Dec 20 2022. She is currently the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. 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. (function ( d, s, id ) { I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). 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. data: { Two seats are set to expire on the Oceanside Unified. I support local control on land uses and housing. In 2009, Vegas' current Chief Executive, Trevor Biscope pre-qualified & competed in an auction to found Vegas. There are sufficient resources for both. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Crime and homelessness are directly linked improve the homeless crisis, crime goes down. Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. Oceanside needs to be able to control its own housing destiny. 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. 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. I have been a resident of Encinitas for over 25 years. js.id = id; Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. According to her linked in page, after earning a masters in education from Northwestern University, she taught elementary school for two years. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Oceanside Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. FB.init({ For the first time since 2014, two incumbent board members are not running. Hi Im Jeff Morris and Im running for Encinitas Mayor. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The Vista City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new voting maps that shift about 1,700 residents from District 3 to District 4. Martinez has proposed increasing onsite medical and mental health professionals, while Hemmerling has proposed immediate behavioral health assessments for all inmates and increased support for jail deputies. Audit property and sales tax revenue returns. Shea previously served as head teacher for the Juvenile Court Schools. Yes, I support the Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. As running are two candidates for City Treasurer incumbent Craig Lindholm and challenge Lance Schulte while Sherry Freisinger will be the next city clerk. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. Neither Pamintuan nor Emerald has experience working with education. 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. Solana Beach voters living in districts 2 and 4 will elect their first-ever area representatives to the City Council this November, and all voters will have their say on a new local tax measure. Public school students 19,622 Charter school students 113 Percent charter 0.6%. The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. Area B represents northeastern San Diego from Scripps Ranch to Normal Heights. Public Safety is my highest priority because without a safe community everything else tends to fail. 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. This is the disclaimer text. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. On 2/9/21 the County Board of Supervisors voted against adding law enforcement officers as a priority under the vaccination tier system to receive a Covid 19 vaccination. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. I strongly believe in local control. There should be a happy medium. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District. 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. 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. Homelessness There 3,310 at risk youth here in Vista. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. Everything in life is about compromise. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs ); If elected, I will work with my community to devise innovative, sustainable, equitable, and just solutions to urgent local problems. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. Donald Maresca has been a Board of Education trustee since first being elected in 2002, shortly after he retired from his 33-year career as an Oceanside School District educator. Carlsbad is a beautiful place to live, work, play and raise a family and I want to keep it that way. Two council seats and the mayor are up for reelection this year. 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. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. 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. There will be important planning ahead to find ways to comply with state law that doesnt cause a constant cycle of up zoning. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Navy veteran, SDSU graduate, former airline captain, former 12-year Mayor of San Marcos and was chairman of the San Marcos Fire Protection District. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. County Board of Supervisors. Sorry again. Rebekkah Naputi has no known education background but she is endorsed by the Republican Party. . Garcia, who was first elected to council in 2020, has raised nearly $19,000, while Griffith has raised over $5,000. (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. www.franklinformayor.com/issues. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. 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. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. Theboard agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. post_id: '' 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. We have council members who play party-politics. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. We dont need thousands of new units for 300 state mandated homes. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. Election 2020: North County's School Board Candidates . This is all compliments of a low . I plan on implementing a program that is working in other cities to reduce our homeless numbers. Fernandez was appointed to the board in 2021. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. No more free rooms or parking spots unless they commit to get better. Without safe, affordable housing, Carlsbads middle and lower-income families are forced to become permanent renters. At Genentech Quita was selected . 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. Your issues are my issues. I disagreed most with the June 14, 2022 Item 7 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget decision. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. I strongly disagreed with VUSD School Board de-funding/eliminating the School Resource Officers who protect our kids. xfbml : true, Most of these issues are high priority. He opened the OCS Food Pantry at School #6 and continues to work there today, providing food every year to over 3,000 families in Oceanside and surrounding towns. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. Unanimous yes vote. Also multi year experience in staff management in the hospitality industry. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. It is vital that your voice is heard in making decisions about your local government. Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. 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. Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election Nancy Licona-Area 1 School Counselor/Educator Candidate Statement: I've served as a school counselor in our community for the past 7 years and have seen firsthand how school closures and the pandemic have impacted student mental health and learning. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); No other information is known about him. Chemung County. 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. A detailed map of the trustee areas is available for download. He grew up in Rockville Centre. Susana Arvizu is also listed with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters as candidate for Trustee Area Number 5, but could not be reached for comment. In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. In Area 3, Incumbent Stacy Begin is running unopposed. Nearly every North County city had done the same, and I expected it to be routine. The board is responsible for making policy, subject to state law, regulations and decisions of the New York State commissioner of education. Before working as a school counselor, I worked for college access programs, after-school programs, continuation and correctional schools, and high school leadership programs. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. Eleanor Evans has served as a school board member for Oceanside Unified since 2016. 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. Additionally, over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates at different levels of government, including federal, state, municipal/county and school boards. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. ) When is the new seafood restaurant on the Oceanside pier going to open? A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. Four Island. The City has very limited ability to impact cost of living and inflation generally. I understand the need for the State to ask cities to do their part around affordable housing, but it is not right for the State to dictate how affordable housing is integrated into the Encinitas landscape. Winter, the gift that keeps on giving. So money raised by gas taxes, should go to fix the roads used by those that pay the taxes. All with my opponents vote of approval, he said. Keren Dominguez says she is an advocate, mother and educator. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. Before moving back to Long Island to raise her family, Ms. Lisi worked as an ESL teacher in New York city. We need to focus on workforce housing. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. }; I want to prioritize public safety, resist the push toward more density, and preserve open space before it all disappears. 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. Find Higas campaign web page here. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Community First! The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. 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. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. I prefer live debates over a sign war. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. Locally we know what is best for Oceanside, not Sacramento. Weve built one moderate rate housing development in the last few years and around 30% of what we need for below moderate rate income families. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, Far Rockaway man charged for August incident in Inwood. 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. Contact the Board of Education at 678-1215. Prior to 1936, students who lived in coastal North County attended high school in Oceanside.In January 1936, the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Green Valley, and Olivenhain voted in favor to form a new high school district. Supervisor Jim Desmond, Board of Supervisors, District 5. Homelessness is up by 49%. The race for the redistricted fifth district for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors features incumbent Jim Desmond against challenger Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. The other two candidates are blank slates. District 2 stretches from the coast east to the Interstate 5 corridor and north from Nardo Road up to East Cliff Street. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. We have a housing crisis and our current approach has resulted in more homelessness. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required. } Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. COMMUNITY FIRST! 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. All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. He is listed as a being endorsed along with Alvarez by the Democratic Party. Elmira City School District. Rather than electing a mayor, all five council members rotate the position of mayor and deputy mayor each year. , 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. Im proudly endorsed by our Deputies & Firefighters. am beholden only to you and not big $$ donors. Flaco, Cordova named AAUW Girls of the Month for February Carlsbad Current Argus, Carlsbad middle schoolers visit mobile energy learning unit Carlsbad Current Argus, Four highlights of Eddy County teams in state basketball tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Riverblitz 2023 scheduled for March 4 Carlsbad Current Argus, Eddy County basketball players to watch in state tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. Oceanside consolidates its elections with San Diego County, working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Other larger local government agencies provide the majority of social services. Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. She ran against challengers Angel D. Jimenez, Garry L. Dillard, Bess Bronson, Ann Corwin, Robert "Camo" Gleisberg, Angel D. Jimenez, Garry L. Dillard, Bess Bronson, Ann End any form of Discrimination. MichaelD'Ambrosio has served on the Board of Education since 2012. 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. Anthony Bona. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[0]; Prior to this election, he served on Oceanside Unified School District's Board where he led on initiatives to rebuild underfunded schools, update books and curriculum, and implement an innovative "community school model" in our most impacted schools. I support local control. John Borja is a former school teacher who recently ran for the Chula Vista city council. 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. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22). I wont ignore the obvious: crime has become a problem in Encinitas. 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. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. Here is a review of the candidates in our ten largest school districts and the County Office of Education. Martinez has received. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. 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. On Dave Nelsons campaign web page, he makes clear the disdain he holds for present school board. He has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. We need to reimagine what current public transit will evolve into and invest our money wisely. Alberta's proposed 2023 budget will fund the construction of 13 school projects and create the province's first charter school hub in Calgary, the education minister says. MAGA Mike Allmans 2020 election to the SDUHSD board brought continuous turmoil and divisiveness. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. 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. 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. Finding creative ways to put in affordable housing with the lowest impact to surrounding neighborhoods will be something I will work closely on. 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. 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. I will push for more officers to keep crime and fentanyl out of our neighborhoods. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. Unlike traditional public schools, charters are largely autonomous, with each governed by a school board elected by parents. Bob Weller is facing Mickey E. Jackson for the vacated seat in Area 1. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. In 2016, he was elected to the office. My husband and I have raised two children in Village Park. Tamayo has been on the CVESD board since 2014. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. Southern CA transit ridership steadily declined from 2000-2015 and fell further in the pandemic. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats. I am uniquely qualified and make critical contributions to Board deliberations. A Safer, Cleaner Vista is my top priority. I will also insist on transparency and accountability in city government, starting with the restoration of open debate on public questions, instead of rubber-stamp, 5-0 votes issue after issue. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. Schools. Public Safety. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. The city has very little control over the cost of living/inflation. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments.