Gerry Anderson

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Gerry Anderson

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Graduate

Arizona State University, 1996

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Methodist

Profession

Community college instructor, Small Business Development Center advisor

Contact

Campaign website

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Gerry Anderson ran for election to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees to represent Seat No. 3 in California. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anderson was born on January 1, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Arizona State University with a master's degree in 1996. Anderson's professional experience includes working as a community college instructor and advisor for the Small Business Development Center. He also has worked as a transformational change agent and manager. He has been affiliated with the Los Angeles Community College District and the Interdenominational Faith Leaders of Los Angeles. Starting in 2020, Anderson has served in the United States Army.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2020)

General election

General election for Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat No. 3

The following candidates ran in the general election for Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat No. 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Vela (Nonpartisan)	37.0	628,619
		Gerry Anderson (Nonpartisan)	17.7	300,993
		Lydia A. Gutiérrez (Nonpartisan)	15.7	267,275
	Submit photo	Sylvia Brooks Griffin (Nonpartisan)	7.4	125,896
		Anthony Joseph Danna (Nonpartisan)	4.9	82,757
	Submit photo	Ruffin Eugene Patterson (Nonpartisan)	3.8	64,890
	Submit photo	Samuel Paul Whitehead (Nonpartisan)	3.8	64,445
	Submit photo	Michael Batie (Nonpartisan)	3.6	61,527
	Submit photo	Robert Payne (Nonpartisan)	3.2	54,035
		Chatura De Silva (Nonpartisan)	3.0	50,716

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,701,153
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Gerry Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Anderson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A business and entrepreneurship in the LACCD since 2010, GERRY ANDERSON is a product of the community college system. I am committed to insuring that LACCD remain relevant in a post-pandemic economic recovery. GERRY ANDERSON has experience as a transformational change consultant, and currently works as a business advisor with the L.A. Regional Small Business Development Center Network An ordained minister, GERRY ANDERSON will bring justice and mercy to the board by insuring that the District's resources are accessible by all and by insuring that the ""wrap-around"" services address and resolve the multitude of life issues that affect academic success. GERRY ANDERSON is endorsed by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper, saying ""Anderson rises above several other promising and viable options in this race."", and ""... Anderson is a better choice than incumbent David Vela. GERRY ANDERSON is also endorsed by The Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper, by local community leaders, and by local interdenominational faith leaders.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• • Increasing the student enrollment and program offerings, while increasing the completion rates and shortening the average time to complete degree programs.
• • Infusing diversity, inclusion, and equity into everything, and looking at the District's offerings through the lens of how appropriate or practical it is for ALL groups and stakeholders.
• • Developing extensive childcare and micro-schooling programs that allow workers to rejoin the workforce.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equal access to academic and financial resources.

Community colleges that engage communities served with small business development assistance programs.

Healthcare, food security, and housing security programs for students.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This position affects the ease with which people not born into the American Dream can access and build the American Dream.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Goal, by Eli Goldratt

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

fairness and integrity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassionate, considerate, and anchored.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve their constituency without regard to future personal considerations or aspirations.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Thousands more were able to complete their community college education, and transfer on to 4-year colleges or to enter the workforce with a labor skill.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the assassination of MLK in 1968. I was four years old, but I had never seen my mother cry before ... i was traumatizing. I didn't know who MLK was, but my mother as crying. I remember the days after that night as feeling like what I now know as mourning. A sadness. Everyone's vibe was off, and I felt it.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Goal - because of how it expertly illustrated the Theory of Constraints - in novel form.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

President David Palmer

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

As, by Stevie Wonder

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Collaborating with those on the opposite end of the spectrum.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The power to impeach other Board members.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No it is not important that Trustees have previous political experience. Indeed, that may be the problem. More trustees need to be educators.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Discernment of effect.

Strategic in deliberations.
Anchored in decision-making.

Committed in execution.

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