This is the Official Candidate Statement that will appear in the

Orange County Sample Ballot for the November 7, 2006 Election

NAME: David Benavides

OCCUPATION: COMMISSIONER/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER/BUSINESSMAN

I love Santa Ana and will do all I can to make it safe and vibrant.

I co-founded two Neighborhood Associations to help combat the serious threat of drugs and crime and to create a better environment for our families. While we are achieving local results, I ask for your support to create a Citywide effort focused on combating crime and strengthening neighborhood improvement efforts.

Santa Ana is Orange County’s only true urban center. Builders, retailers, and businesses are looking to bring new projects here. We must encourage this investment, while guaranteeing that our residents’ needs are addressed.

My community roots run deep. We live in the same neighborhood as we did when we first came to Santa Ana. My wife Emily is a Santa Ana teacher. We are homeowners, proud parents and we helped establish KidWorks, a non-profit tutoring/mentoring organization.

A Real Estate professional, I serve on the Santa Ana Planning Commission, Charter Review Task Force, Weed and Seed Steering Committee and Rancho Santiago Community College District Advisory Committee.

I have strong neighborhood support and Mayor Pulido, Councilmembers Solorio, Christy, Garcia, Bustamante, and School Board Members Avila and Richardson have all endorsed me.

Please visit www.DavidBenavides.com or call me, (714) 475-1630.