Lorrel Plimier

Lorrel Plimier ran for election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to represent District 5 in California. She lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.

Plimier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lorrel Plimier was born in Waterville, Maine. She served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 1996. Plimier earned a bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1992, a J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1999, and a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2020. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit consultant, data scientist, attorney, and nonprofit leader. Plimier has been affiliated with the League of Women Voters.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5

Nikki Fortunato Bas defeated John Bauters in the general election for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Nikki Fortunato Bas (Nonpartisan)	50.1	71,207
	John Bauters (Nonpartisan)	49.9	70,782

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 141,989
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5

The following candidates ran in the primary for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikki Fortunato Bas (Nonpartisan)	34.0	27,597
✔		John Bauters (Nonpartisan)	20.7	16,783
	Submit photo	Ben Bartlett (Nonpartisan)	16.7	13,518
	Submit photo	Ken Berrick (Nonpartisan)	9.3	7,520
	Submit photo	Chris Moore (Nonpartisan)	9.2	7,428
	Submit photo	Gregory Hodge (Nonpartisan)	4.2	3,419
		Lorrel Plimier (Nonpartisan)	4.0	3,249
	Submit photo	Omar Farmer (Nonpartisan)	1.5	1,240
	Submit photo	Gerald Pechenuk (Nonpartisan)	0.4	305

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,059
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Lorrel Plimier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Plimier'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.

I am a U.S. Army Veteran, attorney and business owner who is a proven leader ready to put my skills and experience to work for the county. I have lived in Alameda County for over 20 years and would bring a fresh perspective to the Board of Supervisors. As a small business owner, I understand the value of strategic planning and how to set realistic and achievable goals. As a nonprofit leader, I understand the importance of staffing and community building. I am a hardworking leader with a history of identifying innovative solutions and pushing against the status quo. I have a record of solving problems that others thought unsolvable and I will focus my skills on creative strategies to move the needle on improved housing and public safety. I am committed to finding untapped avenues for funding, pushing for improved technology that will lead to greater efficiency, and community building initiatives. I believe everyone deserves to have a voice in a government that serves their needs.

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?

Revitalization of our communities: celebrating the rich diversity of Alameda County by infusing our policy with community outreach, prioritizing the building of affordable housing and community centers that will drastically reduce the reliance on social services and lead to safer neighborhoods.
True public safety: a holistic approach to crime that complements smart, accountable policing with community based violence interruption programs, child poverty tax credits, diversion programs for at-risk youth, and restorative justice.
Weaving a stronger social safety net: accounting for regressive taxes, expanding early childhood education programs, prioritizing building housing for low and extremely low income families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about finding upstream solutions to problems our county has struggled with for decades. Income inequality, the growing wealth gap, and structural racism are slowly killing our communities and yet we spend all of our money and political capital on bandaids to alleviate the symptoms.

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

This Fight Is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America's Middleclass by Elizabeth Warren

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

Integrity, leadership, humility, and service to others above self.

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

Transparency, accountability, community engagement.

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 attempt on Ronald Reagan in 1981. I was in 5th grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Teaching swimming lessons at the Boys & Girls Club as a sophomore in high school! I continued to lifeguard and teach swim lessons through college.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. This series explores human relationships, what it means to be a person, and the downsides to profit-oriented, immoral, corporate governments.

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

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman

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

Strong leadership and collaboration skills are what is most needed for this County Supervisor position. The holder of this office must be able to ask tough questions and be willing to bring in diverse stakeholders to make informed decisions.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

VoteVets

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are necessary for democracy. There's no wonder that there are so many disengaged voters in our county when it is so challenging to see behind county actions.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 26, 2024

[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 26, 2024

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Lorrel Plimier

Contents

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Footnotes

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