She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. I support local control because it empowers voters. Area B represents northeastern San Diego from Scripps Ranch to Normal Heights. Born and raised in San Diego County. NO new property, sales, or mileage taxes! , 1 million county residents have a new district. Chemung County. 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. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. 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The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Make information available to the public. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. } ); Most of these issues are high priority. Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. I am running to protect Encinitas from overdevelopment and fulfill why we incorporated in 1986. Incumbent Councilwoman Kelly Harless lives outside the boundaries of District 4 and is unable to run for re-election. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. I am running to keep Carlsbads quality of life which has been in jeopardy over the last 4 years, specifically safety and security, reducing chronic homelessness, traffic and city budget. I have transitioned from a Fire Captain to a Teacher. I will never defund the police. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. 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. In the race for District 1, incumbent Councilmember Consuelo Martinez has raised $11,581.88, with the majority coming from donations and $50 from a non-monetary contribution. To request BOE agendas, financials or minutes from previous school years, please call the Board of Education secretary at 678-1215. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. Rena Marrocco is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. Encinitas needs certain affordable housing, especially for the very low wage workers, people on fixed income, and starter homes affordable to young families so they can build generational wealth. GORDON'S UPDATE: Weather 2/28/23. Mr. Transom and his wife, Betsy, havethree sons who all graduated from Oceanside High School. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. Incumbents Terry Gaasterland and Dwight Worden are running for re-election against challenger Stephen Quirk, a local technology entrepreneur and identical twin brother to sitting Councilmember Dan Quirk. 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. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. 145 Merle Avenue. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served. I voted against the resolution. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. In Area 3, this is the second go around for Jane Lea Smith the candidate supported by the Democratic Party. February 20, 2019. He and his wife, Lori, have two daughters. As founder of Vegas Trev bootstrapped a US$3.05M+ investment to underwrite an . 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. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats. Oceanside Unified School District board members met on July 21 to discuss the district's learning plan for the fall. City of San Marcos, Council approval of resolution to support Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, voted on December 14, 2021 council meeting. As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. The superintendent's recommendations normally precede board action on matters relating to recruitment and supervision of staff, selection of instructional materials, development of curriculum, and the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Public Safety. But, excessive regulations raise the cost of housing and block desperately needed homes. City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. 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. Shea previously served as head teacher for the Juvenile Court Schools. I support public transit but we also have roadway needs in North County. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Encinitas has a participation problem. San Marcos has emphasized the construction of high-end housing, at the expense of middle-income people. County Administration Center. Yes, I support the Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. I aim to reduce inequalities, supporting communities where every child and resident can thrive. I am retired military and have lived in Oceanside for 11 years with my wife Anne. To retain and recruit high quality new officers to patrol our community I support affordable housing incentives for police officers. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Incumbent Leslie Bunker faces three challengers for Seat 3. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. autoLogAppEvents : true, In Area 3 on the west side of the district, incumbent Martha Alvarado is matched up against Jen Telles. ) 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. Mr.D'Ambrosio currently works in local government and formerly was the owner of a family-run flooring business. Maddison has lived in the district for almost 20 years, and moved to the district because of its schools. Public school students 16,261 Charter school students 2,410 Percent charter 12.9%. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. Rather than electing a mayor, all five council members rotate the position of mayor and deputy mayor each year. 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. The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. 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. A fundamental purpose of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. Florida Gov. 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. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. 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. These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director Mike Sannella, doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee Jay Petrek, who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. Consideration of placing the Public Safety and Essential Services Revenue Measure before the voters. I have had the honor of serving the residents of Encinitas as a member of the City Council since 2012. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. 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. I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. Mrs. Schoell and her husband Gary raised two sons who attended Oceanside schools and graduated as valedictorians. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. 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. Her opponent Tigran Ghukasyan is a bit of an enigma. The city needs to bring fire response times up to standard & coordinate regionally on evacuation planning. 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. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Your issues are my issues. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Navy veteran, SDSU graduate, former airline captain, former 12-year Mayor of San Marcos and was chairman of the San Marcos Fire Protection District. He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. Sorry about that Frida. Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. 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. 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. Neither Pamintuan nor Emerald has experience working with education. jQuery.ajax( { Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. As your mayor, I will fight to build affordable housing for working and middle-class families, provide relief for renters, and bring good paying jobs with benefits to Vista. Her campaign page notes that professionally she is Managing Executive Director of Development in Health Sciences at UC San Diego. In 2020, Mike Allman defeated her by 326 votes for a seat on the board. Four challengers have thrown their hats into the ring with no incumbents in the race to represent District 2, which covers Questhaven, La Costa, and Lake San Marcos. Without safe, affordable housing, Carlsbads middle and lower-income families are forced to become permanent renters. With limited exceptions, the delivery of social services should be left to our county, state and nonprofit partners. The County of San Diego will be a critical partner in expanding access for housing, homeless services, Medi-Cal, library services and other critical services. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). I am running to balance out the city council. Zoning for these priorities should be approved via Prop A and tied to binding covenants. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. When Mo Muir withdrew her name as an Area 1 candidate on August 12, MAGA Mike desperately sprung into action recruiting like minded David Carattini to run for the open seat. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. type: 'GET', Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. Top down zoning can create the kind of patchwork that lowers property values. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. Corrupt politicians in Sacramento dont care about the daily lives of the working class families that struggle under the repercussions of their bad policies. Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. 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. My position on increasing safety is supporting our police officers, prevention, transparency, and communication. Jeanie Tyler is challenging Robert Shield the incumbent in Area 4. I will also work to secure state and county funds for our Permanent Supportive Housing. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. Her campaign reports show $1,500 from Alan Bersin, $1,500 from Scott Peters, $1,500 from Irwin Jacobs, $1,500 from Joan Jacobs, $1,500 from Allison Price, $1,500 from Robert Price and $1,000 from David Wax. In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. 9/14/21 With two councilmembers absent, Councilwomen Contreras & Melendez moved to defund one sheriffs deputy and instead spend it on street lighting. Neither is known to have an experience in education. We have council members who play party-politics. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. As a local newspaper, The Coast News wanted to share this information before mail-in ballots are received so voters can decide for themselves who is best suited to represent their interests in public office based on the candidates own words. I will build a shelter for the homeless and ensure we keep our communities safe. Laura Lisi was appointed to the Board of Education in November of 2022 to fill the seat of departing trustee Maryjane McGrath-Mulhern, who resigned. Cody Peterson is an anthropology lecturer at University of California San Diego and a well-known environmentalist. 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 If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Vista consistently meets its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, even before SB9. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. Homelessness There 3,310 at risk youth here in Vista. Theboard agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. I will bring the same proven leadership skills to City Council and the same kinds of results for District 4 that I have demonstrated to the communities I serves today: OTC, Encinitas RRD, and St. Andrews. The total deviation between districts with the largest and smallest populations was 12.4%, and revisions to Vistas voting map attempted to create four districts that each contained about 24,700 residents. Prior to serving on the Board of Education, Mr.D'Ambrosio was a trustee of the Oceanside Library. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. I support Local Control. 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. Independent Candidate. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. Mrs. Schoell represents the school districts interests as a member of the New York State Legislative Network. js.id = id; Very disappointing. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. My opponent voted against trusting our own community to decide to increase our local sales tax to pay for our citys public safety professionals. General election date: November 8, 2016. There is neither last-mile feasibility nor strong demand from the residents to transition to Public Transit. I want San Marcos to remain a thriving place of opportunity and promise. The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Transom worked in real estate for 41 years, specializing in Property Management and Construction Management. Emily Wichmann was the only incumbent running for re-election. Working to establish clear goals for Special Education, English Language Learners and every student are a priority. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. js.src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=348280475330978&autoLogAppEvents=1"; An Oceanside resident for over 40 years, Mr.D'Ambrosio is an active community volunteer. At this time, not many are using public transportation. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. Recommendation: Michelle OConnor Ratcliff. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. 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 You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. , 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, These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director, , doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee. I am advocating for a Smart, Safe, and Sustainable San Marcos. We need to be smarter about housing (focus on affordability) and transportation (build more infrastructure, including transit). 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. 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. One example was on August 24, 2022, An ordinance amending Chapter 37 Article V to authorize the Water Utilities Director to declare Drought Levels 2 through Level 4. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. Im a wife, mom, homeowner and business owner. 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. Im running for Mayor because I care deeply about the future of Vista. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs ); } The City Clerk serves as the Election Officer for the City. The Oceanside City Council has projected a $2.4 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. The Goodson Project and the Clark Avenue apartments. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. The mayoral race between current Councilman Keith Blackburn and retired businessman Mike Curtin is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. At a 5/25/2021 workshop, the City Council declined to evaluate options that would retain local control for operating cannabis dispensaries in the community. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments. By establishing and implementing policy, the board is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent. San Dieguito Union High School, now San Dieguito High School Academy was the flagship school of the district, in which the first classes . window.fbAsyncInit = function() { For more information, visit, Voters will also be asked to vote for or against. 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. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Local voters should determine their communities future. Selnick is an Air Force veteran, Turgeon is a lineman and ornamental horticulturalist, and McGee is a community volunteer, according to their websites. Burkholder is the Republican-endorsed candidate and has previously run for state Assembly in 2020 and school board in 2018. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. }; Four Island. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. https://electrebeccajones.com, [emailprotected]. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, . We must address learning loss and the mental wellness of our students by engaging students in their learning and engaging parents, families, and teachers in the decision-making process. 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. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. Nearly every North County city had done the same, and I expected it to be routine. 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 will work towards a compromise, mobilizing state resources in ways that prioritize local needs and sustainability. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. By comparison, Higa reported $5,685. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. I support a combination of the two. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. I dont see these approaches as mutually exclusive. In District 1, incumbent Kori Jensen, appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: Eric Joyce, who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and Darin Selnick, David Turgeon and Alvin McGee. In 2009, Vegas' current Chief Executive, Trevor Biscope pre-qualified & competed in an auction to found Vegas. Eleanor Evans has served as a school board member for Oceanside Unified since 2016. Item 10A Ordinance #2016-03 on Campaign Regulations. 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. 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. At Genentech Quita was selected . The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. Jensen has received just over $30,000 in campaign contributions, Joyce has received over $43,000 and Selnick over $86,000, about $65,500 from loans received.