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. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. We need more units per building. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. data: { We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. post_id: '' As your Councilman, I have consistently worked to improve public safety and to meaningfully address the epidemic of homelessness affecting our city and state. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. Sorry again. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: lowest relative priority, below average, above average and highest relative priority. With his extensive background in maintenance, building systems and general construction, Mr. Transom advocates to cost-effectively maximize taxpayer dollars to give the children of our district the best facilities and infrastructure to be successful learners. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. We need a housing inventory that has enough diversity to provide an option of people that work in Encinitas to live here. I am currently Interim VP of Barefoot Is Legal, a civil rights non profit org. I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. In her biography, Evans states that her priorities include sufficiently funding classrooms and closing achievement gaps for students. Our districts needs have not received the attention they deserve. I believe in local control. Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. Area B represents northeastern San Diego from Scripps Ranch to Normal Heights. Shana Hazan is a young mother with two elementary school aged daughters attending SDUSD schools. She has served as vice president four times and as president four times, presiding through challenges such as the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the introduction of Common Core, high stakes testing, tax cap legislation enacted by New York State and now the Covid-19 pandemic. The district was divided into five trustee areaswith a balanced number of residents in each area. Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. I will continue to advocate for increased affordable housing and affordable housing accessibility. Gaasterland was elected to her first term on the council in 2018. Ms. Lisi and her husband have three children, two young adults who graduated from Oceanside High School, and one child currently enrolled in the school district. She is now vying to be the countys first-ever female sheriff. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. 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. Chula Vista dropped certification as a welcoming city. Few knew of the decision, Enough excuses: Lack of lighting at Logan Heights park renews concerns of inequities, Birch Aquarium welcomes about 70 baby seadragons after eggs hatch in captivity, Fleet Science Center marks its 50th anniversary with Flashback exhibition, Hera Hub: Female-focused co-working space in La Jolla aims to provide a sense of community, Driver sentenced to jail and probation for fatally striking Canadian couple in Point Loma, Man suffers major injuries after car hits ice patch on road, overturns in Ramona, LJCPA, meeting in person for the first time since 2020, explores ways to return to online gatherings, La Jolla planners rescind approval vote on Adelante Townhomes project. Two of the five seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on November 8, 2016. Oceanside Schools YouTube Channel Meeting Dates We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. Use the city tool to search your address. Other larger local government agencies provide the majority of social services. The decision to eliminate approximately 90% of the potential housing in the unincorporated areas of the county. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. Public school students 19,622 Charter school students 113 Percent charter 0.6%. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. This election brings a big change for Sweetwater. District 5 also covers Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Valley Center, Fallbrook and east to Borrego Springs. Local voters should determine their communities future. Encinitas needs certain affordable housing, especially for the very low wage workers, people on fixed income, and starter homes affordable to young families so they can build generational wealth. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. And finally, if elected, I will maintain my commitment to provide music, art, sports, and vocational training opportunities so that well-rounded young adults graduate from our schools, college and career ready, and are prepared to take on the challenges of the world, Blessing said. Crime is also on the rise. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. We need to prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety in ways that are sensitive to neighborhood desires. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. appId: '348280475330978', Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. We should build enough housing for our kids, not turn Vista into L.A. What City Council / County Board decision in the last few years did you disagree with most, and how would you have addressed the issue differently? Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College. And we need to act aggressively to meet the goals of our climate action plan. Politics second. Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. In District 1, incumbent Kori Jensen, appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: Eric Joyce, who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and Darin Selnick, David Turgeon and Alvin McGee. Vigil is the former youth pastor at Eastlake Church and is presently director the San Diego branch of the charity Big Table. When is the new seafood restaurant on the Oceanside pier going to open? Oceanside School District. Zoning for these priorities should be approved via Prop A and tied to binding covenants. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. Area D is in south central Poway. Students were relocated to San Luis Rey Elementary, which faces its own problems with deteriorating facilities, including mold, insect infestations, poor drainage and other issues. Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. She has participated in Shared Decision Teams for her childrens schools, served on executive committees including Co-President of PTA Council, and has chaired many committees from book fair to nominating committee. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. Martinez has received. Three seats are up for election on the Oceanside Unified School District board. Check out The Coast News previews of state and federal races and statewide ballot propositions impacting North County. In April, the district voted to sell the Garrison site and upgrade San Luis Rey. Community members unable to attend a meeting may also express their thoughts to the board via e-mail, fax, telephone calls and U.S. mail. Encinitas has a participation problem. Last week, I surveyed North County school districts on their varying reopening plans, which were mostly divided into three options: distance learning, in-person traditional learning or some in-between hybrid model. Incumbent Richard Shea has the endorsement of the Democrats and Emily Wichmann is endorsed by the Republicans. School #6 Early Childhood Center; School #2; School #3; School #4; School #5; School #8; . The county lists him as on the ballot but none of his filing paperwork appears under a search by name or jurisdiction. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. Community First! The five-person City Council has a mayor elected in an at-large capacity and four council members, each elected to represent a different district. Franklin currently represents District 4. 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. (619) 557-4025 (Fax) Tillamook saw more snow today though not all of the previous event's snow had gone away just yet. November marks the first time in 12 years that Bill Gore, who retired earlier this year, will not be on the ballot for the countys top law enforcement seat. , representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain. We must support homes for our residents and working class families, so they arent forced to leave. However, I do not believe in the no growth approach. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. Their lockstep hits the Mute button on residents voices. email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. , who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. The spending plan . Accessibility (opens in new window/tab) I cannot control inflation and in regards to public transportation, in an area as spread out as Southern California, it is difficult for any transportation system to be successful Particularly in non urban areas like coastal north county. I am the sole Mayoral Candidate that supports this in San Marcos. Forcing more housing into overpopulated areas leads to more crime, higher housing costs, less parking, and lower quality of life for everyone in the area. Its important to have experienced leadership at the helm, managing our Citys business. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. I believe a smart city councilman lets the residents opinions be a part of the solutions. My sons and I see the underutilization of public transit and are disappointed about the negative impact this mode of transportation has on the environment. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. Solana Beach voters living in districts 2 and 4 will elect their first-ever area representatives to the City Council this November, and all voters will have their say on a new local tax measure. Area 3 includes Bonita and Eastlake. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. Susana Arvizu is also listed with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters as candidate for Trustee Area Number 5, but could not be reached for comment. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. Four challengers have thrown their hats into the ring with no incumbents in the race to represent District 2, which covers Questhaven, La Costa, and Lake San Marcos. Across the Nassau-Suffolk region, proposed school budgets for 124 districts total a combined $13.75 billion. Incumbent Councilwoman Kelly Harless lives outside the boundaries of District 4 and is unable to run for re-election. I intend to go to Sacramento with like minded representatives and fight this. Our housing policy must require a higher ratio of affordable units to reduce the scale and impacts of supersized projects. 9/14/21 With two councilmembers absent, Councilwomen Contreras & Melendez moved to defund one sheriffs deputy and instead spend it on street lighting. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. jQuery.ajax( { My first name is Frida with a d (not Frita). Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served. The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Public school students 95,250 Charter school students 19,217 Percent charter 16.8%. Those wishing to address the board can simply fill out a speakers card prior to the start of the board meeting. He has beena trustee on the Oceanside Library Board, and first vice president of the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, where he led new activities and service programs. FB.init({ The board is responsible for making policy, subject to state law, regulations and decisions of the New York State commissioner of education. Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. It is possible to keep our open spaces, provide safe recreational spaces, and assist the unhoused. Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). He grew up in Rockville Centre. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. Solid efforts to improve our transportation, infrastructure, and housing element will ultimately benefit the many small businesses unique to Encinitas. Unanimous yes vote. San Marcos primarily relies on County of San Diego and non-profit organization for direct social services. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); I believe our council members that supported this was towing the party line. Also cutting lanes down to 2. Election 2022: School Board Races October 13, 2022; Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview October 7, 2022; Election 2020: North County's City Council and County Board October 16, 2020; Primary . Also on the ballot is Measure J, which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. } In 2020, Mike Allman defeated her by 326 votes for a seat on the board. I will add 10 deputies to patrol our city, perform a capabilities assessment of our fire department to make sure they are manned, trained, and equipped to handle any emergency, and examine a 10-year history of traffic accidents to identify locations to improve traffic safety. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. Oceanside schools switching to district elections - Sun Sentinel Oceanside schools switching to district elections, following a trend for cities and school districts in the county. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. Maddison has lived in the district for almost 20 years, and moved to the district because of its schools. Schools #5 and #8 are among 300 public schools across the nation . Public Safety is my highest priority because without a safe community everything else tends to fail. All board meetings feature an opportunity for public communication to the board. He has a masters in curriculum and instruction and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. He became Oceansides fire chief in 2016. It is the litter of campaign signage around town all year vs. a specific amount of time that I do not support. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. In Area 3, Incumbent Stacy Begin is running unopposed. I support local control on land uses and housing. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. Her campaign reports show $1,500 from Alan Bersin, $1,500 from Scott Peters, $1,500 from Irwin Jacobs, $1,500 from Joan Jacobs, $1,500 from Allison Price, $1,500 from Robert Price and $1,000 from David Wax. The RSU 13 Board holds regular meetings at 6:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We need flexibility, not one size fits all and waivers that harm Oceanside residents. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him. Many priorities are high: public safety, environment, transparency but local control of our land use is the top local issue. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. I believe earning each others trust begins with being transparent and accountable. The state and federal governments recognized this and provided funding for cities to support those in need. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments. I support Prop A and the tripartisan initiative because the building industry has too much control over the state policies. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results . Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. . Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. xfbml: true, [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. Amagansett - Passed 75-15. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Recommendations are included. Public comments in regards to items on the Board of Education's meeting agendas will be taken in person only. }; Born and raised in San Diego County. The $93,000 she has already reported dwarfs the sums raised by any other San Diego school board candidate. As running are two candidates for City Treasurer incumbent Craig Lindholm and challenge Lance Schulte while Sherry Freisinger will be the next city clerk. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. I will always support local control. The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election, Raquel Alvarez Campaign Statement Fall 2022.pdf, CLick here for School BOard candidates endorsed by Teachers. I prefer local control, but support the state, because Vista has failed to deliver for our families. She has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. In this post both methods are treated as endorsements. Oceanside Unified School District Next Election Nov 03, 2022 Filing Window Jul 13, 2022 - Aug 07, 2022 Description School Board Members establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board community and district staff. She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belong to local voters or their representatives. Trejo-Rowlett is a Carlsbad native who resides in the Barrio and runs Lolas Deli, while Ward is an attorney with a San Diego firm and the Democratic endorsed candidate. We should streamline the process for builders and residents who desire to improve their property, which increases their property values. As a local newspaper, The Coast News wanted to share this information before mail-in ballots are received so voters can decide for themselves who is best suited to represent their interests in public office based on the candidates own words. Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. Area C has 21-year high school councilor, Andres Ramos Martin, against a consultant at the nonprofit College Bound. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. In North County, where D5 is located, Carlsbad was moved out of the district and placed in D3, which now runs down the coast to Coronado. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22). Encinitas bows to state authorities and developers when approving huge projects that set aside only one in five units as affordable. Public school students 16,261 Charter school students 2,410 Percent charter 12.9%. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. dataType: 'json', If we are serious about the affordable housing crisis, we need to refine both approaches. , who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. . San Diego, CA 92101. Voters will also be asked to vote for or against Measure S, a proposed local one-cent sales tax that will generate revenue for maintaining city infrastructure, including local streets and storm, drains, keeping trash and pollution out of local waterways and beaches and keeping public areas like neighborhoods and parks safe and clean. With your help, I want to to stop the mileage tax, address the homeless issue, support small businesses and, most importantly, keep you safe! Law enforcement officers provide medical aid to residents, encounter numerous residents on a daily basis and are critical in providing safety to our county residents. Not enough people take public transit. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. He was previously a police officer with the San Diego Police Department and a Marine Corps commander. 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. I promise to promote economic development that will reduce rising costs and ensure Carlsbad families dont have to leave the only home they know. New results show embattled council member remains in second place and unlikely to overtake her leading opponent Ive served as a school counselor in our community for the past 7 years and have seen firsthand how school closures and the pandemic have impacted student mental health and learning. an Oceanside School District for at least 30 days prior to election Registration: Voter registration shall take place year-round between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays in the District Clerk's office at 145 Merle Avenue, except during the five days prior to any school district election. 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. County Administration Center. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. I will continue to fund public safety as I have in the past and working hard to continue our crime rate decline as weve seen over the past 5 years. He is listed as a being endorsed along with Alvarez by the Democratic Party. I understand the need for publicity. Parents are paying up on school meals again. I would have found a way to fund the lights without diminishing our law enforcement presence. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. He has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Based on the recommendations of staff, the planning commission, and the impact on our Climate Action Plan I would have listened to our community, sided with our experts, and voted against this project. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. My background is uniquely comprised of local knowledge combined with global business experience. In a 2010 article about Shields campaign for re-election, East County Magazine reported, Board trustee Shield, a middle school teacher, is endorsed by the San Diego Republican Party, California Pro-Life-Council, San Diego Union-Tribune . He still has the Republican Party endorsement. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. Transit investment was increased by 50%. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. I intend to join other Cities who feel the same and join forces. Dominguez has received over $26,000 in campaign contributions and $19,000 from loans. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. The city should partner with them to support our local needs. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Crime and homelessness are directly linked improve the homeless crisis, crime goes down. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, . He is a long-time member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as Oceanside American Legion Memorial Post #1246 where he served as Commander for three years. I disagreed with the Covid response to businesses that chose to stay open and their patrons. Georgia Ringler who list herself as parent seems to be the same person who sued her former employer, Scripp Research, for ignoring her religious objection to mandated COVID-19 vaccinations.