Record turnout for ASLC elections
Willie Bermudez
Issue date: 4/30/09 Last update: 4/30/09 at 6:19 AM PST
Section: News
Over 400 students voted April 28-29 in the Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC) elections. The Elections Committee has not tallied all the results and must verify that all students who voted are currently enrolled.
The race between the presidential candidates came in very close, according to Student Activities Advisor Algeria Kirven.
"This was a very special election since there was a sense of closeness among the people running," Kirven said. "They are all friends and they all work together."
The ballots were counted very late in the evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., while the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates walked around the campus still campaigning
"It seemed to be that there was a greater amount of people voting this year because of how hard they campaigned" said Kirven.
On April 21, presidential candidates Courtney Hom and Ju Hong had the opportunity to debate through an ASLC sponsored candidates forum on the quad.
Both currently on ASLC, Secretary Hom and Senator Hong, took questions from different senators.
Hom spoke about the need for communication between administration and students; she wants to continue to have town hall meetings where students can express their concerns. Hom also wants Laney to be more eco-conscious, with solar panels and skylight windows on classrooms to save energy.
Hong expressed that he would like to make scholarships for undocumented, low income students, and others. He wants students to know the importance of participating in student organized clubs and activities.
For up-to-date election information, or election podcasts visit www.laneytower.com.
The race between the presidential candidates came in very close, according to Student Activities Advisor Algeria Kirven.
"This was a very special election since there was a sense of closeness among the people running," Kirven said. "They are all friends and they all work together."
The ballots were counted very late in the evening after the polls closed at 7 p.m., while the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates walked around the campus still campaigning
"It seemed to be that there was a greater amount of people voting this year because of how hard they campaigned" said Kirven.
On April 21, presidential candidates Courtney Hom and Ju Hong had the opportunity to debate through an ASLC sponsored candidates forum on the quad.
Both currently on ASLC, Secretary Hom and Senator Hong, took questions from different senators.
Hom spoke about the need for communication between administration and students; she wants to continue to have town hall meetings where students can express their concerns. Hom also wants Laney to be more eco-conscious, with solar panels and skylight windows on classrooms to save energy.
Hong expressed that he would like to make scholarships for undocumented, low income students, and others. He wants students to know the importance of participating in student organized clubs and activities.
For up-to-date election information, or election podcasts visit www.laneytower.com.
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xiao
posted 5/05/09 @ 8:39 AM PST
I think that a lot of people came to vote just because of the AC transit prop. If there was no Bus pass prop., all the chinese wouldnt give a FUC$ to vote. (Continued…)
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