Joseph Rivera (California)
Joseph Rivera was an member and was a candidate for an at-large seat on the El Rancho Unified School District Board of Trustees that was defeated in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Joseph Rivera is an educational psychologist that has worked in public schools throughout his career. He earned his Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and teaching certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles. Rivera earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. He began his career as an elementary school teacher and progressed to becoming a school administrator.[1]
Elections
2013
Joseph Rivera ran against five other candidates, including incumbent Rachel D. Canchola as well as Magdalena "Maggie" Cardenas, Fernando Centeno, Jose Lara and Aurora R. Villon for three seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.[2]
Election results
On November 5, 2013 Jose Lara, Aurora R. Villon and Rachel D. Canchola defeated three challenging candidates for three seats on the El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education.
| El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Jose Lara |
23.2% | 1,911 | |
| Nonpartisan | Aurora R. Villon |
20.9% | 1,726 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel D. Canchola |
19.5% | 1,605 | |
| Nonpartisan | Magdalena "Maggie" Cardenas | 13.8% | 1,141 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Rivera | 12.6% | 1,043 | |
| Nonpartisan | Fernando Centeno | 10% | 824 | |
| Total Votes | 8,250 | |||
| Source: Los Angeles County Clerk, "NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - LOCAL & MUNI CONSOLIDATED ELECTION Final Official Election Returns" accessed December 12, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Rivera did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Joseph Rivera did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
2009
On November 3, 2009, three seats on the El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education were up for election. Candidates Rachel Canchola, Joseph Rivera, and Rita Jo Ramirez defeated two challengers.
| El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Canchola |
29.3% | 3,105 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph Rivera |
19.6% | 2,073 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rita Jo Ramirez |
19.5% | 2,065 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lupe Salas | 17.6% | 1,859 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lorraine Morales De La O | 14% | 1,480 | |
| Total Votes | 10,582 | |||
| Source: Smart Voter.org, "Governing Board Member; El Rancho Unified School District Voter Information" accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
2005
| El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2005 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Lupe Salas |
19.2% | 4,269 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph Rivera |
19% | 4,232 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rita Jo Ramirez |
17.6% | 3,911 | |
| Nonpartisan | James B. Roybal | 17.5% | 3,893 | |
| Nonpartisan | Allan "Al" Maciel | 16.4% | 3,652 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alfred Renteria, Jr. | 10.3% | 2,303 | |
| Total Votes | 22,260 | |||
| Source: Smart Voter.org, "Governing Board Member; El Rancho Unified School District Voter Information" accessed September 24, 2013 | ||||
About the district
El Rancho Unified School District is located in the Southeast Los Angeles County, California in Pico Rivera, California. It is located in the largest county in California. According to the 2010 Census, it is home to 62,942 residents.[3]
Demographics
Pico Rivera underperforms the rest of California when measured on the basis of median household income, percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school diploma, and percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a Bachelor's degree. Pico Rivera outperforms the rest of California when measured on the basis of percentage of residents living below the poverty level. The median household income in Pico Rivera was $55,632 compared to $61,632 for the state of California. 10.4% of Pico Rivera residents aged 25 years and older attained a Bachelor's degree compared to 30.2% in California. The United States Census also showed the poverty rate in Pico Rivera was 11.5% compared to 14.4% for the entire state. The United States Census also found that 66.2% of Pico Rivera residents aged 25 years and older attained a high school degree compared to a 80.8% in California.[4]
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Smart Voter.org, "Full Biography for Joe Rivera," accessed September 24, 2013
- ↑ La Vote.net, "LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS - 11/5/2013" accessed September 24, 2013
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Pico Rivera, California Quick Facts" accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Pico Rivera, California Quick Facts" accessed September 23, 2013
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