Tri-Counties Candidates

Shannon Abramovitch (721 M1st)
My experience as a current elected SEIU 721 board member allows me to serve the membership more efficiently. In my supporting roles as Co-Ethics Liaison, Regional Council Member & Steward, I’m proud to represent members’ interests. I work to ensure Union leaders keep a high standard of professional conduct, advocate for regional issues & protect members’ rights. By continuing to build & foster relationships with community organizations, we can build strength for workers, our families & communities. With your vote, I will continue to represent you with the highest integrity. Please cast your vote for the 721 Members First team.
Ed Alamillo
Hi, my name is Ed Alamillo.  
My background is BS in Health Science. I am involved in various union activities such as the grievance committee, union stewart, stewart counsel, I was the bargaining chair (2007) and have participated in the last four contracts with outstanding results in members contract language.  I am the only member to date that has more contract language that enhances our wages and benefits.  I have also blocked the County from implementing numerous labor concessions for example, time clocks, anonymous tips and others to name a few.  To know more about me please go to edalamillo.com. 
Rosa Castro
 
Gabriel Gomez


My name is Gabriel Gomez and during my five years working for the County of Santa Barbara, I’ve helped lead positive changes in my workplace.  And as part of the bargaining team, we fought for the best possible contract for our members and succeeded in avoiding cuts and job losses. 
I’m currently serving as a member of the SEIU 721 Executive Board, providing a voice for all county workers and am running for election as part of the 721 Members First team. 
I ask for your vote for the whole 721 Members First slate. 
Charles Harrington


I am Charles Harrington and respectfully ask for your support to a seat on the 2013 Executive Board for the Tri-County Region.I’m currently Chair of the Tri-County Regional Council with over 40 years of Union Experience as a proven fighter for the rights of our Rank and File;  you and me.I have worked for the City of Simi Valley for 27 yrs, currently as Certified Plans Examiner for Residential and Commercial projects.As a long time Union Steward, I’m positive I can help finish improving our Local and I will protect and strengthen our rights.I thank you.
Tom Johnston (721 M1st)


I’m Tom Johnston and I’m a 721 Members First candidate for election to the SEIU 721 Executive Board for the Tri-Counties Region. For many years, I’ve worked hard to help lead our Union in bargaining, in electing local and state politicians who get the importance of local government, and in stabilizing our finances and systems to put us solidly leading forward.There is so much great work to do, and I humbly ask for your support and your vote for myself and the entire 721 Members First team of activists. Get more info www.721membersfirst.org
Saul Medina


Dear SEIU 721 Member,
My name is Saul Medina and I been employed as behavioral health clinician by County of Ventura Behavioral Health since 2001. I have a Masters in Social Work from SJSU. I was Co-Chair of 2007-2009 Bargaining Committee when we earned a raise of over 7.5% overall. I am currently the Chair of the current County of Ventura Bargaining Committee 2013. I have served 8 years as Oxnard Planning Commissioner. I have experience and knowledge to make sure we make SEIU a member driven Union. I respectfully ask for your VOTE for Executive Board Member.

Perry Morefield (721 M1st)
My name is Perry Morefield and I’m running for re-election as part of the 721 Members First slate, proud of what we’ve accomplished, eager to keep working to build the Union.  I ask for your vote for myself and the whole 721 Members First team when your ballot arrives in the mail. Find out more about the slate and what we stand for at www.721membersfirst.org
Ted (Bear) Perez (721 M1st)


My name is Ted “Bear” Perez and I’m running for re-election to the SEIU 721 Executive Board to continue waging the struggles we’ve started, to push for more and inclusion of union members and our connections to the communities we serve and the organizations ready to be our best allies.  As part of the 721 Members First slate, I ask for your vote for me and for the entire 721 Members First team www.721membersfirst.org so we can keep doing the work we know we need to do:  in our communities, our counties, our local.
Angela Portillo (721 M1st)
We leadership that understands that our union is more than a business; it’s a brotherhood and sisterhood. I am proud of the work we have done so far.  We need more and improved training for stewards and more avenues for member involvement in order for us to continue the excellent representation and advocacy work we have done thus far. We need to engage and develop younger members so that they are prepared to lead this union into the future. 
I’m running for re-election and ask for your support for the 721 Members First slate. Learn more at 721 Members First.org
Grace Sepulveda (721 M1st)


My name is Grace Sepulveda and I have worked for Ventura County for almost 13 years. As an eligibility worker, I face many of the same challenges in the workplace that you do, and I struggle to provide for my family in these tough economic times.  I want to help make things better for all of us, and would be honored to continue as your voice on the SEIU 721 Executive Board. Please vote for me and for the entire 721 Members First team! Check us out www.721membersfirst.org
Rhea Voll (721 M1st)


My name is Rhea Voll. I work for the City of Oxnard as a GIS Technician, supporting city departments with geographic technology back-up. I’ve joined the 721 Members First slate to make sure members in every county or city, big workplace or small town, has the opportunity to be involved in their Union and feel like it’s theirs.I bring fresh insight, and I hope I can inspire new ways to increase the participation of all Union members, creative ways of greening our Union and nudging our employers to listen to workers, be better providers of essential services.  
Key to Slates: “721M” = 721 Members (LA County only); “721 MDU” = 721 Member Driven Union; “721 M1st” = 721 Members First; “1SLT 1VSN” = 1 Slate 1 Vision (Inland Region only). Candidates without a designation do not belong to a slate.