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to Run Meadowview resident Robert Pernell on Feb. 5th announced his plans to run for the District 9 State Assembly seat. Pernell is a legislative advocate for the State Council of Laborers and has served as an elected member of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Board of Directors since 1994. He was raised in Sacramento, attended area schools and holds a bachelor's degree from California State University, Sacramento. District 9 includes the south areas of Freeport, Pocket, Greenhaven, Meadowview and Tahoe Park and Del Paso Heights in the north. Ortiz Vacancy By Mary Lynne Vellinga Bee Capitol Bureau (Published April 12, 1998) Partial Article SMUD board member Robert Pernell, has actually raised more money than Steinberg. Pernell reported contributions of $82,264 for the period between Jan. 1 and March 17, compared with $81,062 for Steinberg. Pernell, 48, a lobbyist for the California State Council of Laborers, is relying on a strong base off support among organized labor. His largest contribution thus far -- $23,530 -- came from his employer. Pernell, who grew up in Oak Park and has long been a community activist in Meadowview, is running on his record of public service and experience as a lobbyist. "This is an obligation I can't turn my back on," Pernell said. "I have the ability, the experience and now the knowledge to direct resources to our community."" Pernell was one of the founders of Meadowview Community Action, a nonprofit organization that runs two Head Start programs and a range of job training and parenting programs. He lists funding for early childhood education and the creation of good-paying, long-term jobs as his top priorities. |
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