How certain are we that Janet didn't nominate herself? Hmmmmmmmmmm

Yes, we are sure. What is the point of this post?

I realize the deadline for nominations has passed, but I do think an exception might be made for this very important community activist who passed earlier today -- Marilyn Sanchez . . . "Ms. Neighborhood Watch" of Montecito Heights, and the "dean" of Hollenbeck precincts NW activists -- helping get other watches started. I would cast all my votes for her, and send my love and condolences to her husband and soulmate, Ernie, a former 2-term ASNC President, and past staffer of Councilmember Reyes:

>From: Martha Benedict <mfbenedict@. . .>
>Sent: Dec 21, 2011 9:14 AM
>Subject: Marilyn Sanchez has passed away
>
>A wonderful community activist has left us. Marilyn Sanchez, the long-time leader of Montecito Heights Neighborhood Watch, passed away early this morning. Our deepest condolences go to her devoted husband Ernie.
>
>Marilyn has always been one of the heroines of our neighborhood. Her death is a huge loss for us all.
>
>Roy Payan
>Martha Benedict

Wow, so many good candidates! It's exciting to see that there are this many people doing real, life-changing things in our neighborhood.

Is there a rule about voting more then one time? Because I believe people are voting much more then 1 time?

Hundreds of votes were added after midnight.

I think to keep it fair people should have to add there email addresses.

Hey y'all. I can by no means guarantee that this is a perfect voting system, but I can say this -- I tried cheating several times last night to see if it was possible, and I don't think it is. If you find a loophole, please let me know and I'll do my best to fix it.

Monica, I'm not sure how I could require an email address for voters. This may be the best system we've got.

I don't even think there's a way to make this voting entirely fair. People can make various accounts too and vote. Anyway, I am placing my vote for Teri and Paul Bonsell.

I vote for Angelina Saenz. She is making a difference one child at a time. I sent my son to Aldama to learn to read and write, add and subtract, and play. He comes home with so much more. Self worth, sense of culture, tolerance and pride! In other words she rocks!

I vote for Angelina Saenz!!!!!

I vote for Angelina Saenz. Thank you for all you do for the children of Highland Park and Mt. Washington!

I vote for Angelina Saenz

I vote for Luis!!

I VOTE FOR LUIS! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN 2012!!!

I vote for Luis Antezana!

I vote for Luis Antezana

My vote goes to Brian Mailman. 2nd Saturday Art Night helped to change the reputation of Highland Park into a place to go to instead of avoid.

I vote for Angelina Sanchez.

To the above commenter: WTF! Janet Alvarado Dodson has way too much integrity to ever nominate herself. She shows up everywhere for everything, and supports every cause to move us forward, AND she is extremely nice. She gets my vote. (although I believe everyone on the list is deserving) Cluck cluck for Janet

I vote for Kay Osorio. Just the one time. :)

I would like to vote for ANGELINA SAENZ. I think it is so amazing, and well deserved, that she is nominated with "the big dogs" of the community; program directors, business owners, and councilmen and women. Angelina Saenz is not only an innovative teacher working in a Highland Park elementary school, she is also the team leader for Aldama's dual language program. The amount of time and effort that she puts into coordinating meetings, researching best practices, and mentoring fellow teachers is abundant. (And all of this is in addition to her dedicated work as a full-time kindergarten teacher!) Although she is but one woman, her outreach and influence far surpasses her reach, and will continue to inspire, challenge, and improve our education system for our children, families, fellow educators, and community. I am so proud of her and feel extremely honored to have the opportunity work alongside her.

I vote for Angelina Saenz!! Dedicated mother of two small children, community member and lead teacher for Aldama's Dual Language Program. Her bottom line is collaborating with colleagues, parents and administrators to ensure a world-class public school program that meets the cultural, lingustic, developmental and academic needs of children in Northeast Los Angeles!

I vote for angelina saenz, teachers are our nation's most important asset. I have seen first hand the many effects a lack of a good education can have on our youth.

I vote that we end this whole thing and have a shout out for all of these fine folks.
If there is lack of honesty in voting, then just call the whole thing over. Everyone is deserving. We all know of some real "unsung" heroes of the community, who deserve to be acknowledged, along side the nominees. I see, or hear about them them everyday; like a friend's mom, who always walks with a pocketful of seeds, which she plants along the way. She's really my hero, though we have never met. All here are deserving, so I vote to end this thing now, and declare all winners.
Cluckety- cluck- cluck!

I vote for Angelina Saenz!

I vote for Angelina Saenz. She is not only a wonderful teacher but also strives to improve the entire school. She's a positive coworker, inspiring mother, and generous friend.

My vote is for Angelina Saenz, Lead Teacher, Dual Language Program, Aldama Elementary!!

Vote: Angelina Saenz
As the lead teacher of Aldama Elementary's dual language program, Sra. Saenz brings together parents from varried circles of our community to strengthen our community today while also shaping the hearts and minds of the young future leaders of our community.

Runner Up: Kay Osorio
The Awesome Playground is an oasis. Not only are the kids delighted to play there, talking to Kay is a good way to catch up with the pulse of the neighborhood.

I vote for Angelina Saenz!

I vote for Angelina Saenz. She has made us fall in love with our community even more by helping us parents, create a magical school environment for our children at Aldama Elementary.

Sra. Saenz! She is changing the future of this entire community with her kindergarten classroom! But huge shout out to all the others on the list. Super proud to be in a community with all of these people. Highland Park FTW!

Senora Saenz is an amazing teacher, community member, and friend, to parents and children alike. She has inspired our children and challenged them to learn and think. She has brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm to her work. She is so well deserving of this honor.

Ms. Saenz has developed an amazing dual language program at Aldama Elementary School. In the process, she has helped to develop a strong community of parents and teachers that are committed to supporting Highland Park kids. She is more than deserving of the honor of Person of the Year! Thank you, Sra. Saenz!

Angelina Saenz is an amazing asset to Highland Park and she definitely gets my vote! A dedicated teacher to kindergartners in the dual language program at Aldama Elementary, she is also the driving force behind the Dual Language program as a whole. Our family is deeply indebted to the wonderful Sra. Saenz!

I vote for Sra Saenz!
Angelina eres verdaderamente un ser digno de este reconocimiento y mas. Gracias por todo lo que haces por los alumnos.

I only voted once. Is that OK?

It's an honor to be nominated with all these awesome folks in the neighborhood. I vote for Angelia!

I think I am the only person that didn't vote. Survey Monkey has a pretty hack proof system that only lets one computer vote one time. So, while you could vote from home and work, its pretty respected. I suggest that next time.

Ana Quintero

I hope it's not too late to vote... I vote for Angelina Saenz. For all the reasons everyone else has stated above. : )

Angelina Saenz