McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. Godwin Higa is perhaps San Diegos foremost expert on trauma informed education. There are many issues that need to be addressed and I hope to get the residents voices heard about their neighborhoods, I believe our city and the residents should determine what works in their community and what the infrastructure can accommodate. I will bring the same proven leadership skills to City Council and the same kinds of results for District 4 that I have demonstrated to the communities I serves today: OTC, Encinitas RRD, and St. Andrews. Those wishing to address the board can simply fill out a speakers card prior to the start of the board meeting. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for covering my campaign! email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. Before moving back to Long Island to raise her family, Ms. Lisi worked as an ESL teacher in New York city. School #6 Early Childhood Center; School #2; School #3; School #4; School #5; School #8; . Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. Marti Emerald is a well known investigative journalist and former San Diego city council member. Incumbent Leslie Bunker faces three challengers for Seat 3. Providing affordable housing is important but must not come at the expense of local control. I support local control on land uses and housing. , who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. As your mayor, I will fight to build affordable housing for working and middle-class families, provide relief for renters, and bring good paying jobs with benefits to Vista. Its a waste of $ to push something people are not using. Tamayo has been on the CVESD board since 2014. I disagreed with the Covid response to businesses that chose to stay open and their patrons. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. Public Safety is my highest priority because without a safe community everything else tends to fail. As your Mayor, I will continue to focus on our quality of life, our local businesses & local planning decisions. I support local control. Approving and moving forward with Street Scape, Getting massive loans to fund it and not included actual needs like Rail Crossing on Vulcan North as part of the plan. The under-utilized trains & buses prove that to be a sensible choice. Agencies Housing Elements should be held to a higher level of scrutiny to achieve measurable milestones. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. In the race for District 1, incumbent Councilmember Consuelo Martinez has raised $11,581.88, with the majority coming from donations and $50 from a non-monetary contribution. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. 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. I disagree with the Carlsbad City Council approving budgets the last three years that puts the city on a financial trajectory for a deficit and stress on reducing city services to balance the budget. I now have the unique opportunity to continue representing as an unopposed candidate on November 8, 2022. Vigil is the former youth pastor at Eastlake Church and is presently director the San Diego branch of the charity Big Table. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. I strongly believe in local control. Here's why food advocates are worried they cant afford 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. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Deputy Mayor Tina Inscoe, who currently represents District 2, is not running for reelection. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. 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. We should streamline the process for builders and residents who desire to improve their property, which increases their property values. [emailprotected]; www.DesmondforSupervisor.com. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. We have council members who play party-politics. I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. Most of the other issues are directly within the citys purview, such as public safety, which should be of prime importance to every governing body. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. The former Cost-Co manager who has no experience or training in education signed up for the position on August 17th the last possible day. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. He became Oceansides fire chief in 2016. 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. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results . By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. While Public Transit is important, technology is outpacing our current systems. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. If there was lines to get on the train I would think differently. I believe a smart city councilman lets the residents opinions be a part of the solutions. We need to listen to our residents and listen to those best educated in these issues. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. 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. Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. Balance the budget. 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. I promise to promote economic development that will reduce rising costs and ensure Carlsbad families dont have to leave the only home they know. Area 5 incumbent Cesar Fernandez also faces three challengers. See our Guide to Board of Education Meetings for more information. Rather than electing a mayor, all five council members rotate the position of mayor and deputy mayor each year. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. Councilmember Joy Lyndes, appointed to the council in 2021, and community advocate Julie Thunder, face each other in District 3. 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. Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. 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. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story Escondido voters will also decide on three measures this year: a -cent sales tax that would go toward public safety and services revenue, a term limit measure that would restrict the mayor to two terms and council members plus the treasurer to three terms, and a third measure that would reduce the treasurers compensation to councils compensation as well as standardize vacancy procedures for elected officials. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. I aim to reduce inequalities, supporting communities where every child and resident can thrive. Three seats are up for election on the Oceanside Unified School District board. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. I have made it a priority to give students the tools they need to succeed. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. 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. Shana Hazan is a young mother with two elementary school aged daughters attending SDUSD schools. js.src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=348280475330978&autoLogAppEvents=1"; She was first elected to the council in 2018. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Two council seats and the mayor are up for reelection this year. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. Dec 20 2022. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. I believe in local control. I am a terrible copy editor. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. The Oceanside Unified School District board voted in a special meeting Monday to finalize its shift to district elections, after being threatened with a lawsuit that said the change was necessary . A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. by Samantha Nelson August 12, 2022 1796 OCEANSIDE Two spots on the Oceanside City Council and three seats on the school board are set to expire this year, giving voters a choice in. As mayor, I will act on housing that meets the needs of our workforce, so the state doesnt have to. }; Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. I disagreed with a number of them. The candidates responses can be found by scrolling past the race previews. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. Neither is known to have an experience in education. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); All with my opponents vote of approval, he said. This is all compliments of a low . Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. In Area C, Rebecca Williams is the anti-mask and anti-vaccine mandates candidate endorsed by the Republican Party. 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 . My highest priority on Council will be public safety, the main duty of government. Make information available to the public. Oceanside consolidates its elections with San Diego County, working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: AnthonyBona, Melanie Burkholder, Cory Geigert, Allen Manzano, DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett and Sam Ward. February 20, 2019. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. I am uniquely qualified and make critical contributions to Board deliberations. It would have created an enormous traffic problem at a critical crossing, would have diverted business away from existing stores and shops that give the city much of its character and appeal, and eliminated crucial open space. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Land use and zoning decisions should be largely reserved for locally-elected officials and municipalities, not state legislators. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Area D is in south central Poway. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. , 1 million county residents have a new district. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. I prefer local control, but support the state, because Vista has failed to deliver for our families. Primarily because cost of living / inflation is impacted and influenced by those at the state and federal level. Retired industrial mechanic Mickey Jackson has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. 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. Seeing first hand, the importance of being an involved parent and a desire to help, I began on my path to helping students ready to succeed. To solve our crime and safety problems, we rely on our own community not state government. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. 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. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. Daniel Hale lists himself as a software engineer. 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. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Public school students 12,704 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. July 27, 2022 Agenda item #10. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. Parents are paying up on school meals again. Janet Bremseth lists herself as a community volunteer. 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. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required. Not beholden to large donors COMMUNITY FIRST! Oceanside School Board Mike Blessing Eleanor Juanita Evans Palomar Community College District Tim Fillinger Rose Marie Dishman Poway Unified School Board Debra Cooper Carol Ware Ramona Unified School Board Dawn Perfect John Rajcic Rancho Sante Fe School Board Jee Manghani Tyler Seltzer lise L. Dufresne San Dieguito Union School Board There should be a balance. He worked in the SUHSD before transitioning to a position at the county board of education. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. No more free rooms or parking spots unless they commit to get better. My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. Neither Turgeon nor McGee has turned in any campaign contributions. The City has very limited ability to impact cost of living and inflation generally. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. We must address learning loss and the mental wellness of our students by engaging students in their learning and engaging parents, families, and teachers in the decision-making process. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. As Trustee, I served two years as Board President, and lead the Board when balancing our budget, passing a bond improving school facilities, and strengthening relations with teachers and staff. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. And in Trustee Area Number 5, on the eastern portion of the district, incumbent Mike Blessing is running for re-election against challengers Todd Maddison and Susana Arvizu. Hemmerling first joined the San Diego Attorneys Office in 2002, serving as a head criminal prosecutor at the time of his retirement in May amid the sheriffs office race. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { Very bad decision. The Vista City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new voting maps that shift about 1,700 residents from District 3 to District 4. The other two candidates are blank slates. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. 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. Two candidates will be on the November ballot for the position of San Diego County Sheriff, with voters facing the choice between undersheriff, and former San Diego assistant city attorney, Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. In Area 3, this is the second go around for Jane Lea Smith the candidate supported by the Democratic Party. For more information, visit delmar.ca.us/857/November-2022-Election. Nov. 8, 2022. for the District 2 seat. I prefer local control to solve local problems. I strongly disagreed with VUSD School Board de-funding/eliminating the School Resource Officers who protect our kids. 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. This is the disclaimer text. Board of Education trustees are volunteers. At this time, not many are using public transportation. Public Transportation is important but creating safety so people want to use it is my priority. Anthony Bona. This led me to my platform; politics second, COMMUNITY FIRST. Unlike other candidates, I am not accepting any donations. Only the Mayor recognized the uncertainty of the economic future and sought to act prudently by temporarily halting spending increases, while the rest of the Council voted to proceed. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Crime and homelessness are directly linked improve the homeless crisis, crime goes down. City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. Im running for Mayor of Carlsbad to bring my positive vision for the future to our local government. Government has no higher duty than public safety. Its just common sense. I rank public transportation and small business as the lowest because 1) public transportation is a complex issue in Encinitas that needs a regional approach 2) our small businesses are thriving! In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. 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. Click or tap the link below for to see if your budget passed and which candidates won board seats. He has more than 30 years experience as an educator and administrator. Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. Prior to 1936, students who lived in coastal North County attended high school in Oceanside.In January 1936, the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Green Valley, and Olivenhain voted in favor to form a new high school district. appId: '348280475330978', I want San Marcos to remain a thriving place of opportunity and promise. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. 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. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. Babylon - Passed 904-262. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. I disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. I was Vice chairman of the senior commission, a business owner. So money raised by gas taxes, should go to fix the roads used by those that pay the taxes. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Two seats are set to expire on the Oceanside Unified. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Three seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. I know the City and its residents and I understand that open and responsive institutions are prized in this City.. appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: , who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and. (619) 557-4025 (Fax) She has also served on parent panels for district hiring committees. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. The school board will for sure see a new face representing Trustee Area No. In April, the district voted to sell the Garrison site and upgrade San Luis Rey. I strongly support public transportation and believe we must work with North County Transit to shape a greater vision for that future. 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. Working people need government to ensure homes and apartments are affordable. The county lists him as on the ballot but none of his filing paperwork appears under a search by name or jurisdiction. She was also an adjunct professor in the School of Education at San Diego State University and taught economics at MiraCosta and San Diego Community College Districts. Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats.