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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 3, 2014 - California Presidential Primary Election - Of " 'a CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE DIRECT vim Mh mmwm I IMMOMMEM IMMOMMEM ANAWMEMM TUEaDAY, JUNE L. U14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [, Debra Bower, Secretary of Sate of the Stave of California, hereby certify that this Uuide laas been prepared in accordance with -.Ile Witness my hand and the Great Seel of the State hn Sacramento, California, this 10d day of N Farch,2014. k k3 £ ® 3 k k Debra Bowen Secretary of State �0114 z e Dear Fellow i,7()ter: By registering to vote, you have taken the first step in playing an active role in deciding California's fixture. Now, to help you make your decisions, my office has created this Official Voter Information Guld.e—just one of the useful tools for learning more about what will be on Your ballot and how this election works. Inf.'Orination about candidates and measures unique to Your region is available in your count,,, sample ballot booklet. And for even more details about the electoral process------including how to check your voter registration status, whore to vote, or whether your vote-by-mail ballot was received—visit wiviv.sos.cd,.g-oz�lelee-t,;o�zs or call my toll-free voter hotline at (800) 345-VOTE. V tljlg is easy, and every registered voter has a choice ofvoting by mail or in a local polling place. 'r'he last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot from your county elections office is May 27. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7-00 -..in. to 8:00 p.m. There are more ways to participate in the electoral process. • Be a poll worker on Election Day, helping to make voting easier for all eligible voters and protecting ballots until they are counted by elections officials. • Spread the word about voter registration deadlines and voting rights through enialls, pbolic CAISI brochures, and posters. • Help educate other voters about the candidates and issues by organizing discussion groups or participating in debates with friends, farnily, and community leaders. 'r,his guide contains titles and summaries of state ballot measures prepared by Attorney General Kamala D. Flarris; impartial analyses ofthe ballot measures and potential costs to taxpayers prepared by Legislative Analyst Mac'raylor; arguments in favor of and. against ballot measures prepared by proponents and opponents; text of the proposed laws prepared.and proof-ed by I Legislative Counsel Diane F. Boyer-Vine; and other useful information.The printing of the guide was done under the supervision of State Printer David Gerald "Terry" Hill. It is a wonderful privilege in a democracy to have a choice and the right to voice your opinion. tkS you know, sonic contests really do come down to a narrow inargin of just a few votes. I encourage you to take the time to carefully,read about each candidate and ballot measure—and to know your voting rights. Thank you for taking your civic responsibility yo ur seriously and making voice heard! I 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK-REFERENCE GUIDE 9 PROPOSITIONS 41 'Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act of 2014.......................................................10 42 Public Records. Open Meetings. State Reimbursement to Local -Agencies. Legislative Constitutional Amendment..................................................................................................14 OVERVIEW OF STATE BOND DEBT 18 POLITICAL PARTY STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE 20 VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE 22 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS 24 TEXT OF PROPOSED LAWS 40 VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS 47 INFORMATION PAGES I-low to Vote.....................................................................................................................4 Electionsin California......................................................................................................5 FindYour Polling Place.....................................................................................................6 State and Federal Voter Identification Requirements.........................................................6 'V'oter Registration ............................................................................................................6 _7 Assistance for Voters with Disabilities................................................................................/ A-bout Ballot Argun.ients...................................................................................................8 Special Arrangements for Californias Military and Overseas "v'oters ..................................8 Serveas a Poll 'W7orker........................................................................................................S Board of Equal izatioii Districts Map...............................................................................34 County Elections Offices ...............................................................................................44 OnlineResources............................................................................................................46 H-,i-\,e 'You Moved Since You Last \,ote& .........................................................................46 For more information about your voting rights, see page 47 of this guide. ',Wle of Contents 1 3 How to Vote You have two choices when voting. You ray vote in person at a polling place in Your county or you may vote by mail. You do not have to vote in every contest on your ballot. Your vote will be counted for each contest you vote in. For more information about your voting rig;hts, see page 47 of this guide. Voting at the Polling Place on Election Day Polls are open from. 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day� Some counties also offer early voting at a few polling places before Election Day. When you arrive at your polling place, a poll worker will ask for your name and check an official list of registered voters for that polling place. After you sign next to your name on the list, the poll worker will give you a paper ballot, unique passcode, or computer memory card, depending on the voting system your county uses. Go to a private booth and begin voting. Poll workers are there to assist voters with the voting process. If you are not familiar with how to cast a ballot, ask a poll worker for instructions on how to use the voting system. If you make a mistake in marking the ballot, ask a poll worker for instructions on how to correct a mistake on the ballot. If you need to, you can ask for a new ballot and start over. State and. federal laws require that all voters be able to cast their ballots privately and independently. Some voting systems have been specifically designed to assist voters with disabilities. Each polling place is required to have at least one voting machine that permits voters, including those who are blind or visually impaired, to cast a ballot without assistance. rhe voting machine also must permit you to verifV your vote choices and, if there is an error, permit -You to correct those choices. Voting by Mail If you are not a permanent vote-by-mail voter (formerly known as an absentee voter), you still may choose to vote by mail in this election. Your county sample ballot booklet contains an application for a vote-by-mail ballot. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot from your county elections office is May 27 After you mark your choices on your vote-by-mail ballot, put it in the official envelope provided by your county elections office and seal it. Sign the outside of the envelope where directed. You may return your voted vote--by--mail ballot by: ® Mailing it to your county elections office; • Returning it in person to any,polling place or elections off-ice within your county on Election Day; or 1 .1 • Authorizing a legally allowable third. party (spouse, child., parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, or a person residing in the same household as you) to return the ballot on Your behalf-to any polling place or elections office within your county on Election Day. Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by county elections of no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, so be sure to mail your vote-by-mail ballot well before Election Day. Even if you receive your vote-by-t-nail ballot, you can change your mind and vote at your polling place on Election Day. Bring your vote-bv-mail ballot to the polling place and. give it to a poll worker .1 1 to exchange for a polling place ballot. If you do not have your vote-by-mail ballot, you will be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot. Elections in California The'rop '_Rvo Candidates Open Primar Act reqUi res that all candidates for a voter--nominated office be listed. on the same ballot. Previously known as partisan offices, voter-nominated offices are state legislative offices, ) S.J_T. congressional offices, and state constitutional offices. In both the open primary and general elections, you can vote for any candidate regardless of what party preference you indicated. on Your voter registration form. In the primary election, the two candidates receiving the most votes—regardless of party preference moveon to the general election. If a candidate receives a majority of the vote (150 percent - 0, a general election still must be held. California's open primary system does not apply to candidates running for U.S. President, county central committee, or local offices. California la-,,v requires the following information to be printed in this notice. Voter-Nominated Offices Political parties are not entitled. to formally nominate candidates f'or voter-norninated offices at the primary election. A candidate nominated for a voter-nominated office at the primary election is the nominee of the people and not the official nominee of any party at the general election. A candidate for nomination to a voter-nominated office shall have his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, stated on the ballot, but the party preference designation is selected solely by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only. It does not mean the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party designated, or that there is an affiliation between the party and candidate-, and no candidate nornmated by the voters shall be deemed to be the officially nominated candidate of any political party. In the county sample ballot booklet, parties may list the candidates for voter-nominated. offices who have received. the party s official endorsement. Any voter may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated office, if they meet the other qualifications required to vote for that office.. The top two vote-getters at the primary election move j on to the general election for the voter-nominated. office even if both candidates have specified the same party preterence designation. No party is entitled to have a candidate with its party preference designation move on to the general election, unless the candidate is one of the two highest vote- getters at the primary election. Nonpartisan Offices Political parties are not entitled. to nominate candidates for nonpartisan offices at the primary election, and a candidate at the primary election is not the official nominee of any party for the specific office at the general election. A candidate for nomination to a nonpartisan office may not designate his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, on the ballot. The top two vote-- getters at the primary election move on to the general election for the nonpartisan office. Find Your Polling Place Polling places are established by county elections officials. When YOU receive your county sample ballot booklet in the mail a few weeks before Election Day, look for your polling place on the back cover of the booklet. Many county elections offices offer polling place look-up assistance via websites or toll-free phone numbers. For more information, visit the Secretary of State's website at j wi..vw., os.ca.gov,'e.,"e!ctions�%fin,,I-polli'ng-l)lace.htn,i or call the toll-free Voter Hotline at (1800) 345NOTE (8683). On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:()Oa.ni. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line at your polling place before 8:06 p.m., you will be able to vote. If your name does not appear on the voter list at your polling place, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot at polling olling place in the county in which you are registered to vote. . If you moved to your new address after May 19, 2_014, you may vote at your former polling place. State and Federal Voter Identification Requirements In most cases, California voters are not required to show identification before casting ballots. If you are voting for the first time after registering by mail and did not provide Your driver license number, California identification number, or the fast f'Our digits of your social security number on the Z:) I I registration card, you may be asked to show a form of identification when you go to the polls. Following is a partial list of the more than 30 acceptable forms of identification. You can also visit the Secretary of'State's website and look for "Help America Vote Act Identification Standards"' at wtvwSos.ca,.govle,--lectionslelect;ons—iegs.&m. • Driver license or state-issued ID card. Military ID ® Passport Student ID • Employee ID card Health club ID • Credit or debit card Insurance plan ID card Voter Registration You are responsible for updating your voter registration if you change your home address, change Your mailing- address, change your name, or want to change or select a political party preference. I- I Registering to vote is easier than ever with the online form at http:lli,�g-;'stertovote.ai.,g-ov. Registration forms are also available at most post offices, libraries, city and county government offices, and the California Secretary of State's office. 6 1 Assistance for Voters with Disabilities Your county sample ballot boolldet includes instructions on how voters with disabilities are able to vote privately and independently, and it will display the International Symbol of Accessibility if your polling place is accessible to voters with disabilities. If you need help marking your ballot, you may choose up to two people to help you. cast your vote as long as neither is your employer, your employer's agent, your labor union leader, or your labor union's agent. If curbside voting is available at your polling place, you may get as close as possible to the voting area and elections officials will bring you a roster to sign, a ballot, and. any other voting materials you may need, whether you are actually at a curb, in a car, or otherwise. Contact your county elections office to determine if curbside voting is available at your polling place. k V The Secretary of State produces audio and large-print versions of the Official Voter Information Guide to ensure voters who are blind or visually impaired have access to statewide ballot information. Guides are produced in English, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. To order any version of these guides at no cost, call the Secretary of Stare's toll-free voter hotline at (800) 345-V0TE or visit wwwsos.ca.gvt� Nbu may also access a down-loadable audio MP3 version of the Official Voter Information Guide at wwu4 voter guide.sos.ca.goz)laudio. About Ballot Arguments The Secretary of State's office does not write ballot arguments. Arguments in favor of and a-ZDainst ballet measures are provided by the proponents and opponents of the ballot measures. Special Arrangements for California's Military and Overseas Voters As a military and. overseas voter, you can fax or mail your ballot to your county elections office. ff you fax your voted ballot, -you must also include a signed Oath of 'Voter form that waives your right to cast a confidential voce. All ballots must be received by the county elections office before the polls close at 8:00 p.m. (PST) on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. You can re-0ister to vote and complete a special absentee ballot application at it,wvdfivap.gov. For more information about registering co vote as a militaq arid overseas voter-, go to u)wwsos.ca-govIelectionslelections----m o v.h ran. Earn Money and Make a Difference . a . Serve as a Poll Worker on Election Day! In addition to gaining first-hand experience with the tools of our democracy, poll workers can earn extra money for their valuable service on Election Day. Contact your county elections office, or call (800) 45-VOTE (86& ), for more information on becoming a poll worker. 8 1 QUICK-REFERENCE GUIDE PROP VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PROP PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS. 41 BOND ACT OF 2014, 42 STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL AGENCIES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. SUMMARY Pa on flie Ballot by the Legislature SUMMARY Put on the Ballot by file Lqoishdure Authorizes$600 million in general obligation bonds Requires local government compliance with laws providing for for affordable mu-ItirEarnily supportive housing to relieve public access,to local governi-neric,body meetings and records homelessness,affordable transitional housin f government officials.Eliminates reimbursement fi r costs of&affordable rental 0 to housing,or related.Facilities f6r veterans and their families.Fiscal compliance.Fiscal Impact:Reductions in state pavrilents to local Impact:Increased state bond.costs averaging about$50 million governments in the tells ol!"millions ofdollars annually. Potential annually over 15 years, future costs on local governments in the tens ofinillions of*ctc)Haxs annually. WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS YESAYES vote on this NO A NO vote on this YB A YES vote oil this NO A NO vote oil this measure means:The measure means:The state measure rneans:The measure.rneans:The state state would sell$600 million WOU-1d not sell S600 million state would not be required would still be required to pay in general obligation bond,-,to in general obligation bonds to to pay local govcri irnei Its for local governments For certain fiend affordable multifarnily fijj-id affordable multifamily" costs to follow state laws that costs of providing public housing for low-income and housing for low-incorne and give the public access to local access to local government homeless veterans, homeless veterans. government information. information. ARGUMENTS ARGUMENTS PROProp.41,the' eterans CON Proposition 41 PRO Proposition 42 CON Proposition 42 would Housing mid Homeless would authorize the Neill cement in the amend the California Prevention tkcc of'2014, State to borrow-(by selling Constitution the public's right Constitution to impose the redirects$1)600 million of bonds) $1)600 million out to know what the government cost of complying W`1tb the previously approved, unspent of$900 million in bonds is doing and how it is doing California PLI blic Records Act bond.funds to construct preciously approved by it. Local agencies shouldn� and.local open meeting laws and rehabilitate housing for voters ifl-2008 f'or use by the be allowed to deny-a request upon the local governnients ;alifornias large population Cali`et Flome and Farm Loan for public information or involved.An alternative,not of homeless veterans.1-his Prograrn.'I'lie issue is whether slam a meeting,door shut off-ered-by this proposition, Act will axistructafFordable, Such a diversion offilrids is based.on cost.N/6tc YE�S on would be to impose the cost supportive,and transitional VVINC. Proposition 42. upon the state government. housing for h i g to _)mcless and near homeless,veterans'Without raising taxes. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR AGAINST FOR AGAINST Coalition for Vctenal is I-Iousing (,ar,.T NVesle), Peter Scheer Gary Wes]ev 777 S..Figueroa St.,Suite 4050 gary. Sle�<2�, a oo.COin First Arriendillent Coal ition gary.weslev-?1vahoo.corn 1,os Angeles,CA goo J'/7 534 Fourth St.#B (213) 346-0400 San [�&fael,(1k 94901 infoca-yesonpro.01 f'oliers.org (415)460-5060 wv,,-w.yesonprop41 forvetsorg P"Cllleet-Ca)lfirsts-,qienlrietitc.oitition.o,-g www.cnpa.corn/prop42 Q,u irk-Ref,-rcn.re (;u;dc 1 9 PROPOSITION VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2014. I= OWN 4 m a 0 FFIC IAL'FFYLE AN D S L)MMA RY PREPAR FT)BY '11i F,KI"I'ORN EY G FNERAL VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2014. • Authorizes $600 million in general obligation bonds for affordable multifamily supportive housing to relieve homelessness, affordable transitional housing, affordable rental housing, or related. facilities for veterans and their families. • Provides funding for programs to address homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless and annual evaluations of the effectiveness of housing programs funded by the bonds. ® Appropriates money from General Fund to pay off bonds. Summary of Legislative Analyst's Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact. Increased. state bond repayment costs averaging about $50 million annually over 15 years. State Bond Cost Estimates Authorized borrowing $600 mMiori Average annual cost to pay off bonds $50 million Likely repayment period 15 years Source of repayment General tax revenues -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINAL VOTES CAST BY THE LEGISLATURE ON AN 639 (PROPOSITION 41) (Chapter 727, Statutes of 2013) Senate: Ayes 36 'Noes 0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ass m eblv: A-ycS 78 Noes 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANAI-YSIS BY THE LEGISLATINT,ANALYST BACKGROUND and physical health care, drug and alcohol abuse n counseling, and. job training programs. A January State 11ousing Programs. In most years, about I 1 0000 houses arid apartments are built in 2013 federal government survey identified , 5 13—,000 homeless Californians, including about California. Most of these housing units are built entirely with private dollars. Some, however, ,rice veterans. California veterans are more than receive financial help from federal, state, or local twice as likely to be homeless than non-veterans. governments. For example, the state provides local Veterans'Home Loan Program. The, state and Federal governments provide home loan assistance governments, nonprofits, and. private developers to some of the 1.9 million veterans living in with low-cost loans to fund. a portion of the California. Under the state program, the state sells housing units' construction costs. '�ypically­,housing general obligation bonds to investors and uses the built with these funds must be sold or 0 rented to alifornians with low incomes. funds to buy homes on behalf of eligible veterans. C Each participating veteran then makes monthly -A portion of housing units built with state funds payments to the state, which allows the state to is set aside for homeless Californians. These the investors. These payments have always include homeless shelters, short-term housing, and repay I supportive housing. Supportive housing combines covered the amount owed on the bonds, meaning the program has operated at no direct cost to housing with certain services, including mental 10 t 1 e an ,S u n,ma,ry i Ana ys is PROP VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2014. JL ANALYSIS BY THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST CONTINUED taxpayers. Since 2000, the number of veterans Housingfor Homeless Veterans. State law gives receiving new home loans under this program each funding priority, in this program to projects that year has declined slgnificanth Many factors have would house homeless veterans and veterans who contributed to this decline, including: are at risk of becoming homeless. In particular, at (1) historically low mortgage interest rates, (2) the least one--half of the funds would be used to availability of federal home loan assistance, and construct housing for extremely lover--income (3) the recent housing crisis. NX/lien the Legislature veterans. These veterans earn less than 30 percent placed this measure on the ballot, it also reduced of the amount earned by the average family in the the amount of bonds that could be used for the county where they live. (The average statewide veteransb horne loan pro-ram by $600 million. As amount for a single person to be considered a result, about $500 million of state bonds remain extremel y low-income is about $14,000.' A available for veterans home loans. portion of the funding for extremely low-income PROPOSAL veterans would be used to build supportive housing for homeless veterans. New General Obligation Be ndsJor Veterans' Other-Provisions. Under this measure, the Housing. This measure allows the state to sell Legislature could make changes in the future to $600 million in new general obligation bonds to improve the program and the state could use up to fund affordable rriultifarriflY housing for low- $30 million of the bond funds to cover the costs income veterans. The general obligation bonds of administering the program. In addition, the authorized by this measure would be repaid using state would be required to publish an annual state tax revenue, meaning that taxpayers would evaluation of the program. pay for the new program. (Por more information FISCAL EFFECTS on the state's use of bonds, see "Overview of State Bond Debt" later in this guide.) Bond Costs. This measure would allow the state Housing for Low-1neome Veterans. This to borrow up to $600 million by selling general measure funds construction, renovation, and obligation bonds to investors, who would be acquisition of affordable multifamily housing, repaid using general tax revenues. The cost of such as apartment complexes.The state would do these bonds would depend on their interest rates this by providing local governments, nonprofit and the time period over vvhicli they are repaid. organizations, and private developers with We assume that (1) the interest rate for these financial assistance, such as low-interest loans, to bonds would average percent, (2) they would be fund part of a project's costs. Housing built with sold. over the course of five years, and (3) they these funds would be rented to low-income would be repaid. over a ten-year period. Based on veterans (and. their families)—that is, those w-ho these assumptions, the cost to taxpayers to repay earn less than 80 percent of average family the bonds would average about $50 million. income, as adjusted by family size and county. Por annually for 15 ycars. This amount is less than example, the average statewide amount for a single one-tenth of I percent of the state budget. person to be considered low-income for this program is about $38,000. State law requires these units to be affordable, meaning rent payments Visit http.11ca1-access.sos.ca.govfor details made by veterans cannot exceed 30 percent of the about financial contributions for this proposition. income limit for the program. For text of Proposition 41, see page 40. Analysis 7 PROP VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2014. JL i . ; --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- - - ----- -Mite YES on Proposition 41, the Veterans Housing By voting YE4 S on Proposition 4 t,we can act to make and I-Im-neless Prevention Bond Act of'2014 to build sure homeless veterans have access to quality, -affordable ford.-1 r at" ble housing for California's veterans without raisin- hous_�.ta and give at.-risk veterans the opportunity to find lb taxes or adding to California's debt by redirecting the job training, counseling, and rehabilitation services $600 million of existing, unspent funds. they need—and since this act uses money that has already This is a fiscally responsible ballot measure that will been approved, but not spent,we can honor their service help thousands ofhomeless veterans get a roof over their W'th011t adding to the debt or raising X sing taxes. heads.This act doesn't create new taxes or add new debt As our conflicts overseas draw to a close, up to 45,000 to California. In fact, this act will save taxpayer dollars in young veterans will be returning home to California.They healthcare and public saf'ety by getting veterans off the have sacrificed so much for our country, and some will be, streets and into safe, affordable housing, coming home with no ;ohs or homes waiting for them. California is home to more than one-quarter of all We cannot allouv these men and women who have served our homeless veterans in the United States. We must take counvv to he left on their owe. action to address this shocking situation, but we also know That is why organizations like the American Legion, that California has had significant budget troubles over the Viet narn Veterans of California,Veterans Village of'San past several years.ThaCswhy this rneasure eioesnt addi to Diego, U.S. VFTS, and Swords to Plowshares support this Caiifornia")-lIck, instead, it takes prev w w mustiou previously approved but act,They know-that e must do right by our veterans and unspent bond funds and uses them to construct affordable taxpayers alike. housing for homeless and near-homeless veterans. IA7e Vote W.S on proposition 41 to build $600 million kiiow we need'to do more for our veterans; and' we cai; take in quality- affordable housing for California's veterans, action with,opt raising a diine in new taxes or adt'lling a nickel 'AlIthout raising taxes or ad ding to Californian debt, to Cali.lbrnia's Debt I-Ionor;ng the sacrifices C alif6rnias veterans have Every veteran has unique needs, and.this act will made isn't just our duty as voters—it's our basic help ensure fl-icit we approach homelessness among obligation as citizens. For more information, plecise visit veterans cornpreliensively.This act will help build www.yesonprop,41fiorvets.org. transitional housing for veterans who are trying to escape Let's support our veterans for all their sacrifices—by homelessness, wli:!],- also constructing support: ive housing voting W,,S! for veterans who are dealing with physical injuries, mental health Issues, or Postriaurnatic Stress stemming JOHN A. PfREZ, Speaker of the California A"etribly n from their service. Priority will go to nonprofits and LEON E. PANETTA, Former United States Secretary of Defense local governments to construct new housing oi-renovate : STEPHEN PECK, President exi sting facilities to meet: the needs of veterans locally, U.S.VETS In general, it is the responsibility of the federal back the loans-with,interest. In contrast, the programs government to care for military veterans; however,when proposed for homeless veterans would riot be paid for by the federal government falls short and no one else picks up the veterans ;as they cannot afford to pay). the slack, it is appropriate for state governments to lend a Also, keep in mind that any program which involves hand to persons who have served-------�vein if volnntarily=in expenditures not given directly to the intended the military, beneficiaries is subject to possible mismanagement and Credit the California Legislature for proposing in waste. Z-2 Proposition 41 to shift $600 million in voter-authorized In the future, the best way to -avoid homelessness borrowing to programs that may better help veterans in among veterans is to avoid the unnecessary commitment D need. of ground troops into combat around the globe. Putting Keep in mind, though, that all money borrowed (by "boots on the ground'"in foreign lands should be a last selling bonds", must be -.-,-p.-.;d with interest. resort. In the case Of CaI`V`C_'t loans for the purchase of hornes farms), the recipients have been required to pay GARY WESLEY 12 1 Argun;enrs Arguments printed fin,this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been rheckedfor arairary by any q1ficial agenzy, PROP VETERANS HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2014. JL 11101W111-----------I---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I In 2008, California voters approved a$900 million rental housing, or related facilitiesfior veterans and their bond measure to flirther fund the Ca1N,`et Farm and Borne families to access and maintain housing stability- " Loan Program.The Program began in 1921. It has helped According the $960 million it) I - _, to the State Legislature, d more than 14/00,000 C-jAifc)rn:a military veterans buy b y borrow'ng (by selling bonds) a.uthorizedby voters for the homes (and farms). Cal\/et Loan Program in 2008 is not being fully used by In this proposition, the State Legislature is proposing to veterans to buy homes or farms. Indeed, the Legislature authorize use of$600 million_of the prior$900 million reports that borrowing authority under the prior bond measure (two.-thirds) for another prograrn aimed at $500 million bond measure for the loan r P ogratri hit not helping homeless veterans.According to the Legislature, been exhausted, there are approximately 19,000 homeless veterans in The chief questions raised by this proposition are: CalifOrnia—with -.11011C coming- 0` Should. $600 million in borrowing capacity be taken If approved by voters, this proposition would allow frorn the CaPVet Farm and Lorne Loan Prograrni (2 Should $600 million be borrowed (by selling bonds) a new 'reusing ��,terans 1­inance Coinnuttee"to borrow money by selling up to $600 million in general to support a new California veterans program? obligation bonds '�o provide the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and Preservation of qI'Tordable muh-i-ftvnil� GARY WESLEY svj�portive hovsinb ajTordable transitional/housing, a,Yordah,/c Prop. 41, the Veterans I-lousing and.1-lon-teless in social services and healthcare. As dieL.A, Times noted, Prevention Act ol'2014 redirects extsunt:_,, unspent bond "By re(111611-the number of homeless Veterans and 11 j 0 funds that were previously approved by voters but that connecting more of then: to the rehabilitation and mental have not been used. Prop. 41 does not raise taxes or add health services they need, the bonds could.help the state to the overall state debt. Prop. 41 authorizes $600 million avoid some of healthcare antisocial service costs it faces to be. dedicated to constructing and renovating affordable today,"The 7iMleS also notes these bonds could assist snore housing for homeless and near-homeless veterans. horne./ess veterans to rejoin the tvorzIfbrce. The existing program that these funds come from is This is the fiscally responsible way to do right by 'S on Pi badly underused. In fact, aLos Angeles Times editorial Calif'ornias veterans.N7ote YTS -op. 41 to help said that the original ballot measure that authorized this California's veterans get the housing they recede funding"missed the nark interms of meeting the needs of the states veterans."That's why Prop. 41 is essential ED FORD, State Commander to veterans—it builds the kinds of housing California's Veterans of Foreign Wars, California Department Wtel-atl population needs, without raising; taxes, PETER CAMERON,executive Director This act redirects previously approved, but unused �Actcrans Resource Center of Arnerica bonds.That means that it doesn't add to California's JOSEPH GARCIA, State Commander overall authorized debt. using these bonds will produce -American Legion, Department of California minor financing costs to the.state, while leading to savings Arguments printed on thh page are The ophdom qfibe authors rind have not been rbecked for accuracy by any qffiddagewy. Ara u�P,en is e 713 PROPOSITION PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS. STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO Am AN& 4ar Im M em LOCAL AGENCIES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 0 FFIC IAL'FFYLE AN D S U MMA RY PREPAR FT)BY '11i F,KI"I'ORN FA G FNERAL PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS. STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL AGENCIES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. • Requires local government agencies, including cities, counties, and school districts, to comply with specified state laws providing for public access to tneetings of local Government bodies and records of government officials. ® Eliminates requirement that the State reimburse local government agencies for compliance with these specified laws. Summary of Legislative Analyst's Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact. • Reduced state payments to local governments in the tens of millions of dollars annually. • Potential increased local government costs of tens of millions of dollars annually from possible additional state requirements on local governments to make information available to the public. FINAL VOTES CAST BY THE LEGISLATURE ON SCR 3 (PROPOSITION 42) (Resolution Chapter 123, Statutes of 2013) Senate: A13eso'7 Noes 0 Assenibly: Ayes 78 Noes 0 ANALYSIS BY THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST BACKGROUND governments must follow to provide public access California Has Thousands oftocal to local government information and meetings. Governments. Californians receive services from California]--ublic Record-v Act. This law thousands of local governments------counties, cities, allows every person to inspect and obtain school and community college districts-, and copies of state and local government documents. It requires state agencies and special districts such as fire districts, flood control local governments to establish written districts, and water districts). Each local government has a local governing guidelines for public access to documents body (such as a I-) and to post these guidelines at their offices. city council or county board of supervisors' that Ralph M. Brown Act, This law governs makes decisions about its programs, services, and operations. meetings of the governing bodies of local Public Access to Local Government governments. It requires local governing bodies to provide public notice ofag-enda Information. The State Constitution requires that items and to hold. meetings in an open meetings ot'governing bodies and-writings of forum. public officials and agencies be open to public scrutiny. Two state laws establish rules local Ill I 7;tle an2 Summary / Ana/ysis PROP PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS.STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO .A 4;2'h LOCAL AGENCIES.LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. ANALYSIS BY THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST CONTINUED &ate.A�ymenisfior Public Recor&and.Brown Eliminates the state's responsibility to pal, Act Costs. Over the years, the Legislature has local governments for their costs related modified the Public Records Act and Brown Act to these laws. (As noted above, state from time to time. Some of these changes have responsibility to pay I-or local Brown Act increased local government responsibilities and costs was eliminated in 2011 costs.The state generally must pay local The measure applies to the current requirements governments for their costs when it increases their of these laws, as -well as any future changes to responsibilities—a requirement that state officials either law that are made to improve public access consider when reviewing proposals that increase to government information or meetings. local government costs. Under current law, the state must pay local governments for their costs to FISCAL EFFECTS implement certain parts of the Public Records Act Effect on State Costs and Local Revenues. By (such as the requirement to assist members of the eliminating the state's responsibility for paying public seeking records and to tell individuals local government costs to follow the Public seeking records whether the records can be Records Act, the measure would result in savings provided).The amount of mot-icy the state owes I to the state and. comparable revenue reductions to local governments for their Public Records Act 0 local governments.The impact is likely in the tens costs is not known yet, but is estimated to be in of millions of dollars a year. the tens of millions of dollars annually. In addition, the state previously has paid local 1'otentialEffiect on Local Costs. The measure could also change the future behavior of state governments for their costs resulting from certain officials. This is because under Proposition 4", the parts of the Brown Act. However, California voters -state could amended the State Constitution in 201-2 to make changes to the Public Records eliminate the state's responsibility to pay local Act and it would not have to pay local governments for their costs.Thus, state officials governments for these Brown Act costs. might make more changes to this law than they PROPOSAL would have otherwise. In this case, local measure: governments could incur additional costs— ThispotentiAy in the tens of millions of dollars Adds to the State Constitution the annually in the future. requirement that local governments f'ollow . the Public Records Act and the Brown Act. Visit http.Ilcal-access.sos.ca.,,aovfor details about financial contributions for this proposition. For text of Proposition 42, see page 42. Analysis 1 15 PROP PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS.STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL AGENCIES. am 42 LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. ---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everyone has heard the old sa-w"you cant t fight continued.to comply during these short periods of fiscal city hall." It ituns out it is flatly untrue. Millions of stress, the public's fundamental rights should not depend Californians seek answers from public officials and. on the good grates of local officials, bureaucrats in cities, counties, school districts, water Proposition 42 will clarify that local government agencies, and every type of government agency, using the agencies and not the state are responsible r'-or the costs inforniation they gain to enter the political process and I.ISS06111ted with their compliance with our access laws. It positively afl`ect pill lic '. w Polio, :ll ensure aCCeSS to public records and trieetings that are o Powerful tools like the California public Records Act essential to expose and fight public corruption, like that give citizens and businesses the ability to obtain the experienced by the citizens of the City of Bell when public records they need to be effective advocates and protect the officials engaged in criminal acts and sacked the citys interests of the corrinninitv.The Ralph,X- 4, Brown Open coffers. Meeting Law gives us the right to be in the room and Proposition 42 will cement in the Constitution the heard as policy is developed during city council, board of public's civil right to know what the government is doing supervisor, school board, and special district meetings. and.how it is doing it. It will add independent force to the In '2004, these laws giving Californians the right state's laws that require local governments to comply with to access public records and attend meetings of local open meeting and public:record h1WS and future changes public bodies were made even more powerful when over to those laws made by the Legislature. 82 percent of the voters approved an amendment to the Proposition 42 will eliminate the possibility that local state constitution tntion that says, in part. "The people have the agencies can deny a request for public information or slam ri-ht of to information concernin17)-the conduct a meeting in (loot-shut based on cost,AsThornas jeffersoin 1 1 of the people's business, and, therefore, the meetings of said, "Iriforniat:on is the currency of democracy:"'Tell the public bodies and the writings of public officials and. bureaucrats that the people—not the government—ought uD agencies shall be open to public scrutiny" to decide what we need to know.Vote yes on In the past few years, though, key provisions of these Proposition 42, great laws have been threatened when the state suffers fiscal crisis. In short, the state and local governments have MARK LEND, Member been in long disagreement about the amount and level California State Senate of state financial support for the local costs of complying THOMAS W. NEWTON, Executive Director with the publics civil right of access to government.At Callf'Ornia Newspaper Publishers Assoclation times key provisions of these laws have become optional for local government agencies by virtue of tough decisions made in the state budget process. While most governments right that '7)roiv tion 112 recent years by the influence of money and by the,Th� p oponents are basically " j/ '(f 'iminate theposs'h' 0 1 uw I.//ez I Ili,;nbar locii/agyncies can. lawfully] empowerment of various regional agencies throughout t de; y a reqvestfir public lnfbrm�vtion or slam a meettinga door California headed by board members never elected,to those users'on i the] cost"of complying with these state laws. It regional positions. would do so by imposing the cost of complying upon local For example, in the San Francisco Bay Area, regional I complying governments.Art alternative would be to require that the agencies just adopted plans that will cram millions state government pay of new residents from around the world into existing Over many years. I have provided arguments agai nst metropolitan transportanon corridors. fins-only lanes state and local ballot rneastires so that voters will receive are being cleated, HOV (high OCCUJ_)a13 Cv vehicle) lanes more information about the measures before voting. are being converted into "Express Lanes" that also allow I have also used the California public Records Act and toll-payers. open meeting laws to attempt to positively influence ill lanes on f I reeways may become cola.'lames in the years decision-making at the local level.V,hen those laws are -ahead. It is happening across the country violated, a Civil laWSUit may be filed, and the official misconduct involved may be reported to the civil grand GARY WESLEY Jury in the county. However, the ability of individuals to make a difference CWT3 at the local level------has been undermined in 16 1 A rau n;en is Arguments printed fin,this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been rheckedfor arairary by any q1ficial agency, PROP PUBLIC RECORDS. OPEN MEETINGS.STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL AGENCIES. am LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 11101W111-----------I------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------1 Local governments are run by employees and politicians Proposition 42 would.amend the California who tnia� or may NOT wari t to share information or Constitution to clarify that the State need not pay V i _13, ;Ve public input before makil-Ig deCiSiOIIS.rece. I to I local govertitrient for the cost oCcomplying with open In 2004, California voters approved an initiative state meeting law applicable to local governinents (the Brown, constitutional amendment designed to halt the rolling Act—Government Code sections 54950-54963) or with back of state laws that guaranteed access to many public the Public RecoyalsAct(Government Code records and nwndated/that ineetitiFs of local government sections 6'250-6270' as written or later changed—as / /1 9 legislative bodies ]ASWIly be.held in public and that long as any change 'contalnsfindinriZs d"ernonstrating decisions of local legislative bodies could be made th'atthe statutory enactnzen.t furt.ber the Purposes o/-,the only after an opportunity for public input ((__,aL;1brnia constitutional guarantee of public access and input. Constitution, article 1, section 36b The rain issue presented.1by this proposition is whether Some local governments responded by objecting that the voters believe that the cost of complying with these riew constitutional provision did not supersede another important state laws should be borne by local governments provision of the State Constitution (article III B, or by the state government. section ()) which requires that the State pay to local governments the cost of implementing art),new State GARY WESLEY 0 mandates. Our democracy depends upon informed and active VI'lien agencies pay dicir own costs of compliance, p r p incentive to innovate to keep those a ucip.1tion in government. Proposition 42 is a simple there a built-in ince, measure that protects the basic right Ig it to know how costs down, like streamlining record request processes government conducts our business. and.putting con-irnonly requested.records online for easy Mr.'\Veslev's primary argument against proposition 42 public access. if the state pays local agencies for the purely recites a lot o C facts most of which we agree with but local obligation of complying with these fundamentallydoesn't makemuch of an argument about why local important laws, though, there is no incentive to improve. government agencies should look to the state to pay their It's simple; the state pays its own costs and local agencies costs associated with compliance with your freedom of should pay theirs. information la-WS like the California Public,Records Act: Protect your civil right to know and vote YES on and Ralph M. Brown Open Meeting 1,aw. Proposition 142. Compliance with our state and local laws requiring open meetings and access to public records is a matter of JAMES W. EVERT, General Counsel constitutional principle. California.Newspaper Publishers Association 'T'he fact is every State agency Pays its own costs of DONNA FRYE, ]'resident compliance with the public records act and the Bagley- Califortiians Aware Keene Act, which is sirnilar to the Brown Act and requires JENNIFER A.WAGGONER, President state boards and comrnissions to meet in opeti and.public League of Women Voters of California sessions. Arguments on thh page are The upinionw qfibe authors rind have not been rbecked for accuracy by any qffiddagewy. Arau�P,en is e� 717 OVERVIEW OF STATE BCC DEBT Prepared by the Legislative analyst's Office This section describes the state's bond debt. 1t also Lease-Revenue Bands. These bonds are paid discusses how Proposition 41—the $600 milpon off from lease payments (primarily from the veterans housing bond proposal—would affect stag � �rale� dy state agencies us the bond costs. facilities the bonds finance. These bonds Background do not require voter approval and are not guaranteed by the state's general taxing power. WhatAre Bonds?fonds are a way that A, a result, they have somewhat lii�rher interest governments and companies borrow nioney� costs than general obligation bonds, The state government, for example, uses bonds the planning, construction, and Traditional Revenue Bonds."These, bonds primarily to pay for renovation of infrastructure projects. The state sells also finance infrastructure projects but are not bonds to investors to provide "Up-front" funding supported by the General Fund. Rather, they for these projects and. their commits to repay the are paid off from a designated revenue stream investors, with interest; over a period of time. generated by the projects they finance—such as bridge tolls. These bonds also are not "at Do Bonds Fund and Whj,Are They guaranteed by the state's general taxing power Use€`?The state typically rises bonds to fiend public and do not require voter approval. infrastructure projects such as roads, educational facilities, prisons, parks, water projects, and office After selling bonds, the state makes annual principal buildings. Bonds have also been used to help finance and interest payments until the bonds are paid off certain private infrastructure, such as hospitals and Genera"' investors do not pay state and federal housing for veterans, 'fir. main reason for issuing income taxes on bonds issued by the state,This bonds is that infrastructure typically provides alloys the state to sell bonds at lower interest rates, services over inany years. Thus, it is reasonable for which results in lower state debt payments. However, current, as well as future, taxpayers to help pay for in sore cases, the state sells bonds that do no,- them, Additionally, the large costs of these projects qualify for the federal tax exemption. For example, can be difficult to pay for all at once. historically; many lYousing-related bonds have not received a federal tax exemption. What Y`y es of Bonds Does the&ate 5e11?"The state sells several major types of bonds. These are; What Are the Costs oJ'BondF';rnancing?The annual cost of'repaying bonds depends primarily on General Obligation Bondvo Most of these the interest rate and the time period over which the bonds are paid off directly from the state's bonds have to be repaid. The state usually makes General Fiend,The General Fund is the bond payments over a 30--year period (sinihar to state's main operating account, which it uses payments homeowners would make on cost 30-year to pay for public schools; higher education, fixed-rate mortgages). Assuming air interest rate of prisons, health care, and other services, An 5 percent, for each $I borrowed, the state would pay example of general obligation bonds would be close to $2 over a typical 30-year repayment period. the statewide bonds for local school district Of that $.2', roughly $1 would go toward repaying facilities. Some general obligation bonds, the amount borrowed and close to $1 for interest, however, are paid from designated revenue Ho-never, because the repayment for each bond is sources, with the General Fond only providing spread over the entire. 30-year period, the cost after back-up support in the event the designated adjusting for inflation is less—about $1.30 for each revenues fall short. For example, the state 1 borrowed, 'When the state issues taxable bonds, it repays some past water bonds using funds from often issues them with a shorter repayment period— agencies that receive water frog the bond.- for example, ten years. :A shorter repayment period funded projects. general obligation bonds results in higher annual payments, but lower overall must be approved by the voters and their interest costs and thus lower total repayment costs, repayment is guaranteed by the state's general taxing power-, 18 Overview o f Stale Bond Delbt OVERVIEW OF STATE BOND DEBT CONTINUED Infrastructure Bonds and the State Budget repaid over ten gears, the estimated annual General Amount a�` enersr� � The stag, has Fund cost�volild � abotEt € million. In total, we about �� billion of general Fund-supported estimate that the measure would require total del�t� infrastructure bonds outstanding that is, bonds on s��`��.� payments o�about �i�� million over tl�� which it is making principal and interest payments. ��-year period during which the bonds would be This consists of about $75 billion off eneral Baia 1 off obligation bonds and . 10 billion of Iease-r sYenise This Elections Impact on the Debt-Service bonds. In addition, the voters and the Legislature Ratio. One, indicator of the state's debt situation is have approved about $33 billion of authorized its debt--service ratio (DSR).'Fhis ratio indicates the general oNigation and lease-revenime infrastructure portion of the state's annual General Fund revenues bonds that have riot yet been sold. Most of these that Heist be set aside for debt--service, payments on hoods are expected to be sold in the corning years as infrastructure bonds and, therefore, are not available additional projects need funding, for oiler state progranis. As shown in Figure 1, € er�e r Debt ��o e ts4 In Z€�1 —I 1, the the DS is now approaching, b percent of annual General FEid's infrastructure bond repayments General Fund revenues, If no additional. hods are are expected to total over $5 billion. _�s previoi sly approved by voters or tYe Le�11 rislatinre, the states debt authorized but curreritly unsold bonds are marketed, service onalreadyaittllori�ed bonds is projected outstandin r bond debt costs will rise, likely yea'*" to peak at Just Under b percent of general Fund at over .$7 billion in 2019-2-0. revenues in 2017-18, and decline thereafter. This Election's Impact€n Debt Payments. The Uvoters approve the proposed veterans housing veterans hE�usinil� bond proposal on this ballot less on this ballot, it would increase the DSR by IesS t (Proposition 41), would allow the state to borrow up llail �lneenY E?fa percentagepoint. However, if voters approve additional bonds in elections after to $600 million by selling general obligation bonds � z investors. The average anilEia debt service orl t le June p1 1, future debt-service costs s Yo n in to i bond would depend E? the timing arid conditionsFigure i would be higher. For example, at the of its sales. However, assurnin Y an interest rate of` time this anial)sis was prepared, a water bond was percent, that the bonds would be issued over scheduled to be on the November `014 ballot, a five--;Fear period, and that each bond Would be Figure 1 General Fund Debt-Service Ration Authorized,but Unsold Proposed Veterans F I i using Bonds, 1> > :> :. .. :r... .:: 1 2000-01 2005-06 2010-11 2015-16 2020-21 k k Projected a Ratio of annual Genera; =und debt-service Payrnents to Genera; =und revenues and transters. POLITICAL PARTY STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE GREEN PARTY r'['be Green Party supilorts viable solutions to our ptanct's More (Jernocracy and fuller epresentation tb,ougb toughest problens, from climate change to historic income proportional representation for state legislature and inequality.NVe put people and planet first. Congress,and ranked choice voting for statewide executive Currently 55 California Greens hold elected office. 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California Democratic Party E-mail: info(art caadem.org .John L.Burton,Chairman Website:www.sadem.org 140121st Street,#2614 Facebook.facebook.coralcadems Sacramento,0195811 Twitter: (&CA--,Dem The order of the stuternents wan determined by tat.Statements on this page-were supplied by politicalprrtiesandhavenoiheenchecked.h)rrccurx,vt�ranyrici Iag�ney. Political ' r°,:y ,statements of Purpose 21 VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE California law includes voluntary spending limits for candidates running for statewide office (not f'ederal office). Candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor. Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent Of Public Instruction, and Board of"Equalization-who choose to keep their campaign expenses under specified dollar amounts may purchase space in the statewide voter information guide for a candidate statement of up to 250 words. In the list below, an asterisk (I designates a candidate who has accepted Cl'ali-'Ornla's voluntary campaign spending lirnits and, therefore, has the OPti©n to purchase space for a candidate statement in this voter guide. Some eligible candidates choose not to purchase space for a candidate statement. Candidate statements are on Pages 24---39. The expenditure limit for candidates running for Governor in the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election is $8,166,000. The expenditure limit for candidates running for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Attorney General, Insurance C orninissioner, and Superintendent of Public Instruction in the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election is $5,444,000. The expenditure limit for candidates running for the Board of Equalization in the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election is $1,361,000. Visit I?ttp:114-a.1-,,4ccess.sos,ci,goi.,for details about financial contributions in these contests. The following list of candidates for statewide elective office is current through March 10, 2014—the end. of the public display period required for the Official Voter Information Guide. lor the final list of candidates, gyo to www.sos.c,(i.gov/ lections/elcctions----ca.nd.htm. Governor Lieutenant Governor • Akirtyetru Agbede Democratic David Fennell Republican • Richard William Aguirre Republican * Jena E Goodman Green • "Bo" Bogdan Ambrozewicz Inc, Party Preference Amos Johnson Peace and Freedom • Andrew Blount Republican * Eric Korevaar Democratic Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Democratic * Ron Nehring Republican • janel Hveshia Buycks No Party Preference Gavin Newsom Democratic • Glenn Champ Republican * Alan Reynolds Americans Elect Rakesh Kumar Christian No Party Preference G eorge fang Republican Z, • Tim Donnelly Republican Neel Kashkan Republican • Joe Lelcht No Party Preference • Robert:Newinan No Party Preference • Luis J. RoC`60LICZ Green • Cindy L. Sheehan Peace and Freedom A'rna Marie Winston republican 22 1 List of'Candi(4`14tesfor Statetivide -Elective Office I - VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE Secretary of State Insurance Commissioner • Roy Allmond Republican * Tea" Gaines Republican • Derck Cressman Derr-ocratic * Nathalic I-Irizi Peace an(.Freedom • David.Curtis Green * Dave Jones Den-tocratic • Jeffrey H. Drobman Democratic • Alie.X Padilla Democratic Board of Equalization • Pete Peterson Republican District 1 • Dan SCIIILlt' No Party Preference * Chris Parker Democratic • Leland Yee Democratic * George Runner Republican Controller Board of Equalization • Tainniv D. Nair Democratic District 2 * Fiona Ma Democratic • David Evarts Repubhcart jalne's RepubliCall John A. Perez Democratic Ashley Swearen gi it Republican Board of Equalization • Laura`jells Green District 3 Betty T Yee Democratic Jerome E. Horton Democratic Treasurer Board of Equalization • Ellen H. Brown Greet, District 4 • John Chiang Democratic * Lewis Da Silva Republican Greg Conlon Republican * Diane L. Harkey Republican Attorney General * Shirley Horton Republican • Ronald Gold Republican * John F. Kelly Republican • John Haggerty Republican * Nader Shahatit: Den-tocratic Kqmqlq D. Harris Democratic Van Fran Republican • Jonathan Jaech Libertarian Superintendent of Public Instruction David King Republican * Lydia A, Gutierrez Nonpartisan • OrIvIaltz No Party Preference * T,0m 'Forla"kson Nonpartisan Phil Wyman Republican * Marshall `Fuck Nonpartisan List of'Candidatesfior Statewide Elective Office 23 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS BY OFFICE GOVERNOR * As the slate's chief executive officer, oversees most state departments and agencies and appoints Judges. Proposes new laws and approves or vetoes legislation. Prepares and submits the annual state budget. Mobilizes and directs state resources during emergencies, ROBEjzT NEWMAN P.O. Box 8446 (909-1-!98-1101 1 N'o Party Prefi?rence Redlands, CA 923375 newmannotes( roadruntiercorn newinan4governor.org I'm running for governor. I'm disgusted with corrupt, incompetent government's stealing and abuse; and with political parties that support it. California ia I as the highest percentage of people ng liv i-. in poverty. Our unemployne-It, and violent crime rates are abo%,e the national average; our tax rates among the highest in the nation, our schools among ,the worst, Further-pore, a crippling enviroent is eliminating businesses, thereby guaranteeing a dismal , re, Igulatory n-iri future. We deserve better. My platform—the California Revolution—protects state sovereignty, increases tape home pay, saves pensions,returns schools to local control,lives "armers more water, cuts taxes,recluses regulations,restores constitutional rights------includin- gun rights and makes government smaller, efficient, and less costly. I'm pro-God, pro-life,pro-family. TLTVJ I)ONNELLY 5850 Oberlin Dr, Suite 240 ('760)9333-8460 Repuhlicar,, San Diego, CA 92121 tirnr�elecftirndonnellyxorn ww x,,.elec-,I,tiindontie.ily.coiyl I'm a Patriot not a Politician. At 19 when I came to California with $300 in n-ay pocket, California was the land of opportunity. The onlyviiinlitation on your dreams was what you coup i imagine and how hard you were willing to work. Within a decade I married an amazing California girl, a widow with two young boys; to'gether, we raised 5 sons and started a successful manufacturing business. I served the community by conducting a Bible study and life skills course in a prison can-tp for 8 years. I was living t' c California drea-i a-.itiloi)pressiNcr-gulations drove n,,y customers out of the state and regulated me out o 1-busuiess.An ever-increasing government has become the greatest threat to our future. I want,my state back, I want my frecdorn back. I want a government that will control itself rather than try to control me. Here is the recipe for restoring opportunity for all Californians. As Governor, I will: TWo all new restrictions on . civil Iff Z, -1 1 1 youi business,your frecdorn, and your constitutional civil ri hts. Never submit a budget that spends more than we take in. Treat 'ohs like we treat endangered species -protect:them by any means necessary. Fight to lower tax rates for all bard-working Califon-tians, End early prisoner release a-. d protect--te public from violent predators. Reform educati Hork by putting our kids first.When government increases,liberty contracts.When government grows,opportunity shrinks. 'Take a stand for California! Let's bring pride back to the state we love. L(JUS J. RO DRIGUT EZ RO. Box 328 (818) 898-.0013 Green San Fernando, CA 91341 infoi )i-odriguezforgovernor.oi-g Imagine a new California.As governor I would curb corporate domination and align resources to end poverty;overhaul the costly and ineffective prison system with evidence-based healing, treatment, jobs training, and restorative iustice practices;provide clean and green environment for everyone--free quality education and healthcare;and access to arts and culture in every neighborhood. It's possible: Ileal1hy and thriving communities for all. www.t-c)di-,;gi.iezfbi-goi ei-rioi-.ot-a The order ofthc statements ivusdetermincd by lot.Statements on this rage ivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,ebeekedfor aeeuwacy.Each statement was voltntarily sub.,niffed b),the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate, Candidates-,,vho did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. 2 11 1 Candidate Statements * GOVERNOR * CONTINUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "130"BOGDAN AMBROZEWICZ (530)5715-7454 No Party Prejere.nce b0,ydan 1011714' yahooxom www.boani-broz.com bidependent: heron partisan, Uniting Cal�brnians. "Bo.," Designer, builder, 35 years experience. Immigrated to California at age 10. Wornen's and m,!-,qoritv rights. No fees for new businesses for first. vean 25% fee reduction for existing businesses. Accelerate busirtess mvestmerit,depreciation by 50"10. Reduce property tax 50%. Reduce building 1 per]-nits 50%.Repeal fire tax.Reduce college tuition 25%. Senior discount plan. Immigration Reform. Repeal train and water luninel to solve water issue.-A,,Iore proposals: www.bownbroz.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RICHARD WILLIAM AGUIRRE (619)961-8676 Republican richard('!cJa. , -yi-iii-refor-yovertioi-.cona a}zoirrefbnzoveri)orxorn aguirretbrgovernor.corn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDREW BLOUNT 254713 Nellie Gail Road (949-) 342-6398 Republican La.ginia Hills, CA 92653 and rew(ct�and i-ewbiount.com wwwandrew61ount,com I love California9 Twenty years ago I moved to California with$17 and hope for a better life.. California off"cred me the freedom to build a software business,raise a family,and serve as Mayor of the City of Laguna Hills.Each year,my wife Michelle and I put on the Blount Family Christmas Lights Show and tour thousands through our home, sharing stories of families,dreams,lives,and struggles.From agriculture to technology,much of what America holds dear begins here. California is dif-ferent,than other states. NVc dream it bigger,we grow it bigger., and we build it bigger. What I ask from You is no less. In that spirit, I have taken a different path . . . a Californian path. 'Throughout this election, I have not asked for your hard earned money, but only for your vote to elect me Governor. California is not for sale and neither is ,this election. If you believe that your income should grow 1-aster than your expenses, then vote for me. If you.1 believe that schools should teach employable skills,then vote for me. If you believe that college is too expensive, then vote for me. If you believe that all hard working women and men should have an equal opportunity to provide for their farn i ties and save enough for retirement,then vote for me.Be exciteW All Californians havewhat it takes to realize the greatness inherent in each of us. Let's make prosperity today's reality. wiiyiiy.e:zpdr(?-,i)blotiiit.ci)m. JOE LFICHT 316 Encino Lane,Unit A J, jedleicht@aol.com No Party Pre4�rence 92 1 Z� ,f San Clemente, CA 1 )6-,2 www.joeforgov,org As an independent,I atri uniquely situated to work with leaders of parties to put California back on the rig, trac- A right it k. Bv voting for me,you will send a strong message to both parties that you expect, nay, dell-nand results. Together we Can build the California we desire. To learn more,visit WIVI.I.I.J.04 11'* CINDY L. SHEEHAN 2124 Kittredge St, '4104 (916) 905-5167 Peace and Freedotti Berkeley, C.A. 94704 cindy( cindy2014.oi-g I -htt-o:,/�/www,cindy2O'-4.org I am committed to all the people of California.Let's work together to create apeaceful,prosperous,and environmentally clean and sustainable State with high quality education and health care for all, living wages, and community control of abusive police and prisons. I vow to tax the super-rich more to end poverty. Register Peace and Freedom Party. GLENN CHAMP P.0, Box 310 (559) 855-2817 Republicari Tollhouse,CA 93667 bjh ancock(a,,,net ptc.net wwwchampforgovernor,com I'm the only candidate that will clean up the mess by holding elected officials accountable to the C'enstitution that will improve our economy. The order ofthc statements ivus determ in cd by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the e candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the ballot. Candidate Statements 1 25 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR * Assumes the office and.duties of Governor in the case of impeachment, death, resignation, removal from office, or absence from the state. • Serves as president of the State Senate and has a fie-breaking vote. • Chairs the Economic Development Commission, is a member of the State Lands Commission., and sits on the boards of the California.torn]a.university systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RON NEHRING ron@)ronnehrrRg.00M Repuhucan ww,N.ronnehringxonl Ca iforma I I is home to the world's most innovative and hard-working people, yet we're crushed by high taxes and unemployment, phis the nation's worst business climate for Jobs. Let's put Republican ideas into action and set clear pnorities: Reform taxes to make thern lower,simple and fair;iuinit,'govern-inent spending; Set high standards and move control over education back to our local schools; Protect homeowners and seniors by safeguarding Proposition 3 and keep property taxes down, Protect our neighborhoods by stopping the early release of dangerous ci iminals; Scrap the wasteful "hi,-h speed rail"boondoggle and build infrastructure improving roads to reduce commuting times, and get water to the people and farms needing it. Working togethei ive can do it. ALA N REYNOLDS www.facebook.con.,/reyn«lds4california reynolds4calif(,rniar�,,Igi-iiii.cor.-i Americans Elect 'Twitter: , alarisreynolds wwwdansreynolds.com "NNte the Peop'le." Not: Partisanship, Corporations, Special interests. Fiscal Responsibility, Social Fairness, Government,Accountability, Family/Community focused, been unemployed, I feel your pain. Pragmatism., Integrity, Straightforwardness, "UnPolitician." Not Republican/Democrat, like most, bit of both, lots between. 1.3 Million Ca i .1 forivarts gn si- cd peti�io-- s (candidate not party) for -n-tovation. Caiforiva's ExpertisO I-.: : Hon.political 11 .1.1 Hon. Lt. Governor doesn't change party caucuses. 'Top —2 Primary. 47orth Innovating? Supporters: 147147147.r(?Jbri,nl?ai,ty,or�,-, it)it)W.ahznsre-�l lnohls.cow, ERIC KOREVAAR 1710 Torrey Pines Rd, 58)692-0459 Democratic L,1 Jolla, CA 92037 electarnoder-ate @)voteforericxom ww�,Nwoteforericxonl As a Ph.D. scientist rather than a career politician, I will bring needed analytical capabilities and innovative thinking +0 I Sacramento. While simultaneously being the father of young children and a successful entrepreneur relying on (Food money management skills, t believe strongly that funding for schoolteachers and higher education should take precedence over spending on government overhead. Wherefore, to set an example of fiscal restraint for other state o"ficials, I will cut the Lieutenant Governor's staff and budget by 50%and accept no pension,As Lieutenant,Governor, most o-r my energy will be devoted to fighting for your rights to efficient and cost effective government. I sincerely equest your vote and look forward to 'bearing your, ideas. The order ofthc statements ivus determined by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the ballot. 26 GIndidaue Srareme.nrs SECRETARY OF STATE * As the state's chief elections officer, oversees statewide elections and provides public access to campaign and lobbying, financial informatioll. Supports California business by registering and authenticating certain types of businesses and I trademarks, rcgulatitu4 notaries public., and enabling secured creditors to protect their financial interests. Preserves California's history by acquiring, sateguardlrig, and sharing,the states historical treasures. registers domestic partnerships and advance health care directives, and protects the addresses of domestic violence victinis and certain others entitled to confidential addresses, JEFFREY H. DROBMAN 21586 Northlake Circle (818)590-1603 Dernocratic Westlahe Villa-C,CA 91361 jhdphd�a lornni.ucla.edu htti):!',/drjeffsoftware.com,/candidatesl,'drobtrian Make NToting more Accessible, Convenient, Secure with Secure Orillifle Internet Noting. V0te,4nyn,,hcre,Anytinize, on,4n),Device. http,5.,11,1,vww,fac(?booh..coml'drobm.ap,c-an(,i.'date.cal,,ios ROY ALL MON D 915 1, Street tT'134 (916) 751-2568 0 - Republican Sacramento,CA 95814 z'-014eiectioii�4�i-tinroyrui-i.org I ask you to vote foi-me, and I will rnake you proud. a with a fir-n-i reliance liance oil the protection of divine Providence, l pledge to you my Life, my Fortune, and my sacred Honor! Sincerely, Roy Alliniond. royallrnond(greagan.coin, royoullmond(a)1791 com. --,,,Arficic5 At X PAI)i[_LA 969 Colorado Blvd., Suite 104 (818)253-9140 Defnocrath. Los Angeles, CA 90041 ideas(°aflex-padilla.com ww w.alexq)adilla.com Alex Padilla knows how to reach across party lines to get,things done, working with both pal-ties to pass more than 80 laws from improving education to protecting patients. He charry3ioned renewable enemy, so by 2020, one-third of fighters, police o California's electricity will come from renewables. Fire of ficers, and nvirsessupj,,ort Padilla because he's dedicated to keeping our communities safe,passing a law to prohibit felons from buying body armor. As Secretary ff"State, Alex Padilla will be just as effective. He'll help businesses createjobs. Businesses have waited -n-ionths f6l approval from the Secretary of State to begin operations. Padilla will ensure new businesses can tile online and begin operating within 5 business days. He'll modernize eating so we can vote when and where it's convenient. Padilla will ins,vire.i oung Ui Ll U i V people, visil rig high schools throughout California to encourage 18-year-olds to register and vote.Padilla supports weekly reporting of camj?awn contributions, so voters know who is funding campaigns.Padilla will audit the 1!� - Z:111 ,Secretary of State's o ce to ensure taxpayer money is being i 0 -e � spent wisely, efficiently, and getting results. He'll work to restore the Voting Rights Act so every citizen can vote without intimidation.'Tlie sort ofirl-unigrants,Alex Padilla earned a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduating with an engineering degree. And Alex Padilla knows government ent doesn't have all t' c answer s.That's wity he is visiting all 58 C- rp;tz covWies to-n-teet with voters, local officials, and community leaders. Alex wants to hear from you: ideas:( alelv­,vadilla.coin. The order ofthc statements ivus det ermined by tot.Statements on this rage ivere supplied/5y the e candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the ballot. Candidate Statements 1 27 * SECRETARY OF STATE * CONTINUED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PETE PETERSON 19528 Ventura Blvd., Suite 507 (323)450-7536 Repuhlican Los Angeles, CA 91356 campaign4petesos.com ww v.petesos.corn I am runninc! for Secretary of State to provide Californians with our first "Chief Engagement Officer." leading the fic,lit to make California's government more responsive, more transparent, and more accountable to voters and small businesses. Exj)eriencedLeader: As the Executive Director of the Davenport Institute for Public Policy at Pepperdine University, I have travelled across this state training and consulting with local governments on using better processes and technology to improve California's civic engagement. Uake lVilicians _11ccou-niabic: Sacramento has become -a breeding ground for politicians who use their Power to move up the pol-, I adder instead of to solve problems, While I am not a politician, my unique r6s=6 prepares me for this particular office. I will bring my background in civic engagement and private sector career in direct marketing to Sacramento to increase informed participation,while protecting the integrity of our ballot box. Get Jobs and Businesses Back: California has lost more jobs than any other state since the beginning of the recession. This is one of the toughest states to start or grow a small business. I will use my experience with technology to enable online business filing., implement a 48-hour max turnaround for business registration, and light to reduce the outrageous Business Franchise Tax("Ll-C Fee"). I will also survey businesses that leave the state annually and make that information public. Government works when it is accountable to its citizens. I humbly ask for your vote so I can deliver this change. DAN SCHNUR R0, Box 984 (424) 209-2936 N'o Party Prefi?rence Willo-ixs, CA 95988 i i i Fo�'c)_,4sclitiur.coin 1-itt;):,/,,'www.4schni-ir.com When I arrived in Sacramento four years ago to serve as Chairman of California's Fair Political Practices Commission, I was appalled by what I saw there. Campaign fundraising was out of control. Legislators would shake down special interest,donors for campaign contributions and then race back to the Capitol to vote on legislation benefiting those same interests. Sacramento has become a corrupt political culture in which one state senator is under FBI investigation for bribery and another stands convicted on eight felony counts of voter fraud and perjury.Both Democrats and Republicans refuse to cleanup this mess. As your nonpartisan Secretary of State., I will stand up to both parties and fight to ban all fundraising by politicians during legislative session while voting on bills that affect you and your families. I'll force lawmakers to do the job they were elected to do—representing your interests—before they can raise money for their next campaigns. The umpire shouldn't wear a Dodgers or a Giants Jersey, and our chief elections officer shouldn't C', L_ I belong to either political party. 'That's why I'm running as an independent nonpartisan candidate for Secretary of State—because politics is too important to be left to the politicians. Join me -*In the fight to pass tough new anti- corruption laws,require stronger rules for campaign fundraising disclosure and transparency, increase civics education in our schools, and make it easier for hardworking Californians to open small businesses and create jobs. Together, we can make politics work again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAVID CLIaTIS wwwvoteda-vidcurtis.org G)re e n Gel money out of politics with public campaign financing.Political debates must include all candidates.End the top-two I � C', primary. Establish proportional representation within multi-seat districts. Restore our civil liberties. End surveillance and data iii-ining. Businesses rniust, improve our environment and pay living wages. Label GMOs, legalize cannabis, abis, close nuclear Plants,ban fracking, and divest from fossil fuels. Vote David Curtis. The order ofthc statements ivus det ermined by tot.Statements on this rage ivere supplied by the e candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntaril.v sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is printed at the expense of the candidate, Candidates-,,vho did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the ballot. 28 1 Can.didaw Statements * SECRETARY OF STATE * CONTINUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEREK CRESSMAN 1787'1'ribute Rd., Suite K (916) 538-4564 Democrwic Sacrainento.CA 95815 4606!c�derekcressmanxoin ww x",(Iet.ekct-essi-lati.coriI I'm running for Secretary of State to make sure your vote counts for California. The voices of the people should not be drowned out by corporations or billionaires. When secretive, out-of-state groups funneled $11 million into California's 2-012 elections, I blew the whistle and got record fines for two-front groups in the Koch Brothers'big money political network- We've go" to get corporate nwnev Out ref politics, not just reschedule fundraisers. After 19 years working Professionally at nonpartisan good government organizations like Common Cause, I have more management and election policy experience than any other candidate. I'll push to over lurn Supreme Court rulings saying that money is free speech and that corporations have constitutional rights. Corporations aren't People. They don't breathe our air or send kids to school—and I'll keep them from meddling in our elections. As a national reform leader at Common Cause,, I crafted ballot measures Passed by over 3) out of 4 voters in Los Angeles and San Francisco calling for Congress ,to IT!Vell'sel Citizens Urzited and ban corporate campaign spending, I've been the tough watchdog California voters P Z_ need to stand 'up to special interests, expose SuperPACs, and pl-olect, the integrity of our elections. As Secretary, I'll upgrade this Voter Information Guide to a digital format with online videos from every candidate and rapid disclosure of campaign contributions.ions. I'll complete Secretary Bowen's work to modernize our voter registration and business registration systems. Please vote Derek Cressman for Secretary of State. LELAND YEE R0, Box 22607 info lelandyeexon, Democratic San Francisco, CA 94122 There are states passing laws today to make it,harder to vote. California was once a place like that. But Californians moved our state from a place of exclusion to one of inclusion. I wrote the law that gave 911 14-5 more Californians access to our democracy by registering to vote online. It's your California. Jtsyourca1ifbrnia.org is our movement to register a million more Californians. 'The itVVourcat, rnia.01^g app turns your smarlphone into a voter registration oil site to empower your friends, classmates, and families. You can download the app by visitin- g itsyourcalifornia.org By taking personal responsibility and doing our part,we are making California a better place. When Sarah palm was paid L_ to speak at California State University,I uncovered where the money came from and authored a law to stop government agencies froin hiding how they spend your tax dollars.It's your California. I fought to end tuition discrimination against immigrant college students so these DREAMers can pursue the American Dream. It's your California. Together we won the struggle for marriage equality. It's your California. I'm proud of my 100% Planned Parenthood record; my pro-environment record; and my common sense law enforcement record. And we succeeded in finally raising-- the disgracefully low minimum wage. We have much more to do. Under the Constitution, the Secretary of State's job is to empower Californians to govern California, to guarantee "air elections, expose special interests, and prevent corruption. I am the Democrat who will,represent everyone. I hope to be Your Secretary of Stale. The order ofthc statements ivusdetermincd by lot.Statements on this rage ivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate and is'prWfed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements co.t.dalotherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. Candidate Statements 1 29 CONTROLLER * As the slate's chief fiscal officer., serves as the slate's accountant and bookkeeper of all public funds. Administers the state payroll system and unclaimed property laws. Serves on numerous boards and commissions including the Board of Equalization and the Board of Control. Conducts audits and reviews of state operations. LAURA WELLS F.O. Box '0181 (510)225-4005 Green Oakland, CA 94610 info(�laura"vells.org wwwJaura-wells,org Z� State Batik.Tax the super rich not the 99%. There are solutions for great education, econoirty,healthcare,environment, but they won't, be implemented by corporate-financed politicians. 10hey rain, you don't. Ftrt a political activist with over 20 years in IT/Information Technology in the financial world. Vote for No Corporate Money candidates,including Laura Wells for Controller and Ellen Brown for Treasurer, DA-'ID EIVANS P.O. Box 2227 (7160) 382-8031 Revublican California City., CA 93504 devans,, evansbusiness.corn www.ev,qns4coiiti-oller2Ol!/t.corn Most qualified for Controller. BETIA T.YEF 381 Bush Street, Soile 300 (415)691-3556 Democratic San Francisco, CA 94104 infi-)(y),bet tvyee,com ww,,N�bettyyee.corri We need a{Font:oller who will fight to-lose special interest tax loopholes and-n-take big corporations pay their fair shar e:. We need Betty Yee. We need a Controller who will bring tough-minded fiscal discipline to state government, serving as a fiscal watchdog over misspending and waste. NVc need Betty Yee, As arne-mber, of the Board of Equalization,Betty Yee safeguarded out-tax dollars by calling out ng di wasteful spending, identifying o tax cheats who evade thebligat:ons, L i and coming clean about unfunded liabilities. Betty Yee 'led efforts to crack down on the undeilround economy where unscrupulous businesses harm haw-abiding taxpayers. She brought greater transparency and accountability to the Board,making it,more responsive to taxpayers and constituents. She worked to-n-take online retailers pay taxes on sales in Califoryna, 'lust like merchants on Main Street do- to provide greater tax equity for same-sex couples; and to update lax rules to promote good obs in a green economy, Betty Yee is extraoidiriai ily well qualified and a recognized expert in state budt4ets and fiscafpolicy. She holds a Master's Degree tin Public Administration and served as Chief Deputy T1 nt Director for the Budgetn in the Califo -tia Depart-. e-. of Finance, Bet-IV Yee is proudly-endorsed for Controflei by the California Federation of Teachers,California Nurses Association,California National Organization for W-omen(IOC), and by Dolor-Is Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm �Xorkcrs of America, Betty Yee will be a State Controller who will fight for California's families. For more information. n,n,n,.bettyyee.eorn. The order ofthc statements ivusdetermined by lot.Statements on this gage ivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,ebeekedfor aeeuwacy.Each statement was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. 0 Can.dldate Statements TREASURER * As the slate's banker, manages the slate's investments. Administers the sale of state bonds and notes, and is the itivesti,nent officer for most state funds, Serves or chairs on several commissions, most of which are related to the marketing of bonds. Pays out state funds when spent by the Controller and other state agencies, FLLEN H. BROWN 263575B Oak Highland Dr, (661)224Q-8773 Green Newrhall, CA 91321 ellenhbrown(,�.�i�.gmaflxotn ellenbrown4treasurenorg Z-1 I'm an author,attorney,president of the Public Banking Institute,and a candidate with a proven plan lart to restoreCalifornia to solvency and prosperity. Abundance through publicly-owned banks has been demonstrated globally for centuries. North Dakota, the only U.S. state with its own bank, has the leas-, state debt and the nation's fewest foreclosures and unemployed. As treasurer, I would work to revive California's public banking bill passed by both houses in 2011. A publicly-owned bank, could cut state financing costs by 30%+� reclaiming huge sums now paid in interest for job- producing I - - le producing infrastructure projects and public services. It's time to break free from the NVall Street casino and create our own bank--with profits to the People! See WWW,Pltbt',.'4.--bankvot'Ution.,-7otTi. JOHN CHIANG clectjoliiicliiana,,�',,gnaii.coir.. Z-1 Democratic electjohnchiang.com State Controller John Chiang has been California's independent watchdog safeguarding our tax dollars. As our next State Treasurer, John Chiang will continue: his work to make government spending more transparent and accountable. Z, John Chiang has saved state taxpayers billions of dollars by weeding out waste, fraud, and abuse. John Chiang used his auditinv, authority to identify nearly $7 billion in taxpayer dollars that were being wasted oi-mismanaged. After the scandals in the City of Be.], John Chiang placed salaries online, to help residents identify abuses. John Chiang -ion in cash an :pillion shares of stock to :pillions of residents owed -. onev by banks and has I .cturned $2.' billion .1 d $181 M M M corporations.John Chiang initiated audits on 40 life insurancecompanies and is leading the charge to end the industry- wide practice of failing to pay death benefits to policy holders and beneficiaries. His settlement with IS insurance companies requires that they return $267 million in unpaid benefits to Californians and $2.4 billion nationwide. John Chiang is a leader on pension and ethics mfon-ri, He rooted out pension spiking and is working to solve the state's looming crisis with unfianded medical expenses for state retirees. John Chiang's office provides free tax assistance to seniors and working flimilies, saving then millions in tax refunds and credits. He hosts free seminars to help small businesses and non-profits navigate complex tax regulations. John Chiang has been our champion in state government. Keep John Chiang fighting for us, as California's next Mate Treasurer, The order ofthc statements ivus determined by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the e candidates and have no,,been,ebeekedfor aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the bah at. Candidate Statements ATTORNEY GENERAL * As the state's chief law officer,, ensures that the laws of the state are uniformly and adequately-enforced. Heads the Department of Justice, which is responsible tbr providing state legal services and support for local law enforcement, Acts as the chief legal counsel in state litigation. Oversees law enfiorcernent agencies, including county district attorneys and sheriffs. ORLY TN- ITZ 29839 Santa Margarita, Ste, 100 (949) 683-5411 Aio Pr v -e M ita, CA 92688 orly taitz(cyinishmail.coni irty Pi J�-reru Rancho Santa argar runorlyrun,com Dr. Orly Taitz, Esq. is both a licensed attorney and a licensed doctor in CA, a businesswoman, a wife of 27 years, and a mother of 3 sons. Taitz is seeking to uphold constitutional and civil rights of Californians. As an G. Taitz will do the following: nullification of unconstitutional NSA spying on law abiding citizens of CA, nullification of use by NSA of Goo0e, F A w acebook Yahoo, and others as a tool in unconstitutional data gather i-ng on citizens of C , as ell, as candidates for Office, elected officials, and judges; nullification of art unconstitutional discriminatory Obarnacare tax levied on some of the citizens of CA and waived for corporations; homeowner and creditor assistance from recovered mortgage proceeds instead of funneling funds to cronies, targeted extortion, and shake downs; nullification o-CEPA. mandates which destroy businesses and a—iculture in CA and deprive the state of water badly needed for farmi.11. nulliticationin CA provisions oftrade agreements,such as TPP,TAFTA,NTAFTk,WTO-GATT,which deprive citizens f' - -ictits- nullification of NDAA provisions -nmetita' pi otection, as well as jobs, wages, and bet 0. work and enviro .1 1 ns wilicil allow indefinite incarceration without trial-,nullification of unfunded federal mandates which bankrupt businesses and state; end elections ftau(t rernove invalid voter registrations from databases; seek legitiniacy of candidates;prosecute state officials who ignored all evidence brought by law ent"orcement and experts,showing Obama to possess citizenship 04"Indonesia, fabricated Selective Service certificate, fabricated birth certificate and a CT Social Security number, which failed both E-verifv and SSNVS. JONXII-IAN I.A&CH 3200 E. 3rd St. jonathan(,�.�ijaech,net Lihertarian Los Angeles, CA 90063 ww"VJacch,itifo Z� Uphold the Bill ol"Rights,including 2nd Amendment.Protect our privacy.End marijuana prohibition,No death penalty, Prosecute police misconduct. End civil asset forfeiture. JOHN HAGGERTY 1400 Colei-nan Ave,, Suite C-21 (408)988-21019 Repo liens Santa Clara, CA 95050 ji)[irikliaaoerty(e��yalioo,ci)tn ww�v,elect]ohnh,iggertv,,,.ttornevaeneral.com L� � — Greetings q As you know,we need an Attorney General who will actively protect us against crime and detend our state's Constitution° Caditbrpia requires ;ts,4ttorney General to(10 these things. As Atto-nev General,John Haggerty will energetically: D fight any further delay in the use of our state's death penalty; 2) combat Is at the current, unacceptable levels of violence and theft in our state, focusing oil results, not excuses-, 3) deltend California's denioCratically enacted laws, including Propositions 8, 0, and 1.09, against all lawsuits; 4) oppose illegal immigration- 5) spearhead effective, statewide canipai- s a�2ainst shop'iffl-- - a-. d aggressive vagrancv, 6) work closely with each -1 Z:111 - 1 1.1, .1 ZI government agency, and the public as a n,,hole, to improve the administration of justice throughout our state; and 7) support the right of the people of California to form two new states—Northern California and Southern California—if they so choose. As a California attorney since 1987, and as a citizen, John Haggerty has worked hard to: preserve our state's death penalty as an effective deterr-11-it against vicious killers; end reverse discrimination in our government; Ii-n-tit the terms of politicians; improve California's jury instructions, advance veterans' rights; expand parental choices in education, protect unborn children; and uphold marriage as the best means of providing children with the irreplaceable support of their father and mother. John Haggerty would be honored to further serve California. On June 3, '014, please vote to t� I - - L elect John Haggerty.attorney General. z:-- ly The order of the statements ivusdet ermined by lot.Statements on this;gage tivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statentem,was voltntarily sus.,niffed by the candidate and is'prWfed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates o did ntotsubw,it statements co.t.d.lotherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. 32 1 Can.didaate Stateme.,,its INSURANCE COMMISSIONER * Oversees and directs all functions of the Department of Insurance. Licenses, regulates, and examines insurance cotyiparues. Answers public questions and complaints regarding the insurance industry. Enforces California insurance laws and adopts regulations to implement the Ia-Vi7s, TED GAINES led Ccztedgainesxom Revublican wwwtedgaines,com As a family insurance agent for the past 30 years, I've had to fight insurance companies on behalf of my clients. And as an -elected official, I've had to fight,government bureaucracy on behalf of my Constituems. As you: Insurance Conim,'!ss,'!otier,I'll figh-L+,o protect corisuynei-s while br,'aging eoinpe+it,otiandecotioynicgr(ywtlitoC'ali.oryi'a insura nce A I -n .1 and better rates for consul ei s, but, under its ctu rem leadership arketp'ace. More competition means more choices a 'n r the California Department of Insurance has become a hostile bureaucracy that is driving companies out o. our State. At the same time, there is too much fraud and abuse in our insurance marketplace. As Insurance Commissioner, I will work to increase criminal penalties for Fraud and,,vifl aggressively prosecute those who prey on seniors and our -nos'vulnerable citizens. But there is also tremendous abuse in tie he insurance systern—abuse that may rot be criminal ' I but that nonetheless costs consumers millions ol-fdollars. The cost of insurance in our state is too high, and Frivolous lawsuits are a big part ofthe reason.As Insurance Commissioner,I will clamp down on lawsuit abuse and fightthe trial lawyers and their lobbyists in Sacramento. The Insurance Commissioner has a duty'to protect consumers and taster business climate that will improve our state's economy and create morcjobs. We can do better. I respectfully ask for your vote on June 3rd. Please visit tedgaines.corn for more information. DAVE JOKES 915 L Street ftC124 (916) 349-4236 Democratic Sacramento,CA 95814 teanidave ionesr,�,,Igirtail com wwwdavejones2014,com Four years ago, i �o, Californians elected Dave Jones as Insurance Commissioner to fight for consumers and hold insurance companies accountab'e.DaveJones has savedconsuniers$1.4 billion b.11 ratc-hetingdoi.vii excessive auto andhotpeo147ners insurance rates. NVe need an Insurance Commissioner with the courage,integrity, and independence to fight to protect consumers. We need Dave Jones. Dave Jones re,fuses to accept contributions or gifts from insurance c-ornI-wrlies. He worked to provide health insurance to millions of uninsured Californians. He issued regulations to stop healith insurers from discriminating against People with pre-existing conditions. He required health insurers to cover autistic children. Jones is leading the fight to regulate health insurance premium increases. When life insurance companies failed to pay the I , n and recovered of million beneficiaries ofpoli-cyho'd-rs who had died, Jones led a national,investigation S. Californians pay more when fraudsters scam insurance companies. Since Jones took office, his department has made ove-2,000 arrests for fraud. Jones has enacted regulations to protect sern-ors from scarns. And he has investigated and helped prosecute criminals who prey on elders. Jones insists that insurers buy goods and services from California's diverse businesses and disabled veterans. Insurers must also now consider Climate change impacts, thanks to Dave Jones. Jones has helped over 100,000 consumers with complaints about their insurance companies. He has recovered $182 million fo- consumers. The (--,onsutPerFederat;on. of Calybrn;tz natned Dave.lones a "Consunier Chatp.1fi0n." Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones fit4lits for us. Vote for Democrat Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner. Visit i.vi.viv.davejope.Y2014.com., NAT11 A Ll E HR M 2969 \/Iissiort St. (415) 821-6171 Peace and Freedoin San Francisco, CA 44110 hrizi2014(,)gmail.coni www.hrizi2014,org Quality healthcare should be a universal right! Abolish the insurance companies! Register Peace and Freedom Party, The order of the statements ivus determined by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was vol tntarily sue.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the ballot. Candidate Statements 1 .33 California Board of Equalization Districts Counties in Each Board of Equalization District - District 1 iii Sizkivou odnc ..._ Alpine,A3r ador,Butte, C ala eras,EI Dorado,Fresno, ® - Lnyo,Kern,Kiiigs,Lassen,Los Angeles,Madera, Mari-oosa,Merced,Modoc,ono,Nevada,Placer,Plasmas, "ranl'E3�(' San Bernardino, 'pan 3 E3}� Shasta, Sierra, Sa,, < c :�a San.�a � , � a a, Siskiyuu, Stanislatis, Sntter,'tulare,Tuolumne,Yuba District 2 Alameda, Colas::, Contra Costa,Del Norte.Glenn, tF<a« w Humboldt,sake.,MarE3�,�tene��E iE?o;Monterey,Napa, E±utt z i San Benito, San��rancisci), San LtEis Obispo, San Mateo, d arb�3 Santa Clara, Sa3� Cruz, � 13no, S E�3 .,Santa B a zr 'T�hanna,"Trinity,Yolo Y r—d. Distract 3 a" Leis Angeles, San Bernardino.Ventura i Sau C` '-Iurn- Distract 4 tsY�. o gaiu Say F rr c; - Mlono Imperial, Orange,Riverside, s x a` :arfposa Sian Berna3'ditio, San Diego San Merced Nladera 2. ::���#3Rv3lt:i: F'remn inyo :::::: ...... Ser .............. ............... .............. .......... San Bornarline ..................... '3 caw District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 _24' 8ear2 of I_qu,zlizrxior;. Districts * BOARD OF EQUALIZATION * Serves on the Board of Equalization, the state's elected tax commission., which: • Oversees the administration of over two dozen tax and fiee programs including those for sales and use, cigarette and tobacco, alcohol and. fuels, • Serves as the appellate body for California income and franchise tax cases. • Oversees the administration of property tax statewide. DISTRICT 1 GEORGE RIJN NER 437/59 15th Street, West,PMB-25 (9-16) 7()0-607� 1- I- RCT,Uhltican Lancaster, CA 933534 11 P)�'c),georgeruntier.corn www.georgerunnerxoin As your elected taxpayer advocate, I ain working each and every day to protect the interests of you, the taxpayer. From defending Proposition 13 to fighting against tax increases on California -families and businesses, I've stood firm against the special interests who want to take more of your money. That's why tax fighters life the Hoivardiarvis Tuclwyers Association ,support g my re-election. As a businessman I know firsthand its not easy doing business in this state. California's tax policies should create more private sector jobs in our state, no[ discourage entrepreneurship. We're making progress. Working with my colleagues, we ended the government's requirement for a security deposit from new businesses, returning hundreds of millions of dollars back to their rightful owners rather than having the funds tied up in a government account. Together with other taxpayer advocates, we're fighting the unfair and illegal "Fire Fee" tax targeting homeowners and senior citizens across California, We're going to win that fight in court and return millions of dollars back to taxpayers. White in the Legislature, my accomplishments include Jessica's Law, which created the toughest sexual predator laws in the nation. I also authored California's Amber Alert, which has aided in more than 200 reunions of abducted children with their parents. I would be honored to earn your support. Visit i,vi,vi,v.gcoi-geruiini,t-.cotri to learn more about my mission to protect taxpayer rights and make California government more responsive and accountable to youa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIARIS RAR(+ ER RO. Box '61527 (916) 5338-98.33 Defnocrath. Sacramento,CA 95816-1527 parkei-fbi-l-oe�a)gmaii.coi-rI A tax guy for California's tax board, it just makes sense. The order ofthc statements ivus determ in cd by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the e candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. candidates o did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the bah at. Candidate Statements * BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CONTINUED DISTRICT 2 FIONA MA 1032 Irving Street#908 (415) 845-5450 Denwcratic San Francisco, CA 94122 fionania.coin www.tionamaxom As your Board of Equalization Member, twill work to create jobs and invigorate our economy. f first becaine interested in public service as a small business owner and a Certified Public Accountant advocating on behalf of local businesses. More than 20 years later, I am taking my woflk,ethic and practical,proven track record to the Board of Equalization to fight for California taxpayers. Each year California fails to collect cicylit billion dollars from theunder-rou,d economy. e out This lack of revenue hurts hard-wor.1king Californians by shortchanging vital public service prograins and hindering our economic recovery.I will put to use my years of auditing companies and my understandingof how to read and interpret financial stateinents to knock out fraud and the under reporting of taxes that costs California billions. I served as a Commissioner on our local Assessment Appeals Board and heard property tax appeals, got elected as a San Francisco Supervisor, and, as a member of the California State Assembly, I authored many tax related bills to help businesses thrive and keep California competitive with other states. I earned a B.S. in Accounting,M.S. in Taxation, and an MBA and have been licensed in California as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1992. Nfly goal is to help Working families thrive in our golden state by ensuring that California has a fair and efficient tax collection system. I would be honored to have your vote on June 3, 2014. Thank you. DISTRICT 3 JERONIE F. HORTON 6221 Overlii][Blvd, 0 10')402 4705 Democratic Los Angeles, CA 90043 Jehorton4sbcglobatnet htt.-,):,//boai-dofequalizatioirieliorton.com During these challenging-times, it has been an incredible privilege to serve you as Chair of the Board of Equalization (BOE), and in position to use my 36 years ot'BOE, legislative, and financial experience inchiding 26years nith the i the Board as an 18-vcar�o -it -Y Board oj'h.ajuad;zation,to protect and serve Californians. I started with I Id intern and rapid" progressed to become an Executive Business Tax Law counselor,before joining the California State Legislature. I later served on the California Medical Assistance Commission and California Workforce Investment Board, fi-hti-.ng to improve access to health care, quality jobs, and educational opportunities. Elected to the BOE in 2010, as an architect ofthe'Faxpayer's Bill of Rights, during my tenure we have helped 1.3 million entrepreneurs open, maintain, and grow their businesses and administered upwards of$1318 billion in revenue for state and local services. My anti-criminal business initiatives have helped to combat HurnanTrafficknig,arrest 128 criminals operating illegally,and remove torts of illegal and unhealthy products off our streets. My Campaign Against Poverty has assisted thousands of California -it I taxpayers recapture millions in tax refunds and credits and empowered nonprofits to help fig' poverty, I am equally proud of my internship programs designed to provide our voting people le With training and employment opportunities.To learn about, 32 additional igortort initiatives and other resources, please visit, hiti,,:,l�oat-,4ofequali:,aiionj(?horton..com.. In closing,please joinCalffornia Teachers,Firefighters,Nurses,Police,Taxpayers, and Small Businesses in supporting The order ofthc statements ivus determ in cd by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the e candidates and have no,,been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntarily sus.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is'printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the bah at. 36 1 Can.didaate Statements * BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CONTINUED DISTRICT 4 NADER SHAHA"ri"r 28793 Beattie St. (909)440-8769 Democratic Highland, C. 92346 sliatiatitriicier(,�-.6,yahoo.coiy1 elect n a,dershah atit.coin "I will Vote for you"This pledge I am hearing from Voters and co-workers, 11 is my honor to be your representative. DIANE L. HARKEY 3187 8 Del Obispo#118;PI" B106 (949)240-6959 RCT,Uhllican San hian Capistrano, CA 92675 diane� wwwWianeharkeycom Why have I consistently received highest ratings by Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Chamber of Commerce, and other pro--businesses,taxpayer, and public safety groups"Because, Iliave successfully exposed waste, opposed raising taxes, and won more oversight and efficiencies in state government. Board of Equalization plays a vital role clarifying tax policy,settling disputes,and interpreting 0 regulations.I will work fory u,individuals,and businesses, hamstrung by overreaching and inefficient government. My goal is simple, help people and communities ties prosper and create jobs by preventing hidden tax increases, excessive auditing, litigation, and job-billing mandates. Focusing on I — g policies that help not hinder the people served,employment and revenue increase government waste and debt decrease. In the State Assembly, I exposed the faulty High Speed Rail plan, hidden costs with Cap and Trade programs, won oversight, major program changes, and funding for critical needs 'like public safety, education, transportation, while promoting water storage to protect against drought. I built my professional career in finance, helping individuals and businesses cut through red tape, creating jobs through good and bad econorinc cycles. Californians want opportunities L_ to expand businesses, access good paying jobs, educate and raise families safely, and realize a bright., secure future for seniors, children, and grandchildren. California is rich in natural and human resources. My husband of 30 years and I raised our daughter here and know, working together,, our Golden State can again lead the nation in prosperity, opportunity, and quality of'life. I respectfully ask for your vote. The order ofthcsrafements ivusdetermined by lot.Statements on this gage ivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,ebeekedfor aeeuwacy.Each statement was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate and is'prWfed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did ntotsubw,it statements co.t.d.lotherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. Candi'date Statements 1 37 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (NONPARTISAN OFFICE) * As the state's chief public schools official, provides education policy and. direction to local school districts. Directs all functions of the Department of Education and executes policies set by the State Board of Education, Serves as an ex-officto member of governing boards of the state's higher education system, Works with the educational community to improve academic performance, �M A RSHALLTUCK 88845 Venice BMI, (323) 332-9859 Los Angeles, CA 90034 hello @,,marshalltuck.coin marshalltuck.coin California public schools need big changes to prepare students to compete in a global ecortomy, Our schools rank,45th In the nation in reading and triall'a but Sacramento politicians have failed to make changes that will help students succeed. In California, pofit;Cians niake too many v education decisions, arid the education bureaucracy has too much control over local schools. I'm the only candidate -v,,-th a proven record qf turning aroundfifiling schools. When I led a group of 17 public schools serving 15,000 students in Los Angeles, we inc-cased graduation rates by 60'�/(). Our innovative"Parent College"became a national model for getting parents involved in schools.And, over the last 5 years, our schools ranked#I1 in academic improvenient among California's large school systems, Previously, I led efforts to establish 9 neii,charter schools—giving parents high-quality alternatives to failing schools. W-e know how to educate kids. But we need to get,the politicians out of the way. I'll be an indej?endent advocate for parents and students—not political insiders. First, I'll cut the education bureaverac*v and wasteful programs to put more money into classrooms. Second, I'll help give parents more control over their local schools—and a bigger role in their kids' education. Third, I'll work everyday to make sure all students can benefit from efffiective teachers and principals and a college-ready cun-iCulum. Please read my plan at www.inarshalituck-coni. O why schools need major changes now. 'That's by I'm running for State Superintendent. Let's do better for ildren. California'sornia's i i TOM TORLAKSON P.O. Box 21636 (92)'1) 3 8 6-6-7!74 Concord, CA 94521 tonl(u,!tointorb kson,co[)a wwwton-itorlakson.coni What I learned as a classroom teacher still guides me today as your superintendent: Decisions about our education tax dollars should be made by parents, teachers, and schools themselves, not by polit;Cie.ms in TVashingtop. or Sacraniento. As a teacher, I am driven by different values than those who see public schools as a place for private gain. That's why, -i cuts a, -re while nlarta6n�!the complex financial issues facing ou� schools,I fought against education and f6i Jbrm.sj-?utting n1ore control back in the hands qflocal communities and schools. 'Teachers know students need skills they can apply in the real ivorld of careers and college. 'That's why we are expanding career and technical training for high school students. Teachers also know a lot happens after the school day ends. That's why I helped create the largest system of after-school progranis in the nation. And we all know that, -nothing matters more than the safety of our children. Thai's why I ivrote laws to make schools sager, including preventing child sexual abuse. And I will keep working to keep drugs, gangs, and guns out of our schools. Education takes teamwork. I am proud to be supported by respected law enforcement advocates like the California Association of Hi0rixav Patrolmen, along with nurses, firefighters, and California's classroom teachers. Theres more to do to helj-?all children get the education they deserve. With respect, I ask for your support and your vote so I can beep wor1cing,for our students and their future. The order offhcstatements ivusdetermined by lot.Statements on this;gage ivere supplied by the candidates and have not been,checked for aeeuwacy.Each statement was voltntarily sub.,niffed by the candidate and is'prWfed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates o did ntotsubw,it statements co.t.d.lotherwise be qualified to appear on,the ballot. Candidate Statements * SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (NONPARTISAN OFFICE) * CONTINUED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYDIA A. GUTIILRREZ P.0, Box ''274 (310) 503-0389 Lonnita,CA 907" 1ydia(a iydia,4schoo1s.coi-r! wwwJydia4schoo1s.cor--1 Putting children first is the driving force of any life—and my passion. I believe parents, teachers, and local school boards know M-iatis best for the academic success of our children. Nly 25 years experience as a teacher, 6 years on the Neighborhood Council, and former aerospace administrator gives me a unique perspective and understanding g of the educational demands for the 21st Century. My pledge: I will put an end to the federal government's mandated testing; that has caused liberal arts to be cast aside and still have academic accountability. I will introduce "scientifically proven" standards that are developmental and age appropriate, Including for special needs children. I will push for legislation protecting children from sexual predators and creme healthy alternatives to gang life. I will guarantee our tax dollars are used to educate our children, like after school )raking by tutoring, n Z--1� .. me, expenditures of public and charter schools transparent. I will make certain"College and Career Readiness" includes a balance of art, music, and literature with core academics, creating a foundation for innovative [hinking; therefore, every school would offer life and vocational trade skills to prepare students for independence the day after graduation.Finally,I will affirm accuracy in textbooks in all content areas includuil., our Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the sovereignty of the Ul-niled States of America.I am proud to have the support of parents and local classroom teachers throughout California. Let us together,L getner,Put Children -st!I would be honored to earn your trust. The order ofthc statements ivus determ in cd by tot.Statements on this page ivere supplied by the candidates and have no,,been,ebeekedfor aeeuwacy.Each statement,was voltntaril.v sub.,niffed by the candidate an.,,'is printed at the expense of the candidate. Candidates who did not submit statements could otherwise be qualified to appear on the bah at. Candidate Statements 1 .39 TEXT OF PROPOSED LAWS PROPOSITION 41 align housing and services. (f) Five years ago. Californians overwhelmingly This law proposed by Assembly Bill 639 of I q(Ptined their gratitude to our veterans by approvingthe 2013 2014 Regular Session (Chapter 72I, Statutes I of'2013) is submitted to the people ji., accordance with Proposition 12, a nine hundred, inillion dollars l 000) general obligation bond intended to the provisions of Article XVT of the California (" t help veterans specifically purchase single family homes, Constitution. farms'. and mobilehomes through the CalVet 1-loine Loan This proposed law adds sections to the Military and, Program. Veterans Code; therefore, new provisions proposed to 1 1 A(g) s a result of the nation's economic crisis and be added are printed in italic type to indicate. that they are new. states housing downiurn coupled with the changing demographics of our veterans, the Farm and Home PROPOSED LAW Loan Program, as approved by Proposition 12, has SECTICYN' 1. Article 5y 'commencing with Section, been significantly undersubsCribed. Five years since its passage, the fall nine hundred million dollars 998.540) is added to Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the ($900,000,000) remains unspent as does a portion of Military and Veterans Code,to read: the fire hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) from Article 5y. The P'�terans Housing and Proposition 32, which was approved by the voters Homeless Pr-evention BondAct oj'2014 in 2000. 998.540. This article shall be known and niat, he (h) Jlfeanwhile, the need of veterans for multifamily cited as the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention housing that is, qffiorchible, supportive, and transitional Bond Act ql'2014. remains unmet and public and private resources 998.541. (a) California is home to almost two available for these puq,,oses remain underutilized. million veterans, more than ativ other state in the nation, (i) Cal�brnia voters shouldhe granted the opportunity and with the -winding down of the rears in Iraq and to restructure the Proposition 112 veterans' bond Afghanistan, (in unprecedented number of CaliforniaCaliforniaprogram to better respond to the housing needs as well , veterans will return to our communities, many in as the demographics aphics oj'the current veteran ,nio� -gi need of housing, employment, mental health and drug PoPlda tion. treatment, and physical rehabilitation. (j) The Veterans Housing and Homeless Prewntion (b) Uiyfbrtunatch California also leads trite nation in Bond Act of 2014 wilt' restructure six hundred million the number of homeless veterans, roughly 25 percent dollars (5600,000,000) of the existing Proposition 12 of the -nation's homeless veterans live in California, bond moneys to allow for the construction, and approxii-nate/v 19,000 veterans. According to the rehabilitation qfrnulqtamily housing for veterans and California Research Bureau, Los Angeles is number one prioritize projects that align housing with services. in terms of the number of homeless veterans-followed Even with this restructuring q)Cbond moneys, the act by the San Diego region at number three, and the San stilt'preserves over half a billion dollars for the existing Francisco Bay Area at number nine. Calkel Farm and Home Loan Program. (c) Uoreover', the face of the nations homeless (k) The T,7eterans Housing and Homeless Prevention, veterans' population is changing as more 01F110E1F1 Bond Act of 2014 will expand housing and service veterans find themselves in a dwo,'m""ardspiral towards Options for veterans, cost-effiectivc1V leverage public homelessness and, increasingly, female veterans and dollars, reduce the number of homeless veterans and its then,-children comprise more and more of the homeless attendant public costs, and Place Calijkwma at the veteran demographic. Jot-cftont of our nation's �(/bris to end veterans' (d) With their higher rates qj'post-traumatic stress homelessness by 2015. disorder, substance abuse, and unemployment, as well 9W542 (a) The State General Obligation Bond as the higher incidence of sexual trauma experienced Law Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720,)' oj' by our female veterans, current homeless veterans, all Part 3 o,(Division 4 of litic 2 of the Government Code), too often, cycle in and out of our jails, hospitals, and as amended fi4oni time to time, except as otherwise treatment programs, disproportionately onately drawing down provided herein, is adopted for the purpose of the I services i,,,,ithout receiving, the proper services to issuance, sale, and repa'vinent (�f, and otherwise stabilize their lives. providing with respect to, the bonds authorized to he (c) The Legislature must advance a comprehensive, issued by this article, and the provisions ql'that tail,are coordinated, and cost-ej'q�ctii'e approach to respond to included in this article as though set out in hill in this the housing needs of out~ veterans. Such an approach article. All references in this article to "herein" refer should leverage public and private resources as well as both to this article and that law. 40 1 7'ext of Prop ose(4-1 1,14 U!" TEXT OF PROPOSED LAWS PROPOSITION 41 CONTINUED (b) For purposes of the ;Mate General Obligation 998.546. The bonds authorized by this article shall Bond Law, the Department of P�?terans A airs is he prepared, executed, issued. sold,paid, and red.-leemned designated the board. The Department of Veterans as provided in the State General Obligation Bond Law f�lfa; shall carry out the heard duties in consultation (C'hapter 4 (commencing �vith section 16720) ofTapt 3 with the C:altfornia Housing Finance ,agency and the of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code), and Department offlousing and Community Development. all of the provisions of that law, except subdivisions (a) 998.543. As used herein, the following terms have and(b) o Section 16727 of the Government Code, shall the fallowing meaning s: apply to the bonds and to this article and are hereby (a) "Board" melons the Department of Veterans incorporated in this article as thok!!h set_orth in fill!in A lips. this article. (b) ",fond"means da veterans' bond, a state general 998.541. ;solely f*)r the purpose of authorizing the obligation bond, issued pursuant to this article adopting issuance and sale pursuant to the ,Mate general the provisions of the ,Mate General Ohligation pond Obligation .Bond paw of the bonds authorized by this Law article, the Housing for l'eterans Finance Committee is (c) ".Bond act" means this article authorizing the hereh-r created.Fos-purposes ofthis article, the mousing issuance of'state general obligation bonds and adopting foa• Veterans Finance Committee is "the committee"as the State General Ohtigation ,fond Law by r Terence. that terra is cased in the�S'tate General Obligation Bond (d,) "Committee's means the Housing for K!terans Law. The committee consists of the Controller; Finance Committee, established pursuant to Treasurer, Director of Finance, Secreta-ry of Business, Section 998.547. Consumer Services. and Housing, and Secretary of (e� `mound" means the Housingfor V% terans Fund, veterans Affairs, or their designated representatives, established pursuant to Section 998.544. The Treasurer shall serve as chairperson of the 998.544. (a) .Bonds in the total amount of six committee. A majority of the committee may act for the hundred million dollars (600,000,000), or so much committee. thereof as is necessary, not including the amount ofany 998.548. The committee shall determine-whether or refunding bonds, or so much thereof as is necessary, not it is necessary or desirable to issue bonds authorized may be issued and sold to provide a fund to be used for pursuant to this article in order to carry out the actions carrying out the purposes expressed in subdivision (h) specy'led in Section 998.544 and, if so, the amount of and to reimburse the General Obligation pond Expense ponds to be issued and sold. Successive issues of bonds Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 16724.5 of the may be authorized and sold to carry out those actions Government Code. The bonds, when sold, shall be and progressively, and it is not necessar'v that all of the constitute a valid and binding obligation of the,Mate of hop.as authorized to be issued be sold at anv one time. California, and the.fudl faith and credit of the state of 998.549. There shall be collected each year and in California is hereby pledged for the punctual paxyment the same manner and at the same time as other state of hoth principal of and interest on; the honds as the revenue is collected; in addition to the ordinary revenues principal and interest become due and payable. of the state, a sure in an amount required to pay the (b) The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant principal of and interest on, the bonds each year. It is to this section shall he made available to the board for the duty of all officers charged by la-,v with any duty in the purposes c f creating a,fund.d to provide multi#amidy regard to the collection ta,Cthe revenue to do andpeajorm housing !o veterans and their families pZErstfdant to the each and every act !hat is neces.sar.y to collect that Meterans Dousing and homeless 1''revention Act of 2014 additional sum. (Article 3.2 (commencing with Section 9817001)), and 998.550, ATolivithstanding Section 13340 of the any subsequent statutory enactment that amends that Government Code, there is hereby appropriated from act or enacts or amends any successor act for the the Genera/Fund in the. tate Treasury;for the purposes purpose of providing housing to veterans and their of this article, an amount that will equal the total of the un ilies. Codlo��ing: (c'3 The Legislature mav, firom time to time, hi, (a) The ,sum annual/v necessary to pay the princi{nal majority vote, amend the provisions of this act for the of, and interest on, bonds issued and sold pursuant to purpose of inaprovinglprograna efficiency effectiveness, this article, as the principal crud interest become due and accountability, or ,' the purpose Qf furthering and payable. overall program goals. (h) The sum necessary to carry out,section 998.551, (d') The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant appropriated without regard to_#fiscal years. to this article shall he deposited in the Housing fop 998.551. For the purposes of carrying out this Peterans Fund, which is hereby created. article, the Director of Finance may authorize the text of Proposed Laws 1 111 TEXT OF PROPOSED LAWS PROPOSITION 41 CONTINUED withdrawal from the General mound of an amount not to desirable under federal tax law or to obtain any other ea:ceed.l the amount of the unsold bonds that have been advantage under federal law on behalf of the funds of authorized by the committee to be sold for the purpose this state. of carrying out this article. Any amounts �t,ithdrawn 998.557 The Legislature hereby finds and declares shall be deposited in thefund.An.v money made available that; inasmuch as the proceeds front the sale of bonds under this section shall be returned to the General Fund authorized by this article are not "Proceeds of taa:es"as froi�n proceeds received from the sale of bonds for the that ter in is used in Article XIII B of the California purpose cif carrying out this article. Constitution, the disbursement of these proceeds is not 998.552. All money deposited in the fund that is subject to the limitations imposed by that article. derii,ed f~om premium and accrued interest on bonds PROPOSITION 42 sold, in excess of any amount of premium used to nay costs of issuing the bonds, shall be reserved in the fund This s.mendinent proposed by Senate Constitutional and:l shall be available for transfer to the General Fund Arnendnient 3 of the 2013 2014 Regular Session: as a credit to expenditures for bond interest. (Resolution Chapter 123, Statutes of 2013) expressly 998.553. Pursuant to Chapier 4 (commencing with amends the California Constitution by amending Section 16,720) of fart 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the sections thereof, therefore, new provisions proposed to Government Code, all or a portion of the cost of bond be added are printed in italic type to indicate that they issuance many be paid out of the bond proceeds, including are new. any premium derived froi�n the sale of the bonds. These PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE I AND costs shall be shared proportionally by each program SECTION ARTICLE funded through this bond act. 998.554. The board may request the Fooled Aloney First That Section 3 of Article I thereof is amended Investment ,hoard to name a loan from the .fooled to read: ,loney Investment.4ccount, including other authorized SEC. 3. (a) The people have the right to instruct forms of interim fnancing that include, but are not their representatives,petition_government.for redress of limited to, commercial paper, in accordance with grievances, and assemble freely to consult for the Section 16312 of the Governtnent Code,for purposes of common good. carrying out !Eris article. The amount of the request fib) J) The people have the right of access to shall not exceed the amount of the unsold ponds that the information concerning the conduct of the people's committee, by resolution, has authorized to be sold for busyness, and, therefore, the meetings of public bodies the purpose of carrying out this article. The board shall and the writings of public officials and s.gencies shall be d�yecute any documents required by the Pooled Aloney open to public scrutiny. Investment Board to obtain and repay the loan. Any (2) A statue, court rule, or other authority, including amounts loaned shall be deposited in the fund to be those in effect on the effective date of this subdivision, allocated by the board in accordance with this article. shall be broadly construed if it furthers the people's 998.555. The bonds may be refunded in accordance right of access, and narrowly construed if it limits the with Article 6 (commencingy with Section 161780) of eight of access. A statute, court rule, or other authority Chapter 4 of part 3 of Division =1 of Title 2 of the adopted after the effective date: of this subdivision that Governnient Code, which is a part of the State General limits the right of access shall be adopted with findings Obligation pond Last,. Approval by the voters of the demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation- state for the issuance of the bonds described in this and the need for protecting that interest. article includes the approval of the issuance of any (3) Nothing In this subdivision supersedes or modifies h_onds issued to refiind any bonds originally issued the right of privacy guaranteed by Section 1 or affects under this article or any previously issued refunding the. construction of any statute, court rule, or other bonds authority to the extent that it protects that right to 998.556. Aotwithstanding any other provision of privacy, including any statutory procedures governing !his article, or of the .Mate General Ohligation ,fond discovery or disclosure- of information concerning the Lary; the Treasurer niav maintain separate accounts for official performance or professional qualifications of a the investment of bond proceeds and for the investment peace. officer. of earnings on those proceeds. The Treasurer inav use (4) Nothing in this subdivision supersedes or modifies or direct the use of those proceeds or earnings to pay any provision of this Constitution including the any rebate, penalty, or other payment required under guarantees that a person may not be deprived of life, federal law or take arty other action with respect to the liberty,or property without due process of law,or denied investment and use of those bond proceeds required or equal protection of the laws, as provided in Section 7. TEXT OF PROPOSED LAWS PROPOSITION 42 CONTINUED (5) This subdivision Wes not repeal or nullify, (2) Legislation defining a new crime or changing an expressly or by implication, any constitutional or existing definition of a crime. 111 t IV statutory exception to the rig of access to public (3) Legislative mandates enacted prior to Z:1 tl records or meetings of public bodies that is in effect on January L. 1975, or executive orders or regulations the effective date of this subdivision, including, but not initially implementing legislation enacted prior to limited to, any statute protecting the confidentiality of January 1, 1975. law enforcement and prosecution records. (4) Legislative rnandates contained in statute,Y within '6' Nothingin this subdivision repeals, nullifies, the scope ofparqgraph (7)oj'subdivision (h)ql'Section 3 supersedes, or modifies protections for the o'fArticle I. confidentiality of proceedings and records of the 'b) J) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for Legislature, the Members of the Legislature.. and its the 2005---06 fiscal year and every subsequent fiscal by employees. committees, and caucuses provided I I year, for a mandate for which the costs of a local Section 7 of Article IV; state laud, or legislative rules government claimant have been determined in a adopted in furtherance of those provisions; nor does it preceding fiscal year to be payable by the State pursuant aMet the scope of permitted discovery in Judicial or to laud, the Legislature shall either appropriate, in the administrative proceedings regarding deliberations of annual Budget!`act,the full payable amount that has not the Legislature,the Members of the Legislature, and its been previously paid, or suspend the operation of the employees, committees, and caucuses. mandate for the fiscal year for which the annual Budget (7) In order to ensure public access to the meetings of Act is applicable in a manner prescribed by law. puhlie bodies and the writings (#'puhlic officials and (2) Payable claims fbr costs incurred prior to agencies, as specified in paragraph (1), each local the 2004---05 fiscal year that have not been paid prior to agenci.,is here4 required to comply with the Calijkwnia the 2005--06 fiscal year may be paid over a term of Puhlie Records Act (04apter 3.5 (conupenct I ng ivith years, as prescribed by law. Section 0250) of'Division 7 of'Title I ql'the Government (3) Ad valorem property tax revenues shall not be Code) and the Ralph illf. Brown Act (Chapter 9 used to reimburse a local government for the costs of a (commencing with section 549.50)gf'Fart I of Division 2 new program or higher level of service. of Title 5 of the Governipent Code), and with any (4) This ;subdivision applies to a mandate only as it subsequent statutory enactment amending, either act, affects a city,county,city and county,or special district. enacting a successor act, or aniending any successor (5) This subdivision shall not apply to a requirement act that contains findings deinonstratim-7 that the to provide or recognize any procedural or substantive - 91 , l!> statutory enactment Ja.rihers the purposes of this protection, right., benefit or employment status of any section. local government employee or retiree, or of any local Second That. Section 6 of Article X111 B thereof is government employee organization, that arises from, amended to read: affects, or directly relates to future, current, or past SEC 1 6. (a) Whenever the Legislature or any state local government employment and that constitutes a agency mandates a new program or hilglier level of mandate subject to this section. service on any local government,the State shall provide c) A mandated new program or higher level of a.subvention of funds to reimburse that local government service includes a. transfer by the Legislature from the for the costs of the program or increased level of service, State to cities, counties, cities and counties, or special except that the Legislature may, but need not,provide a districts of complete or partial financial responsibility subvention of funds for the following mandates: for a required program for which the State previously (1) Legislative mandates requested by the local had complete or partial financial responsibility. agency affected. 7Ext of'Proposed Laws 1 43 COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICES ALAI EDA COUNTY GLENN COUNTY MARIN COUNTY 1225 Fallon Street, Room G-1 516 W. 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