| LOCAL DISTRICTS GOING TO ELECTION | |||||
| State Senate Independent Candidates | |||||
| Offices | Incumbent | Party | Candidate Statement Click to view ballot infomation page for contest in PDF | Ballot Designation | |
| James (Jim) Fitzgerald | Independent | Yes | Transportation Manager | ||
| School -- Boards of Education -- Nonpartisan | |||||
| Offices | Incumbent | Dec. of Cand. Filed | Stmt of Int 501 | Candidate Statement Click to view ballot infomation page for contest in PDF | Ballot Designation |
| Santa Cruz County Board of Education Area 1 - (1 Two Year Short Term) | |||||
| Brian Sanford | X | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Aaron Hinde | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Chiropractic Physician/Father | |
| Santa Cruz County Board of Education Area 4 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Rachel Y. Huff | 8/8/2008 | 7/29/2008 | Yes | Community Volunteer | |
| George "Bud" Winslow | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | Yes | Retired University Professor | |
| Santa Cruz County Board of Education Area 5 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| James M. Maxwell | X | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Michael Oliver | 8/7/2008 | 8/4/2008 | Yes | Science Educator Evaluator | |
| Vic Marani | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Educator/Coach/Parent | |
| Community College Districts | |||||
| Cabrillo Community College District Area 3 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Kevin McGibben | 8/7/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Businessman/MBA Instructor | |
| Phil Rodriguez | 7/22/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Fund Accounting Consultant | |
| Susan True | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Children's Services Administrator | |
| West Valley Community College District Area 1 - (1 Two Year Short Term) | |||||
| Wade Ellis, Jr. | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Chad Walsh | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Business Owner | |
| West Valley Community College District Area 3 - (2 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Kathi N. Tran (Santa Clara Co.) | 7/28/2008 | 7/28/2008 | No | Insurance Sales Agent | |
| Chris Constantin(Santa Clara Co.) | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent | |
| Adrienne Grey(Santa Clara Co.) | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Businesswoman/Program Director | |
| Frank Jewett(Santa Clara Co.) | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Educator/Business Consultant | |
| Schools -- Unified / High School Districts | |||||
| Los Gatos - Saratoga Joint Union High School District - (2 - Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Lorrie Wernick | X | 7/28/2008 | 7/28/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Rosemary Rossi | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Robert Zager | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Businessman | |
| Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Area 2 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Doug Keegan | X | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | PVUSD Governing Board Member |
| Lupe Rivas | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Educator/Retired Teacher | |
| Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Area 3 - Includes Monterey County- (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Karen S. Osmundson (Monterey Co.) | X | 8/7/2008 | No | Incumbent | |
| Geri Simmons | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Parent/Administrative Secretary | |
| Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Area 6 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Sandra Nichols | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Ed Tzimbal | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Parent/Business Owner | |
| Santa Cruz City School District - Area 1 (Inside City) (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Ken Wagman | X | 7/29/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Jim Logsdon | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Retired School Superintendent | |
| Scotts Valley Unified School District - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Sue Roth | X | 7/30/2008 | 7/3/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Joseph W. Espinola, Jr. | X | 8/5/2008 | 8/5/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Michael Shulman | 8/4/2008 | 7/31/2008 | Yes | Engineer/Planning Commissioner | |
| Kim S. Peyser | 8/8/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | District Parent/Businessman | |
| Linda Santos | 8/8/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Accounting Manager/Mother | |
| Neal Frost | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Small Business Owner | |
| Don Dietrich | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Union Representative | |
| Larry G. Beaman | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Insurance Planner/Father | |
| Schools -- Elementary School Districts | |||||
| Bonny Doon Elementary School District - (1 Two Year Short Term) | |||||
| Bruce Southstone | X | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | No | Appointed Incumbent |
| Sam Clarkson | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Artist/Teacher/Investor | |
| Bonny Doon Elementary School District - (2 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Lisa Palm | X | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Tyler Bourcier | 8/1/2008 | 8/1/2008 | No | Educator/Parent | |
| Philip Tedesco | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | Yes | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Lakeside Joint Elementary School District - (2 Four Year Terms) Santa Clara is Lead County | |||||
| Elise Stassart | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | No | Parent | |
| Philip Nelson | 7/15/2008 | 7/15/2008 | No | Scientist | |
| Steven Cox | X | 7/17/2008 | 7/17/2008 | No | Appointed Incumbent |
| Soquel Union Elementary School District - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Judy McGooden | X | 8/4/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Trustee, SUESD |
| Ted Donnelly | X | 7/29/2008 | 7/29/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Lynette Hamby | X | 8/7/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Mary E. McGlenn-Cahalen | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Community Volunteer | |
| Kim Nadeau | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Community Volunteer | |
| Kathy Hees | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Accountant/Business Owner | |
| Soquel Union Elementary School District - (1 Two Year Short Term) | |||||
| Brett Graessle | X | 8/7/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Cynthia Torres-Ricca | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Early Childhood Educator | |
| Cities - Note: Candidates for city council seats must contact their respective City Clerk for candidate filing requirements | |||||
| Capitola City Councilmember - (2 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Kirby Nicol | X | 7/31/2008 | Yes | Incumbent | |
| Michael Termini | X | 7/18/2008 | 7/21/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Dennis R. Norton | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Home Designer | |
| Ellen A. Jennings | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Mental Health Administrator | |
| Capitola Treasurer - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Jacques Bertrand | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Marketing Manager | |
| Santa Cruz City Councilmember - (4 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Ryan Coonerty | X | 8/7/2008 | 7/8/2007 | Yes | Teacher/Author |
| Tony Madrigal | X | 8/8/2008 | X | Yes | City Councilmember |
| Don Lane | 7/22/2008 | X | Yes | Nonprofit Organization Administrator | |
| Katherine Beiers | 7/31/2008 | X | Yes | Retired Academic Librarian | |
| Blas J. Cabrera | 8/7/2008 | X | Yes | Health/Wellness Coach | |
| Tim Fitzmaurice | 8/7/2008 | X | Yes | University Lecturer | |
| David Terrazas | 8/7/2008 | X | Yes | Transit Manager/Attorney | |
| Lisa J. Molyneux | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Businesswoman/Broadcast Engineer | |
| Simba Kenyatta | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Community Volunteer | |
| J. Craig Canada | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | No | Systems Analyst | |
| Scotts Valley City Councilmember - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Dene Bustichi | X | 8/8/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Randy Johnson | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Scotts Valley City Councilmember |
| Chuck Walker | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | Yes | Business Analyst | |
| Frank Kertai | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Business Consultant | |
| Donna R. Lind | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Retired Police Sergeant | |
| Caryn A. Machado | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | ||
| Sherilyn Jager | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Bookkeeper | |
| Watsonville City Councilmember District 1 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Manuel Quintero Bersamin | X | 8/5/2008 | 7/15/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Gabriel Gonzalez | 8/8/2008 | 8/1/2008 | Yes | Businessman/Father | |
| Watsonville City Councilmember District 2 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Luis Alejo | 8/4/2008 | 7/15/2008 | Yes | Attorney | |
| Joe Ortiz | 8/7/2008 | 7/22/2008 | Yes | Carpenter | |
| Watsonville City Councilmember District 6 - (1 Four Year Term) | |||||
| Edward Din | X | 8/1/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Tony Gomez | 8/6/2008 | 7/17/2008 | Yes | Equipment Mechanic | |
| Emilio Martinez | 8/5/2008 | Yes | Business Consultant/Investigator | ||
| Fire Districts | |||||
| Offices | Incumbent | Dec. of Cand. Filed | Stmt of Int 501 | Candidate Statement | Ballot Designation |
| Aptos/La Selva Fire (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Michael Weatherford | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Chuck Anderson | X | 8/1/2008 | 8/1/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Andrew H. Johnston | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | No | Retired Fire Captain | |
| Parks S. Cuseo | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | No | Retired Chief Investigator | |
| Rich McInnis | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | No | Local Tavern Owner | |
| Thomas F. Sanguino | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | No | Registered Nurse | |
| Claudia DeMaranville | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | Yes | Insurance Agency Owner | |
| Robert "Bob" Spisak | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | No | Retired Firefighter | |
| Ben Lomond Fire - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Matt Schelegle | X | 7/29/2008 | 7/29/2008 | No | Appointed Incumbent |
| Michael Ayers | 7/25/2008 | 7/25/2008 | Yes | Battalion Chief | |
| Ed Wilke | 8/5/2008 | 8/5/2008 | Yes | Equipment Engineer | |
| Lisa M. Hill | 8/7/2008 | 8/7/2008 | Yes | Business Owner | |
| Biff Beltz | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Fire Captain | |
| Branciforte Fire - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Robert L. Echols | X | 7/30/2008 | 7/30/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Benjamin Cahill | X | 7/18/2008 | 7/18/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Lewis N. Erickson | X | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Peder Bjerre McElroy | 7/14/2008 | 7/14/2008 | No | General Building Contractor | |
| Felton Fire - (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Bob Gelini | X | 7/24/2008 | 7/24/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Steve Dennis | X | 8/1/2008 | 8/1/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Steve A. Richmond | X | 7/24/2008 | 7/24/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Dave W. Newell | 8/6/2008 | 8/6/2008 | Yes | Global Materials Manager | |
| Water Districts | |||||
| Offices | Incumbent | Dec. of Cand. Filed | Stmt of Int 501 | Candidate Statement | Ballot Designation |
| Lompico Water District (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Sean Wharton | X | 8/4/2008 | 4/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Denise Bendori | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Jane Wyckoff | X | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Thomas M. Hudson | 7/21/2008 | 7/21/2008 | No | General Building Contractor | |
| Kenneth L. Kezeor | 7/31/2008 | 7/31/2008 | Yes | Business Owner | |
| Lois Henry | 8/1/2008 | 8/1/2008 | Yes | Credit Union CEO | |
| Kathleen Moyer | 8/6/2005 | 8/6/2008 | No | Self-employed Businesswoman | |
| William H. Smallman | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Senior Construction Estimator | |
| Scotts Valley Water - (2 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Chris Perri | X | 8/6/2008 | 7/14/2008 | Yes | Appointed Incumbent |
| Jennifer "Jen" Farmer | 8/12/2008 | 7/15/2008 | Yes | Certified Landscape Professional | |
| Michael W. Keogh | 8/8/2008 | 7/24/2008 | Yes | Property Manager | |
| Joe Miller | 8/1/2008 | 8/1/2008 | Yes | Retired Engineer | |
| Alan Smith | 8/13/2008 | 8/13/2008 | No | Business Consultant | |
| Soquel Creek Water - (2 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Thomas R. La Hue | X | 7/29/2008 | 7/29/2008 | Yes | Incumbent |
| Bruce Daniels | X | 7/18/2008 | 7/18/2008 | Yes | Water Official/Scientist |
| Don Heichel | 7/28/2008 | 7/18/2008 | Yes | Retired Broker/Appraiser | |
| Recreation and Port Districts | |||||
| Boulder Creek Recreation District (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Eric C. Hammer | X | 7/31/2008 | 7/31/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Kevin J. Perry | X | 8/4/2008 | 8/4/2008 | No | Appointed Incumbent |
| Brian Valdivia | 8/4/2008 | 8/4/2008 | No | Auditor | |
| Shayne Giuliano | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | No | Video Game Engineer | |
| Santa Cruz Port District (3 Four Year Terms) | |||||
| Ronald Merrall | X | 7/21/2008 | 7/21/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Bill Lee | X | 7/16/2008 | 7/16/2008 | No | Incumbent |
| Jeffrey L. Martin | 7/17/2008 | 7/17/2008 | Yes | Civil Engineer | |
| Dennis "Denny" Smith | 8/8/2008 | 8/8/2008 | Yes | Retired Sheriff's Lieutenant | |
| 9/12/2008 9:08 | |||||