Watts NC 2014 Election – Election Day – Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10am – 4pm, YO! Watts College Center

FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


Area 4 Representative	JOSEPH BANUELOS
Area 6 Representative	DEEDEE PITCHER-HENDERSON
Faith Based Organizations Representative	ROBERT E. GREEN, SR.
Recreation, Culture & the Arts Representative	BETTY F. DAY
Community Based Organizations Representative	CYNTHIA GONZALEZ
Transportation Representative	JACQUELYN BADEJO
Adults, Parents and Caregivers Representative	TIM D. McDANIEL JR.

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Open Board Seats 2014 – Watts NC

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Faith Based Organizations RepresentativeTerm: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake within the WNC boundaries and affirms a factual basis for it and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own property or those who declare a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Robert E. Green, Sr. – My family has lived on 108th and Wilmington for over 50 years. This community has given us so much and I want to reciprocate by running for the Faith Based Organizations Representative council seat. I believe I am the ideal person for this position because not only have I lived here, but I pastor at The Branch Church on 103rd Street for almost six years, which has afforded me the opportunity to see the needs of the community by working closely with the people in the community. I have responded to this need by operating a weekly food bank, a free summer foods program and an annual back to school health fair. I will go above and beyond to unite other churches and faith based organizations to come together and work for the greater good of the community. It will be an honor to serve this great community.
Recreation, Culture & the Arts RepresentativeTerm: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own property or those who declare a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Pipe Da Snipe – Planning to bring unity to my community through cultural programming. Its only right to have someone that’s willing to assist in standing up and represent our people in pursuit of healthier neighborhoods, quality education, job opportunities.
Betty F. Day
Community Based Rrganizations Representative Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake within the WNC boundaries and affirms a factual basis for it and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own property or those who declare a stake within the WNC boundaries, affirm a factual basis for it and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Cynthia Gonzalez – I am lifetime resident of Watts. I went to UCLA and USC to complete my BA and MPH, respectively. Last year I interned for the Council District Office of Joe Buscaino to complete a community needs assessment of Watts, known as the Watts Community Studio. Through this effort, I was able to establish relationships with many Community Based Organizations and committed myself to forming a coalition of agencies in Watts in order to learn more about opportunities and services in the community. Ultimately, I want to honor and commemorate the legacy of community in Watts, since next year will be the 50th year of the 1965 Revolt. This can only happen amongst unified agencies and leaders that serve the residents of Watts. Thank you for this opportunity. Espero recibir esta posicion para mejorar la calidad de vida de la comunidad de Watts. Gracias por esta oportunidad.
Transportation RepresentativeTerm: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own property or those who declare a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Jaquelyn Badejo – My stake in the Watts community stems from my family history. My family has 50+ years of living, working, worshipping, property ownership, and retail &catering business in the community. I have been taught that it is necessary for my personal growth, to remember where I came from and to give back. I am passionate about the progress of Watts evidenced through my Cactive involvement with multiple initiatives dedicated to moving Watts forward.
Cassandra Faye Savage – TO HELP WATTS.
Adults, Parents, and Caregivers RepresentativeTerm: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work, own property or those who declare a stake within the WNC boundaries as a community interest stakeholder and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Tim D. McDaniel Jr. – Growing up in the Watts community has given me pride in Community Service. After graduating from Weigand Elementary, Markham Middle School and David Starr Jordan High School; I earned a scholarship for college and I successfully completed and graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Political Science and Communication Studies. I since have served my community as a volunteer, advocate, business owner and leader. I currently work for L.A. Jordan High School, as the Head varsity Football and Track & Field Coach. Please accept my statement to serve as the Adults, Parents, and Caregivers Representative. I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders to unify community outreach efforts and advocating for Senior Citizens and Youth Development programs in the Watts community. Watts has been home to my Family since the 1950’s and I am extremely honored for an opportunity to give back. For any questions, call me 661-312-8168

Area 2 Representative 4 year term	1	Elected	Stakeholder who resides within Area 2 and is at least 18 years of age.	Stakeholders who reside or declare stakeholder affiliation in the area and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:

Area 4 Representative 4 year term	1	Elected	Stakeholder who resides within Area 4 and is at least 18 years of age.	Stakeholders who reside or declare stakeholder affiliation in the area and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Joseph Banuelos – Greeting from Joseph Banuelos, candidate for Area 4. To the stakeholders of this area, I will be at the April meeting to answer questions on what I plan to do while in office. The address is 1657 E. Century Blvd. also known as the Rose Garden. I will be there at 6:30 p.m. 2nd tue of the month.Area 4 is as follows; 103rd. st. to the north, Compton Ave to the west, Imperial Hwy to the south and Wilmington Ave to the east.
Michael Lawrence Dickerson
Area 6 Representative 4 year term	1	Elected	Stakeholder who resides within Area 6 and is at least 18 years of age.	Stakeholders who reside or declare stakeholder affiliation in the area and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
DeeDee Pitcher-Henderson – I’ve been a resident of the Watts community since the age of three when my parents moved our family from Louisiana to the Jordan Downs Housing Projects in 1962. In 1964 they purchased our home located at 1300 East 103rd Street, where we’re still residing. I have four siblings and we all attended Compton Avenue Elementary, Markham Junior High, and David Starr Jordan High School. I was actively involved as a little league coach for many years at Ted Watkins Park. After raising my four children, following my passion, I went back to college and earned my AA degree in Child Development from LA Southwest College. Currently I am working for LAUSD as a preschool teacher assistant. I am running for area 6 representative to be able to advocate for the interest of my area. Obtaining this position would truly be an honor and privilege. Thank you for the opportunity.
Area 8 Representative 4 year term	1	Elected	Stakeholder who resides within Area 8 and is at least 18 years of age.	Stakeholders who reside or declare stakeholder affiliation in the area and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:

Area 10 Representative 4 year term	1	Elected	Stakeholder who resides within Area 8 and is at least 18 years of age.	Stakeholders who reside or declare stakeholder affiliation in the area and are at least 14 years age at the time of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED: