PARK MESA HEIGHTS CC ELECTIONS – October 27, 2012

FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


President	THEODORE THOMAS
Treasurer	KIM MOORE
Business Representative	WESLEY SMITH
Senior Representative	ALETHA TOLIVA
Faith Based Representative	MATT MOORE
Non-Profit Representative	MICHELE DIXON
Hyde Park Resident Representative	LADY CAGE-BARILE
Angeles Mesa Resident Representative	WINTER WALKER


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Open Board Seats 2012 – Park Mesa Heights Community Council

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
President Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who lives, works or owns property and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Theodore Thomas Hello, My name is Theodore Thomas and I have been a resident of the View Heights Community for twenty years. I have also served as President of Park Mesa Heights Community Council for six years. I would like to take this time to update you on the accomplishments and plans for the communities we serve. We’ve donated over $20,000 to 77th Police Department for various programs. We’re currently in the process of writing a Grant proposal to create a Reading Courtyard at Angeles Mesa Elementary School. Our most recent project is to update flood maps for the city of Los Angeles. We’re currently working to file a class action law suit against FEMA. We also host the Annual Unity Fest on the 4th Saturday in August at Van Ness Park. I enjoy giving back to my community and would like to be considered for re-election as President. Sincerely, Theodore Thomas Sr.
Treasurer Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who lives, works or owns property and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Kim Moore
Business Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who works or owns a business and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Wesley Smith
Senior Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who lives, works or owns property and who is 50 years of age or older at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Trevor Candler as an owner of property in the area and a regular at general and board meetings i am interested in helping improve the area and obtaining more support from the city council at large the building i own was run down and without a good tenant for many years i have tried to improve the building and find a tenant that provides a service wanted by the local area and help stimulate employments. i am regularly in the area owning two properties the other for personal use.
Aletha Toliva For the past few years, I have served my community as Senior Representative on the Park Mesa Heights Community Council. I have enjoyed volunteering in my community in this capacity. If elected again, I look foward to helping the neighborhood council to improve the quality of life in this neighborhood.
Hellene Palmer I have been a resident of this community since 1988 and own property here since 1996. I would like to represent the baby boomers and the senior citizens in my area. I want to bring the concerns and needs to the NC council on their behalf and if necessary to the City Council. I have experience representing others on School Site Council, School Events Committees at my job, and have worked as voting clerk for our area. I will enforce council rules, work to improve the safety of our neighborhood and relay all council news to our senior citizens.
Faith Based Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who lives, works or owns property and who is a member of a faith based institution and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Jasmine Hailey
Matt Moore My name is Matt Moore and I am a new resident to the Angeles Mesa neighborhood. My family and I moved here to become a part of the community with the intent to plant a church. The mission statement of our church is “to give our community an accurate picture of God by helping those who believe become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We seek to honor God by sacrificially and selflessly loving our neighbors here in the Angeles Mesa community and the rest of South LA. It would be a privilege to serve this community as the Faith Based representative. www.cornerstonesouthla.com
Non-Profit Organization Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who lives, works or owns property and who is a member of a nonprofit organization and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Michele Dixon My name is Michele dixonand I am running for Non-Profit Organization Representative. I am a proud Los angeles native and hope to take an active role in supporting the community.I have served the community and it’s youth by woring with various organizations such as L.A.U.S.D.,Beyond the Bell and Y.W.C.A.. I was also an active member Of my local Y.M.C.A. Board Of Director’s. currently I am an active member of Friend’s Of Angeles Mesa Library for over 5 years. I am an educator by career and have a great interest in commumity outreach. I thrive the help buisness,family and the community grow as a whole. I hope to serve this postition with honor and integrity.
Hyde Park Resident Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who is a resident within Hyde Park and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Lady Cage-Barile Hi, I’m Lady Cage –Barile and I would like to be your Resident Representative for the Hyde Park Area. I’m a Credentialed Teacher (K-12 and Adult School); a Community Advocate; a Member and Volunteer ate the Figueroa Church of Christ, a Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and an Entrepreneur. I’m also a Member and Officer with the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. of Southern California Area. My goal is to establish trust that residents’ voices are heard, respected and protected. I’ll work to keep every resident informed of their rights and the resources available to them and their family. Let’s work together toward sustaining a thriving and highly efficient community. As Stakeholders, residents concerns are a priority and helping you express those concerns will be my priority. I ask for your support by electing me the Hyde Park Representative.
Angeles Mesa Resident Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Community stakeholder who is a resident within Angeles Mesa and who is 18 years of age at the time of the election.	Community stakeholders who live, work or own property and who are 14 years of age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Winter Walker My name is Winter Walker and I am running for Angeles Mesa Resident Representative. I am passionate about baking, cooking and living self-sufficiently. I raise chickens, have my own garden, and I am proficient in the process of canning and preserving. I want to bring some awareness of healthier living to our community. This is an area of education that I believe has been neglected, and is especially hard to access within our inner city communities. Currently I am a member of the 2nd Ave Block Club, and am enrolled in Grow LA Victory gardening classes and UC Extension Canning classes. I am confident that I would bring a unique perspective to the position.