughout the entirety of my life. In fact, I proudly claim the title of a born and raised “Pedro girl.” I love our beautifully diverse port town-we’ve got a lot going on, and we’re always looking to make things better.As a board member of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, I will eagerly dedicate myself to the ongoing enhancement of our community. As your prospective representative I ask, what small changes can we make in our neighborhoods-changes to improve the health, safety, and happiness of our families today, as well as of tomorrow’s generations? Together, through open communication, relentless enthusiasm and hard work, we can achieve such changes.Please let me serve you and your family, as your representative on the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council. It is an honor and a privilege to ask for your vote.
Census Tract 2970 Seat Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election and lives or owns property in Census Tract 2970.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Darlene Zavalney – It is both an honor and a big responsibility to represent San Pedro. As a member of the board, I will do my best to represent the interest of the community stakeholders.I have been a member of the board since last July and have been volunteering with the Youth and Outreach Committee for several years. I am currently on Youth and Outreach Committee; the AdHoc Committee for Pathways to Employment; Community Issues Committee and recently appointed as Chair to the AdHoc Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing.Volunteering is something I have done most of my adult life, whether it was going door to door and collecting for the St. Jude Foundation, sorting colored glass at a recycling location or producing events for Jane Goodallâ??s Roots & Shoots. I enjoy giving back.I hope you will vote for me so that I may continue the important work I’ve only just begun.
Business Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community stakeholder who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election and who owns or works at a licensed business with a business address within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Craig Goldfarb
Non-Government Organization Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.	Any stakeholder, other than a community interest stakeholder, who is at least 16 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the boundaries of the NWSPNC.
CANDIDATES FILED:
At-Large Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any voting NWSCPNC stakeholder 16 years of age on the day of the election.	Any voting NWSCPNC stakeholder 16 years of age on the day of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Cynthia Gonyea – I am a present board member and secretary. I serve on the (LA) Port and the Safety & Security Committees. I love San Pedro and want to continue to help it grow as a diverse and safe community!