Quiet & Tranquil Campaign Victory 2007

As of Date: 11/21/2007 Time: 16:55 Votes Percent

RIO HONDO COMM COLLEGE GOV BD MEMBER TR AREA 4

GARY MENDEZ 2,089 54.42
ALMA MARTINEZ 1,750 45.58

TOTAL PRECINCTS 21 PRECINCTS REPORTING 21 100.00
REGISTRATION 30,926



The election was very nuts and bolts requiring only a utilitarian strategy. Most strategies were calculated and measured. The feeling, I believe, comes with the seasoned candidate and strategist. Don't get me wrong, the importance of the election and every maneuvered was very significant. How ever, the prompted opponent did not seem to be wisely politically advised throughout the campaign. Each move was predictable or easily out flanked. Please don’t read this as arrogance but rather as observances from a political strategist who just happened to be a candidate.

In hindsight, my opposition created allot of hype with their negative message, campaigning and portrayals. Nonetheless, the damage was measurable and prevailed over.

I'm grateful to the people of Area 4, my district, for returning me to the Board at Rio Hondo College for another four years. The time will be spent advocating for the communities I represent, as always.