John Borja is a former school teacher who recently ran for the Chula Vista city council. February 20, 2019. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Those wishing to address the board can simply fill out a speakers card prior to the start of the board meeting. Public safety is the No. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. Experience dealing / negotiating with corporate executives and government officials via this position. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served. The last thing we need is a six-cent per mile mileage tax. This is the disclaimer text. Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. An Oceanside resident for over 40 years, Mr.D'Ambrosio is an active community volunteer. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. Community members are invited to present comments, suggestions or concerns related to agenda and non-agenda items. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. 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. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. Her opponent Tigran Ghukasyan is a bit of an enigma. Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. Chula Vista dropped certification as a welcoming city. Few knew of the decision, Enough excuses: Lack of lighting at Logan Heights park renews concerns of inequities, Birch Aquarium welcomes about 70 baby seadragons after eggs hatch in captivity, Fleet Science Center marks its 50th anniversary with Flashback exhibition, Hera Hub: Female-focused co-working space in La Jolla aims to provide a sense of community, Driver sentenced to jail and probation for fatally striking Canadian couple in Point Loma, Man suffers major injuries after car hits ice patch on road, overturns in Ramona, LJCPA, meeting in person for the first time since 2020, explores ways to return to online gatherings, La Jolla planners rescind approval vote on Adelante Townhomes project. Hi Im Jeff Morris and Im running for Encinitas Mayor. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. All board meetings feature an opportunity for public communication to the board. His proudest accomplishment was creating Schoolhouse Green along with his wife, Betsy. We dont need thousands of new units for 300 state mandated homes. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. Three seats are up for election on the Oceanside Unified School District board. an Oceanside School District for at least 30 days prior to election Registration: Voter registration shall take place year-round between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays in the District Clerk's office at 145 Merle Avenue, except during the five days prior to any school district election. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Transparency, Social Services and Fiscal Mgmt is a given, it should already be happening. Supervisor Jim Desmond, Board of Supervisors, District 5. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. 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. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. I will also advocate for efforts streamline housing accessibility in San Marcos and North County Region, a possible one-stop location for housing needs under SANDAG and/or County of San Diego. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. Needs before aesthetics. My opponent voted against trusting our own community to decide to increase our local sales tax to pay for our citys public safety professionals. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. RSU #13 / Board Together, we are embarking on Schools of Our Future 2.0, our educational plan in which we are charting a course to excellence through Relationships, Proficiencies, and Pathways! Nearly every North County city had done the same, and I expected it to be routine. As your Mayor, I will continue to focus on our quality of life, our local businesses & local planning decisions. He has lived in Oceanside since 2003, and is an alumnus of Oceanside Schools. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. 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. Briefly tell us about yourself and why youre running. Four Island. }); Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. The Voice of San Diego stated, [His] history of involvement, his progressive politics and his support of, and membership in local unions led to a cascade of endorsements from Democratic officials and many of San Diegos most robust unions, like the San Diego Education Association, which represents SDUSDs teachers., Public school students 36,557 Charter school students 1,469 Percent charter 3.9%. appId: '348280475330978', In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. But each. 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. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. The under-utilized trains & buses prove that to be a sensible choice. if ( d.getElementById( id ) ) { Terry Kohlenberg is also in the running in Area 5. Sorry about that Frida. It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. Im fighting for additional lanes on Highway 78, repair of current roads and bridges and support innovative technology for vehicles to reduce congestion and green-house gasses for future generations. I prefer local control, but support the state, because Vista has failed to deliver for our families. He grew up in La Jolla attending public schools there. Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. Worden was appointed to the council in 2014 and has served as mayor for the past year. 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 incumbent, Michelle OConnor Ratcliff, teaches business law at the University of San Diego. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. 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. Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. I would have found a way to fund the lights without diminishing our law enforcement presence. Its a waste of $ to push something people are not using. Public transit is important but there are so many other competing priorities. I will never defund the police. (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. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats. As a city, we depend heavily on healthcare providers, non-profits and other government agencies to provide social services. 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. Our housing policy must require a higher ratio of affordable units to reduce the scale and impacts of supersized projects. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. Transit investment was increased by 50%. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. 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. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. She has participated in Shared Decision Teams for her childrens schools, served on executive committees including Co-President of PTA Council, and has chaired many committees from book fair to nominating committee. Another 5-0 vote from a Council that ignores the residents to pursue a partisan agenda. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. I intend to maintain and enhance Carlsbads safety record and be the voice of responsibility for Carlsbads taxpayer dollars. Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. We commute over 30 miles per day on average to work and cannot afford over $2000 per year in new taxes per car. No other information is known about him. Oceanside School Board Mike Blessing Eleanor Juanita Evans Palomar Community College District Tim Fillinger Rose Marie Dishman Poway Unified School Board Debra Cooper Carol Ware Ramona Unified School Board Dawn Perfect John Rajcic Rancho Sante Fe School Board Jee Manghani Tyler Seltzer lise L. Dufresne San Dieguito Union School Board Public school students 399,786 Charter school students 81,316 Percent charter 16.9%. Incumbent Ginger Couvrette was first elected to the board in 2018. In a 2010 article about Shields campaign for re-election, East County Magazine reported, Board trustee Shield, a middle school teacher, is endorsed by the San Diego Republican Party, California Pro-Life-Council, San Diego Union-Tribune . He still has the Republican Party endorsement. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. 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. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. Im running for Mayor because I care deeply about the future of Vista. Two candidates have stepped up in District 2 to replace Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, who is not running for reelection this year. The City has very limited ability to impact cost of living and inflation generally. This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. 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 would have advocated proactive measures to retain local control. The board is responsible for making policy, subject to state law, regulations and decisions of the New York State commissioner of education. An original pool of seven candidates was narrowed down to two in the June primary, with Martinez receiving the most votes followed by Hemmerling, who defeated fellow frontrunner Dave Meyers by a small margin for a spot on the ballot. They should have had way more affordable units and infrastructure in place to be approved. jQuery.ajax( { (619) 531-5700. As founder of Vegas Trev bootstrapped a US$3.05M+ investment to underwrite an . The district was divided into five trustee areaswith a balanced number of residents in each area. 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. Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Without safe, affordable housing, Carlsbads middle and lower-income families are forced to become permanent renters. City of San Marcos, Council approval of resolution to support Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, voted on December 14, 2021 council meeting. data: { In D5, most of Escondido was moved into D5. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. The Vista City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new voting maps that shift about 1,700 residents from District 3 to District 4. type: 'GET', 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. I support Local Control. Consideration of placing the Public Safety and Essential Services Revenue Measure before the voters. Geigert has yet to make a public appearance in the race, and Manzano is a longtime D1 resident who attended the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce candidates forum on Sept. 26. Sorry again. (619) 557-4025 (Fax) City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. Theres no good reason to take key decisions away from local voters, and let remote politicians dictate our future. , 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. 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. 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. I believe a smart city councilman lets the residents opinions be a part of the solutions. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. I will continue to advocate for increased affordable housing and affordable housing accessibility. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Community FIRST! We need someone willing to say no to cutting from our kids to benefit adults.. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. In 2015, John Franklin and the council slashed inclusionary housing. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. 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. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. A detailed map of the trustee areas is available for download. The RSU 13 Board holds regular meetings at 6:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. The city council should not delegate to staff their authority. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Franklin currently represents District 4. 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 want San Marcos to remain a thriving place of opportunity and promise. General election date: November 8, 2016. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. MichaelD'Ambrosio has served on the Board of Education since 2012. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. Homelessness is up by 49%. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. In her biography, Evans states that her priorities include sufficiently funding classrooms and closing achievement gaps for students. 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. Many of the jobs here are in the retail industry with low paying jobs. 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. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. County Administration Center. 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. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. But we should prioritize more safe ped RR crossings and fewer train horns. 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. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. Audit all city revenues and spending. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. window.fbAsyncInit = function () { He has more than 30 years experience as an educator and administrator. I am retired military and have lived in Oceanside for 11 years with my wife Anne. Mr. Maresca is a member of the Knights of Columbus, sits on the board of directors at the Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, and is active incommunity ser-vice. Retired industrial mechanic Mickey Jackson has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. appId : '348280475330978', Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. 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. Unlike traditional public schools, charters are largely autonomous, with each governed by a school board elected by parents. Fernandez was appointed to the board in 2021. Their lockstep hits the Mute button on residents voices. With limited exceptions, the delivery of social services should be left to our county, state and nonprofit partners. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. Area C has 21-year high school councilor, Andres Ramos Martin, against a consultant at the nonprofit College Bound. School board seats are supposedly non-partisan contests; however the Republican and Democratic parties have made recommendations in many of the matches. According to media reports, 1 million county residents have a new district. Incumbent Councilwoman Kristi Becker, elected to her first term in 2018, is running to represent District 2 against challenger Kristin Brinner, a software developer. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. Safety is and always will be my top priority. At least once a year, the bookkeeper for the restaurant and shop in Halls Harbour, N.S., has to help clean up after water from the Bay of Fundy breaches the seawall, sweeps . Elmira City School District. The cram-and-jam project provides only one in five units as affordable but sticks the community with permanent impacts. Here are the results. Yes, I support the Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. }( document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk' )); he Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Schools. 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. , 1 million county residents have a new district. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. 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! A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. And finally, if elected, I will maintain my commitment to provide music, art, sports, and vocational training opportunities so that well-rounded young adults graduate from our schools, college and career ready, and are prepared to take on the challenges of the world, Blessing said. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { The city and. 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. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. 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. Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: AnthonyBona, Melanie Burkholder, Cory Geigert, Allen Manzano, DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett and Sam Ward. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. Public Safety. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Students were relocated to San Luis Rey Elementary, which faces its own problems with deteriorating facilities, including mold, insect infestations, poor drainage and other issues. Oceanside Unified has struggled with financial distress in recent years, and was ranked at risk of financial failure, according to a state agency that helps school districts manage business issues. 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.