8 SigNal TribuNE ben Daugherty
ElEcTiON 2014
March 21, 2014
long beach city council 9th District
Party affiliation No affiliation to party; this is a nonpartisan position age 48 Years residing in district I’ve lived in the 9th District since 2003 Previous offices held No other office ever held Occupation Former Building Engineer Education Some college, trade certificates Family information Engaged, no children. Nonprofit/professional affiliations Community Emergency Response Team. Red Cross
Mentoring Men To Lead Veterans Independence Day Celebration goals if elected/platform I have never run for office before but was compelled to do so after listening to various segments of the community who felt disenfranchised and believe I can provide the level of leadership, experience and integrity the district deserves. I will apply my strong organizational and budgetary skills to make this district safer, cleaner, and more prosperous. I believe it is about people, not politics, and pledge to represent all the residents and local businesses of the 9th District as opposed to special-interest groups. I am now ready to further serve my community as a member of the Long Beach City Council. Endorsements Former Vice Mayor Val Lerch Former City Councilmember Jerry Schultz Community activist Dave San Jose Water Board Director Lynn Dymally Vets Day Parade Chair Martha Thuente campaign website Daughertyforcouncil2014.org
rex richardson
Party affiliation Democrat age 30 Years residing in district Five Previous offices held I have never held an elected office. Occupation Chief of Staff, Council member Steve Neal, Long Beach City Council District 9 Education Philosophy, CSU Dominguez Hills Family information I am a newlywed. My wife, Nina, and I live in Coolidge Triangle with our two rescued dogs, Rocky and Kizzy. Nonprofit/professional affiliations Fairfield Family YMCA California Aquatic Wellness Center, aka "Pools for Hope" Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. goals if elected/platform Neighborhood Revitalization I’m proud to have assisted with efforts such as the restoration of local parks, wetlands, and open spaces. And to have worked to reinstate quality, much needed services that our families depend on, like Paramedic Rescue 12. I am ready to continue this work as councilman.
Job and Business Growth I am ready to build on the progress made in the 9th and initiate more business development and job growth. I will push for greater infrastructure renewal and workforce investment to create family-sustaining jobs in our district and will continue to advocate for and bring together stakeholders, including business, nonprofits and clergy to address unemployment in our community. Keeping Our Neighborhoods Safe Public safety is my top priority. We cannot revitalize our community unless we adequately fund public safety and provide opportunities for youth. I am proud to have helped create the “Be SAFE Long Beach” summer recreation program for our youth, as well as Long Beach’s first gun buy-back program in decades. Endorsements Over 60 neighborhood leaders Long Beach firefighters Call a professional Long Beach police officers • No court hearings kind, courteous • No probate for Councilmember Steven Neal • No attorney's fee • No contests Congresswoman Janice Hahn and immediate campaign website JoinRex2014.com in-home service. • No executor fee • No filing fees
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