FINAL CANVASS OF VOTES
Business Director |
JERRY ASKEW |
Commercial Property Owner Director |
BONNIE MARIE BURSK |
Community Organizations Director |
JERRY ASKEW |
Education Director |
SALLY A. KOLSTAD |
Homeowners Director |
ERIC MANSKER |
Member-At-Large Directors |
CINDY WU FREEDMAN
BRAD SMITH MICHAEL BENEDETTO RENE R. TRINIDAD JETT DUNLAP JIM SUMMERS ROSS AARON TURMELL BRANDON SCHINDELHEIM KRISNA C. VELASCO |
Member-At-Large Community Interest Director |
CINDY WU FREEDMAN |
Parks & Cultural Arts Director |
ANTHONY MATTHEWS |
Renters Director |
GINA GRESCHNER |
Senior Director |
ARTHUR ANDREW DAUSH JR. |
Student Director |
VARUN KHURANA |
Youth Organizations Director |
S. DERON LOPEZ |
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Challenge 1 – Response 1 |
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Open Board Seats 2014 – Granada Hills South NC
Member-At-Large Term: 2 years |
9 | Elected | Any stakeholder not running or elected for a specific-seat position defined below and who is 16 years or older. | Any Stakeholder who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood or to those who declare a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder and who is 16 years or older. |
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Brandon Schindelheim | ||||
![]() I would sincerely appreciate your vote March 1. Respectfully,
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![]() When I took my seat it was with the goal of bringing my town up to the beauty and stature I knew it could reach. In my short time on the board I have seen Chatsworth transformed; the once dead shopping center on Chatsworth and Zelzah brought back to life as the New Regency center. I have seen over $100k allocated to schools, safety, and GH beatification over the years through the council. I have served as Outreach Chair for 2 of those years, and I feel I have brought a level of exposure to GHSNC not seen previously. If elected again I will redouble my efforts and make the future even brighter in GH. Thank you for the opportunity I have been given and if you vote for me or another candidate, I simply want to applaud you for getting involved.
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Arik Cohen – As a business owner and homeowner in Granada Hills I would like to better the business and social community in the area. I believe we can create a more welcoming environment with fewer restrictions and more community events.I believe that we can grow our community and that people would like to come together more and enjoy our neighborhood environment, our streets and parks and enjoy the Mom & Pop businesses that provide better customer service than big commercial enterprises.I am originally from Israel and served in the Israeli Air force. I now hold dual citizenships with Israel and the United States. I am proud to be a U.S. citizen and proudly support Made In USA products as well as U.S. and local businesses.I have been volunteering and working with local schools for the last 11 years bringing aviation education and hands-on activities to children. | ||||
Jeffrey B Bohrer |
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![]() I have lived in Granada Hills for over 40 years, Co-Founder of OGHRG, 1st elected President of GHSNC, gathered pictures and info for the GH History book, and helped the fight against a Big Box store in Old GH Village, against 118 off-ramp at White Oak, against boarding homes in residential area, against extreme overbuilding. Please vote for me, and more important become active in our neighborhoods. |
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Krisna C. Velasco – Keep Empowering LA !!!! | ||||
Member-at-Large Community Interest Director Term: 2 years | 1 | Elected | Stakeholder who declares a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who declares a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder and who is 16 years or older. |
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![]() I am dedicated to improve the lifestyle our community and help those organizations in need. I am a graduate of USC and UCLA in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. I will employ my vast business skills and entrepreneurial training to support the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council. I am dedicated to the success of GHSNC. I am married to my husband Jason, and we have two dogs. I am a past business consultant and currently practice as a real estate advisor.PLEASE VOTE FOR: WU FREEDMAN |
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![]() I have lived in Granada Hills for over 40 years, Co-Founder of OGHRG, 1st elected President of GHSNC, gathered pictures and info for the GH History book, and helped the fight against a Big Box store in Old GH Village, against 118 off-ramp at White Oak, against boarding homes in residential area, against extreme overbuilding. Please vote for me, and more important become active in our neighborhoods. |
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Renters Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholders who rents and resides in a home, condominium, townhouse, or apartment within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who declares a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder and who is 16 years or older. |
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![]() I started serving on the council a few years ago to become more involved with the community in which I reside, and to gain insight into the ongoing developments within its boundaries. I love that, by volunteering on the council, we have the opportunity to supplement funds for worthy projects at local schools and organizations that might otherwise not be possible. I am excited to see our efforts of beautification and community outreach bolster interest and participation in our stakeholders. It has been rewarding to see what positive change we can create through local government, so I hope to be able to continue on with the board in this next term, with your support.
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Community Organizations Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who is a member of a community organization that regularly meets within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who is a member of a community organization that regularly meets within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Commercial Property Owner Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who owns property that is zoned for commercial purposes within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who owns property that is zoned for commercial purposes within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Bonnie Marie Bursk |
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Faith-Based Groups Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who is a member of a church, temple, mosque and other faith-based groups that have facilities physically located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who is a member of a church, temple, mosque and other faith-based groups that have facilities physically located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Business Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder owns or works for a business that is physically located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council, or from persons legally operating a business from their primary residences within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who owns or works for a business that is physically located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council, or from persons legally operating a business from their primary residences within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Mike Anthony Payton | ||||
Homeowners Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who owns and lives in a residential dwelling, condominium, townhouse, or apartment within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who owns and lives in a residential dwelling, condominium, townhouse, or apartment within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Omar Bayter – I, Omar Bayter, have been living in the community since 2005. I have seen the wonderful development this area has had. I am a property manager with vast knowledge of the rules and guide lines. I would like to serve as a member of this community to help out where ever my expertise can be utilized.I am very protective of the community we live in, not only because I am responsible to see that the rules of the complex I manage are followed, but because I have I a young daughter whom I would love to see grow up in a safe and organized community such us ours.I also speak Spanish fluently. | ||||
Parks & Cultural Arts Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who is a member of a park organization or Cultural Arts organization, e.g. libraries, historical societies, theater groups, museums, or organizations dedicated to enhancing music, arts or culture that meets at least four times a year or who lives within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and is a member of a parks organization or Cultural Arts organization that meets four times a year and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who is a member of a park organization or Cultural Arts organization, e.g. libraries, historical societies, theater groups, museums, or organizations dedicated to enhancing music, arts or culture that meets at least four times a year or who lives within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and is a member of a parks organization or Cultural Arts organization that meets four times a year and who is 16 years or older. |
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Youth Organizations Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who is a member of a youth-based organization whose meetings or activities are regularly held within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who is a member of a youth-based organization whose meetings or activities are regularly held within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and who is 16 years or older. |
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Students Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who is a student, ages 16 through 25, attending a school or residing within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council. | Stakeholder who is a student, ages 16 through 25, attending a school or residing within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council. |
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Varun Khurana – As a resident of Granada Hills South for about 16 years, I have greatly desired to become integrated with my community in a monumental way. The opportunity of Student Director will allow me to expand my limits as a person and as a member of my community. With experience in running multiple clubs at my school, I assume leadership roles with great ardor. With past experience of attending meetings in Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council, I hope to bring something new to the neighborhood council.Please vote for: Varun Khurana for Student Director | ||||
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Education Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who works (full or part-time) for a school, adult school, daycare center, preschool, or other educational group (an Educational Institution) located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council or who lives within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and works for any Educational Institution and who is 16 years or older. | Stakeholder who works (full or part-time) for a school, adult school, daycare center, preschool, or other educational group (an Educational Institution) located within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council or who lives within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and works for any Educational Institution and who is 16 years or older. |
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![]() Working on the council gives her the opportunity to review all activities, as they pertain to issues and requests of those seeking quality education in our community. Working for the past 30 years in Physical Education, teaching in local Granada Hills schools, she emphasizes health, wellness, safety, encouraging students to not only excel mentality but physically as well. Sally enjoys helping her community and has great pride in Granada Hills, through her involvement she hopes to make Granada Hills an even better place to live. |
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Senior Director Term: 2 years |
1 | Elected | Stakeholder who resides within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and shall be at least 55 years old. | Stakeholder who resides within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council and shall be at least 55 years old. |
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Arthur Andrew Daush Jr. – Art Daush is currently serving as the Senior’s Director for the GHSNC representing their concerns for the past 6 years. Receiving his Master’s in Electrical Engineering from USC, he worked for over 50 years in several large and prestigious aerospace companies as an Aerospace Engineering Manager overseeing such events as the first landing on the moon, continuous space travel, and satellite communications. He has received the “Engineering of the Year” from the national IEEE for his outstanding contributions.A 52 years resident of Granada Hills, he’s had the opportunity of working on the council, continuously reviewing all activities as they affect the Senior’s in our neighborhoods, ensuring proper respect and consideration be given to their inputs and issues.Art would appreciate your continued trust and support in allowing him to continue as your chosen representative. He is looking forward to a great and prosperous New Year!! | ||||
ELECTIONS INFO
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Polling Hours:
10 am to 4 pm
Granada Hills Rec. Center
16730 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Documentation
No Vote by-Mail
Candidate Filing Closed 01/15/14
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City Clerk – Elections Division 555 Ramirez Street, Space 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012OR
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CANDIDATE GUIDELINES
EmpowerLA Elections – Candidate Guidelines