Deferred maintenance and delayed purchases might provide a temporary relief in reducing costs, but this practice can lead to more expensive long-term consequences when conducted on a routine basis. Community members unable to attend a meeting may also express their thoughts to the board via e-mail, fax, telephone calls and U.S. mail. I have a strong sense and understanding of public service and Im inspired by those who support this community in so many ways. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. We need attainable housing, but not without environmental, traffic, and resource-use considerations, and not without thorough community input and collaboration on development plans. 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Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. She is engaged with many Poway civic groups and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Patrick Batten a former Marine and San Diego City council candidate is endorsed by the Republican Party and his web page lists several known Republican Politicians including Darrell Issa as supporters. Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. When I moved for approval, Mayor Rebecca Jones blocked a vote by bringing her own motion to table indefinitely my original motion.No vote was ever taken. Since returning to San Diego, she has spent the last 12 years working at Jewish Family Services. I would love to participate on the SANDAG board and lend my common-sense ideas. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats. FB.init( { COMMUNITY FIRST! I believe in Local Control and instead of creating more high density affordable housing, we instead require a quarter of all developments integrate affordable housing into any new developments. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. If there was lines to get on the train I would think differently. Winter, the gift that keeps on giving. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. Area 5 incumbent Cesar Fernandez also faces three challengers. I support the statewide efforts to increase affordable housing by making it easier to build high density housing and I support the efforts to increase affordable housing accessibility. Mrs. Schoell is a long-time PTA member and leader, eventually heading up PTA Council, and has received many accolades including the PTA Heart and Soul award. Vista needs discretionary authority to ensure we are building the right mix of housing in the right places. Fernandez was appointed to the board in 2021. Carla Rivera-Cruz was just named Director of Alumni and Network engagement by Latinos for Education. [emailprotected], www.cindycremona4mayor.com. I will never defund the police. }; As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Registered nurse McCarthy has a doctorate in nursing and teaches at USD. A multi-pronged approach that provides a variety of options for addressing the statewide housing crisis that allows local control is needed that also obligates municipal governments to follow through on the options selected for implementing. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. In 2022, the Encinitas City Council could see a significant shift, as Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Deputy Mayor Joe Mosca will not be seeking re-election on Nov. 8. Each petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district OR two percent of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. I want to cut all needles spending and focus on what we need. And we need to act aggressively to meet the goals of our climate action plan. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. Stacy Carlson left the banking and finance industry to start volunteering at SMUSD schools when her daughter was born 10 years ago. The cram-and-jam project provides only one in five units as affordable but sticks the community with permanent impacts. My highest priority on Council will be public safety, the main duty of government. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. I support local control on land uses and housing. There will be important planning ahead to find ways to comply with state law that doesnt cause a constant cycle of up zoning. 50th District: Corey Gustafson 51st District: Stan Caplan 52nd District: Tyler Geffeney CA State Senate 18th District: Alejandro Galicia 32nd District: Kelly Seyarto 38th District: Matt Gunderson 40th District: Brian Jones CA State Assembly 74th District: Laurie Davies 75th District: Marie Waldron 76th District: Kristie Bruce-Lane Im running for district 4 because I want to bring values of hard work and a respect for human dignity to the work of city council to address homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. The city and. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. both a former student and a 26 year teacher, Responding to the Washington Posts Jay Mathews, The Dallas Model Episode 2: Who is Behind the Corporate Education Reform Agenda in Dallas. Neither is known to have an experience in education. In Area C, Rebecca Williams is the anti-mask and anti-vaccine mandates candidate endorsed by the Republican Party. Election 2022: Campaign contributions for North County candidates Georgia Ringler who list herself as parent seems to be the same person who sued her former employer, Scripp Research, for ignoring her religious objection to mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. data: { As mayor, I will act on housing that meets the needs of our workforce, so the state doesnt have to. It would have created an enormous traffic problem at a critical crossing, would have diverted business away from existing stores and shops that give the city much of its character and appeal, and eliminated crucial open space. 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. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. School Board Elections - Oceansideta.com I agree with local control and placed a Resolution of support on our agenda for this Initiative since many state mandated laws restrict local control. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. Babylon - Passed 904-262. Her campaign web page is here. Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. My first name is Frida with a d (not Frita). In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. Mayor Rebecca Jones, who has served on the city council since 2007 and as mayor since 2018, is seeking re-election against challenger and current District 2 Councilmember Randy Walton. She has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. Homelessness There 3,310 at risk youth here in Vista. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. Solutions Community-based policing, Safe Zones, Youth afterschool programs, more presence. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. Vigil is the former youth pastor at Eastlake Church and is presently director the San Diego branch of the charity Big Table. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. Candidate Profile: Mike Blessing for Oceanside Unified School District 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. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. 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. DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett, Carlsbad, District 1, Born & raised in Carlsbad, 3rd generation co-managing family business, Lolas, the oldest & longest run business in Carlsbad. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. Accessibility (opens in new window/tab) I will also work to secure state and county funds for our Permanent Supportive Housing. Phan Anderson says she is a software engineer and parent. To protect quality schools and upgrade aging facilities, shall Oceanside Unified School District's measure to: upgrade classrooms for science, technology, engineering, arts, math instruction;. 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. A fundamental purpose of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. I strongly believe in local control. Dec 20 2022. There should be a happy medium. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. Law enforcement officers provide medical aid to residents, encounter numerous residents on a daily basis and are critical in providing safety to our county residents. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. Mike has been endorsed by Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Jack Feller, Oceanside City Councilmen Ryan Keim and Christopher Rodriguez, OUSD Board Members Eleanor Evans, Raquel Alvarez, and Stacy Begin, the Oceanside Teachers Association, and many more. Earlier this year, Rodriguez ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 49th Congressional District. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. Born and raised in San Diego County. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. , 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. Oceanside School District's $163.4 million school budget passes It is vital that your voice is heard in making decisions about your local government. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Audit property and sales tax revenue returns. Gas prices have hit record levels, inflation is out of control and its getting harder and harder to live where we work. Recommendation: Michelle OConnor Ratcliff. Providing affordable housing is important but must not come at the expense of local control. Needs before aesthetics. The grade six Project Extra classes at Schools #5 and #8, under the direction of teachers Kristin Stea (School #5) and Sheila Gunther (School #8), have for the second year in a row been named New York State finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. But each. 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. I support the initiative and definitely support the authority of local governments to ensure that residential projects are consistent with general plans and needs of residents. Mount Pleasant charter could face closure over questionable spending by Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. Item 10A Ordinance #2016-03 on Campaign Regulations. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Oceanside schools switching to district elections - Sun Sentinel Oceanside schools switching to district elections, following a trend for cities and school districts in the county. Most of these issues are high priority. No more free rooms or parking spots unless they commit to get better. I believe the two main jobs of an elected official are to ensure the residents are kept safe and to prudently manage their money, which is why I ranked them equally as the highest priorities. The Democrats endorse Muoz and the Republicans endorse Attiq. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). Board of Education Overview: The Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected to three-year terms. Curtin, meanwhile, spent his career first in aerospace, ran a division of Mitsubishi Electronics and then co-founded Gameday Sports Network. Also cutting lanes down to 2. }; Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. If one of the incumbents is unseated by Quirk, he will serve on the council alongside his brother. I believe in local control. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. js = d.createElement( s ); Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. Oceanside Unified selects new trustee area map Finding creative ways to put in affordable housing with the lowest impact to surrounding neighborhoods will be something I will work closely on. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. Residents of Encinitas will also have the opportunity to vote on Measure L, which would fund city departmental and general services with a cannabis and hemp tax. Experience dealing / negotiating with corporate executives and government officials via this position. This is an organization financed by the Walton Family Foundation, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and the NewSchools Venture Fund none of which are friends of public education. Neah-Kah-Nie School Board Names Finalists for District's Next No member of the public spoke against him, yet no council member stood FOR HIM. Heand his wife have three adult children who graduated from the Oceanside School District and five grandchildren, who also are attending Oceanside schools. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. I support local control because it empowers voters. return; The forced shutdowns hurt minority owned and small businesses the worst. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. 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. Three seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Also on the ballot is Measure J, which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. After 30 years with the Carlsbad Police Department, Blackburn has spent 14 years on the council and is making his second run for mayor after losing his first attempt to Mayor Matt Hall in 2010. Transparency could have checked all of these issues before they got out of hand. The only rapid transit that has a serious appeal is a high speed rail line along the coast. Mr. Blau has been active in the Oceanside community for many years. autoLogAppEvents : true, To solve our crime and safety problems, we rely on our own community not state government. Which of these statements about local land use constraints on redevelopment or new development (zoning, discretionary review, fee structures) do you most agree with? Lawrence Union Free School District: Proposition 1: 2021-2022 School Budget $102,490,053.00 --- YES - 1,097 NO - 308 Proposition 2: 2021 - 2022 Library Budget $3,111,750.00 --- YES - 1,153 NO - 246 Proposition 3: 2021 Building Capital Reserve Fund Creation & Expenditure Authorization --- YES - 919 NO - 411 OFFICIAL FINAL ELECTION RESULTS Voter Turnout 54.2% Ballots Cast 1,043,490 Mail Ballots 939,102 Vote Center Ballots 104,388 Registered Voters 1,925,738 Precincts Reporting 100% Fully Reporting 2,718 Total Precincts 2,718 List Slideshow Filter Races Showing 229 of 229 contests GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) SECRETARY OF STATE A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. I am running to protect Encinitas from overdevelopment and fulfill why we incorporated in 1986. She is currently the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. Before the latest ruling, in a letter to the Oceanside board of trustees, superintendent and district staff on March 29, the Oceanside chapter of that group also cited concern with school funding and wrote: "Many OUSD parents are quite frankly disgusted by your dismissive actions taken this school year. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. As running are two candidates for City Treasurer incumbent Craig Lindholm and challenge Lance Schulte while Sherry Freisinger will be the next city clerk. In Area 3, this is the second go around for Jane Lea Smith the candidate supported by the Democratic Party. The City Council voted 4-0 Sept. 14 to approve the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments. Eleanor Evans has served as a school board member for Oceanside Unified since 2016. I am currently Interim VP of Barefoot Is Legal, a civil rights non profit org. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results The city council should not delegate to staff their authority. Janet Bremseth lists herself as a community volunteer. Raised in Oceanside and was once a Catholic priest and a touring pianist for dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, Reveles was 74, Dr. Gene Ma has a long track record at the Oceanside hospital, Long-term plan could include moving tracks away from San Clementes eroding coast to new route along Interstate 5, Plans proceeding for Carlsbad company Ionis to open manufacturing facility in commercial center, Facility in industrial area near municipal airport would share access road with nearby residential community, Fred Armijo joined the department in 1993 after four years as a city lifeguard; internal recruitment process is underway, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Oceanside Unified School District Trustee Mike Blessing, Oceanside Unified School Board candidate Todd Maddison, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, County reorganizes child welfare services to prevent abuse, neglect, Supervisors explore ways to offset vehicle traffic from backcountry residential builders, Should backcountry builders fund city sidewalks and bike lanes? Public safety is the No. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. Many of the current city council have been appointed so they were put in to vote 5-0 on pretty much everything that Im against. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. Two of his three children attended El Camino High School and one is a junior at the school. , which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. Im proudly endorsed by our Deputies & Firefighters. Transit investment was increased by 50%. Board of Education Elections School Board Elections In the November 2018 elections, voters of the Oceanside Unified School District elected school board members in by-trustee-area elections. Election 2022: School Board Races - The Coast News Group White has raised over $26,000 with $8,750 in loans. Running for the Board of Education: Candidates for the board must be qualified voters of the district and must file a nominating petition with the district clerk no later than 30 days prior to the annual election. Documentary film maker Rita Grant made a 2017 short film about Higa and his work at Cherokee Point Elementary School. Nelson states, We parents have been taken over by mandates, CRT and Cancel Culture, which has devastating effects on our Schools and the Students ability to learn.. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, . js.id = id; Area C is in north central Poway. Artist. We need to prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety in ways that are sensitive to neighborhood desires. Audit all city revenues and spending. Community First! I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. I believe earning each others trust begins with being transparent and accountable. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. 2023 Dates to Remember April 17 Petition must be filed for central, union free and common school districts April 26 Petition must be filed for all small city school districts May 16 Budget Vote & Election Day June 20 Budget Revote Running for the School Board 2023 Running for the School Board Brochure (PDF) English Version (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, College union continues push for fair contracts, Young students write Valentines letters for Veterans, Elmont school board president questioned about bus use, Lynbrook High student business leaders excel, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. The decision to eliminate approximately 90% of the potential housing in the unincorporated areas of the county. Schools. He has been on the school board since 2008. I will work to ensure our fiscal management systems are transparent and just, however, my priority is in deciding how we can best utilize these resources to support our diverse community, including policies to offset the effects of inflation. The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. Local voters should determine their communities future. San Marcos primarily relies on County of San Diego and non-profit organization for direct social services. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Corrupt politicians in Sacramento dont care about the daily lives of the working class families that struggle under the repercussions of their bad policies. The use of R-30 by right upzoning with the preposterous presumption of affordability has unleashed a torrent of luxury apartment complexes without proper environmental review, adverse impact mitigation or necessary infrastructure development which in some cases puts public safety in jeopardy. May 15, 2022, 7:24amUpdated on May 18, 2022 By: News 12 Staff Residents across Long Island cast their votes Tuesday for school budgets and board of education seats in their districts.
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