Wesley Turnbow
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Wesley Turnbow was a 2016 nonpartisan candidate for District 8 of the Long Beach City Council in California. He was defeated in the primary election on April 12, 2016.
Biography
Turnbow is from Long Beach, Calif. He received his bachelor's degree in business and law degree from the University of Southern California. His professional experience includes working as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for 17 years. He became CFO and then CEO of EME Inc., an aerospace company. He has served as vice president and president of the Metal Finishing Association of Southern California.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Turnbow's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "I would like to see an end to the recent increase in crime. In order to do this, money needs to be focused on community police and firemen, and not shift towards remodeling city hall or increasing the paid hours of the city council members. I will fight for our city protectors."
Business
- Excerpt: "I have grown a 50-year-old aerospace company into a strong corporation, making it more competitive in its industry, and all the while maintaining the feel of a family business. I will do the same for our beloved 8th District and for Long Beach, while still being fiscally responsible and balancing our city’s budget without increasing sales taxes. It would do my heart well to see all the empty store fronts in the 8th District filled with substantial local business."
Education
- Excerpt: "With technology skyrocketing and jobs becoming more competitive, I desire to see our future generations well prepared for the jobs of the future. Giving them the tools to succeed, and not the answers, is how we ensure they are ready to be tomorrow’s leaders."
Elections
2016
The city of Long Beach, California, held primary elections for city council on April 12, 2016. The general election was held on June 7, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 15, 2016. Four of the eight city council seats were up for election.[3] Incumbent Al Austin defeated Wesley Turnbow and Laurie Angel in the Long Beach City Council District 8 primary election.[4]
| Long Beach City Council District 8, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Al Austin Incumbent |
50.98% | 2,060 |
| Wesley Turnbow | 32.52% | 1,314 |
| Laurie Angel | 16.51% | 667 |
| Total Votes | 4,041 | |
| Source: City of Long Beach, "Primary Election Official Results," April 20, 2016 | ||
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See also
- Long Beach, California
- Municipal elections in Long Beach, California (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wesley Turnbow campaign website, "Biography," accessed February 23, 2016
- ↑ Wesley Turnbow campaign website, "Vision," accessed February 23, 2016
- ↑ City of Long Beach Clerk, "Calendar of Events," accessed August 13, 2015
- ↑ City of Long Beach, "City of Long Beach Final List of Qualified Candidates," January 15, 2016
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