Local Elections : 89 Campaign for Seats on School, College Boards

October 29, 1987|LEE HARRIS | Times Staff Writer

Ortell, a research scientist, wants the college to focus on basic education as well as emerging technologies. Ortell said he supports drug-free schools and strong classroom discipline.

Pacheco said the college should improve its access to the community through the development of a stronger curriculum. He is the founder and president of a management consulting and training company, and has been a member of the state school superintendent's advisory council. Pacheco also is a former city commissioner in Norwalk and has been on the executive board of the United Way's Helpline youth counseling.

The Rio Hondo College Faculty Assn. has endorsed Pacheco and contributed $5,000 to his campaign.

Obregon reported a campaign loan of $1,000 and donations of $820, with expenses of $2,600 and $1,000 in unpaid bills. Magana has filed no financial disclosure forms. He could not be reached for comment.

Times staff writers Bettina Boxall, Mary Lou Fulton, Richard Holguin and Rita Pyrillis contributed to this report.