West Adams NC 2014 Elections

FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


At-Large Representatives	DARRYL GARRIS EVA M. AUBRY ANA McBRIDE ERIN E. KLEINER
Business Representative	JESSICA FISCHBEIN
Educational Representative	STEPHANIE GOMEZ
Homeowner Representatives	BEATRICE JETT McGOWENS


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Open Board Seats 2014 – West Adams NC

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
At-Large Representatives Term: 4 years	4	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the WANC area and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own a business, participate in community based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations or declare a stake in the neighborhood and affirm community interest for it within the WANC boundaries and who is at least 18 years old at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Eva M. Aubry – I’ve been serving the West Adams community for the past 8 year. I’ve worked to improve safety for our youth and seniors and have been a champion in land use development in our community. I ask that you continue to support me in my continuous fight in making our local government more responsive and engaging our community in the fight for equality and social justice.
Clinton Simmons
Geraldine Stevens Gonzales
Ana McBride
Ernest L. Moore – My mission as a neighborhood Council Board member is to insure that the residence of my community obtain the highest quality of services possible from the City of Los Angeles. My experiences as an educator in the Los Angeles Unified School District and a former social worker in child protective services in Los Angeles County DCFS has given me the insight to be most effective in this capacity. My immediate priorities will be to help to create an environment that will attract quality businesses to this community and work with the city to improve family support, education, health care and law enforcement services to our citizens.
Darryl Garris – My name is Darryl Garris, and I am a school administrator in West Adams. As a council member, I hope to represent the voices of all residents. Together, we can ensure our community receives and provides equitable services to meet our diverse needs.Mi nombre es Darryl Garris, y soy un director de una escuela en West Adams. Como miembro del consejo, voy a representar las voces de todos los residentes. Juntos, podemos asegurar que nuestra comunidad recibe y presta servicios equitativos para satisfacer nuestras necesidades diversas.
Elbert Preston Jr.
Erin E. Kleiner – As a resident and teacher in the West Adams community, I would be honored to serve as the Educational Representative. Because part of my educational philosophy is that parents, families, and community members are a child’s first teachers, I know that it is important to form a “learning team” with these influential people. By creating relationships with a student’s influencers, stakeholders are able to enlist a holistic approach to education that encompasses academia as well as social and emotional growth and development. I would like to work towards creating partnerships to move education of all types forward for our neighborhood and for our kids.
Business Representatives Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who own a business, operate a business, own business property or multi-residential property and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own a business, participate in community based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations or declare a stake in the neighborhood and affirm community interest within the WANC boundaries and who is at least 18 years old at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Jessica Fischbein – I’m in my fifteenth year of teaching high school, live in the West Adams neighborhood, and own commercial properties on Adams Blvd. As a member of the council, I hope to enhance and encourage the continued growth and renewal of our business community and neighborhoods. Representing the best interests of the community, issues of safety, accessibility, convenience, and services are all part of the focus I will bring to the council.Me llamo Jessica Fischbien y estoy en mi quinto ano de ensenanza en una escuela de secundaria, vivo en la comunidad de West Adams, y soy duena de propiedades en la Bulevar Adams. Como miembro del concilio, espero mejorar y continuar en promover el crecimiento de nuestros negocios comunitarios y nuestros barrios. Representare los intereses vitales de la comunidad, las cuestiones de seguridad, accesibilidad, conveniencia y servicios son toda la parte del foco que tratare al concilio.
Abdul Sheriff – My name is Abdul Sheriff, I am seking re election to the business rep. seat on the West Adams NC Board, I joined the board as business rep in 2011.I own and operate a local business on the Adams Blvd corridor, I joined the board to address the needs of business owners in our area. I am an active member in our community and my goal is to work with fellow board members to improve and meet the needs of the citizens in the West Adams community as a whole.
Homeowner Representatives Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Any stakeholders who are home owners that live within WANC area and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own a business, participate in community based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations or declare a stake in the neighborhood and affirm community interest within the WANC boundaries and who is at least 18 years old at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Adam Tootla – My name is Adam Tootla, and I’m running for the Homeowner Representative Seat. The West Adams area is standing at the edge of a great revitalization. With a new expanding light rail and construction of new business, our area is heading towards change. Though, what’s important to remember as we head towards change, is that we do not lose what made this area great. Its small community feel, the small local businesses we all patronize, its character. I have great ideas to make our community better and safer. Ideas that we’ve all talked about at neighborhood watch meetings, block parties, community events. Ideas about speeding cars, graffiti, trash. I’ve worked for large corporations, organizing and planning large initiatives. Let me bring that experience here. With your vote, I plan to make our voice heard at the council meetings. With your vote, we’ll make West Adams great.
Beatrice Jett McGowens – My name is Beatrice Jett. I have served on the West Adams neighborhood council for more than six years. I am a retired school administrator from Los Angeles county juvenile court schools, where I worked with special education, community relations, and safety committees. I have been a volunteer for the American diabetes association for more than seven years, and was a volunteer for the years of 2010 and 2012. I have a great interest in community improvement and the education system. We have lived in the area for 44 years.

Educational Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	A stakeholder who is a member of an educational institution (administration, faculty, or student) within the WANC area and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own a business, participate in community based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations or declare a stake in the neighborhood and affirm community interest for it within the WANC boundaries and who is at least 18 years old at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Stephanie Gomez – As an educator who is extremely passionate about the West Adams community and students that we serve, I seek the position of Educational Representative. With over 10 years of experience working with youth in Los Angeles, I will bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative ideas, and motivation to seek opportunities for all students within the community. With your support, we can empower our youth to achieve greatness in and outside of our neighborhoods!Como una educatora muy apasionada de la comunidad de West Adamas y los estudiates que servimos, busco el cargo de Representate de la Educación. Con mas de 10 años de experiencia trabajando con jóvenes en Los Angeles, puedo traer una riqueza de conocimientos, ideas inovadoras y la motivación para buscar oportunidades para todos los estudiantes dentro de la comunidad. ¡Con su apoyo, podemos capacitar a nuestros jóvenes lograr la grandeza dentro y fuera de nuestros barrios!
Irvin L. Davis – I have been a professional educator in the West Adams community for 24 years. I would like to seek election to the West Adams Neighborhood Council so that I can continue to develop and implement educational, athletic, and mentoring programs which will enhance learning opportunities and provide empowerment for youth across culturally and economically diverse backgrounds in our community.