The City has very limited ability to impact cost of living and inflation generally. Ratcliff, who has served on the PUSD board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Mrs. Schoell and her husband Gary raised two sons who attended Oceanside schools and graduated as valedictorians. I voted against the resolution. js.src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=348280475330978&autoLogAppEvents=1"; All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. The political firing of Planning Commissioner Bruce Ehlers (4-13-22, #10A) a political hit job on a respected & experienced public servant that was opposed by other commissioners. If re-elected, he said, he would work to get our kids back to school as quickly and safely as possible, to build school facilities quickly and cost-effectively, and seek public input. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. Oceanside Unified School District board members met on July 21 to discuss the district's learning plan for the fall. Before working as a school counselor, I worked for college access programs, after-school programs, continuation and correctional schools, and high school leadership programs. I am a terrible copy editor. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. So money raised by gas taxes, should go to fix the roads used by those that pay the taxes. I now serve on the citys General Plan Advisory Committee. I am a special education teacher, elected School Board Member, father of two energetic children, and community advocate. [emailprotected], www.cindycremona4mayor.com. However, at this time our focus needs to be infrastructure, housing, homelessness, and safety in our communities. version: 'v3.0' Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. Trejo-Rowlett is a Carlsbad native who resides in the Barrio and runs Lolas Deli, while Ward is an attorney with a San Diego firm and the Democratic endorsed candidate. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. The school board will begin background and reference checks for the finalists over the next week. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Our city has enormous potential to be a North County leader in education, outdoor activities, and art and culture, but we need new leadership to get there. As Trustee, I served two years as Board President, and lead the Board when balancing our budget, passing a bond improving school facilities, and strengthening relations with teachers and staff. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. He grew up in La Jolla attending public schools there. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. www.curtinforcarlsbad.com; Email: [emailprotected]. Mr. Kaplan's focus is on expanding curriculum opportunities for students within budgetary restrictions, maintaining safety and security, bringing more attention and support to mental health issues, and ensuring that students are college and career ready when they graduate from Oceanside High School. I am the sole Mayoral Candidate that supports this in San Marcos. I cannot control inflation and in regards to public transportation, in an area as spread out as Southern California, it is difficult for any transportation system to be successful Particularly in non urban areas like coastal north county. The 3-2 vote ignored pleas of teachers, students & parents. Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. Carla Rivera-Cruz was just named Director of Alumni and Network engagement by Latinos for Education. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. NO new property, sales, or mileage taxes! The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. The city is in excellent fiscal shape, is one of the safest Cities in the County and we continue to make improvements to legacy infrastructure. Instead they should have had the Director recommend to declare a drought. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. Homelessness There 3,310 at risk youth here in Vista. Maddison, 60, served as parent representative on Oceanside Unified s Local Control Accountability Plan Committee and also on the Parent Advisory Committee, helped found the Oceanside Parents 4 Kids PTO group, and is a member of the El Camino High School site council. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. Here are the results. The five-person City Council has a mayor elected in an at-large capacity and four council members, each elected to represent a different district. I strongly disagreed with VUSD School Board de-funding/eliminating the School Resource Officers who protect our kids. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I am all for obeying the law but it was indicative of the blanket mandates out of Sacramento. I am currently Interim VP of Barefoot Is Legal, a civil rights non profit org. Public school students 399,786 Charter school students 81,316 Percent charter 16.9%. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. An industry-crafted ballot initiative approved by voters in a nearby city allows the widespread location of dispensaries. For the first time since 2014, two incumbent board members are not running. I think Public Transit is my lowest priority because, in Carlsbad, the only modes of Public Transit, busing and rail, are managed by the County, State and Federal levels of government. He opened the OCS Food Pantry at School #6 and continues to work there today, providing food every year to over 3,000 families in Oceanside and surrounding towns. Not beholden to large donors COMMUNITY FIRST! She is endorsed by the Republican Party. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. Carlsbad has historically done a wonderful job in this area, and as a result, will require less energy, budget allocation, and staff time of the city offices. Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. She was also an adjunct professor in the School of Education at San Diego State University and taught economics at MiraCosta and San Diego Community College Districts. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. While a clean environment and ensuring the availability of natural resources are important issues, they require coordination among many local, county, and state agencies. Area 1 covers National City and northwest Chula Vista. Solana Beach voters living in districts 2 and 4 will elect their first-ever area representatives to the City Council this November, and all voters will have their say on a new local tax measure. Schools #5 and #8 are among 300 public schools across the nation . A Safer, Cleaner Vista is my top priority. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. I will never defund the police. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. Escondido voters will also decide on three measures this year: a -cent sales tax that would go toward public safety and services revenue, a term limit measure that would restrict the mayor to two terms and council members plus the treasurer to three terms, and a third measure that would reduce the treasurers compensation to councils compensation as well as standardize vacancy procedures for elected officials. ) But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. I fully support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative that seeks to preserve Carlsbads ability to shape local growth, preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and require developers to produce more affordable housing and contribute to the costs associated with new housing. Jeanie Tyler is challenging Robert Shield the incumbent in Area 4. We should build enough housing for our kids, not turn Vista into L.A. What City Council / County Board decision in the last few years did you disagree with most, and how would you have addressed the issue differently? If we are to make progress on any of the most pressing problems of our day we have to find a way to work together for our common cause. I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve on the board based upon my 40 years of public policy and planning experience, Blessing said. This is home, and I want to keep it safe, clean, and prosperous. In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. The 5th Cycle Housing Element was a disaster. During nearly four decades as an Oceanside resident, Mrs. Schoell has earned a reputation for community service, volunteering for Oceanside Community Ser-vice, Kiwanettes and the Ocean-side Chamber of Commerce, among others. Solid efforts to improve our transportation, infrastructure, and housing element will ultimately benefit the many small businesses unique to Encinitas. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. Prior to serving on the Board of Education, Mr.D'Ambrosio was a trustee of the Oceanside Library. Voters will also be asked to vote for or against Measure S, a proposed local one-cent sales tax that will generate revenue for maintaining city infrastructure, including local streets and storm, drains, keeping trash and pollution out of local waterways and beaches and keeping public areas like neighborhoods and parks safe and clean. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. Two of the five seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on November 8, 2016. Locally we know what is best for Oceanside, not Sacramento. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. But we should prioritize more safe ped RR crossings and fewer train horns. In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. https://electrebeccajones.com, [emailprotected]. [emailprotected], raypearson4citycouncil.com. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. Spending a majority of revenue paid by 95% of the population, for transit that only 2-3% uses, is not a fair or equitable use of taxpayer funding. They reversed Planning Commissions denial, ignored key wildfire evacuation plan inadequacies and allowed a lot line change to avoid environmental review. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. version : 'v3.0' Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. We should streamline the process for builders and residents who desire to improve their property, which increases their property values. Public school students 16,261 Charter school students 2,410 Percent charter 12.9%. As North County Supervisor, my priorities are to protect residents from wildfires, fentanyl, and Sexually Violent Predators, to get the homeless off the streets, and address mental health issues. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. Open meeting laws also prohibit the board from discussing specific employees or their job performance at a public board meeting. Four Island. Susana Arvizu is also listed with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters as candidate for Trustee Area Number 5, but could not be reached for comment. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. But, excessive regulations raise the cost of housing and block desperately needed homes. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story I support Prop A and the tripartisan initiative because the building industry has too much control over the state policies. She was first elected to the council in 2018. He has also served on the Oceanside Education Found-ation and has written guest columns about local history that appeared inThe Oceanside/ Island Park Herald. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. Solutions Community-based policing, Safe Zones, Youth afterschool programs, more presence. Emily Wichmann was the only incumbent running for re-election. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. Most of the other issues are directly within the citys purview, such as public safety, which should be of prime importance to every governing body. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Theres no good reason to take key decisions away from local voters, and let remote politicians dictate our future. She also joins the pro-choice agenda of many in the Republican Party. The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. Item was prematurely placed before the council. Two council seats and the mayor are up for reelection this year. The forced shutdowns hurt minority owned and small businesses the worst. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. if ( d.getElementById( id ) ) { Community members are invited to present comments, suggestions or concerns related to agenda and non-agenda items. Audit all city revenues and spending. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results . I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Without safe, affordable housing, Carlsbads middle and lower-income families are forced to become permanent renters. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. I would work with developers and ensure we get our fair share of funding from the state and federal government to build housing for the hard working people of Vista. Starting with the 2022-23 budget I would have froze all new hiring and audit all department on positions that are critical for maintaining the city. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. She is now vying to be the countys first-ever female sheriff. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. Approving and moving forward with Street Scape, Getting massive loans to fund it and not included actual needs like Rail Crossing on Vulcan North as part of the plan. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. I will add 10 deputies to patrol our city, perform a capabilities assessment of our fire department to make sure they are manned, trained, and equipped to handle any emergency, and examine a 10-year history of traffic accidents to identify locations to improve traffic safety. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. I intend to go to Sacramento with like minded representatives and fight this. Bay Shore - Passed 1,154-438. According to her linked in page, after earning a masters in education from Northwestern University, she taught elementary school for two years. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. The only rapid transit that has a serious appeal is a high speed rail line along the coast. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. If one of the incumbents is unseated by Quirk, he will serve on the council alongside his brother. Oceanside School District. He has worked extensively with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to coordinate financial assistance for Oceansiders in need. The county lists him as on the ballot but none of his filing paperwork appears under a search by name or jurisdiction. Finding creative ways to put in affordable housing with the lowest impact to surrounding neighborhoods will be something I will work closely on. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Im a 20-year Carlsbad resident, father, lawyer, and community volunteer. Oceanside. She is engaged with many Poway civic groups and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Not enough people take public transit. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. Only the Mayor recognized the uncertainty of the economic future and sought to act prudently by temporarily halting spending increases, while the rest of the Council voted to proceed. I support Local Control. She has the endorsement of the Republican Party and reports on her web page the support of Carl DeMaio and Joel Anderson. data: { Bob Weller is facing Mickey E. Jackson for the vacated seat in Area 1. July 27, 2022 Agenda item #10. Despite the historically low voter turnout, we organized our neighbors, activated District 1 voters, and I was elected, as a first-time candidate, to represent the newly created District 1. She maintains her 20+ year commitment to fundraising and organizing for Dawn Delirium, the school communitys annual post-prom party.

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