Changes are coming once Newark voters head out to the polls on Tuesday.
Mayor David Smith has governed Newark as mayor for 33 years, but his paved the way for a new leader.
are seeking to fill Smith’s seat: (Click each of their names to see their answers to Patch’s Election Questionnaire.)
, a 38-year-old Newark native who works as a community and governmental relations manager for a healthcare organization and has served on the city council since 2005.
- Apodaca's Top Three Priorities: Public Safety; Economic Development and Job Creation; and Improving Communication Between City Hall and Newark residents.
, a 70-year-old Newark resident of 43 years who works as a project manager for Menlo-Park based SRI International and has served on the city council since 1980.
- Nagy's Top Three Priorities: Public Safety; Fiscal Management; and Quality of Life
, a 65-year-old Newark resident of 38 years owns an insurance agency in Newark and has served on Newark Unified School District’s Board of Education since 1996.
- Rodriguez's Top Three Priorities: Safety by addressing youth violence and break-ins; generating revenue by focusing on businesses; and supporting performing arts/music and building a center for the arts.
The mayor seat is not the only one up for grabs. – and only councilman Luis Freitas is seeking re-election. Councilman in July.
Here are the five individuals running for city council: (Click each candidate's name for more information about each candidate.)
- Rick Bensco, a resident of Newark for 15 years and a former small business owner.
- , a resident of Newark for 25 years and a journey millwright.
- , a resident of Newark for 40 years and an owner of in Newark.
- , a resident of Newark for 46 years and a tax adviser.
- , a resident of Newark for 35 years and the owner of
Learn more about the candidates by reading their and reading about their here.
Also on the ballot is Measure G – a proposed school $63 million bond measure.
The bond measure says that bonds will go toward updating “aging classrooms, libraries, and science labs to meet earthquake/fire/safety standards; improve access for students with disabilities; remove asbestos, lead and hazardous materials; and improve energy/operational efficiency to maximize funding for instructional programs.”
For more information on Measure G, click here.
Polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in five locations.
to see a map of polling places. Find out where to vote by visiting the Alameda County Registrar of Voters website by clicking here.
For a full list of election coverage, click here.
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I apologize for my rude behavior on your Site. I'm some what of an Anti Jerry person so I will attempt to maintain my cool during future Posts. As for tonight... nlnn - nnln!!! @ Jerry.
I have been reading all of the posts for the past few months during the pre-election and my conclusion is that most of the same people who post on this are, negative thinking, whining, bold speakers (who wouldn't have the guts to say the things that they say to the people they are referring too!) Things will NEVER change with people like you in this world. You sit back on your behinds and blow smoke but do absolutely nothing positive to make things better. Volunteer, sit with someone who is dying of a terminal illness in the hospital, deliver meals to shut-ins, pick up trash, help at the animal shelters, raise money for someone in need. Read a book that will teach you something new! Stop your complaining.....seriously no one cares to hear it unless you offer some solutions!!! Get involved --- make a difference!
I don't really care much for Closeted Bigots. I think what it comes down to is that Jerry and I are both from different Time Periods and although I'm living in the now, he's still stuck in the 50's / 60's. He also reminds me a lot of my Douchebag Father, the only difference between them is my Father didn't care about letting his Racial views being known. All people like this do is further erode what the rest of us are trying to hold together and that's Unity. We are of the same Species regardless of Race or Skin Color and we all Bleed Red. We should be moving forward as a Society in 2011 instead of Backward.At the end of the day I can't change Jerry, but I can openly Disapprove of his Views.