State law allows the board to consider personnel matters in closed session. Programs such as Sixth Grade Conference Day, held at Hofstra University,the inter-generational holiday chorus,the intergenerational forum, anda career exploration lecture series,developed at School #2, continue decades after they were first launched. My campaign theme of One Carlsbad is the idea of local Carlsbad people who are tired of the current climate of partisan bickering over past issues. She is now a proud grandmother of four. There should be a balance. I am a 28+year resident with extensive volunteer service. The Carlsbad I moved to 20 years ago was a middle-class town, where working families could live, buy a home, and raise a family. Steve Puterski, Laura Place, Samantha Nelson and Jacqueline Covey contributed reporting to this preview. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. I will work with developers and champion more homes that are affordable to our community. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. Please be aware that the board is not permitted to respond to or engage in dialogue related to comments regarding non-agenda items. Our current investment is adequate and increased telecommuting and conversion to non-gas autos will further undermine transit ridership. Many of Americas leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Balance the budget. For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: l. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. In D5, most of Escondido was moved into D5. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. Patrick Batten a former Marine and San Diego City council candidate is endorsed by the Republican Party and his web page lists several known Republican Politicians including Darrell Issa as supporters. appId : '348280475330978', Rooftop panels or solar farms? If we are to make progress on any of the most pressing problems of our day we have to find a way to work together for our common cause. Garcia, who was first elected to council in 2020, has raised nearly $19,000, while Griffith has raised over $5,000. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Communities will vote for the uncontested school board positions and school budgets on May 21. It is a city built on the ownership of automobiles as a way to get around. , who has served on the city council since 2007 and as mayor since 2018, is seeking re-election against challenger and current District 2 Councilmember, These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director, , doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee. Instead they should have had the Director recommend to declare a drought. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. Bring focus back to local issues. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. She worked as a marketing manager for trade publications and later obtained a masters degree in teaching English as a second language. We need flexibility, not one size fits all and waivers that harm Oceanside residents. Amagansett - Passed 75-15. Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. Do you support the California State Legislatures attempts to make it easier for cities to build high-density units without affordability requirements or local review? Incumbent Ginger Couvrette was first elected to the board in 2018. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.create', penciCommentCallback ); Lawrence Union Free School District: Proposition 1: 2021-2022 School Budget $102,490,053.00 --- YES - 1,097 NO - 308 Proposition 2: 2021 - 2022 Library Budget $3,111,750.00 --- YES - 1,153 NO - 246 Proposition 3: 2021 Building Capital Reserve Fund Creation & Expenditure Authorization --- YES - 919 NO - 411 Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. Parents are paying up on school meals again. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. Staff Directory. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. Since 1999, the Green has served as a gathering place for Oceansiders to enjoy school and civic activities. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) Patient advocate since 1996. He has more than 30 years experience as an educator and administrator. In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Oceanside Schools YouTube Channel Meeting Dates We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. I am all for obeying the law but it was indicative of the blanket mandates out of Sacramento. I support Prop A and the tripartisan initiative because the building industry has too much control over the state policies. Additionally, over the past two months, The Coast News sent electronic questionnaires in four batches to North County candidates at different levels of government, including federal, state, municipal/county and school boards. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. type: 'GET', Emily Wichmann was the only incumbent running for re-election. Mike Johnson-Palomares, Escondido, District 1. End any form of Discrimination. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. She has also served on parent panels for district hiring committees. I will work towards a compromise, mobilizing state resources in ways that prioritize local needs and sustainability. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. The school board will for sure see a new face representing Trustee Area No. This is the disclaimer text. There are no citywide measures on this years ballot. I would have found a way to fund the lights without diminishing our law enforcement presence. She is both a former student and a 26 year teacher in CVESD. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. In 2009, Vegas' current Chief Executive, Trevor Biscope pre-qualified & competed in an auction to found Vegas. I aim to reduce inequalities, supporting communities where every child and resident can thrive. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. The 3-2 vote ignored pleas of teachers, students & parents. An increase from the $163.4 million budget that was. In 2015, John Franklin and the council slashed inclusionary housing. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. In 2016, he was elected to the office. I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. With limited exceptions, the delivery of social services should be left to our county, state and nonprofit partners. That includes correcting misguided approaches to housing and homelessness and stopping spending on vanity projects. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. Together with his wife, Sandie, he has raised two children and is a proud grandfather of four grandchildren, all of whom have attended Oceanside Schools. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. I think Public Transit is my lowest priority because, in Carlsbad, the only modes of Public Transit, busing and rail, are managed by the County, State and Federal levels of government. As founder of Vegas Trev bootstrapped a US$3.05M+ investment to underwrite an . Starting with the 2022-23 budget I would have froze all new hiring and audit all department on positions that are critical for maintaining the city. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. I am a terrible copy editor. I will also insist on transparency and accountability in city government, starting with the restoration of open debate on public questions, instead of rubber-stamp, 5-0 votes issue after issue. After 30 years with the Carlsbad Police Department, Blackburn has spent 14 years on the council and is making his second run for mayor after losing his first attempt to Mayor Matt Hall in 2010. He is a member of the districts Buildings and Grounds Comm-ittee and previously served on the School #9E site based team. Tamayo has been on the CVESD board since 2014. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. This Initiative, when passed, will rewrite the California Constitution. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. js.id = id; I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. I support public transit but we also have roadway needs in North County. We keep pushing our workforce further away from jobs to find affordable housing while complaining about the greenhouse gases those commutes produce. Incumbents Terry Gaasterland and Dwight Worden are running for re-election against challenger Stephen Quirk, a local technology entrepreneur and identical twin brother to sitting Councilmember Dan Quirk. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. I know our city could have better utilized those funds to meet our communitys needs. Mr. Transom and his wife, Betsy, havethree sons who all graduated from Oceanside High School. Winter, the gift that keeps on giving. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. Deputy Mayor Tina Inscoe, who currently represents District 2, is not running for reelection. Previously he served as principal of the former School #1, Sixth Grade Center and Ocean-side Junior High School, among other leadership positions he held within the school district. Councilmember Joy Lyndes, appointed to the council in 2021, and community advocate Julie Thunder, face each other in District 3. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. When he retired, Mr. Maresca had been principal of School #2 for 15 years. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. The Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association has recognized Mrs. Schoell with one of its highest awards for board leadership. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. I want to prioritize public safety, resist the push toward more density, and preserve open space before it all disappears. By establishing and implementing policy, the board is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[0]; San Dieguito Union High School, now San Dieguito High School Academy was the flagship school of the district, in which the first classes . San Diego, CA 92101. The City is going to have to work hard to find developers who are committed to the same goals and to preserving local community character. When I moved for approval, Mayor Rebecca Jones blocked a vote by bringing her own motion to table indefinitely my original motion.No vote was ever taken. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. This led me to my platform; politics second, COMMUNITY FIRST. Unlike other candidates, I am not accepting any donations. Your email address will not be published. The county lists him as on the ballot but none of his filing paperwork appears under a search by name or jurisdiction. }; For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. Voters in Del Mar elect council members via an at-large system with no district areas. Donald Maresca has been a Board of Education trustee since first being elected in 2002, shortly after he retired from his 33-year career as an Oceanside School District educator. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Alberta's proposed 2023 budget will fund the construction of 13 school projects and create the province's first charter school hub in Calgary, the education minister says. Marti Emerald is a well known investigative journalist and former San Diego city council member. When is the new seafood restaurant on the Oceanside pier going to open? New results show embattled council member remains in second place and unlikely to overtake her leading opponent He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. Im fighting for additional lanes on Highway 78, repair of current roads and bridges and support innovative technology for vehicles to reduce congestion and green-house gasses for future generations. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. At Genentech Quita was selected . All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. If one of the incumbents is unseated by Quirk, he will serve on the council alongside his brother. Before the latest ruling, in a letter to the Oceanside board of trustees, superintendent and district staff on March 29, the Oceanside chapter of that group also cited concern with school funding and wrote: "Many OUSD parents are quite frankly disgusted by your dismissive actions taken this school year. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Safety is and always will be my top priority. Area B represents northeastern San Diego from Scripps Ranch to Normal Heights. SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. We need to encourage deputies to live locally as part of the community. Todd Maddison is a parent advocate who works part time as a data analyst and previously worked as director of service for Tweeter Entertainment, as the CEO of a television repair company, and as a project manager for Toshiba. The city needs to bring fire response times up to standard & coordinate regionally on evacuation planning. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: AnthonyBona, Melanie Burkholder, Cory Geigert, Allen Manzano, DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett and Sam Ward. Transit investment was increased by 50%. Audit all city revenues and spending. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). To retain and recruit high quality new officers to patrol our community I support affordable housing incentives for police officers. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. Another 5-0 vote from a Council that ignores the residents to pursue a partisan agenda. Keren Dominguez says she is an advocate, mother and educator. I support Local Control. Many of the current city council have been appointed so they were put in to vote 5-0 on pretty much everything that Im against. The race for the redistricted fifth district for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors features incumbent Jim Desmond against challenger Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. url: 'https://thecoastnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. return; The County of San Diego will be a critical partner in expanding access for housing, homeless services, Medi-Cal, library services and other critical services. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. We need to listen to our residents and listen to those best educated in these issues. I have skills and experience that can help Carlsbad resolve its critical issues, the lack of affordable housing, the protection of its seacoast and open spaces, the threat of fires, the demands for water in an ongoing drought and to do it in a financially sound manner without raising taxes while maintaining a superior level of community service. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. I support the statewide efforts to increase affordable housing by making it easier to build high density housing and I support the efforts to increase affordable housing accessibility. Neither a one-size-fits-all attempt by the state, or an initiative allowing municipal governments to override state law is the answer. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. Working people need government to ensure homes and apartments are affordable. I strongly disagreed with VUSD School Board de-funding/eliminating the School Resource Officers who protect our kids. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, Far Rockaway man charged for August incident in Inwood. Without safe, affordable housing, Carlsbads middle and lower-income families are forced to become permanent renters. Jensen has received just over $30,000 in campaign contributions, Joyce has received over $43,000 and Selnick over $86,000, about $65,500 from loans received. The Goodson Project and the Clark Avenue apartments. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. [emailprotected]; www.armen4vista.com; IG: armenkurdian2022; FB: armen4vista; LinkedIn: armen-kurdian-09207b11. We need someone willing to say no to cutting from our kids to benefit adults.. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Area C is in north central Poway. I believe our council members that supported this was towing the party line. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. I support a combination of the two. Many of our families are still recovering from the pandemic. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. My opponent voted against trusting our own community to decide to increase our local sales tax to pay for our citys public safety professionals. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. This is an organization financed by the Walton Family Foundation, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and the NewSchools Venture Fund none of which are friends of public education. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22). I will work to ensure our fiscal management systems are transparent and just, however, my priority is in deciding how we can best utilize these resources to support our diverse community, including policies to offset the effects of inflation. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. Affordable housing, homelessness and the environment/natural resource management are linked. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, .
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