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	Ira Ruskin For State Assembly \| Strong leadership on the Economy, Education, and Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ira Ruskin is a city councilman and former mayor of Redwood City, the largest city in the District, elected to the City Council in 1995 and re-elected in 1999 and 2003.
		For his efforts, Ruskin was the recipient of the first-ever award from DAWN (a Democratic feminist organization) to a man for “excellent work performed on behalf of freedom and equality for women.” Ruskin then became involved in local electoral politics, winning election to the Redwood City Council.
		Ira helped develop the legislative strategy, testified at all hearings on these bills in the Assembly and Senate and introduced many local public officials who were present to support the legislation.
	www.iraruskin.org (1354 words)

	Election 2004: Track record speaks for Assembly candidate Ira Ruskin (September 08, 2004)
		Ruskin and who could have run for another term in the Assembly, is running for the state Senate seat of Sen. Byron Sher, who is being forced out due to term limits.
		Ruskin, 61, is married and has a bachelor's degree in history from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in communications from Stanford University.
		Ruskin said he and 10 other oversight committee members met recently with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and requested that he "accept responsibility" for the project, put his commitment in writing, provide quarterly progress reports, and ensure "best practices" in accounting procedures, all of which Mr.
	www.almanacnews.com /morgue/2004/2004_09_08.ruskin.shtml (1180 words)

	California State Assemblymember Ira Ruskin
		Ira Ruskin has been appointed as the Chair of the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
		Ruskin was a city councilman and former mayor of Redwood City.
		Ruskin was chosen unanimously by his peers as mayor from 1999-2001.
	democrats.assembly.ca.gov /members/a21/bio.htm (169 words)

	Peace Corps Online \| August 27, 2004: Headlines: Film: Documentaries: Free Speech: Politics: Election2004- Ruskin: San ...
		Ruskin was one of a group of politicians that spearheaded an effort to give suburban counties more control over Hetch Hetchy known as the Committee for Regional Water Reliability.
		One of the primary differences between Ruskin and his opponent are their positions on the state's new "pay-or-play" health care system, which requires large or mid-size corporations to provide health coverage or pay into a fund which covers them.
		Ruskin credits his political re-awakening to a forum he organized in 1994 against the use of rape as a weapon during the brutal civil war in Bosnia.
	peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/2629/2023456.html (1725 words)

	The Cardinal Inquirer - Ruskin, 1; $4 Million, 0
		Before the final result from the polls was announced, Ruskin said he was “very optimistic” that it would be in his favor.
		Whereas Ruskin raised most of his funds from party groups, Democratic politicians and labor unions from across the state, his Republican counterpart vowed to refuse all “special-interest, political action committee or corporate money,” and instead contributed over $4 million of his own money to the race.
		He said he had voted for Ruskin because he was a Democrat and because there was “no significant difference” between the candidates.
	www.stanford.edu /class/comm273/Fall2004/rlowe1/Ruskin.html (741 words)

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	Full Biography for Ira Ruskin
		Women's Rights Ira first became active in public service in the defense of women's rights when he initiated and chaired a forum of education and protest about the use of rape as a genocidal weapon of war in Bosnia.
		Domestic Violence Ira led the effort to provide stable City funding to Shelter Network, a non-profit dedicated to providing shelter and transitional services to homeless families and individuals, especially battered women and children.
		Transportation Ira is a Director of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority which deals with the county and regional transit/transportation infrastructure necessary for our cities, residents and businesses.
	www.smartvoter.org /2004/11/02/ca/state/vote/ruskin_i/bio.html (999 words)

	Editorial: Ira Ruskin for Assembly (February 25, 2004)
		Ruskin also has picked up impressive support from education organizations, the Women's Campaign Fund and the San Mateo County Labor Council, among other labor groups.
		Ruskin is endorsed by the Sierra Club and a majority of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors.
		Ruskin has an impressive record in Redwood City and on regional issues, and is ready for the state Assembly.
	www.paloaltoonline.com /weekly/morgue/2004/2004_02_25.edit25asmbly.shtml (901 words)

	Poizner-Ruskin (October 27, 2004)
		Ira Ruskin will follow in the grand environmental tradition of legislators like Byron Sher and Joe Simitian, tempering each decision with an analysis of its effect on the local and state environment.
		While billionaire Steve Poizner constantly criticizes Ira Ruskin for accepting group campaign donations, I don't remember Poizner criticizing any of his fellow Republican candidates in California for accepting such money.
		Ira is a seasoned leader who will immediately be effective in Sacramento.
	www.almanacnews.com /morgue/2004/2004_10_27.poizner.shtml (674 words)

	Sierra Club Endorses Candidates for Legislature
		Ira Ruskin is a skilled communicator with extensive public service experience in leadership positions including former mayor and three time council member for Redwood City.
		As a council member, Ira Ruskin effectively supported the closing of levees on Bair Island by Redwood City to protect endangered species despite strong and vocal opposition.
		Ira Ruskin's thoughtful approach to problem solving for a better environment make him the clear choice for Assembly District 21.
	lomaprieta.sierraclub.org /lp0403_Candidates.html (625 words)

	Redwood City City Council Minutes - November 19, 2001
		Mayor Ruskin explained that the three Council Members are appointed rather than elected due to the cancellation of the November election when no other candidates turned in qualified nomination petitions.
		Council Member Ira stated that each election brings something different and although there was not the excitement of an election, that it is really important to recognize those that support the elected officials, that being their families.
		He stated that former Mayor Ruskin grew to understand how committed all Council Members are to Redwood City and he made a serious commitment to understanding him, his positions, where he is coming from and work with him.
	www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us /government/council/minutes/minutes_2001/011119min.html (2280 words)

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	Ruskin holds 4-point lead over Poizner / Outcome of Assembly race hangs on uncounted ballots
		Republican Steve Poizner clung to hope Thursday that he might yet pass Democrat Ira Ruskin in the race on the Peninsula for the 21st Assembly District seat, saying thousands of ballots that haven't been counted could enable him to erase a 6,300-vote deficit.
		Overall, Ruskin was holding a 52 percent to 48 percent lead for the seat being vacated by Democratic Assemblyman Joe Simitian.
		Ruskin stopped short of declaring victory, but said the vote total to date spoke for itself.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/11/05/BAG2L9MI7V1.DTL (718 words)

	Campaigning 101 (August 09, 2002)
		Going over his 6 elements of a successful campaign, Ruskin stressed the importance of making sure that either the candidate or someone who was very reliable was in control of every important facet, and stressed, above all, getting out and meeting voters.
		Chris Kelly -- Ruskin's probable opponent in the Democratic primary for the 21st Assembly seat in 2004 -- also spoke about the need to be certain about both the one's reasons for running and one's budget and campaign organization.
		When discussing the intricacies of contested primary races, without directly referring to their possible confrontation, both Kelly and Ruskin emphasized the need not to undercut an opponent with dirty tactics, which serve only to reduce both candidates' chances of winning the general election.
	www.mv-voice.com /morgue/2002/2002_08_09.campgn.html (483 words)

	Palo Alto Online: Ira Ruskin squeaks to a victory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In a hairsbreadth, late-night win, Ira Ruskin defeated strong challenger John Carcione by fewer than 350 votes -- after trailing Carcione all election night.
		As of 12:45 a.m., with all precincts reporting, Ruskin led Carcione districtwide by 17,417 votes to 17,075, or 37.5 to 36.5 percent.
		Ruskin's comfortable lead in Santa Clara County -- of 8,777 (36.77 percent) to Carcione's 7,606 votes (31.87 percent) -- offset a loss in San Mateo County by 8,640 votes (37.8 percent) to Carcione's 9,469 votes (41.5 percent).
	www.paloaltoonline.com /news/2004/2004_03_02.ruskin02.shtml (222 words)

	Poizner finally concedes to Ruskin -- Los Altos Town Crier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Candidate Steve Poizner waited until Monday to concede to Ira Ruskin for the state Assembly seat in District 21, bringing a close to a race that proved extremely close and generated interest statewide.
		Ruskin said he never thought the election would come down to money, referring to Poizner's $6 million campaign.
		Those figures were reversed, with Ruskin taking a 52 percent lead, when including ballots from district residents in San Mateo County.
	latc.com /2004/11/10/news/news3.print.html (274 words)

	Redwood City City Council Minutes - November 15, 1999
		Mayor Howard nominated Vice Mayor Ira Ruskin for Mayor for 1999-01.
		Council Member Ira stated that in some ways Mayor Howard set a standard that will be difficult to maintain with her commitment and time spent.
		Mayor Ruskin said he would work every day to be worthy of the trust that the voters and the Council have placed in him so that his actions, behavior and statements always reflect well upon the Council and all of the people of Redwood City.
	www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us /government/council/minutes/minutes_1999/991115min.html (2116 words)

	Candidates bicker before election
		Ira said he felt the letter was appropriate because it was really an attempt to target a certain group of voters, rather than an attempt to make the race partisan.
		Although both Ira and Leipzig said the use of the logo was appropriate, Council Member Richard Claire, also a declared Bain supporter, said at Monday's council meeting that Redwood City needed to further develop an existing appropriate use policy for the logo.
		Ira said he wouldn't fight an attempt to change the policy because, he said, the council had much more important things to worry about in the upcoming months.
	www.humboldt.edu /~jcb10/candidates.html (1239 words)

	Santa Clara County Democratic Party ~ Santa Clara County Democratic Party
		Ira Ruskin is the Democrat running for the State Assembly in the 21st Assembly District, which covers much of the Peninsula.
		Ira Ruskin is a city councilman and former mayor of Redwood City, the largest city in the district.
		Ira's opponent in this race is a billionaire Republican who is prepared to spend unprecedented amounts of money to distort Ira's record and buy the seat.
	sccdp.org /candidates-local.php (528 words)

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		Ira Ruskin is the Democratic candidate running for this seat.
		Ira is the only candidate who supports the Democratic ideals that Kerry is fighting for.Ira Ruskin understands the importance of healthcare.
		Ira Ruskin is committed to supporting bills that expand health coverage and make health care more affordable.
	sccdp.org /docs/ScriptCoList.doc (1028 words)

	ELECTION 2004 - 21ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT / Poizner finally concedes Assembly race
		Although Ruskin led by about 6,300 votes, 52 percent to 48 percent, on election night, more than 200,000 absentee and provisional votes remained uncounted in Santa Clara County, including tens of thousands in the two-county 21st Assembly District.
		While Ruskin never declared victory until Monday, he and Democratic leaders already had marked down the race as a win.
		Ruskin, 60, will go to Sacramento, where he will be part of a 48-to-32 Democratic majority in the Assembly.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/11/09/BAGVN9O4UK1.DTL (532 words)

	San Francisco Examiner: News
		Ruskin left the council after being elected to the state Assembly last November, leaving the remaining three years of his term behind.
		Council member Ian Bain said it was Aguirre's prior experience in running a political campaign and holding an elected office that convinced him she would best fill Ruskin's seat.
		San Jose and Sacramento are among several cities that stepped forward Tuesday to compete with San Francisco for the headquarters of California's new stem cell institute.
	www.sfexaminer.com /articles/2005/01/26/news/20050126_ne03_council.txt (811 words)

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	Pre-election 2004 Calendar and Initiatives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ira Ruskin wants tougher environmental protection, but Steve Poizner wants to change the laws so you can only sue to prevent environmental damage after the damage has already happened.
		Ira Ruskin wants to make our public schools stronger, but Steve Poizner wants to take money out of our public schools to fund private charter schools.
		Ira Ruskin wants to invest in our state and make California all it can be.
	www.stanford.edu /group/sudems/email_pre-election_2004.html (2775 words)

	Santa Clara County voters support Kerry, Poizner -- Los Altos Town Crier
		Votes were still being counted Monday in the close race between entrepeneur Poizner and his Democratic opponent Ira Ruskin for state Assembly.
		In Santa Clara County, Republican Poizner was leading Ruskin with 51.66 percent of the vote.
		Ruskin led with 51 percent of the vote.
	latc.com /2004/11/10/news/news5.html (304 words)

	Assembly Candidates' Financial Reports Provide Stark Contrast
		Ruskin later repaid himself $8,000 from campaign funds.
		As of June 30, Ruskin had an outstanding loan to his campaign of $87,000.
		Yet, more than 84 percent of Ruskin's funds came from political action committees dominated by special interest PACs, and political committees that "pass through" contributions received from others, thus concealing the actual funding source.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-05-2004/0002226255&EDATE= (633 words)

	Poizner Critiques Opponent on Special Interest Money
		L.A. Times Reports That Ruskin Took Part in Fundraising Frenzy in Sacramento LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Ira Ruskin was far from home this week, participating in a last-minute dash for cash among special interests in Sacramento.
		A Los Angeles Times article revealed that Ira Ruskin was front and center in the circus-like atmosphere, where some lobbyists and special interest groups attended more than 30 fundraisers in a two-day period.
		Voters are fed up with politics-as-usual, and they want change." Figures from Ruskin's special interest fundraiser were not immediately released; however, as of June 30, Ruskin had raised more than $208,403 from special interest groups, political action committees, corporations, and other politicians.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-19-2004/0002235079&EDATE= (551 words)

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