North Orange County Community College District Area 3 Candidates
The election for members of the Board of Trustees for the North Orange County Community College District is a bit confusing.
Members are elected at large — meaning everyone in the overall District may vote for one candidate from each Area.
However, candidates represent and must live within one of the four District.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters lists two candidates for the November election to represent Area II on the NOCCCD Board of Trustees:
- Jeffrey P. Brown
Text of formal candidate statement:
NAME: JEFFREY P. BROWN
AGE: 54
OCCUPATION:Trustee, North Orange County Community College DistrictCommunity colleges have never been more important. NOCCCD provides low-cost education to 64,000 students, including returning veterans, displaced workers needing new skills, young adults preparing for university transfer, and residents of all ages who value education to improve their lives.
As your trustee, I focus on long-term effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. Community colleges belong to you, the public. A trustee’s primary role is to represent and protect your interests while ensuring an excellent education for students. I have been an independent voice, asking hard questions and insisting on accountability. No special interest group has recruited me to run as “their candidate.”
Trustees oversee a $239,000,000 construction bond and a $200,000,000 annual budget. As a Registered Professional Engineer, I have the expertise needed to ensure that we receive the most benefit for each tax dollar spent.
My wife, two daughters, and I attended Fullerton College, and I have been a local homeowner for 30 years. In addition to Master’s degrees in Engineering and Public Administration, I have over 28 years’ experience in project management, taught in public schools, and served as a Director for two nonprofit organizations.
I want to continue my service to you and would appreciate your vote.
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- Jeffrey P. Brown
Text of formal candidate statement:
NAME: RUBEN BARRON
OCCUPATION: Retired Deputy SuperintendentEducation is the foundation of a strong democracy and a wise investment in our youth. This truism is the cornerstone of my life. Thirty years as teacher, principal and deputy superintendent and a doctoral degree in educational leadership, couple with extensive volunteer service, make me an exceptionally strong candidate for College Trustee.
As Deputy Superintendent, I balanced budgets in the millions on time, implemented programs to reduce class size, and expanded arts, music,
technology and language programs. Education needs tested leadership that is collaborative and accountable.After high school, I volunteered to serve in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. My patriotism is deeply rooted in service to country. I attended public schools in Orange County, was inducted to the Santa Ana College Hall of Fame for Achievement, and started my education career locally.
Volunteer core values led me to donate my time to Rotary, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Boys Scouts and Juvenile Hall. I founded a non-profit J.O.B.S. to serve the unemployed, am St. Vincent de Paul President and Fullerton College President’s Community Advisory Group member. Given the opportunity, I will serve with commitment and dignity.
