CAMPAIGN '96 SPOTLIGHT.The 21st state Senate seat is being vacated by Republican Newton Russell, who is leaving because of term limits. Here are brief biographical sketches and comments from the six candidates in the March 26 primary election. on why he or Paula Boland Age: 56 Occupation: California Assembly Education: San Fernando High School San Fernando High School, located in San Fernando, California, is a secondary school that is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school colors are black and gold. All girl teams are referred to as Lady Tigers, all boy teams simply as Tigers. graduate Previous office: California Assembly District 38, elected 1990 Primary Residence: Glendale Family: married with three children Campaign Contributions as of Feb. 10: $145,582 "Making our neighborhoods and schools safe is the most essential role in government. I have passed legislation strengthening criminal penalties and support 'truth in sentencing' and 'Three Strikes' laws." Wilbert Smith Age: 45 Occupation: director of Governor Pete Wilson's Office of Community Relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and Sacramento Education: Bachelor Degree in Economics Cal State Dominguez Hills, Masters Degree in Special Education University of San Francisco • • [ , PhD from American Commonwealth University Previous office: Pasadena Unified School District The Pasadena Unified School District is a unified school district that is responsible for the schools of Pasadena, California. As of 2005, it has 5 high schools, 3 middle schools, and 24 elementary schools. Board of Education member 1989-1993 Primary Residence: Pasadena Family: married with three children Campaign Contributions as of Feb. 10: $85,300 "We need new solutions for cutting crime, eliminating illegal immigration and reducing the welfare rolls. I'm a businessman and educator who can turn our state around." Robert L. Oltman Age: 58 Occupation: businessman Education: Bachelor Degree in Architectual Engineering Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856.
Previous office: none Primary Residence: Pasadena Family: married with two daughters Campaign Contributions as of Feb.10: $185,983 "My message of less government, lower taxes, protecting our borders and justice system reform is catching on. The people don't want professional politicians, they want someone with real world experiences." Sharon R. Beauchamp Age: 53 Occupation: Glendale Unified School District The Glendale Unified School District is a school district based in Glendale, California, United States. The school district serves the city of Glendale, portions of the city of La Cañada and the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. Board of Education member Education: Bachelor Degree in Human Relations & Organizational Behavior University of San Francisco Previous office: Glendale Community College Glendale Community College can refer to one of two colleges in the United States.
Primary Residence: La Crescenta Family: married with two sons Campaign Contributions as of Feb.10: $29,609 "Education is our top issue. Only I have the experience working with parents, educators and business that is necessary to immediately begin public education reform." DEMOCRAT Adam Schiff Age: 35 Occupation: heathcare attorney Education: Bachelor Degree in Political Science Stanford University, law degree Harvard Law School Harvard Law School (colloquially, Harvard Law or HLS) is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Law is considered one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States. Previous elected office: none Primary Residence: Burbank Family: married Campaign contributions as of Feb. 10: $55,000 "I am committed to restoring public safety and will work to rebuild the juvenile justice system, which routinely turns juvenile offenders into adult offenders. Education is the best crime prevention." LIBERTARIAN PARTY The Libertarian party was founded in Colorado in 1971 and held its first convention in Denver in 1972. In 1972 it fielded John Hospers for president and Theodora Nathan for vice president in the U.S. general election. Bob New Age: 74 Occupation: businessman Education: Associate Degree in Business Glendale Junior College Previous Office: none Primary residence: La Canada Family: widower with two sons Campaign contributions as of Feb. 10: none "I want to maximize individual freedom and minimize government interference and control of our lives. I will resist the passing of prohibitive and unnecessary laws that restrict freedom and repeal such laws already in existence." CAPTION(S): PHOTO[ordinal indicator, masculine]MAP Photo (1) Paula Boland (2) Wilbert Smith (3) sharon R. Beauchamp (4) Robert L. Oltman (5) Adam Schiff (6) Bob New Map 21st STATE SENATE DISTRICT |
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