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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 4, 2008 - 2008 California General Election - Sample NEAL KELLEY Registrar of Voters REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Mailing Address: 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C P.O. Box 11298 �'' Santa Ana, California 92705 Santa Ana, California 92711 Y. (714)567-7600 TDD(714)567-7608 FAX(714)567-7627 www.ocvote.com Dear Orange County Voter: With strong interest in the upcoming election please take a moment to be prepared prior to voting. ✓ Vote-by-Mail: You can avoid lines on Election Day by voting-by-mail. You may request a vote-by-mail ballot and mail it back to us. The last day to request a vote-by- mail ballot is October 28, 2008. An application can be found on the back of this pamphlet or by visiting ocvote.com/mail. ✓ Polling Place: If you choose to vote at your polling place please be aware of the fact that lines may form during peak voting times. Parking is also limited at some locations and you can avoid congestion by voting mid-day if possible. You will have the option of voting an electronic or paper ballot at the polls. Simply advise the poll worker of your preference when signing the roster. For more information on being prepared visit ocvote.com/lines. ✓ Questions: If you have any questions about the November 4, 2008 Presidential Election you may visit ocvote.com or call 1-888-OCVOTES (1-888-628-6837). Successful elections cannot happen without YOU! We need poll workers for this and future elections. Many need to be bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese. Please call 1-866-551-VOTE (1-866-551-8683) or visit ocvote.com/volunteer and sign-up today! Our mission is to serve the registered voters of Orange County in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner with the highest level of integrity. We look forward to counting your vote and giving you another successful election. Sincerely, Neal Kelley Registrar of Voters OR 139-001 LOCATIONS FOR 2008 1:AKL T V U IYU Early Voting 1g is a great opa,oraavn ay for those w o have ;a busy Gche Iu ♦ on Election, Day czrjmst want to avoid the Election, Day rush,, A.z,,y rcgisterad voter in Orange Ccmunty rraky gn to az,,y I oC'a t"o z", ........................................... �'��..FIB.�I�.........................................,� ......................................_OtI°�� ......................................,,\` Anaheim John Wayne Airport Mon-Fri [8a 5n] CLOSED?WEEKENDS Mon-Sat [6a-9p] Sun [7a-9p] University of California, Irvine Huntington Beach Mon-Fri [7:30a-7p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Mon-Fri [8a-5lPj CLOSED WEEKENDS Chapman University Irving Sat & Sun [I tea 6 Mon Thur [7:30a-5:30p Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS The Shops at Mission Vie.'O Rancho Santa Margarita Mon-Fri [I Oa-9p] Sa. [10a-7p] Sun [I la-6p] Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Westfield MainPlace Dail San elan a istranE� Mon-Fri [I Oa 9p] Sat [1 Oa-8p] Sun"[1 1 a-7p] Mon-Thur [8a-5p] Fri [8a-4p] CLOSED WEEKENDS :. . _,.,.,.. Westminster ball Mon-Fri [I Oa-9p] Sat [1 tea-7p] Sun [1 1 a-6p] ..<::e......._ .. Orange County Registrar Of Voters Office Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS \........................................................................................... ,......................................................................................................................... ,.. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR ESE VOTERS ; 300 South Errand Avenue ; Building C Santa Ana 92705 i 7 i 4.561.1600 OR 139-002 Hu"W TO USE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLET The Geneml Election vill take .. Ace[ on Tuesday November- 4, 20,-18. Cas, Your VOTE! Our Sample sallo't RMEMI R, MARK 11 and TAKE it wah you to you;- Place location, Hel--e, are a I.Few tips abo�'..lt hct v',,, to na0gate is pamphint, By re'a""' be ready to go, .......................... I What is included in this Sample Ballot? What Voting Options are Available for the Voter`s ln'st;-uctions tor voting ar uhe polls, e�thze�- on, esla�e or ballor; To ensure the greate's-r tuz"'no�.�t Posc�ble; the !Orange County Registrar Of Voters prc-'vldes pl'��' voting o'tp'z�ons fo�- 'y-0;u, A sa nn�p i e� ._a.i 1 ol-.; Vote-by-MWI: You may request a vote-by-mail and n-iad it back to us. The last day to, a C a n A d M e S t at e m e m:s (A a pr',I i cab i e); and request a vote-'by-noz.am ballot is t)ctobzer 2!".3, 20,08, An applicatic-'ri can b'e fo;uri"-"1' back ca i noz.e'a\i."'re S p p��i i'-a b i e.), of tws Pamphlet, It Early Voting: 'You may vote at any of our !Where do I find Candidate Statements and Early vo,6ing ioca""'-ed Local Measures Information? throughout the count, A list of locations can caindi�cla."'-.e s,,-.ate,-nent's are. ioca,,'-ed after the be found 41 this Pamphlet, ballor pages, hAt all parnpNers vAll cmwain W P o I I i n g Place; '- at their pomiriq You ""v-ill have rhe oprki."n, Local measures fGH.-v the. cat-ididaze c�i' either an eleczronLic or papez- b"alk"t this pamphlet The�.-- nna�--- ir".c.l"ude any or am of On at the Polk. sknoly advise l-"om of I-ext, Impartial Analysis, Tax '.Rate Priz"ference when syning the roster. Statement, Fiscal impact" State�--n,��,nl, and Argzu.n-ie!-�ts Pm and Cww-,�, Ncz all pa n!-i pih lets will contalh local By using these instructions as a guide, Carefully read through this parnphlet to assist you in making your decisions on how to vote at the polls or by a vote-by-mail ballot. Kenlenl0er, your vote does make a difference! i A ORANGE COUNTY REGSTRAR OF VOTERS i 1300 South Grand Avenue I Building C i Santa Aria 92705 i 714.567.7600 OR 139003 SERVE AS A POLLWORKER ON ELECTION DAY k .... ... ..... ..... .. .... ... . .. ....... . .......... ME HIM a\\q �... .......... \.':::iiii::::.:•. v\ . \ :v ..... ..... � ............ ............... ............... ........... ............. The Registrar of Voters needs a helping hand. By volunteering, you can provide a valuable community service and make a priceless contribution to the American electoral process. There are plenty of ways to get involved. Polling Place Inspectors, Polling Place Clerks, Election Day Coordinators, Collection Center Workers, and Election Night Tally Center Crewmembers all play a vital role in ensuring that Orange County's elections are accurate, efficient, and successful. You will receive a stipend for your services. For more information regarding positions and to sign up online, go to www.ocvote.com. Or you may call 1-714-954-1901. It's easy to sign-up. Just return the postcard on the back cover of this pamphlet and the Registrar of Voters' office will contact you in the near future. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS E 1 300 South Grand Avenue 16uiiding C Santa Ana 92705 71 4.567.7600 OR 139-004 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS ("Voting Electronically at the Polks,: 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. The electronic system will not allow the voter to vote for more than 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 before the word "YES"or before the word "NO" and press the ENTER button. Voting on a Paper Ballot at the oH,, : To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, using a black or blue pen provided, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the candidate's name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of 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,write the person's name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office. Be sure to completely fill in the corresponding rectangle. To vote on any measure, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the word "Yes"or to the left of the word "No." If you incorrectly mark, tear or deface your ballot, return it to a precinct board member and obtain another. All distinguishing marks and erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void. Vote for only one selection for each contest, unless otherwise indicated. Once you have finished voting, place your ballot in the secrecy folder provided and return it to Aprecinct board member, who will deposit your voted ballot into the ballot box. Example: FOR GOVERNOR Vote for One ❑ THOMAS A. EDISON ❑ ALBERT EINSTEIN ❑ HELEN KELLER FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ❑ BOOKER T. WASHINGTON El °'-' VOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 1 300 South Grand Avenue i Building C i Santa Ara 92705 714.567.7600 OR 139-005 Vote Both Sides General Election OFFICIAL BALLOT Orange County November 04,2008 Judge of the Superior Court Office No.12 Vote for One KERMIT MARSH Westminster Councilman/Attorney DEBRA CARRILLO PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Deputy District Attorney ;—m—m Vote for One Party iiii— JOHN MCCAIN/ Republican SARAH PALIN CYNTHIA MCKINNEY/ Green SCHOOL N ROSA CLEMENTE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT O [:3 ALAN KEYES/ American Independent Governing Board Member,Trustee Area 2 O WILEY S.DRAKE,SR. Vote for One O O [:3 RALPH NADER/ Peace and Freedom JOSEPH DOVINH MATT GONZALEZ Language Consultant to [:3 BARACK OBAMA/ Democratic JERRY PATTERSON C- JOE BIDEN 1— Governing Board Member,Coast Community College District O [:3 BOB BARR/ Libertarian � WAYNE A.ROOT N COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Governing Board Member,Trustee Area 3 UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Vote for One 46th District ARMANDO R.RUIZ Vote for One Governing Board Member,Coast Community College District ERNST GASTEIGER DON"COACH DOC'APODACA Libertarian Production Manager Optometrist/Wrestling Coach DEBBIE COOK LORRAINE PRINSKY ++ University Professor 4W 0 Democratic 0 Mayor,City of Huntington Beach m DANA ROHRABACHER m Republican COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT U.S.Representative,46th District Governing Board Member,Trustee Area 4 THOMAS LASH Vote for One Q E Green MARY L.HORNBUCKLE E Teacher Governing Board Member,Coast Community College District, Trustee Area 4 CHARLOTTE PIRCH Educator/Attorney STATE SENATOR 35th District DAVID L.BOYD Vote for One University President GINNY MAYER Democratic Educator HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOM HARMAN Governing Board Member Republican Vote for no more than Two State Senator MICHAEL H.SIMONS Governing Board Member,Huntington Beach Union High School District MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY ANGELO SEGALLA 67th District Mathematics Education Professor to O Vote for One SUSAN HENRY JIM SILVA Governing Board Member,Huntington Beach Union High C'7 Republican School District O C'7 California State Assemblyman JOHN BRISCOE N STEVE BLOUNT Trustee,Ocean View School District of Orange County N Democratic Corporate Controller JUDICIAL CITY Vote Both Sides OR 139-006 Vote Both Sides General Election OFFICIAL BALLOT Orange County November 04,2008 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 1A-SAFE,RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND Member,City Council ACT. Vote for no more than Three To provide Californians a safe,convenient,affordable,and reliable DON HANSEN alternative to driving and high gas prices;to provide good-paying Council mem ber/Finance Executive jobs and improve California's economy while reducing air pollution, global warming greenhouse gases,and our dependence on foreign DEVIN DWYER oil,shall$9.95 billion in bonds be issued to establish a clean, Businessowner/Planning Commissioner efficient high-speed train service linking Southern California,the DAN KALMICK Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley,and the San Francisco Bay Area, Small Business Owner with at least 90 percent of bond funds spent for specific projects, ERIK CHARLES EICHLER with private and public matching funds required,including,but not limited to,federal funds,funds from revenue bonds,and local funds, Businessman and all bond funds subject to independent audits? Fiscal Impact: C" BRUCE J.BRANDT State costs of$19.4 billion,assuming 30 years to pay both principal CD CD Licensed Professional Engineer and interest costs ofthe bonds. Payments would average about CD $647 million per year. When constructed,unknown operation and CD ALLEN BAYLIS N Attorney At Law maintenance costs,probably over$1 billion annually;at least CD partially,and potentially fully,offset by passenger fares. C� KEITH BOHR 1 Small Business Owner Q Yes CD 0 0 No N 2-STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.Requires that certain farm animals be allowed,for the majority of every day,to fully extend their limbs or wings,lie down,stand up and turn around. Limited exceptions apply. Fiscal Impact: Potential unknown decrease in state and CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH local tax revenues from farm businesses,possibly in the range of City Clerk several million dollars annually. Potential minor local and state Vote for One enforcement and prosecution costs,partly offset by increased fine JOAN L.FLYNN revenue. City Clerk,City of Huntington Beach Q Yes O 0 No O 3-CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOND ACT.GRANT PROGRAM. m CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INITIATIVE STATUTE.Authorizes$980,000,000 in general m Q� City Treasurer obligation bonds for construction,expansion,remodeling, QVote for One renovation,furnishing and equipping of eligible children's hospitals. Q SHARI FREIDENRICH Fiscal Impact: State cost of about$2 billion over 30 years to pay City Treasurer,City of Huntington Beach off both the principal($980 million)and interest($933 million)costs of the bonds. Payments of about$64 million per year. Q Yes DISTRICT NO ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 4-WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE Director,Division 4 TERMINATION OF MINOR'S PREGNANCY. Vote for One INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.Changes California LAWRENCE"LARRY"SANTUCCI Constitution,prohibiting abortion for unemancipated minor until 48 Notary Public hours after physician notifies minor's parent,legal guardian,or,in PHILIP L.ANTHONY limited cases,substitute adult relative. Provides an exception for medical emergency or parental waiver. Fiscal Impact: Potential Director,Orange County Water District,Division 4 unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs,court administration,and state health agency administration combined. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS Q Yes STATE NO L0 CD 5-NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES.SENTENCING,PAROLE AND REHABILITATION. (y) INITIATIVE STATUTE.Allocates$460,000,000 annually to improve CD and expand treatment programs. Limits court authority to incarcerate offenders who commit certain drug crimes,break drug N treatment rules or violate parole. Fiscal Impact: Increased state N costs potentially exceeding$1 billion annually primarily for � expansion of offender treatment programs. State savings potentially exceeding$1 billion annually on corrections operations. Net one-time state prison capital outlay savings potentially exceeding$2.5 billion. Q Yes Q No Vote Both Sides OR 139-007 General Election OFFICIAL BALLOT Orange County November 04, 2008 6-POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING.CRIMINAL 12-VETERANS'BOND ACT OF 2008. PENALTIES AND LAWS. This act provides for a bond issue of nine hundred million dollars INITIATIVE STATUTE.Requires minimum of$965,000,000 of state ($900,000,000)to provide farm and home aid for California funding each year for police and local law enforcement. Makes veterans. Fiscal Impact: Costs of about$1.8 billion to pay off both � approximately 30 revisions to California criminal law. Fiscal the principal($900 million)and interest($856 million)on the bonds; Impact: Increased net state costs exceeding$500 million annually costs paid by participating veterans. Average payment for principal due to increasing spending on criminal justice programs to at least and interest of about$59 million per year for 30 years. $965 million and for corrections operating costs. Potential one-time �Yes state prison capital outlay costs exceeding$500 million. Q Yes 0 No NO COUNTY OF ORANGE 00 J-County of Orange 7-RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION. o INITIATIVE STATUTE.Requires government-owned utilities to Shall the ordinance amending the County Charter to require voter o generate 20%of their electricity from renewable energy by 2010,a approval for certain increases in retirement benefits for County o standard currently applicable to private electrical corporations. employees and officials be adopted? CO o Raises requirement for all utilities to 40%by 2020 and 50%by Q Yes Ln 2025. Fiscal Impact: Increased state administrative costs up to CO Q No ti $3.4 million annually,paid by fees. Unknown impact on state and o local government costs and revenues due to the measure's (:D uncertain impact on retail electricity rates. CV N Q Yes Q No 8-ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME-SEX COUPLES TO MARRY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.Changes California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry. Provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. Fiscal Impact: Over next few years, potential revenue loss,mainly sales taxes,totaling in the several 4.0 tens of millions of dollars,to state and local governments. In the 4.0 C long run,likely little fiscal impact on state and local governments. C Q Yes m Q No m d 9-CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS'RIGHTS. PAROLE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Q ERequires notification to victim and opportunity for input during E phases of criminal justice process,including bail,pleas,sentencing and parole. Establishes victim safety as consideration for bail or parole. Fiscal Impact: Potential loss of state savings on prison operations and increased county jail costs amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Potential net savings in the low tens of millions of dollars annually on parole procedures. Q Yes Q No 10-ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BONDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.Authorizes$5 billion in bonds paid from state's General Fund,to help consumers and others purchase certain vehicles,and to fund research in renewable energy and alternative fuel vehicles.Fiscal Impact: State cost of about$10 billion over 30 years to repay bonds. Increased state and local revenues,potentially totaling several tens of millions of dollars Ln through 2019. Potential state administrative costs up to about$10 0 million annually. Q Yes CV) 0 0 No NT CV 11-REDISTRICTING. CV _ INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Changes authority for establishing state office boundaries from elected representatives to commission. Establishes multilevel process to select commissioners from registered voter pool. Commission comprised of Democrats,Republicans,and representatives of neither party. Fiscal Impact: Potential increase in state redistricting costs once every ten years due to two entities performing redistricting. Any increase in costs probably would not be significant. Q Yes Q No OR 139-008 00 0 0 0 0 IZT C'') ti O O N N a.+ a.+ O O E m This page intentionally left blank m CD CD a a E E m m cn cn 0 co O co IZT N OR 139-009 VOTER'S PAMPHLET The following pages may contain CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS together with BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES AND ARGUMENTS (whichever is applicable to your ballot) A complete list of candidates appears in any pamphlet that contains a contested race for an office. 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. EACH CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT IS PRINTED EXACTLY AS SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE. CITY CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ARE FILED AND ACCEPTED BY CITY CLERKS.ALL OTHER CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ARE FILED AND ACCEPTED BY THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE. VOTERS MAY NOTICE THAT THE FORMATTING OF CITY STATEMENTS MAY VARY FROM THAT OF OTHER STATEMENTS DUE TO BEING APPROVED BY DIFFERENT FILING OFFICERS. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS. GRANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 300 South Grand Avenue Building C Santa Ana 92705 714.567.7600 OR 139-010 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 candidates for legislative districts within Orange County. Candidates that have voluntarily agreed to expenditure limitations are indicated with an asterisk (*) after their name. STATE SENATE Tom Harman* Robert "Bob" Huff* Joseph M. Lyons* Ginny Mayer* Gary Pritchard* Jill Stone* Mimi Walters STATE ASSEMBLY Ken Arnold* Steve Blount* Chuck DeVore* Michael D. (Mike) Duvall Andrew "Andy" Favor* Roger H. Garrett* Michael George Glover* Diane L. Harkey* Curt Hagman Judy Jones* John MacMurray* Cam Mangels* Tony Mendoza Jeff Miller Diane Singer* Jim Silva* Jose Solorio* Van Tran* 1 GRANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 300 South Grand Avenue Building C t, Santa Ana 92705 714.567.7600 OR 139-011 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................... ............................................... ...... ....... ........................ ..................................... .......................................................................... ................... .............. 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TIW,-0 ................................... ......................................... ......................................... ......... K FF ....... ..... .....S E , ING PARSA......................................... ........ .... ....... .................. ..... .... ........................... ....... ......................................................................................................... MEMBER OF THE STATE SENATE,35TH DISTRICT NAME: GINNY MAYER OCCUPATION: Educator The 35th Senate District has magnificent beaches, major manufacturing and high tech'irms,desirable residential communities,and a-world-class university.Yet it is not immune to current oconormc.problems;I am running for office to find smart Solutions.As a Harvard-educated college irlStRACtOr, i with corporate managerial experience,my goal isto use my analytical and li leadership skills to promote those solutions. I will fight"pain at the purrip"and its impacts as well as working to preserve i our coastlines and wetlands by strengthening California's leadership role in 11 i i technological innovation. Investing in green collar job,,; will stimulate 1 1 economic growth and will ultimately help in reducing dependency on foreign 1 oil as well as fighting global warming and environmental destruction. i 1 We pay"hidden cost,,;"for healthcare for the Uninsured, and for treating preventable conditions after they have become crises.Making businesses responsible for providing healthcare insurance hurts their bottom line.I will work t ensure universal access to quality healthcare to promote public well-being and to eliminate these unnecessary costs and obstacles to global conpo+;+;voness. i Education is the key in economic competitiveness in the 21 st Century.I am I committed to improving educational quality in public schools and promoting i i access;or working adults in need of retraining or career enhancement. i i i 1 We can balance the budget ant,promote economic competitiveness while i addressing the needs of Californians. We, need smart solutions to i accomplish this,not the same oid business as usual:that is why;am asking for your vote. Ginny Mayer W'ww.ginnymayor.com i ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I OR 139-012 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................... ............................................... ...... ....... ........................ ..................................... .......................................................................... ................... .............. 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F: K FF................................ ......................................... ........ .... ....... .................. ..... .... ...........................----....... > >................................................................ ......................................... MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY,67TH DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY,67TH DISTRICT NAME:,AIM SILVA NAME: STEVE BLOUNT AGE:59 OCCUPATION: California Assernblyrnan/Businessman OCCUPATION: Co;porate Controller 1 am honored 40 lave;eoresented you in the State.Assernblyfor the last two You can count on Blount to preserve and enhance the economic,personal years. and social well being of all the residents in the District. As a businessman and former County Supervisor and City Killavor, I am li I have an MBA in Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Economics,and p a palled at the oolit;ca;gridlock and constant state of crisis in Sacramento. li a BA in aemphasis.Social Science with Sociology emphasis. - 1 fhe people of California deserve better. For the, last th!rty-one years I have been involved in the critical success I COntinUe to oppose tax increases,wh;ch Mll harm our economy,drive job,,; I, factors of businesses through nioney management, finance and 1 out of California and punish working families. We must control spending accounting,including ten years with my own bankruptcy consulting practice. 1 and balance the budget through a state spending limit to stop the I have been for the last fourteen years the controller of a very successful government from growing faster than inflation and Population. By manufacturing company. eliminating wasteful spending,we can pay for fundamental services such 1 You can count on Blount to spend more time in the District than in as public safety,education,roads and freeways,without raising taxes. i i Sacramento. As coauthor of legislation to identify and deport illegal aliens who are sitting 1 i You can count on Blount to represent you,your household,your street,your li i in our;ails at the taxpayers' expense, I will continue to fight for stronger block,your neighborhood and your city,and to give you the resources and li i border security. I oppose amnesty,drivers licenses and welfare for ills al 1 i - 1 freedom to pursue and enjoy the good life. aliens. You can count on Blount to institute,throughout the District neighborhood 1 1 strongly support,efforts to develop new technologies that will help lower i i i counc;lssothal your needs can be mot and your wishes fulfilled through the 1 1 gas prices and make us less dependent on foreign oil. Welfare reform is l' i i i collective talents,skills,passions and voice of your neighborhood. 1 another priority.I am coauthor of legislation to require random drug testing for welfare recipients and to deny welfare benefits to drug users whLj refuse You can count on Blount to maintain and increase educational opportunities i treatment. at all levels with a balanced budget. I am endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association,the Orange, li You can count on Blount to champion our veterans. County Deputy Sheriffs,OC COPS and California Professional Firefighters. You can count on Blount to help businesses in the District make better use With your support,i will continue my effortst lic.)'dgovernrieri*,accoL�!itab;e !I! of resources through -1 analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, i their resc ough a SWO i and bring a common sense approach to solving problems. i Opportunities, Threats) thereby increasing productivity, bettering 1 Thank you for your consideration.Please visit wv,,w.Silva forAsserribly co in, 1 distribution and supply chains, vendor and customer sourcing, health benefits,and wages. s1blount6o)ca.rr.com-www.steveblOUnt.Org. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR 139-013 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................... ........................................................................ ............... ....................... ........... ...................... ........ ......................................................................... ........................... ......................... ....................... 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A ARTISN.OFFICE KING, ONP ...... ................................................................................... ......................................................................... ................................................................................................................ ............... ......................................................................... i ............... ........ JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT,OFFICE NO.12 i JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT,OFFICE NO.12 NAME: KERMIT MARSH AGE:43 NAME: DEBRA CARRILLO OCCUPATION: Deputy District Attorney OCCUPATION: City COUnCilman/Attomey Husband and father of three Law Enforcement's Choice! Education:Stanford University;UC Berkeley(Boalt Hall) Endorsed by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, the Orange County Coalition oPolicc and Sheri" and Crime.,Victims United. Endorsed by Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas 1 1 have a proven track record of protecting the public as a Deputy District 18 years legal practice-Successfully represented Ci ofNewport Beach i n 1 "'t Y ' I Attorney and former Police Officer. As your Judge`, I will bring this landmark California Supreme Court decision reversing anti-law i i commi4ment to public safety it)the COUrtroornwhile upholding the highest i enforcernent orecedent. i standards of fairness,integrity and justice. i i I have appeared before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals os e -De Jelltity li i , 7 1 Cdminal Pi tutor-Deputy DA who Pr0SeCUt(S major F;aUd and Ir i California Mp-d;cai Board, Board of Equalization, California an! Federal 1 i i !I Thee`cases.Worked with Drug Court to cornea`drug addictinn. i i Courts. i 1 Courtroom Experience-Over 100 jury trials,including violent cli mies,gang Whe4her successfully shutting down unlawful massage parlors or I . c defending the taxpayers against inflatedclaims,I have always zeciresented crimes and major civil law cases. Eamed the Orange. County Bar c icial quL's highest rating for judh ations. my clients while upholding legal ethics and professionalism. Association ..f 10 vears-City Counc;lman/Mavor Pro Tem Pe;sonal-Forrner Laguna Beach Police Officer who swam competitively 1 1 and stint on the First String Pistol Team at the California Police Olyrnpics. 7 years- Chai rnlan/D.;rector,Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center i iTaught Advanced Tnal Advocacy at USD School of Law. Community service: As your Judge Director,orange County Fire Authority , arid a mother of two cNicren, I will ensure that innocent victims have+heir clay;n court,that criminals pLyfortheircrimes.and that all 1 Chairman,Orange Frontier District,Boy Scouts of America 1 troatedwith dignity anC Ta peorle are, rnes s. i Pres;dent,Boys and Girls Club,Wes1m;nsfe; Director,Orange County Council,Boy Scouts of America Respected-' have earned the endorsernent of retiring Judge James Gray I support the death penalty,victims'rights,property rights,three strikes,and I and nearly 50 other Orange County Superior Court,Judges. due process.I oppose eminent domain. I ask for your vote. i Bipartisan endorsements include: www.DebraCarnllo.corn, Orange County SLJ0erV;G0rS Moorlach, Bates, Campbell and Norby: Congressmen Royce and RohrabLcher;I ormor Senators Dunn and Lewis; Senators Ackerman and Harman; Former Assemblymernbers Baugh, Daucher,Maddox,Assernblyrnembers Duvall,Huff,Silva,T;an,Walters. As a judge,I will be touch,fair and impartial.I would be-honored to receive Your Support. www.l`,.1arsh4Judge.com i ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR 139-014 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................... ........................................................................ ............... ....................... ........... ...................... ........---- ......................................................................... ........................... ....... .................. ....................... 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COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA 2 NAME:JERRY PATTERSON OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member,Coast Community College District Our community college s are about student success.We accomplish this by: I preparing and transferring students to Tour year universities; 'raining i I returning veterans and students for careers in public safety, nursing, mechanical and technical jobs;and teaching them basic job skills in English li and mathematics. I support good salaries for faculty and employees,our i i key to student success, i In 2007 Orange Coast College Students presented me with"I'ziend of the 1 Students"Award. 1 1 led the successful fight to save KOCE.Orange County's PBS television station providing educational programming and telecourses through 1 i Coastline Community College. 1 chaired the public hearing where Huntington Beach, Westrninstar and i Garden Grove citizens gave,their views of NAding a Costco warehouse on Ii Golden West College land. This hearing successfully killed the plan administrators proposed. As President of the Board, I fought for a Trustee Ethics Code, and li 4 dependez t EXternal Auditors to cl eck and balance 1-District Adininistration.1 .1 .1 i books for taxpayers and students.Your vote will help rne stop Trustees from i c10Ll ble-o ippi ng"their retirement/salaries for the same job. i i 1 Community college- course work prepared me to graduate CSULB with distinction, and then graduate,UCLA Law School with a doctor's degree. This personal experience inspired me to give back to our community colleges. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR 139-015 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................... ........................................................................ ............... ....................... ........... ...................... ........ ......................................................................... ........................... ......................... ....................... 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A ARTISN.OFFICE KING, ONP ...... ................................................................................... ......................................................................... ................................................................................................................ ............... ......................................................................... ............... ........ COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA 3 TRUSTEE AREA 3 NAME: ARMANDO R. RUIZ NAME: LORRAINE PRINSKY OCCUPATION:Governing Board Member.Coast Community OCCUPATION: University Professor College District As your trustee, I will bring a fresh, independent perspective with high 1 Even in the face of unprecedented funding challenges en Sacramento. 1 ethical values to the Coast Board..With over 35 years of dedicated service to I I'm pleased to report that Coast Community College District----Crance 1 students of all ages and backgrounds, 1 have extensive experience in I Coast, Golden West, and Coastline College's----still offers the, quality 11 strategic planning and conflict resolution. I am prepared to make difficult education our students deserve. choices needed to work for quality education during this tirne of deficits and i reduced resources. When first electedto Coast's Board,lsalcl that quality education requires two ingredients: outstanding teachers and rnotivated students. Coast These will be my top priorities: colleges have plenty of both. As a result, Coast transfers more i . _y 1 Serve students,veterans and community by ensuring quality education undergraduates to universities throughout California than any other 1 i with quality fa(.LA!ty by raising"Ie ratio Of fUll-to part-tirne facuit i CrMMUnity college district an achievement that makes my respected 1 'y. i Manage taxpayers' money wisely by ininproving budget transpazency. Board colleagues and me extremely proud. i avoiding wastcful spending in areas not related to student learning. i in this difficult time o economic owns eve Coast 111LAS pp f ic downsizing, 1 beii that C � t Suort development and expansion of programs in emerging i I the maintain the highest educational standard while offering a broad curriculum technologies so our students will have skills to Participate in I bal I for students transferring to universities, for those seeking vocational marketplace. i programs,and for adults pursuing lifelong learning.My goals,therefore,for 1 Brief Background: the next four years are as follows: i Over 35 years Professor,CSUF i First, to make sure, our precious tax dollars enhance classroom 1 i Certified Mediator for%.)range COUnty courts education; i PhD UCI Second,to support outstanding teachers who motivate students to reach BA UCLA their highest potential;and Key Bipartisan Endorsements: Third,to work with business and community members on programs that ii Women in Leadership;Jack Bedell,President,Califorma County Boards respond to local educational needs. of Education and Member, %.)range County Board of Education: i By voting for me on Election Day, you'll be supporting the quality Honorable Bonnie Castrey I education our community deserves. I ask for your Vote and pledge to provide the integrity and leadershic,our li i i Thank you, i community deserves. Armando R.Ruiz li I will;iston to your concerns.Contact me at: Iprinsky4trustee@gmail.com li li Please visit:www.lorrainelp;insky.corn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------j------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I OR 139-016 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................... ........................................................................ ............... ....................... ........... ...................... ........ ......................................................................... ........................... ......................... ....................... 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COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEE AREA 4 TRUSTEE AREA 4 NAME: MARS`L.HORN BUCKLE NAME: CHARLOTTE PIRCH AGE:6 OCCUPATION: Governing Board Mernber.Coast ornmunity li OCCUPATION: Educator/Attorney i College District I believe that a quality education system is an essential component of a 1 I When I was elected as Trustee in 2006.1 pledged to work for you to: I strong economy.California's economy is seventh in the world because of its i i investment y i I in rastment in a strong educational system. -oast C"'orrin-runit College i Continue,the high educational standards of the District i ;� i i District campuses are key components of our local economy that must i Provide.Sound financial ove;sight i i 1 continue to offer technical/vocationa'training as well as required classes for i Fulfill the obligations of the Measure C bond program i i i 1 transfer to university. i i Resolve the dispute over KOCE-JV 1 will work hard with my fellow Trustees to ensure that taxpayer money is I 1 have kept that pledge.In the next four years,my goals are to: i i wisely invested in qualit faculty ant, staff. not way"y on excessive Increase student success through transfers to four-year institutions 1 administrative costs. While maintaining its current high educational Enable Students to get job,,;through career and technical e.dUcation i I standards,Coast Community College District must also plan for the future Ensure the successful completion m the Measure-C bond construction by partnering with business to provide technical/vocational training for the Support faculty and staff In their efforts to be innovative coining"green cconorny". i Encourage.environmentally Sound practices throughout the District 1 My experience teaching at the college level, managing a business, and I Community activities: being a community activist will make,Me&Trustee that values taxpayers' hard earned money and works hard to see that it is invested in providing a i 12 years on the Costa Mesa City Council,Iwo as Mayor quality education to all students. i Volunteer service on those Boards: i Girl Scout Council of Orange,County I respectfully ask for your vote,and I pledge to be,a Trustee who manages ii Costa Mesa Senior Center i Your tax dollars as though they were my own. Elder at St.Mark Presbyterian Church Girls,Inc.of Orange,County Costa Mesa Community Foundation Costa Mesa Historical Society li Employment:Director of St.Mark Community Preschool in Newport Beach. I Education: Early Childhood Certificate from Orange Coast College; BA. I Organ izationeal Managernent,from Vanguard University. 1 Please visit rriv website for .note information, -vvwtAf.r.,iaryliornbuckle.corr). li Please cast your vote for me on Election Day. Thank you, Mary Hornbuckka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR 139-017 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ......................................................................... ........................................................................ ............... ....................... ........... ...................... ........---- ......................................................................... ........................... ....... .................. ....................... TATEMEN.T. 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A ARTISN.OFFICE KING, ONP ...... ................................................................................... ......................................................................... ................................................................................................................ ............... ......................................................................... i ............... ....... HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT i HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER NAME: MICHAEL H.SIMONS AGE:63 NAME:SUSAN HENRY AGE:51 OCCUPATION: Governing Board Mernber, Huntington Beach OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Huntington Beach Union High.School -District Union High School District "As a former educator, I know first-hand that Dr. Michael Simons is an "J he Huntington Beach District Educators Association is proud to endorse., outstanding School Boa rdiiieribp-r."—Assp-riblymer.,iber Jim Silva. Susan Henry.The student,,;of this District have always been her top priority. i Please re-elect this exceptional School BoLrdmember on November 1 The students of the Huntington Beach Union High School District are my i 4."---Jeff Larson,teacher,HBUHSD eand'President,DEA i number on(, priority. We need experiencer, teachers and administrators who are student centered. Dear Voter, I have lived and"worked in Huntington Beach for over 35 years.all of my li I have, lived In the District for the past 29 years and have actively are attending or have gradUaler' from Huntington Beach Union lowticipatedin the education of our three children who attended local public i High School District schools.In addition to my medical practice,I also train ii schools. i I student doctors. i 1 am a former school PTA and Education Foundation President. I am very li 1 During my tenure on the School Board- aware of the goals and drearns of our students.parents and teachers. 1 Student test scores have,increased. I am also a Registered Nurse,educated at Santa Ana College.,and CSULB. More students are going to universities,colleges and corninunity colleges. i I am proud that during my term on the School Board we have recruited and School bond funds have repaired, updated and renovated our schools. 1 1 recognized excellent teachers, offered comprehensive Curriculums, 1 Important technological innovations have been implemented'. i promoted current technology, ensured safe carnpuses, and provided Constant oversigcurrent construction projects.ht and vigilance has insured that the District is$6 million under budget on I Oligent oversight for our nurnerous construction projects which have been ii built under budget. Parent Surveys indicate 90+1%are satisfied with their child's education and 1 The future holds many challenges and opportunities for Our students.We li safety. i i 1 must work together to finalize the repair and renovation of our aging school I I My goals for the next four years include: 1 facilities made,possible by our voter approved bond.I believe that by setting 1 Improving facilities the standards high,our District will achieve and exceed all expectations. Completing construction projects under budget Contact me:skisanhonry2OOO@aol.com,(714)841-4864 Making sure our School District continues to improve educational i opportunities. I am proud to be endorsed by Assernblyrnember,lirn Silva,the Huntington li i Beach District Educators Association and numerous parents, students, 1 educators and community leaders. Question,,;?(714)536-3840,edUpod @aol.corn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER NAME:JOHN BRISCOE AGE:55 OCCUPATION:Trustee,Ocean View School District of Orange County li We can do better'. i Count on me, an experienced business leader licensed by the State of i i California. My education includes an MIPA and MBA with management i i expertise-including senior level positions at major US corporations. i Count on me,a family man,a leader In Boy Scouts,AYSO soccer, PTA, i Robinwood Little League,,church,and school site councils. i 1 work diligently to oisplay In God We Trust We- must enhance student vocational career classes. It should not cost $3000 to play a team sport. Physical Education must be rigorous and demanding.Site Councils MUSt be empowered to investigate programs for li student learning.Dropout rates must be cut and cc-liege attendance levels raised. Student dress codes should be enforced and instructional staff i made available when parents call after work. We need to coordinate i elementary and high school education for our children. i i We,can do better. i Great schools are the basis for true corninunity. Property values increase 1 based on education programs.The best measure of school performance is a waiting list to enroll and Currently,no schools have waiting lists. i 1 will install programs that bring back families to our great schools. Count on me. 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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL NAME: DON HANSEN NAME: DEVIN DWYER AGE:45 OCCUPATION: CoundInnernber/Finance Executive OCCUPATION: Businessownpr/Pbnning Commissioner i Four years ago,the voters of Huntington Beach gave,me the privilege to 1 Asa Planning Corrinnissioner for the past -112-years I have worked toforge 1 i 1 i serve as Cc)Lincilrnernber. At that time, I pledged 40 fOCUS on three key compromise with all parties to bring quality development to Huntington i 1 areas:growing our revenue base;revitalizing run down shopping centers; Beach. and preserving the familyexperience that makes Huntington Beach a great Asa councilman,I will work to bring our liverse!nterests together tosolve 1 place to live..I am proud to report that we have accomplished Much in each problems and'rnprove our quality of life. one of these areas. -',-he Uty council must do a better lob o"Exing Our cletoriorating!nrastrLiC.tkJrC. Our General Funo J revenues,fueled by ourrstrategic commitment to tourism, 1 have grown 23%since I joined the council. I Some of our residential roads are buckling We have Ponta Potties along i ' our Beaches.We can do better. li Jhrough conservative fiscal management, we, have achieved projected 1 1 lrrc)po,,;ethat,,veriakeinfras4;L�CtLArp-re.pa;ra budgetarypriority.lt7sa basic discretionary financial reserves of over$10.5 M;11011. i . i function of;oca;government that has been overlooked by city hall. i Many retail centers have converted for the better -- or wi;l soon. 1 i 1 1 have owned my bus!ness for almost twenty years. 1 w0l apply the same i siiccl(,ssfijlly;rijl(,rr.p-n4etI a plan 40 fUrthe;accelerate.this process. i - i common sense principles of business to the city' budget. We saved youth sports fields at Wardlmv and Lamb schools sites 1 We must work to retain our local businesses.Our redevelopment policies 1 Preserving invaluable,recreation space for our families. i i i are driving small businesses out of town,causing a.loss of tax revenue.that I respectfully ask that you allow me to continue the good work I have started pays for our essential services. i by voting for Don Hansen for Huntington Beach City Council.I will continue i ,to ovide the leadership our communit deserves. I am strong supporter of improving water quality-without clear-.beaches, pr y i i our recreation and tounsrn will suffer. As outlined above,I keep my commitments.Rest assured 1 will continue to 1 I will propose incentives to encourage Green Building standards for new work hard over the next four years to reach Our shared vision for Huntington 1 1 Beach, Construction. i www.clonhanson4hb.corn Working together we-can improve our quality of life.I ask for your vote. i ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL NAME: DAN KALMICK NAME: KEITH BOHR AGE:47 OCCUPATION: Small Business Owner OCCUPATION: Small Business Owner At age 22 1 starter, a strategic and information technology consulting Huntington Beach's sneng1b is our quality of life. Our beaches, ocean, cornpany for small businesses in Grange and.1 LA Counties. ties. I am also a weather and people are unique and special. volunteer firefighter with Orange County Fire. I hold a degree.,in Electrical 1 1'rn running for re-election because I'd to continue the work 1 began four 1 igineering from UIC Berkeley,ant!wenl to public schools ii i and Computer Ei i years ago,to insure that our residents receive tl�ie cuality of services they i throughoutrny education. i have come to expect in this wonderful City of Huntington Beach. i With the economic paradigm shifting from manufacturing to service and i 1 Your vote for Keith Bohr means a commitment to: technology based industries. Huntington Beach must bring in other 1 industries so we can hedge our bet against an economic downturn. 1 Fight to keep our beaches and water cleaner and safer for our children. Aod;lonaliy,with no foreseeable decline in gas prices,the city mu begin Grow our local economy and helping to make,Huntington Beach a viable, to look aggressively at improving its public transportation system. place for business. Huntinc+on Beach must also work to maintain its existing-open space and Maintain our low crime rate. i "' the iong-lerin effecls shouir,be rn;nder,40 a.greater degree. Increase conservation and preservation of our closing school sites and I will bring Huntington Beach into the 21 st century.We need to harness the 1 fields. Meet our inf ras+ructure needs such as;mor-oving-our sower ant,water lines, 1 internet+0 provide more openness in our government and to streamline,the 1 processes for using city services such as getting building permits. storm drains,streets amsioewailks. Enhance the delivery of city services by stzearrilining processes. 11 I I will be, the person or-. the council who will ask the tough questions, Iimplementing cost efficient system technologies, and attracting and li ii 4 Understano the issues thoroughly and be.able to rnake Sure that the City 11 retaining professional employees that value public service. i i 1 and its residents are doing what makes common sense! A fiscally responsible approach to local government spending withou. increasing taxes on city residents. www.k�-,Amick2OO8.com for more,information i 1 believe if we work together,we can make Huntington Beach an even be-ter place to live,raise families and for businesses to thrive. I would appreciate your vote. Since-rely, I<e;th Bohr,Mayor Pr()-Tim Cell 714-315-2143 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OR 139-019 LILL TEXT OF MEASURE J COUNTY OF ORANGE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE,CALIFORNIA,PROVIDING FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF INCREASES IN RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS AND ADDING ARTICLE III,SECTION 301 TO THE CHARTER OF ORANGE COUNTY The People of the County of Orange,California,hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1:Article IH,Section 301 is added to the Charter of Orange County to read: ARTICLE III.VOTER APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFIT INCREASES Sec.301: Approval-,) Retirement System Benefitincreases (a) The Board of Supervisors shall not take any action,by ordinance,resolution,or otherwise,which increases the retirement benefits of any employee, legislative officer or elected official of the County of Orange in the Orange County Employees Retirement System or any successor retirement system {"retirement system"), with the exception of statutorily-established cost of living adjustments, salary increases, and annual leave or compensatory time cash-outs,without first obtaining the approval of a majority of those qualified electors voting on the matter. ib) Priorto placement of any proposed increased benefits on the ballot,the retirement systorn shall prepare,or have prepared on its behalf,an actuarial study of the cost and the funded and unfunded actuarial accrued liability attributable to the retirement benefit chances proposed by the amendment.Such i actuarial study shall be available to the public and a summary of the actuarial study shall be published in the balloy pamphlet. (c) Nothing in subsection(a,of this section shall prevent the County from negotiating tentative agreements with employee organizations for retirement I benefit increases permitted by state law provided, however, that no tentative agreement for an increase in benefits, with the exception of statutorily-established cost of living adjustments,salary increases.and annual leave or compensatory time cash-outs,of any employee,legislative officer or elected official under Such retirement system,shall become binding or effective until approve dby a majority of those qualified electors voting on the.matter. -[he Board of Supervisors shall have no authority to enter into final or binding agreements with any bargaining unit regarding retirement system benefit li increases until and unless those increases to retirement sys1enl benefits are approved by a majority of those qualified electors voting on the matter. (d) The provisions of this section shall become operative on January 1,2009. IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL MEASURE This measure would add new provisions to the County Charter,adopted by the voters on March 5,2002. The new provisions would require voter approval of certain increases in retirement benefits for County employees and officials who are in the County retirement system. Specifically,the measure provides that the County Board of Supervisors may not take any action that would increase retirement benefits of any County employee,legislative officer or elected official without first obtaining voter approval. Voter approval,however,%N'OlLild not be required for statutorily-established cost of living adjustments,salary increases,and annual leave or compensatory time cash-outs. This measure also provides that the County may negotiate tentativeagreements with employee organizations for retirement benefit increases. However, such agreements would not become binding or effective(except for statutorily.-establishe,,-Jcost of living adjustments,salary increases,and-annual leave orcompensatory time cash-01-r[S),and the County Board of Supervisors would have no authority to enter into final and binding agreements with any bargaining unit for benefit increases,unless the increases were approved by the voters. This measure further provides that oriorto placing a proposed increase in retirement benefits on the ballot,the retirement systern will prepare an actuarial study of the cost that would result from the proposed retirement benefit changes. A summary of the actuarial study will be published in the ballot Pamphlet distributed to voters. If this measure is approved by the voters, it will become operative on January 1, 2009. Future changes to the County Charter, including provisions requiring vote.,approval of retirement benefit increases,must be submitted to the voters for approval. A copy of the proposed amendment to the County Charter is included in this Voter Information Pamphlet and is also posted on the Registrar of Voter's web site,htW//www.ocvote.corn/. ----------------- OR 139-021 i ----------- FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE J MEASUREJ TAXPAYERS HAVE BEEN LEFT HOLDING THE BAG I The CoSt to the County for placing benefit increase measures before the ii Orange County employee pension and retiree medical liabilities are nearly i voters ranges from $100,000 to $160,000 depending upon the type of Ti iREE BILLION DOLLARS.Our pension plan is only 73 percent funded. election. This cost would be significantly more in the event of a special This is a debt that represents a potential obligation owed by every taxpayer election. Additional costs for actuarial Studies would be incurred by the I in the County. Orange County Retirement System and would ultimately be-absorbed by MEASURE J PROTECTS ORANGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS the County. The cost of these studies would vary depending upon the Measure J gives voters the final say over future pension increases for complexity of the proposal. I County of Orange elected officials and employees. 14 eliminates the Other potential costs and benefits are less quantifiable and are more. 1 'ackroorn deals that created the county's current pension fund debt. difficult to estimate than those mentioned above.Although;lot possible to TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY precisely quantify,the initiative has the potential long-term fiscal benefit of Measure J requires that a study of the costs of any new retirement benefits avoiding future benefit increases and stabilizing the unfunded pension be published in a ballot pamphlet allowing you, the taxpayer, to know liability exactly how much the increase will cost It gives voters the ability to ensure Changes#o the pension system could have an impact on County finances there are no more sweetheart deals made behind closed doors without their Should voters approve any increases to the pension system,there would be li knowledge. an ongoing cost to the County for those changes.Should the voters.eject 1 IT WORKS EFFECTIVELY IN SAN FRANCISCO an increase or modification resulting in a cost increase,"lose ongo;rig costs i 11 Public employee unions in San Francisco-)have far more political c;0U`than would be avoided. White the measure does no; address the County 1 they do in Orange County.The oqUir0ment voters in San Fiancisco have a r Current unfunded pension liability, voter acceptance or rejection Of future, similar to Measure J.Today San Francisco's ernployee pensions are fully benefit increase proposals may result in an increase or avoidance of funded, avoiding the pension underfunding problerns that have afflicted ii additional unfUndec,pension obligations. Orange County and other;ocal governments throughout California. li The measure may also have impacts on the collective bargaining process. IMPLEMENTATION COST WILL BE SMALL the County and unions may have an incentive to increase non pension 1 If Measure J is approved,employee labor contracts can be synchronized to benefits lie.g.salary)to avoid a vote.This may indirectly increase pension 1 i coincide with regularly scheduled state and federal elections.so that if and i benefits and their reiated liabilities since these are calculated based oil a 1 i 1 when pension increases are recommended,the cost of placing them before percentage of pay.The added incentive to rely on non-pension benefits to I i voters will be minimal. i recruit and retain qualified employees may cause salaries to increase at a more rapid rate. INSURANCE POLICY FOR ORANGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS s/David SLinds4,om,CPA Although Orange County's low pension funding is well known, Measure i E. Auditor-Controller ensures that this benefit burden isnever forgotten.Sirnply put,Measure J is an insurance policy for the taxpayer. ',,Vhon the Current crisis fades,safeguards will be in place to avoid a similar occurrence. s/John M.W.Moorlach,C.P.A. Chairman,Orange County Board of Super visors s/Reed L.Royalty President,Orange County Taxpayers Association No argument against this measure was submitted. L------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------j---- ------ OR 139-022 `V`U` TEwR* BILL OF RIGHTS ------------------------- 1. You have the right to cast a ballot if 6. You have the right to receive you are a valid registered voter. assistance in casting your ballot, if you are unable to vote without assistance. A valid registered voter rneans a United States citizen who is a resident in this state, who is at lust 7. You have the right to return e 18 years of age and net in prison or on parole for completed vote-by-mall ballot to any conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote precinct in the county. at his or her current residence address. 8. You have the right to election materiels 2. You have the right to oast a provisional in another language, if there are ballot if your name is not listed on the sufficient residents in your precinct to voting rails. warrant production. 3. You have the right to oast a ballot if you 9. You have the right to ask questions are present and in line at the polling about election procedures and observe place prior to the close of the polls. the elections process. 4. You have the right to cast a secret You have the right to ask questions of the precinct ballot free from intimidation. hoard and election officials regarding election procedures and to receive an answer or be directed 5. You have the right to receive a new to the appropriate official for an answer. However, ballot if, prior to casting your ballot, if persistent questioning disrupts the execution of you believe you made a mistake. their duties, the hoard or election officials nay discontinue; responding to questions. If at any time before you finally cast your 'ballot, you feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to 10. You have the right to report any illegal exchange the spoiled ballot for a new ballot. or fraudulent activity to a local gate-by--mail voters may also request and receive a elections official or to the Secretary new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an of State's Office. elections officiaal prior to the closing of the polls on Election Clay. If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or if you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State's confidential toll-free VOTES PROTECTION HOTLINE 4T 1-800-345-VOT (8683). ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS i 1 300 South Grand Avenue l Building C l Santa?`.na 92,105 l 71 4.567.76JC1 OR 139-023 �� ............................................................ 1 81' fjs z E NO 0' me 0 M 0 ;.:t D c::. --------------------------- If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please contact our office to request registration fora or to correct any error in your name, apartment number, or P.O. Box number. Call (714) 567-7600 C ORANGE C011l01-1Y REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 1 300 South Grand venue Building Z. Santa Ana 9Z705 714.567,7600 OR 139-024