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2010 ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
2010 Election Committee Chair: Paula Cracium
Candidate Statements Election Documents Board Member Term Expiration Committee Goals
Plan an aggressive outreach campaign to maximize the number of stakeholders voting in the elections. Conduct fair elections and have them certified by the City of Los Angeles. Fill all open Board seats through the election process.
March 2, 2010 PRNC Election The election was held at World Vision Church on March 2, from 2-8pm. Official Results. There were a total of 163 voters. The top five vote getters were elected. 71 - Bright Aregs - Incumbent 69 - Richard Rippey 63 - Maha Batta 58 - Mel Mitchell - Incumbent 53 - Vas Singh - Incumbent 50 -Ron Nagai - Incumbent 31 -Magda Gereis 59 - Rukhsana Arastu & Guillermo Seta - Write In Special Note: Pat Pope's name appeared on the ballot, and he received 28 votes. However, he was appointed to the board during the February meeting, after the cutoff to withdraw his name from the election. The candidates were running for 5 seats with 4 year terms. The next election will be in 2012. Candidate Statements. Board members will be focused on education, beautification, and public safety in our community. If you would like to make a difference in Porter Ranch on these issues and are available to partner with us at our meetings, please seriously consider running. Following is a list of Board Members and their terms as of April 2010:
Current Board Member	Position	Term Ends
Bright Aregs		2014
Maha Batta	Treasurer	2014
Mel Mitchell	President	2014
Richard Rippey		2014
Vas Singh		2014
Mandhata Chauhan		2012
Pat Pope		2012
Paula Cracium	Vice President	2012
Ali Dabirian	Secretary	2012
Susan Hammarlund		2012
Becky Leveque		2012
Candidate Filing Form City Clerk Site with details PRNC Election Procedures Election Procedures Stipulation Document. Candidate Statements City Clerk List of Candidates & Their Statements City Clerk List of Write in Candidates & Their Statements Rukhsana Arastu I am Rukhsana Arastu and have lived in the community for 20 years. I am running for a seat on the PRNC board and would like to have your support. I have always taken an active role in the issues that are important to the community. A few examples are: Persuading the HOA, S&S, Office of Congressman Smith and PRNC to replace the fence along the cliff on Stewarton. Establishing the Neighborhood Watch. Getting the HOA to landscape the entrance area on Stewarton and the area along the fence. Convincing the City to resurface Stewarton, Stonehaven Court and Paisley Court. All these projects serve to beautify the area, increase the values of our homes, and most importantly, bolster the safety of our community. In addition to my work in the community, I have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and work as a manager in nutritional supplement industry. Bright Aregs My goal is: To continue working with the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee to complete the projects we are currently working on, which are: (A) To change the traffic lighting system at the intersection of Rinaldi Street and Amigo Avenue and limit the daily accidents that occur at that intersection; (B) Improve cell phone communication in Porter Ranch; (C) Work with other members of the Board to strengthen the functions of PRNC Committees. I believe that the Board will be more effect when the Committees are functioning properly to make sure that they meet at least once a month to carry out those assignments as required of them by the Board. Together we can work to find solutions to our common concerns and making sure that any business coming to Porter Ranch, will improve its beauty, safety, overall outlook and make Porter Ranch a City of Choice. Please vote for me. Magda Gereis I am a resident for 27 years, married and my two college children were born and grew here in Porter Ranch. I would like to continue to join the efforts that is underway to beautify and to keep our community safe both environmentally and physically. Also I would like to promote the stake holder to get involved to work as a team to improve our community for the new growing families needs such as education, morals, and recreations. Mel Mitchell It has been a pleasure serving Porter Ranch on the PRNC Board for the past six years. During that time and through my various roles on the Board I have taken a leadership role to promote the PRNC and engage the community about important issues affecting Porter Ranch. Here are some accomplishments that I am proud of planning and organizing: New Porter Ranch School Local Forums About Porter Ranch and City Issues Community Outreach Programs Donations to Castlebay, Fire & Police Canyon Cleanups Improved Traffic Control Street and Sidewalk Repairs New Parks & Trees for Porter Ranch Community Events Go Green! for Porter Ranch Stakeholder support of the PRNC is critical to our success and I hope that you will vote for my re-election on Tuesday, march 2, 2 010. Fro more information about my background please visit www.VoteMelMitchell.org Richard Rippey I am running for a position on the Board of the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council because I feel that I can have an influence on some of the issues they are discussing. In particular the New School in Porter Ranch. I am a retired School Teacher / School Administrator having served the Los Angeles Unified School District for 42 years. With my knowledge of the workings of the LAUSD I feel I have a head start in some of the discussions of the influence of the Porter Ranch Community. I have attended almost all of the PRNC Board Meetings for the past four years, I have served on several of their Committees and attended many of their outreach activities. I have a knowledge of the Council's activities and feel if elected I would be an asset to the betterment of the PRNC. Guillermo Seta I have been a Northridge resident (15 yrs) and a Porter Ranch resident for 3 years. Ever since the Northridge earthquake, I’ve been determined to help my community every way I can, whether by taking my children to deliver a cake at the fire and police departments, or volunteering my time at any level. I’ve served in the BOD - Peppertree Northridge HOA (10 yrs), as Vice President and 2-term President. I’ve been a soccer coach at the Northridge Park league for many seasons, indeed a rewarding experience. My professional background is business management. I’m a partner in 3 nanotech and green technology companies, heading the international operations as we license and supply globally. My business philosophy is guided by the simple (fiscally responsible) principle of always keeping expenses in line with actual income, and integrity above all. I believe my overall experience will add an asset to the PRNC. Vas Singh I live in Porter Ranch. I have been serving this community since 2003. I am serving on the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council board since 2006. I have served on the following Committees of Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: Member: Police, fire and Safety Committee Member: Porter Ranch Stakeholder grievance Panel Chair: Speakers Bureau I have represented the Porter Ranch neighborhood Council as: Mayor's Regional Budget Representative- North valley 2007 PRNC Budget Advocate 2007-2010 Planning Committee Member: Citywide Congress of Neighborhoods - Empower LA 2009 and again serving on the Empower La 2010 Planning Committee Planning Committee Member: Valley Regional Congress - 2009 My goal is to develop a strategic plan to get our fair share of Government Services, and enhance the quality of life. I pledge to work hard to make Porter Ranch a better, safer and environmentally rich place to live or work. I need your Vote and Support. Thank You!