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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 2, 2004 - 2004 General Election - Sample Ballot and SAVE TIME BY VOTING EARLY Early voting allows any registered voter in Orange County to vote at any of the following locations prior to Election Day. If you will be out of town on Election Day, but wish to vote at a polling place or you would like to skip the potentially long lines of a General Election, Early Voting may be for you. The Registrar of Voters is planning to have approximately 30 early voting locations throughout the County for this election. Dates for most early voting locations are from October 5 through October 29, 2004. 16 Albertson's Grocery Stores throughout Orange County Government Locations: Hours of Operation - Generally Business Hours Hall of Administration Registrar of Voters 10 Civic Center, Santa Ana 1300 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (North and South Terminals) Hours of Operations: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anaheim City Hall Costa Mesa City Hall Irvine City Hall Laguna Niguel City Hall San Juan Capistrano City Hall Shopping Malls: Hours of Operation: Weekdays - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekends - Vary by location Asian Gardens (Westminster) Buena Park Mall Mission Viejo Mall Westfield Shoppingtown at Main Place Mall Westminster Mall Other Locations: Hours of Operation Vary University of California Irvine "Votemobile" (Registrar of Voters' Mobile Outreach and Voting Unit. Please continue to visit our website, www.ocvote.com or call the Registrar of Voters' office at (888) OCVOTES for the most current information. Don't let this be a sad greeting for SORRY, you at your polling place. PARKING LOT Please plan ahead and avoid voting FULL during the traditional busy periods of 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. F-2 Ballot Type SB147 Page 1 Per California Elections Code sections 13204 and 13205 the elections official is required to provide the following instructions to voters: To vote for all of the electors of a party, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight the names of the presidential and vice presidential candidates of that party and press the ENTER button. By turning the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight the name of a party and its presidential and vice presidential candidate, is a vote for all of the electors of that party, but for no other candidates. To vote for those electors who have pledged themselves to vote for a candidate for President and Vice President not supported by any particular party turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight the names of those presidential and vice presidential candidates and press the ENTER button. To vote for those electors who have pledged themselves to vote for a candidate for President and for Vice President of any party not qualified to participate in the election,type in the names and party of those presidential and vice presidential candidates in the blank space provided for that purpose and press the ENTER button. To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice and press the ENTER button. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice and press the ENTER button after the names of all candidates for the office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number of candidates to be elected. To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office and press the ENTER button to type the person's name. To vote on any measure,turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice in the voting square after the word "Yes" or after the word "No" and press the ENTER button. CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS Proposition 34,passed by the voters at the November 7,2000 election,provides that state legislative candidates who voluntarily limit their campaign expenditures in accordance with Proposition 34, may submit a candidate statement of qualifications for inclusion in the sample ballot and voter information pamphlet. The list below includes all legislative candidates within Orange County. Candidates that have voluntarily agreed to expenditure limitations are indicated with an asterisk(')after their name. State Senate State Assembly Dick Ackerman' Otto Bade Andrew H. Favor' David Silva' Rufino Mallari Bautista,Jr' Mark Baldwin Bea Foster' Al Snook' John Campbell Rudy Bermudez Tom Harman' Todd Spitzer' Randall Daugherty' John Brantuk' Robert "Bob" Huff' Van Tran Dan Fernandes' Kathleen Calzada' Ross W.Johnson' Tom Umberg Timothy Johnson Brian Lee Cross Carl Mariz' Mimi Walters Bob Margett Lynn Daucher' Patrick John Martinez' Norm "Firecracker"Westwell' Rita B. Siebert' Chuck Devore George Reis VOTER'S PAMPHLET The following pages contain CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS together with BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES, AND ARGUMENTS (whichever is applicable to your ballot) This pamphlet contains a complete list of candidates. However, it may not contain a complete list of candidates' statements. Each candidate's statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate unless otherwise determined by the governing body. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS VP04 Ballot Type SB147 Page 2 Vote Both Sides General Election 2004 Orange County OFFICIAL BALLOT =_ November 02, 2004 UNITED STATES COAST COMMUNITY _ REPRESENTATIVE COLLEGE DISTRICT 46th District Governing Board Member Vote for One Trustee Area 3 JIM BRANDT Vote for One Educator/Software Engineer ARMANDO R. RUIZ Democratic Governing Board Member,Coast p DANA ROHRABACHER Community College District PRESIDENT AND VICE U.S.Representative,46th District O DIANE A. LENNING r PRESIDENT Republican Educator/Author/Businessowner N O Vote for One Party TOM LASH O Microbiologist BONNIE CASTREY O r-1 MICHAEL ANTHONY PEROUTKA/ Green Educator, Mediator, Businesswoman O CHUCK BALDWIN O r American Independent � KEITH GANN N LEONARD PELTIER/ Microelectronics Product Manager JANICE JORDAN Libertarian COAST COMMUNITY Peace and Freedom COLLEGE DISTRICT JOHN F. KERRY/JOHN EDWARDS Democratic Governing Board Member DAVID COBB/PAT LAMARCHE STATE SENATOR Trustee Area 4 Green 35th District Vote for one GEORGE W. BUSH/ Vote for One ALICE SALTZMAN RICHARD CHENEY TIMOTHY JOHNSON Businesswoman/Educator ++ Republican Independent Businessman PAUL G. BERGER 4-9 _0 MICHAEL BADNARIK/ Libertarian Governing Board Member,Coast 0 (� RICHARD CAMPAGNA RITA B. SIEBERT Community College District R m Libertarian Legal Secretary m (1) Democratic Q r-1 JOHN CAMPBELL Q E State Assemblyman/Businessman HUNTINGTON BEACH E R UNITED STATES SENATOR Republican UNION HIGH SCHOOL R Cn Vote for One Cn DISTRICT DONJ.GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic Governing Board Member American Independent MEMBER OF THE STATE Vote for no more than Two JAMES P."JIM"GRAY ASSEMBLY VIVIAN KIRKPATRICK-PILGER Judge 67th District Management Services Officer Libertarian Vote for One JIM PETERS MARSHA FEINLAND Educational Consultant Public School Teacher �TOM HARMAN Member,California State Assembly, SUSAN HENRY Peace and Freedom 67th District Governing Board Member, Huntington BARBARA BOXER Republican Beach Union High School District U.S.Senator DAVID SILVA MICHAEL H.SIMONS Democratic Retired Postal Worker Governing Board Member, Huntington BILL JONES Democratic Beach Union School District Farmer/Businessman NORM"FIRECRACKER"WESTWELL MARKAHRENS Republican Local Sportswear Manufacturer Local Television Producer r Libertarian COo 0 0 O o SCHOOL N 0 o r N M N O Vote Both Sides Ballot Type SB147 Page 3 Vote Both Sides General Election 2004 Orange County OFFICIAL BALLOT November 02, 2004 OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL CITY OF HUNTINGTON CITY OF HUNTINGTON _ DISTRICT BEACH BEACH Governing Board Member Member, City Council City Treasurer Vote for no more than Two Vote for no more than Three Vote for One TOM LIVENGOOD JIM MORENO SHARI L. FREIDENRICH Retired Education Administrator Retired Civil Servant City Treasurer,City of Huntington MICHAEL HASKIN ROBERT MELLEMA Beach 0 Businessowner Real Estate Broker 0 DEBBIE COTTON REX RICKS NHomemaker/Attorney Math Teacher � NORM"FIRECRACKER"WESTWELL TIM REILLY ORANGE COUNTY WATER 0 Local Sportswear Manufacturer Regional Sales Manager DISTRICT Q BARBARA BOSKOVICH JOEY RACANO Director, Division 4 r Governing Board Member, Ocean View Musician Vote for One N Elementary School District STEVE RAY � OTTO J. LACAYO Business Owner Trustee, North Orange County DON HANSEN Community College District Finance Executive PHILIP L.ANTHONY BLAIR FARLEY Director,Orange County Water District, Minister/Adjunct Professor Division 4 CITY ROBERT KLIEWER Businessman 4-9 JOHN EARL MUNICIPAL WATER 49 0 Labor Organizer 0 R HYMAN CRIPPEN DISTRICT OF ORANGE R Aerospace Engineer COUNTY 0 DEBBIE COOK Director, Division 4 QHuntington Beach Councilmember/ Vote for One Q Attorney DON MACALLISTER E (� JOE CARCHIO Businessman (� Restaurant Owner/Businessman JOAN FINNEGAN NORM"FIRECRACKER"WESTWELL Director, Municipal Water District of Huntington Beach Sportswear Orange County, Division 4 Manufacturer DAN WORTHINGTON PETER ALBINI Director-Costa Mesa Sanitary District Design Drafter KEITH BOHR Small Business Owner MEASURES SUBMITTED TO 0 THE VOTERS 1 A-Protection of Local Government Revenues. PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES. Ensures local property tax and sales tax revenues remain with local CV government thereby safeguarding funding for r CITY OF HUNTINGTON public safety,health,libraries,parks,and other r BEACH local services. Provisions can only be o suspended if the Governor declares a fiscal 00 City Clerk necessity and two-thirds of the Legislature 0 0 Vote for One concur. Fiscal Impact: Higher local government NO T JOAN L. FLYNN revenues than otherwise would have been the N Appointed Incumbent case,possibly in the billions of dollars annually 0*) over time.Any such local revenue impacts N would result in decreased resources to the 0 0 state of similar amounts. 0 Yes 0 No Vote Both Sides Ballot Type SB147 Page 4 Vote Both Sides General Election 2004 Orange County OFFICIAL BALLOT November 02, 2004 59-Access to Government 62-Elections. Primaries. 65-Local Government Funds Information. ELECTIONS. PRIMARIES. INITIATIVE and Revenues. � PUBLIC RECORDS,OPEN MEETINGS. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ANDSTATUTE Requires primary elections where LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS, REVENUES. . LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL STATE MANDATES. INITIATIVE � AMENDMENT.Amends Constitution to include voters may vote for any state or federal CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires candidate regardless of party registration of public's right of access to meetings of voter approval for reduction of local fee/tax government bodies and writings of government voter or candidate.The two primary-election revenues. Permits suspension of state candidates receiving most votes for an office, officials. Preserves specified constitutional mandate if no state reimbursement to local rights;retains existing exclusions for certain whether they are candidates with"no party"orgovernment within 180 days after obligation O meetings and records. Fiscal Impact: Potential members of same or different party,would be determined. Fiscal Impact: Higher local O listed on general election ballot. Exempts O minor annual state and local government costs government revenues than otherwise would CO to make additional information available to the Presidential nominations. Fiscal Impact: No have been the case,possibly in the billions of N significant net fiscal effect on state and local O public. dollars annually over time.Any such local (.0governments. revenue impacts would result in decreased 0 0 Yes 0 Yes resources to the state of similar amounts. r � 0 Yes 0 No 0 N No 60-Election Right of Political 63-Mental Health Services 0 No Parties. Expansion, Funding. 66-Limitations on "Three ELECTION RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PARTIES. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES EXPANSION, �� LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL Strikes Law. AMENDMENT. Requires general election FUNDING.TAX ON PERSONAL INCOMES LIMITATIONS ON"THREE STRIKES"LAW. ballot include candidate receiving most votes ABOVE$1 MILLION. INITIATIVE STATUTE. SEX CRIMES. PUNISHMENT. INITIATIVE among candidates of same party for partisan STATUTE. Limits"Three Strikes"law to violent office in primary election. Fiscal Impact: No i Establishes 1%tax on taxable personal ncome above$1 million to fund expanded and/or serious felonies. Permits limited fiscal effect. health services for mentally ill children,adults, re-sentencing under new definitions. Increases seniors. Fiscal Impact:Additional state 4-90 Yes revenues of about$800 million annually by Punishment for specified sex crimes against }, 0 2006-07,with comparable annual increases in children. Fiscal Impact:Over the long run,net 0 R No total state and county expenditures for state savings of up to several hundred million expansion of mental health programs. dollars annually,primarily to the prison system; local jail and court-related costs of potentially 60A-Surplus State Property. Unknown partially offsetting savings to state more than ten million dollars annually. Q� Q SURPLUS PROPERTY. LEGISLATIVE and local agencies. Q E CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.Sale 0 Yes 0 Yes proceeds of most surplus state property pay off Co specified bonds. Fiscal Impact: Net savings NO No over the longer term--potentially low tens of millions of dollars-from accelerated repayment 64-Enforcement of Unfair 67-Emergency Medical of existing bonds. Business Laws. Services. Funding. 0 Yes LIMITS ON PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. UNFAIR BUSINESS COMPETITION LAWS. FUNDING.TELEPHONE SURCHARGE. NO INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT INITIATIVE STATUTE.Allows individual or AND STATUTE. Increases telephone class action"unfair business"lawsuits only if surcharge and allocates other funds for 61-Children s Hospital actual loss suffered;only government officials force these laws on public's behalf. emergency room physicians,hospital may enforce emergency rooms,community clinics, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROJECTS.GRANT Fiscal Impact: Unknown state fiscal impact emergency g y personnel training/equipment,and PROGRAM. BOND ACT. INITIATIVE depending on whether the measure increases 911 telephone system. Fiscal Impact: STATUTE.Authorizes$750 million general or decreases court workload and the extent to Increased state revenues of about$500 million obligation bonds for grants to eligible children's which diverted funds are replaced. Unknown annually to reimburse physicians and hospitals hospitals for construction,expansion, potential costs to local governments,depending for uncompensated emergency medical on the extent to which diverted funds are remodeling, renovation,furnishing and services and other specified purposes. equipping children's hospitals. Fiscal Impact: replaced. Continues$32 million in state funding for State cost of about$1.5 billion over 30 years 0 Yes physicians and clinics for uncompensated r to pay off both the principal($750 million)and medical care. Co r interest($756 million)costs of the bonds. 0 No r Payments of about$50 million per year. �Yes o O 0 Yes 0 No 0 000) 0 No 0 M N O Vote Both Sides Ballot Type SB147 Page 5 Vote Both Sides General Election 2004 Orange County OFFICIAL BALLOT November 02, 2004 68-Tribal Gaming Compact 71-Stem Cell Research. Amendments. Funding. Bonds. NON-TRIBAL COMMERCIAL GAMBLING STEM CELL RESEARCH. FUNDING. BONDS. EXPANSION.TRIBAL GAMING COMPACT INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AMENDMENTS. REVENUES,TAX AND STATUTE.This measure establishes EXEMPTIONS. INITIATIVE "California Institute for Regenerative Medicine" CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTAND to regulate and fund stem cell research, STATUTE.Authorizes tribal compact constitutional right to conduct such research, O amendments. Unless tribes accept,authorizes and oversight committee.Prohibits funding of O casino gaming for sixteen non-tribal human reproductive cloning research. Fiscal O establishments. Percentage of gaming Impact:State cost of about$6 billion over 30 Nrevenues fund government services. Fiscal years to pay off both the principal($3 billion) O Impact: Increased gambling revenues- and interest($3 billion)on the bonds.State C0 potentially over$1 billion annually-primarily to payments averaging about$200 million per O local governments for additional specified year. O services. Depending on outcome of tribal O r 0 negotiations,potential loss of state revenues Yes N totaling hundreds of millions of dollars annually. 0 No 0 Yes 0 No 72-Health Care Coverage Requirements. 69-DNA Samples. COIIeCtIOn. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS. REFERENDUM.A"Yes" Data Base Funding. vote approves,and a"No"vote rejects DNA SAMPLES.COLLECTION. DATABASE. legislation requiring health care coverage for FUNDING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires employees,as specified,working for large and ++ collection of DNA samples from all felons,and medium employers. Fiscal Impact:Significant }, 0 from others arrested for or charged with expenditures fully offset,mainly by employer 0 specified crimes,and submission to state DNA fees,for a state program primarily to purchase R database. Provides for funding. Fiscal Impact: private health insurance coverage.Significant R Net state cost to process DNA samples of county health program savings.Significant potentially nearly$20 million annually when public employer health coverage costs. Q� Qcosts are fully realized. Local costs likely more Significant net state revenue losses. Overall Q Ethan fully offset by revenues,with the additional unknown net state and local savings or costs. E revenues available for other DNA-related � activities. 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 No 0 No 70-Tribal Gaming Compacts. Exclusive Gaming Rights. TRIBAL GAMING COMPACTS. EXCLUSIVE GAMING RIGHTS.CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Upon tribe's request,Governor must execute 99-year compact.Tribes contribute percentage of net gaming income to state funds,in exchange for expanded,exclusive tribal casino gaming. Fiscal Impact: Unknown effect on payments to the state from Indian tribes.The potential increase or decrease in these payments could N be in the tens of millions to over a hundred r million dollars annually. o 0 Yes o CO) 0 0 N 0 No 0 N CV O N O Vote Both Sides Ballot Type SB147 Page 6 COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA 3 TRUSTEE AREA 3 ARMANDO R. RUIZ BONNIE CASTREY OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Coast Community OCCUPATION: Educator, Mediator, Businesswoman College District In the midst of expanding student needs for curricular options, California's Even in the face of unprecedented funding challenges in Sacramento, Community Colleges face a challenging future of limited financial resources I'm pleased to report that Coast Community College District-- Orange and structural reform.Orange Coast, Golden West and Coastline colleges Coast, Golden West, and Coastline Colleges -- still offers the quality need my fresh perspective. education our students deserve. As an experienced Trustee in the Huntington Beach Union High School When first elected to Coast's Governing Board, I said that quality District, I understand the educational landscape, budgets and the diverse education requires two ingredients: outstanding teachers and motivated needs of students entering our community colleges. students. Coast colleges have plenty of both. As a result, Coast transfers As your trustee, I will use my problem solving,dispute resolution,mediation more undergraduates to universities throughout California than any other and teaching skills to bring together campus and community groups with community college district - an achievement that makes my respected differing points of view. Together we'll develop a District strategic plan Board colleagues and me extremely proud. enabling our District to focus financial and human resources on the In this difficult time of economic downsizing, I believe that Coast must educational needs of all students, including leadership development to maintain the highest educational standard while offering abroad curriculum assist them in becoming productive citizens. for students transferring to universities, for those seeking vocational Critical issues facing the colleges are: programs,and for adults pursuing lifelong learning.My goals,therefore,for the next four years are as follows: Vigorous Financial oversight of District funds including Measure C Bond monies. First, to make sure our precious tax dollars enhance classroom education; Expansion of emerging technologies and community partnerships. Second,to support outstanding teachers who motivate students to reach Enhancement of tuition assistance,curriculum, and tutorial support. their highest potential; and My strengths and the foundations of my work are: knowledge of the Third,to work with business and community members on programs that marketplace, planning, open communication, community leadership, respond to local educational needs. commitment to embrace the new while honoring traditions, fiscal By voting for me on Election Day, you'll be supporting the quality responsibility and proven integrity. education our community deserves. will listen to you and your concerns. Thank you, Contact me:714-963-7114 Armando R. Ruiz vote4bonniecastrey.cccd.2004@earthlink.net Sincerely, Bonnie Castrey COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA 4 TRUSTEE AREA 4 ALICE SALTZMAN, Ph.D. PAUL G. BERGER OCCUPATION: Businesswoman and Educator OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Coast Community College District When you elect me to the Board of Orange Coast, Golden West and Coastline colleges, I pledge that student's education will be my top priority. When elected to oversee Orange Coast, Golden West, and Coastline As a businessperson, I have the experience of maintaining sound fiscal Colleges, I pledged that quality classroom education would be my first policies and will do so for Coast. priority while maintaining sound fiscal policies. I, along with my distinguished Board colleagues, have kept that pledge. Coast Community College District is known for its academic excellence. I will uphold its mission: to provide quality lower-division and occupational For example: education.We live in a global economy and global environment,so I believe High Academic Achievement: Research shows that Coast college we need to support Orange County international businesses by expanding students who transfer to our state university systems, do as well or better programs that highlight technology, cultural understanding, and academically than students who entered those universities as freshmen. international studies. Quality Professional Programs:Coast colleges offer the widest range of An experienced estate trustee,I will be a vigilant Trustee who sees that bids occupational and certificate programs for people in the workplace. are acknowledged, researched, and contracts honored. I will work with Board colleagues to ensure the appointed Community Oversight Award Winning Emeritus Programs:Coast colleges offer awide range of Committee for Measure C projects receives needed information. courses for senior citizens,on campus as well as in the community. My realistic goals for the next four years: Sound Fiscal Policies: Even while the State faces a fiscal crisis, Coast Colleges have budgeted their resources conservatively and wisely, To ensure quality planning for our educational mission investing your educational dollars where they belong-in sound classroom To support outstanding faculty and staff education. To work with state,business, and community leaders on programs that I've spent my career in education,first as a teacher,next as a principal of our local economy needs. Fountain Valley and Marina High Schools,and then as your Trustee on the Coast District Board. I feel honored to serve you and Coast students.With By voting for me,you will help put vigor into Board decisions that lead to your vote on Election Day, I can continue that service. quality education. Thank you, Thank you Alice Saltzman 3044-45 Ballot Type SB147 Page 7 HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VIVIAN KIRKPATRICK-PILGER JIM PETERS OCCUPATION: Management Services Officer OCCUPATION: Educational Consultant I graduated from Westminster High School. I have worked at the University of California, Irvine for 24 years. The past 14 years I have served as am a Professor of Educational Law, having lectured at Pepperdine Manager of the largest department in the engineering school. My University, Chapman University New Hope University I will bring to our responsibilities include managing multiple fund sources; effective school board the rules and knowledge for success.The discipline of Fiscal budgeting; academic personnel issues; working with various union Accountability, I will insure respect for parents and students,Steadfast that contracts;administration of facilities;and promoting a thriving environment their goals,dreams and Education are the highest priority for our staff. I will for all. insist our teachers be credentialed and have the ability to motivate our students. As a Governing Board Member of the HBUHSD I will work hard to: I have a 16 year old, and as such I am concerned about his Health and Maintain high standards; current board members voted to make safety while being educated in these old decaying hot mold infested exceptions and lowered academic standards for students who failed to portables thatwere never intended as permanent structures for our children meet graduation requirements in math. learning. I feel we must recognize excellent teachers, wire our schools Broadenthe perspective of this elected bodywhich failed to uphold basic better to provide our kids with the newtechnology theywill need to compete constitutional rights for all students and their parents, by demanding in today's workforce. equal rights for all students regardless of religion, race, or sex. Our District has serious Bus issues that need to be addressed.(Out of sight, Demand administrative and fiscal accountability. out of mind) isn't working. We must encourage our teenagers to abstain from sexual activity.I as a Board members will not be afraid to acknowledge Encourage and utilize independent thinking on this board which would and resolve the serious problems facing the education of our children as serve to develop it as a leading, learning, and enriching body in well as the fiscal responbility that must be adhered to. California education. Encourage lifelong learning skills in our students and provide information that shows them the advantages of a University education and its benefits. Please mark your absentee or sample ballots nowfor Vivian Kirkpatrick- Pilger. vivkirkQearthlink.net HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SUSAN HENRY AGE: 47 MICHAEL H. SIMONS AGE: 59 OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member-Podiatrist Union High School District As a residentof this districtforthe past 25 years,I have actively participated The children of our communities and their education are my highest priority. in the education of our three children while they attended local public I am an educational leader who is student centered and experienced. schools. I have lived and worked in Huntington Beach for 34 years and have had I have been involved in the classroom and many school activities and three children graduate from the HBUHSD and one in middle school, I use programs. am aformer elementary and middle school PTA President,high my background in podiatric medicine and my M. S. in education to train school Foundation President and current Governing Board Member of the student doctors. HBUHSD Board of Trustees. I am very aware of the goals and dreams of During my tenure on the HBUSD there have been continued increases in our students and their parents. student SAT and AP test scores, more scholarships awarded and greater I am a Registered Nurse, receiving my college education locally at Santa numbers of students going to universities or community colleges. Our Ana College,Cal State Fullerton, UCl, and area hospitals. parentsurveys indicate over 90%are satisfied with their student's education and feel their children are safe in our schools. The future holds many challenges and opportunities.We must continue to During the next four years I want to ensure that the recently approved recruit and recognize excellent teachers,offer comprehensive curriculums, Measure C funds are utilized in a fiscally responsible, vigilant manner to provide and promote current technology and ensure safe campuses. repair and renovate our facilities to prepare our students for the challenges The Board and community must work together to prioritize the repair and of the 21 st century. renovation of our aging school facilities allowed through the passage of I want to increase teacher accountability and reduce class size so that our Measure C. We will work cooperatively to provide diligent oversight and kids receive the best education possible. fiscal accountability resulting in a greatly enhanced school environment for all students of the district. Education and civic leaders have endorsed me. Make your vote count by I believe that by setting the standards high,we will achieve and exceed all voting for a proven student advocate: Dr. Michael Simons. Questions? expectations. (714)536-3840,edupod@aol.com e-mail: susanhenry2000@aol.com home phone: (714)841-4864 3241a Ballot Type SB147 Page 8 HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER MARK AHRENS OCCUPATION:Television Producer and Media Leader I will promote high academic achievement in English and Math so graduates are able to pursue college without needing remedial courses. I will be your "back-to-basics" advocate. The District has made exceptions regarding the math requirement for graduation. I oppose lowering graduation standards. I will demand fiscal accountability so teachers can educate students without the distractions of the fiscal crisis.The District spent$156,750 on its former intra-district transfer policy, which I believe was discriminatory. I oppose discrimination. I will increase public confidence in our board by encouraging community participation in the decision-making process and analyzing issues with an open mind. I'm a lifetime resident of this district. I plan to raise a family here,which is why I care about the quality of public schools. I work for a local nonprofit organization and attend USC to pursue a degree in Cinema-Production,with a minor in Business. I'm committed to the dedication and energy expected of serving in this position. Please mark your absentee ballot and sample ballot now for Mark Ahrens. mahrens@ usc.edu www.markahrens.com 3241b Ballot Type SB147 Page 9 OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TOM LIVENGOOD MICHAEL HASKIN OCCUPATION: Retired Education Administrator OCCUPATION: Business Owner/Community Volunteer Sixteen years ago my wife and I relocated to Huntington Beach.As a parent For thirty-five years my professional career was as an Administrator in of children in the OVSD.Forthe last 10 years,I knowtheyhave experienced public education.Now I want totake that experience and serve the children a learning environment that is both nurturing as well as safe. We have of Ocean View School District as a member of the Board of Trustees. become involved with the school, and the teachers and staff that we have Through our schools,we build our future.Therefore,our schools must have come to know truly have a heartfelt dedication to the students and their the righttoolsto dotheirjob.In addition,ourschools mustpromote policies education. that provide opportunity and remove obstacles for student achievement.As It is for this reason that I feel compelled to accept the challenge of working a member of the Board of Trustees, I will work in partnership with parents, with these fine professionals. I know that their goal is to institute innovative teachers,Administrators,and the community to provide students with skills programs to keep the OVSD on the cutting edge of education.However,the for success. As a Trustee, I will champion safe schools, with class size constant threat of budget cutbacks and program changes make this a very reduction that support students to meet the California State Standards for difficult task. promotion. Over the past few years, I have personally chaired many committees, As a volunteer, I have served 14 years on the Huntington Beach Planning raising thousands of dollars. I also have an extensive background in Commission and also served on the City Finance Board. In addition, I have construction and building maintenance. I intend to use these skills to boost served as the President of the Amigos de Bolsa Chica and the Chamber of revenues,aswell as control costs,and seethat every dollar is used wisely. Commerce and Chairman of the Shipley Nature Center Education Committee. I know what it takes to be an effective member of the Ocean I passionately feel that the teachers and staff of this district deserve our View School District Board of Trustees. support and involvement. I believe,with your vote,together we can make I ask for your"Vote". this happen. OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER DEBBIE COTTON AGE: 37 BARBARA BOSKOVICH OCCUPATION: Homemaker/Attorney OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Ocean View Elementary School District My name is Debbie Cotton, and I am running for OVSD Trustee. Prior to Ocean View School Districtis on the righttrack!As an incumbent member of practicing family law, I was a financial analyst. I became involved in OVSD the Board of Trustees, I am proud of the District's accomplishments. We over three years ago, prior to my eldest child starting school there Ihave increased accountability, attracted and retained quality teachers, volunteer inthe classroom,am an active member of our PTO,including First raised standards, tightened safe school discipline, encouraged parental Vice and have been on the OVSDinvolvement,and focused of the basic skills that students need to compete DistrisPresident,ct Budget Advisory Committee the lastttwo years.Curriculum Committee and in the 21 st Century. During this time,it became obvious that the governance of this district was deteriorating.OVSD began deficit spending, reducing children's programs, Our students have benefited from the receipt of$2.3 million in grant monies and losing morale in district employees.Further projections show additional for technology, physical education, pre-school, after-school programs, declines in staffing and children's programs. school readiness, family literacy, and school renovation technology. We have maintained Class Size Reduction in grades K-3 without financial My agenda is simple: impact to taxpayers. Extensive K-8 staff development programs have A child advocate first; focused on standards-based instruction, literacy intervention, science, math, curriculum calibration, special education blended services, and Balanced budget; technology. Our "Open Door'policy enables participatory communication Stop deficit spending; among the School Board, Superintendent, teachers, parents, community member, and the City of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Improve the District's finances to maintain attractive salaries and Westminster. children's programs. To meet the challenges ahead, I will continue to encourage partnerships My experiences as a parent, school district contributor, career as an that will provide equitable education to our students, and will promote attorney, including President of the OC Women Lawyers Association, cooperation. Re-elect a team player to keep our schools at the forefront of financial analyst, and my volunteer work in organizations such as CHOC elementary education and on the right track. and Little League have uniquely prepared me for the job of Trustee. I ask for your"Vote"on November 2nd. To learn more about me or my campaign log onto www.debracotton.com/ovsd or e-mail me at ovsd@debracotton.com. Thank you for your vote. 3352 Ballot Type SB147 Page 10 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL JIM MORENO AGE: 59 JOEY RACANO OCCUPATION:Retired Civil Servant OCCUPATION: Musician I am Jim Moreno and when you vote for me you will you will get 35 years of I am Joey Racano, a 12-year Huntington Beach resident and an armed government and municipal experience with graduate education and training forces veteran. I am strong on public safety and even stronger on our in administration. environment.In 2000,1 led a movement to save wetlands that resulted in the I am a 16 year resident of Huntington Beach and my children have all preservation of Little Shell just behind the Hyatt on Beach Boulevard. In enjoyedthe resources of this great city.I share your concern about the fiscal 2002, 1 was part of the team of activists who stopped the Orange County management and future of our city and I want to serve as your next city Sewage Waiver and our near-shore waters are betterfor it.I helped stop the council person by listening and working with you,the citizens of Huntington Desalination Plant proposed for Huntington Beach and remain active Beach. against this project. I favor saving all of Bolsa Chica. I am no strangerto the political process.In 20031 authored the Heritage Tree resolution,designed My priorities are public safety, the city budget, healthy beaches, to help protect California's Giant Redwoods. It was accepted by the environmental issues, youth and senior programs, small business delegation at the Democratic State Convention in Sacramento. I am pro development and smart growth in our city. I want strong neighborhoods, a union. If elected,I will fightto bring the AES power plant into full compliance vibrant downtown business district, and I want everyone to share in the with the Clean Water Act, and solve the city's portfolio deficit by working to City's success. have Mobile Homes in Huntington Beach considered low-income housing. I My pledge is to work with you and council members to prioritize spending, will fight for my vision of a clean,healthy city,a fiscally responsible budget balance the budget and challenge Sacramento to get back our share of and a great place to raise kids. taxes. I am Jim Moreno and you are my special interest. I will support you in Huntington Beach. Visit my website at www.moreno4surfcity.com to learn more about me. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL STEVE RAY AGE: 55 DON HANSEN OCCUPATION: Business Owner/Planning Commissioner OCCUPATION: Finance Executive It's your choice! Huntington Beach faces serious issues that demand qualified leaders in Do you want politics as usual? Outside special interests over Huntington government. Our council must create opportunities for economic growth, Beach citizens? Haggling over silly issues? protect our environment and keep neighborhoods safe and desirable. Or... I respectfully ask that you choose Don Hansen for City Council.These are my objectives: Do you want a better choice?A councilmember that represents you first? Our Budget Who listens to you?One who will deal with the important issues? 9 I offer a better choice. We must build our revenue base. Run down strip malls should be replaced with destinations we can be proud to visit.A stronger budget will This election is about you and our quality of life. It's time to clean beaches, fix our infrastructure and keep our city well maintained. Huntington repair infrastructure, attract businesses with good paying jobs, increase Beach does not deserve weed infested intersections and buckling police and fire services,balance our city budget—and be sensible about it! sidewalks. As a member of the Finance Board and Public Works A 24-year resident, I offer a unique blend of experience in business, Commission, I have already been working on these issues. community affairs and public service. As Vice-Chair of the Huntington Our Integrity Beach Planning Commission, I work to improve the business climate,while We need a leader who represents what is right in Huntington Beach-not protecting personal property rights and our city's environment.For 16 years, what is wrong.Resignations and scandals should not be associated with my wife and I have operated our own business. I've been a corporate Huntington Beach. I will hold myself to the highest standard and be executive, school teacher and administrator. I served in the U.S.M.C. accountable for my actions. (Vietnam-era). I'm running because I believe with hard work and integrity,we can improve Our Family Experience the quality of life in Huntington Beach. Please join me for a new and We live in Huntington Beach because of the safety and amenities our sensible approach to local government. community offers.My family is growing this year,and I will work to ensure It's time for a better choice! our children live in neighborhoods that value respect for others,faith and community service.Our council should promote these ideals. Contact me: (714)848-0333,email:steveray4surfcity@hotmail.com, Visit www.hansen4hb.com for more information. website:www.steveray2004.com 5091a Ballot Type SB147 Page 11 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DEBBIE COOK AGE: 50 JOE CARCHIO OCCUPATION: Huntington Beach Councilmember/Attorney OCCUPATION: Restaurant Owner/Businessman Since my election in 2000,it has been an honor to serve you as Mayor, Neighbors: Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilwoman. It has also been my pleasure to Our city needs leadership. Public Safety cannot be taken for granted.We're represent you on the Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County safe and we need to remain safe. Harbors Beaches and Parks Commission, Southern California Association of Governments, Public Cable Television Authority, State of California Local economy drives city budget. I own a local restaurant, pay property, Desalination Task Force and in various positions with the League of sales,self-employment,payroll,workers compensation taxes and too many California Cities. As you can see, I have taken advantage of every user fees. I employ lots of people. I'm very concerned about how my tax opportunity to expand my knowledge of local, regional, and state money is spent! government, to improve our city's relationships with the county, regional I'm a parent, husband,and business owner.Also, I've been: boards, and neighboring cities, and to strengthen environmental protections. Member of the U.S.Army Communities are never finished, they constantly evolve. The seven Baseball Coach,Ocean View High School,ten plus years individualswho representyou on the city council will affectthe look,the feel, Football Coach, Ocean View High School,ten plus years the well-being of Huntington Beach. Conscientious leaders seek out Owner, Shirt manufacturing company information, support the open exchange of ideas, give voice to the Active Community Volunteer voiceless, and recognize a special obligation to balance the needs of High school age kidstaughtme the patience I need to lead.Coaching taught current residents with those of future residents. me the importance of Teamwork. Owning businesses helped me With your vote I can continue your work, add great value to your local understand the need to manage cost, develop income to pay bills. government, and represent each of you with the passion of purpose and Employing hundreds taught me the need to understand human nature,how integrity that you demand. to manage labor issues and the importance of respecting those who do the work. www.cookforhbcouncil.com Please trust me with one of your votes on November 2.I promise you Jersey Joe Carchio will serve with honor,try my hardest to prepare for every issue and be a mediator among my colleagues during public debates. Sincerely, Joe Carchio CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL PETER ALBINI KEITH BOHR OCCUPATION: Design Drafter OCCUPATION: Small Business Owner Huntington Beach is a great city, not only to visit but also to live. I will Huntington Beach's strength is our quality of life. Our beaches, ocean, work to keep Huntington Beach as a place that people want to visit and a weather and people are unique and special. great place to live. I know it is not all postcards and sunsets in Huntington As a business owner I'm running for City Council because I'd like to help all Beach.We have our share of hardships.To deal with those hardships I will residents, families, and business owners realize their dreams for an even bring tothe City Council,integrity,high moral and ethical standards,respect better tomorrow right here in Huntington Beach. for our citizens, and respect for our natural resources. Huntington Beach needs services like life safety, libraries, road repair, Your vote for Keith Bohr means a commitment to: weed abatement and graffiti removal.With the drying up of the oil industry, Fight to keep our beaches and water cleaner and safer for our children. we as a city have chosen to pursue sales tax from tourism to generate the Grow our local economy and helping to make Huntington Beach a viable revenue needed forthose services.Our beaches and wetlands are the very place for business. reason people come to this city and spend their time and money. It is Maintain our low crime rate. important that we take the necessary steps to provide and maintain an Increase conservation and preservation of our natural heritage. inviting and healthy beach going experience. It would not be economically Meet our infrastructure needs such as improving our sewer and water viable to damage this source of our city revenue.One of the benchmarks of lines,storm drains and public streets. my campaign is "Balancing the needs of the city with the needs of the Enhance the delivery of city services by streamlining processes, environment".Go to www.albini4hb.com to learn more. improving morale and treating city employees as the valuable professionals they are. A fiscally responsible approach to local government spending without increasing taxes on city residents. I firmly believe if we worktogether,we can make Huntington Beach an even better place to live, raise families and for businesses to thrive-all providing for the promise of a better tomorrow for all of our residents. I would appreciate your vote. 5091b Ballot Type SB147 Page 12 ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR,DIVISION 4 PHILIP L. ANTHONY OCCUPATION: Director, Orange County Water District, Division 4; Physical Chemist It is a privilege serving as your Director on the Board of the Orange County Water District. This District manages ourvital groundwater basin,the source of 2/3 of your water. I have represented you for many years,always working hard to protect and improve our invaluable groundwater. We must carefully manage our groundwater to keep it plentiful and pure.Groundwater is our most reliable and lowest-cost water supply. As a trained scientist and experienced Director, I'm committed to keeping it that way. I'm also dedicated to encouraging conservation and recycling, and educating our children about the importance of water and our environment. I'm a founder of the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County and our District's Groundwater Guardian Team, and have served years on the Board of the Association of California Water Agencies. It was my honor to receive The Groundwater Foundation's "National Government Service Award." Other community service: Boys&Girls Club Board President,Kiwanis Club and Orange County Taxpayers Association Vice President. I have lived and raised myfamily here for manyyears. My only interest is to representyou effectively.Call me anytime with your concerns or questions, 714/899-8020. 6234 Ballot Type SB147 Page 13 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY DIRECTOR, DIVISION 4 DIRECTOR,DIVISION 4 DON MACALLISTER AGE: 71 JOAN FINNEGAN OCCUPATION: Businessman OCCUPATION: Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Division 4 Local governmental agencies are raising rates, increasing expenses, and I am Joan Finnegan and have been a Director, Vice-President, and generally passing unexpected costs on to us,the citizens.Water rates are President of Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) since increasing dramatically and shortages of supply are growing. 2000. From 1985 to 2000, 1 was Director, Vice-President, and President of I am a conservative businessman who understands the need for efficiency Coastal Municipal Water District. and financial responsibility. During my terms as Mayor and City As your Director, I will strive for water quality, water reliability, and cost Councilman, I worked successfully to instill those same conditions in efficiency forHunbngton Beach,Costa Mesa and all of Orange County. am Huntington Beach to keep taxes low and benefits to the citizens high. Having been involved in community affairs for over 30 years,I have learned retired and have the time and desire to serve our communities. to work with government and public agencies. I would like to bring those I am a native Californian.My husband and I have owned our home for about skills and experience to the Municipal Water District Board of Directors as 50 years.We raised our family here in Costa Mesa. I know how important your representative. healthy water supplies are to our families. My experience in Huntington Beach includes working with Chamber of As Incumbent,I am not accepting any campaign contributions.While on the Commerce,the Community Clinic, Boys and Girls Club,4th of July Parade, MWDOC Board,I voted against medical and retirement benefits for elected Seniors Outreach, and the HB Playhouse. I had the honor of receiving the officials. Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. Previously,I worked for Mesa Consolidated Water Districtfor 21 years.With Marilyn and I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 37 years.We enjoy my leadership experience on water related committees and groups,I will be having three daughters and three wonderful grandchildren.I believe a close able to provide ratepayers with the representation we expect and desire. and stable family life is essential in today's society. I'm here to serve you. Please feel free to call me at home (949)548-3690. Please vote for Don MacAllister for Director, Municipal Water District of Please vote to re-elect Joan Finnegan as Director of Municipal Water Orange County on November 2nd. District of Orange County, Division 4.Thanks again for your support. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY DIRECTOR, DIVISION 4 DAN WORTHINGTON OCCUPATION: Director, Costa Mesa Sanitary District Businessman Continuing the free flow of water to our residents at the most economical cost is my primary goal for MWDOC. My top goal will be to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of water to Orange County. As a Director of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, I have gained valuable knowledge regarding Orange County water issues. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Senator Ross Johnson, Orange County Treasurer John Moorlach and MWDOC President Brett Barbre have all enthusiastically endorsed my candidacy. I am honored that these respected leaders have recognized my effectiveness in the water community for the past 10 years.I will continue to work with these leaders in Washington and Sacramento to protect and secure our water supply. At MWDOC, I will continue to work closely with the Mesa Consolidated Water District and the City of Huntington Beach to ensure all water needs are met. As a local business owner, I understand the meaning of the phrase"Public Service." As your MWDOC Director, I will not charge the taxpayers for mileage to and from meetings,for my computer,fax machine, phone line, internet or toll road charges. I will push for evening meetings - times convenient for working taxpayers. 6294 Ballot Type SB147 Page 14 SAVE TIME ! • Mark your choices in this Sample Ballot and take it to your polling place for reference. • Your polling place location is shown on the back cover. • If possible, vote in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon hours. This will help shorten lines during the evening rush. • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. THANK YOU POLL WORKERS The Registrar of Voters and staff extend our appreciation to the many dedicated poll workers for their outstanding community service as they work at the polling places on Election Day. YOUR HELP IS REQUESTED. WE NEED MORE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. The Registrar of Voters is looking for volunteers to work as poll workers for upcoming elections. If you are interested in serving as a precinct officer, please call (714) 567-7580 for further details. TIME Ballot Type SB147 Page 15 PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS VOT VOTE Ballot Type SB147 Page 16