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Orange County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Trustee; Coast Community College District; Trustee Area 3 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 24 10:36am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (511/511)
72.6% Voter Turnout (1,167,657/1,607,989)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Lorraine Prinsky, Ph.D. Click here for more information about this candidate 91,048 votes 44.3%

  • Occupation: University Professor
  • University Professor, California State University, Fullerton over 35 years
  • Ph. D. UC Irvine
  • BA UCLA
  • Mediator for Orange County Human Relations and Community Service Programs in Orange County Small Claims Courts
  • Bolsa Chica Land Trust Docent
  • Girl Scout Leader for 10 years
Priorities:
  • Serve students, veterans and community by ensuring quality education with quality faculty by raising the ratio of full- to part-time faculty.
  • Manage taxpayers' money wisely by improving budget transparency, avoiding wasteful spending in areas not related to student learning
  • Support development and expansion of programs in emerging technologies so our students will have skills to participate in the global marketplace
Armando R. Ruiz Click here for more information about this candidate 75,994 votes 36.9%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, Coast Community College District
  • Past President, Callifornia Community College Trustees Association
  • Past President, Community College League of California
  • Past Chair , Pacific Region, Association of Community College Trustees
  • Master of Arts in Education, Univerisity of Texas
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Texas
  • Pre-doctoral work, USC
Priorities:
  • To make sure our precious dollars enhance classroom education.
  • Support outstanding teachers who motivate students to reach their highest potential.
  • To work with business and community members on programs that respond to local educational needs.
Don "Coach Doc" Apodaca Click here for more information about this candidate 38,634 votes 18.8%
  • Occupation: Optometrist/Wrestling Coach
  • Doctor of Optometry degree 1984
  • Masters Degree (Science Education)
  • Bachelor of Science (Biology)
  • Secondary Teaching Credential (Life)
Priorities:
  • 1. Prepare students for transfer
  • 2. Improve vocational education
  • 3. Community Colleges should be the heart of their communities

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