Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. Rather than electing a mayor, all five council members rotate the position of mayor and deputy mayor each year. Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Del Mar City Council this November. In this post both methods are treated as endorsements. 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. In Area E, incumbent board president Stacy Carlson is opposed by Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Sharyl Cavellier. 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 McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. . (619) 531-5700. MichaelD'Ambrosio has served on the Board of Education since 2012. As your Councilman, I have consistently worked to improve public safety and to meaningfully address the epidemic of homelessness affecting our city and state. Two candidates have stepped up in District 2 to replace Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, who is not running for reelection this year. GORDON'S UPDATE: Weather 2/28/23. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. We need someone willing to say no to cutting from our kids to benefit adults.. He worked for the city of Oceanside for more than 40 years in planning and development, and helped establish joint use neighborhood school and park facilities. She also joins the pro-choice agenda of many in the Republican Party. N.S. For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. The Democrats endorse Muoz and the Republicans endorse Attiq. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. He has a campaign web page here. Armando Farias is a former school board member. The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. I intend to join other Cities who feel the same and join forces. Use the city tool to, A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. 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. Many of our families are still recovering from the pandemic. As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. OCEANSIDE Voters will decide on two school board seats as well as a $160 million bond measure for the school district by November. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. jQuery.ajax( { Area C is in north central Poway. City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Babylon - Passed 904-262. Patient advocate since 1996. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. And we need to act aggressively to meet the goals of our climate action plan. To provide the highest level of safety to our community, it takes an understanding of city fiscal management to ensure a fully funded city budget. Sorry about that Frida. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Daniel Hale lists himself as a software engineer. Janet Bremseth lists herself as a community volunteer. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. The city has very little control over the cost of living/inflation. You can reach me at [emailprotected]; Facebook: MyekahForMayor; and my website: Myekahformayor.com. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. 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. My highest priority on Council will be public safety, the main duty of government. Police, fire and paramedic services should be tailored to meet the needs of the community, based on characteristics unique to each neighborhood and areas of focus. Many of Americas leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. I have transitioned from a Fire Captain to a Teacher. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him. Housing has become unaffordable. Elmira City School District. When he retired, Mr. Maresca had been principal of School #2 for 15 years. Vista needs discretionary authority to ensure we are building the right mix of housing in the right places. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I would love to participate on the SANDAG board and lend my common-sense ideas. Mrs. Schoell and her husband Gary raised two sons who attended Oceanside schools and graduated as valedictorians. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. Bring focus back to local issues. Serving since 2014, Bunker has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Oceanside For the Oceanside School District, current trustees Robert Transom and Michael. Recommendation: Michelle OConnor Ratcliff. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. Ten candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council, including the mayor, while six are running for three seats on the Board of Trustees for the Carlsbad Unified School District. In the January 2022 meeting, the Board voted on an adjusted map, that was determined to be balanced by the demographer, to serve as the Districts Trustee Area map until the release of the 2030 Census in 2031. Two candidates will be on the November ballot for the position of San Diego County Sheriff, with voters facing the choice between undersheriff Kelly Martinez and former San Diego assistant city attorney John Hemmerling. He grew up in Rockville Centre. As mayor, I will act on housing that meets the needs of our workforce, so the state doesnt have to. Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. I rank public transportation and small business as the lowest because 1) public transportation is a complex issue in Encinitas that needs a regional approach 2) our small businesses are thriving! CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story There are no citywide measures on this years ballot. Do you support the California State Legislatures attempts to make it easier for cities to build high-density units without affordability requirements or local review? Open meeting laws also prohibit the board from discussing specific employees or their job performance at a public board meeting. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. Increased engagement with parents, guardians and staff helps to put into perspective the data collected. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. TRANSIT: Encinitas is autocentric, so NCTD (transit agency) invests its money elsewhere. My campaign theme of One Carlsbad is the idea of local Carlsbad people who are tired of the current climate of partisan bickering over past issues. Neither is known to have an experience in education. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. Joyce leads, Jensen lags in early results for Oceanside City Council seats. This former accountant states on her campaign web page, When my own children came along, I homeschooled for a period of time., Public school students 17,108 Charter school students 4,966 Percent charter 22.6%. Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. The Vista City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new voting maps that shift about 1,700 residents from District 3 to District 4. 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. School board seats are supposedly non-partisan contests; however the Republican and Democratic parties have made recommendations in many of the matches. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. Before moving back to Long Island to raise her family, Ms. Lisi worked as an ESL teacher in New York city. Im running because in the next few years, Carlsbad will be making major decisions that will significantly impact our community and our quality of life. 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. The candidates responses can be found by scrolling past the race previews. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. 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.. General election date: November 8, 2016. Oceanside Unified School District Next Election Nov 03, 2022 Filing Window Jul 13, 2022 - Aug 07, 2022 Description School Board Members establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board community and district staff. I strongly support public transportation and believe we must work with North County Transit to shape a greater vision for that future. He may be the MAGA candidate. Our current investment is adequate and increased telecommuting and conversion to non-gas autos will further undermine transit ridership. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. In Area 5 at the south end of the district, incumbent Julie Bronstein has 2 challengers, Georgia Ringler and Phan Anderson. For more information, visit delmar.ca.us/857/November-2022-Election. I have made it a priority to give students the tools they need to succeed. In their bids for re-election, incumbents Mike Blessing and Adrianne Hakes faced challengers Bess Bronson, Blair Daniels, and . The most egregious decision I have witnessed recently was the trash hauling contract that occurred on April 6, 2021, under a/i 8. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Polls opened Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. as Oceanside School District residents voted on the $167.9 million budget proposal for 2022-23. His outrageous agendas like creating a gerrymandered map to eliminate board members he didnt like were passed because the other conservatives on the board felt obligated to support him. Two of my top concerns are safety and having local control. I believe earning each others trust begins with being transparent and accountable. Prior to serving on the Board of Education, Mr.D'Ambrosio was a trustee of the Oceanside Library. The City Clerk serves as the Election Officer for the City. 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. 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. Affordable housing, homelessness and the environment/natural resource management are linked. 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. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. 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. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. The intention of the exercise was to force the candidate to make tough decisions when it comes to important topics. In April, the district voted to sell the Garrison site and upgrade San Luis Rey. With his extensive background in maintenance, building systems and general construction, Mr. Transom advocates to cost-effectively maximize taxpayer dollars to give the children of our district the best facilities and infrastructure to be successful learners. 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. I support local control because it empowers voters. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. Shea previously served as head teacher for the Juvenile Court Schools. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Gary Woods, the incumbent in Area 3, taught online graduate courses at Liberty University and serves as executive director of the Equip Biblical Institute. Homelessness is up by 49%. 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. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. Item 10A Ordinance #2016-03 on Campaign Regulations. Vista consistently meets its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, even before SB9. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. He has lived in Oceanside since 2003, and is an alumnus of Oceanside Schools. I have had the honor of serving the residents of Encinitas as a member of the City Council since 2012. 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. We need to encourage deputies to live locally as part of the community. For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. Election 2022: School Board Races October 13, 2022; Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview October 7, 2022; Election 2020: North County's City Council and County Board October 16, 2020 . Emily Wichmann was the only incumbent running for re-election. I will work with the other City Council members and the mayor to create a permanent Homeless Advisor Commission, which would create a Continuum of Care Program to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. How the Board of Education and Superintendent Work Together: The board appoints the superintendent of schools to serve as its executive officer in administering policies in the operation of schools. 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. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Programs such as Sixth Grade Conference Day, held at Hofstra University,the inter-generational holiday chorus,the intergenerational forum, anda career exploration lecture series,developed at School #2, continue decades after they were first launched. Anthony Bona. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. February 20, 2019. She has been recognized many times for her civic work, earning the Citizen of The Year, Woman of Distinction and PTA Heart and Soul awards. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. Additionally, she represents the Board of Education on various advisory boards, councils and committees. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. xfbml: true, Nonprofit Director for Constitutional and Civil Rights of underrepresented people since 2003. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. Without that change, stack and pack housing will transform Encinitas into a dense city with big-city problems. I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. [emailprotected], www.BruceForEncinitas.com. Navy veteran, SDSU graduate, former airline captain, former 12-year Mayor of San Marcos and was chairman of the San Marcos Fire Protection District. All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. www.franklinformayor.com/issues. I support Local Control. He and his wife, Lori, have two daughters. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. In North County, where D5 is located, Carlsbad was moved out of the district and placed in D3, which now runs down the coast to Coronado. I support local control. I support the counties efforts on homelessness, and look to state and federal leadership on cost of living and inflation. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. (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. 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 running because our precious city is under attack from members within our city council. Winter, the gift that keeps on giving. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. 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. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. He teaches communications and San Diego City College. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. 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 , representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain. Its important for us to come together to protect our town! , 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. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. oceanside hamlet bands together to protect itself from climate change. Balance the budget. Also cutting lanes down to 2. We need more units per building. appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: , who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and. As your Mayor, I will continue to focus on our quality of life, our local businesses & local planning decisions. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Rena Marrocco is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Find Higas campaign web page here. Your email address will not be published. In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. He has a masters in curriculum and instruction and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. He has beena trustee on the Oceanside Library Board, and first vice president of the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, where he led new activities and service programs. Mike Johnson-Palomares, Escondido, District 1. As running are two candidates for City Treasurer incumbent Craig Lindholm and challenge Lance Schulte while Sherry Freisinger will be the next city clerk. The last thing we need is a six-cent per mile mileage tax. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. At Genentech Quita was selected . Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. MAGA Mike Allmans 2020 election to the SDUHSD board brought continuous turmoil and divisiveness. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Incumbent Leslie Bunker faces three challengers for Seat 3. November marks the first time in 12 years that Bill Gore, who retired earlier this year, will not be on the ballot for the countys top law enforcement seat. There are many issues that need to be addressed and I hope to get the residents voices heard about their neighborhoods, I believe our city and the residents should determine what works in their community and what the infrastructure can accommodate. Instead they should have had the Director recommend to declare a drought. We need flexibility, not one size fits all and waivers that harm Oceanside residents. Throughout my term, I have significantly increased the engagement of parents, families, and teachers in conversations and decision making, as well as citizen groups on matters critical to student success. Four Island. Heand his wife have three adult children who graduated from the Oceanside School District and five grandchildren, who also are attending Oceanside schools. , which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. Previously he served as principal of the former School #1, Sixth Grade Center and Ocean-side Junior High School, among other leadership positions he held within the school district. 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. Cavelliers reference to Project Tomorrows 2021 Speakup survey indicates that she has been taken in by the billionaire financed education reform movement. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. The superintendent is responsible for informing and advising the board on all matters. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. He is a professor of mathematics at Nassau Community College and chair of the Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Tech-nology Department. Both candidates have shared different goals regarding pertinent issues facing the department, such as the rise in in-custody deaths at the San Diego County Jail. Area 2 incumbent Bill Durney is running unopposed. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. Every decade when the Census is released, the Board must review the new Census data on the current Trustee Area map to ensure population balance across each area.
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