Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. I will push for more officers to keep crime and fentanyl out of our neighborhoods. 1600 Pacific Highway. Born and raised in San Diego County. I want to prioritize public safety, resist the push toward more density, and preserve open space before it all disappears. These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director Mike Sannella, doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee Jay Petrek, who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. In Area 3, this is the second go around for Jane Lea Smith the candidate supported by the Democratic Party. No other information is known about him. A YES vote would support taxing cannabis businesses at annual rates of 4% to 7% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, 1% to 4% for non-retail cannabis businesses, and $2.00 to $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation. At this time, not many are using public transportation. With your help, I want to to stop the mileage tax, address the homeless issue, support small businesses and, most importantly, keep you safe! 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 D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. White has raised over $26,000 with $8,750 in loans. Dec 20 2022. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. You can reach me at [emailprotected]; Facebook: MyekahForMayor; and my website: Myekahformayor.com. We need to reimagine what current public transit will evolve into and invest our money wisely. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. The superintendent is responsible for informing and advising the board on all matters. Both candidates have shared different goals regarding pertinent issues facing the department, such as the rise in in-custody deaths at the San Diego County Jail. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the first option. Oceanside is among 90 charter schools in South Carolina. Public comments in regards to items on the Board of Education's meeting agendas will be taken in person only. Voters in Del Mar elect council members via an at-large system with no district areas. I am a 28+year resident with extensive volunteer service. See our Guide to Board of Education Meetings for more information. for the District 2 seat. I prefer live debates over a sign war. autoLogAppEvents: true, Shea previously served as head teacher for the Juvenile Court Schools. Two candidates will be on the November ballot for the position of San Diego County Sheriff, with voters facing the choice between undersheriff Kelly Martinez and former San Diego assistant city attorney John Hemmerling. Though we address each of their needs differently, we love each of our children equally. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. 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. Use the city tool to, A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. 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. 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 . Anthony Bona. 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. For your lowest priority issue above, sum up why you think its the lowest. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District. Our districts needs have not received the attention they deserve. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. Community First! An original pool of seven candidates was narrowed down to two in the June primary, with Martinez receiving the most votes followed by Hemmerling, who defeated fellow frontrunner Dave Meyers by a small margin for a spot on the ballot. 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. is the former mayor of San Marcos and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is the Republican-endorsed candidate. 1 as current Trustee Eric. I disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. (619) 557-4025 (Fax) Remember politics second. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. Which of these statements about local land use constraints on redevelopment or new development (zoning, discretionary review, fee structures) do you most agree with? Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. 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. Weve built one moderate rate housing development in the last few years and around 30% of what we need for below moderate rate income families. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett, Carlsbad, District 1, Born & raised in Carlsbad, 3rd generation co-managing family business, Lolas, the oldest & longest run business in Carlsbad. Mr. Blau has been active in the Oceanside community for many years. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. Area D is in south central Poway. Gaasterland was elected to her first term on the council in 2018. Neither Pamintuan nor Emerald has experience working with education. She is currently the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. 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. The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. RSU #13 / Board Together, we are embarking on Schools of Our Future 2.0, our educational plan in which we are charting a course to excellence through Relationships, Proficiencies, and Pathways! , 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. Councilmember Maria Nuez is running unopposed to represent District 1, covering the business and industrial district and part of Richmar. 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. 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. 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. Neither a one-size-fits-all attempt by the state, or an initiative allowing municipal governments to override state law is the answer. Audit all city revenues and spending. The city and. 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. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. As a National Board-Certified Teacher with 25 years of experience in public education and parent of an OUSD student, I am determined to multiply my contributions to OSUD. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. There should be a balance. 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. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). She is supported by the Democratic Party. Two seats are set to expire on the Oceanside Unified. She has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. Area 5 incumbent Cesar Fernandez also faces three challengers. Jeanie Tyler is challenging Robert Shield the incumbent in Area 4. 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. His proudest accomplishment was creating Schoolhouse Green along with his wife, Betsy. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. Mike Johnson-Palomares, Escondido, District 1. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Crime and homelessness are directly linked improve the homeless crisis, crime goes down. We need to encourage deputies to live locally as part of the community. SDUSD is one of the few districts to require a primary to earn a spot on the general election ballot. [emailprotected], www.BruceForEncinitas.com. Cavelliers reference to Project Tomorrows 2021 Speakup survey indicates that she has been taken in by the billionaire financed education reform movement. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. I strongly believe in local control. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. 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. I am a terrible copy editor. 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. How the Board of Education and Superintendent Work Together: The board appoints the superintendent of schools to serve as its executive officer in administering policies in the operation of schools. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. Elmira City School District. The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Carlsbad is a beautiful place to live, work, play and raise a family and I want to keep it that way. I would love to participate on the SANDAG board and lend my common-sense ideas. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. Her opponent Tigran Ghukasyan is a bit of an enigma. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. Your issues are my issues. 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. My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. 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. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story Hi Im Jeff Morris and Im running for Encinitas Mayor. 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. Tamayo has been on the CVESD board since 2014. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. As your Mayor, I will continue to focus on our quality of life, our local businesses & local planning decisions. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. 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. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. Contact the Board of Education at 678-1215. I plan on implementing a program that is working in other cities to reduce our homeless numbers. Nelson states, We parents have been taken over by mandates, CRT and Cancel Culture, which has devastating effects on our Schools and the Students ability to learn.. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Its just common sense. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. Briefly tell us about yourself and why youre running. Your email address will not be published. Before working as a school counselor, I worked for college access programs, after-school programs, continuation and correctional schools, and high school leadership programs. I am currently Interim VP of Barefoot Is Legal, a civil rights non profit org. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Each finalist will be invited for a "day in the district" on March 10th in Neah-Kah-Nie School District. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. I am retired military and have lived in Oceanside for 11 years with my wife Anne. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, . Crime is also on the rise. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. 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. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. That financial mismanagement has lead to poor academic performance and put them on the brink of being taken over by the state. Not enough people take public transit. dataType: 'json', Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. }( document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk' )); he Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. 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. Many priorities are high: public safety, environment, transparency but local control of our land use is the top local issue. 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. But, excessive regulations raise the cost of housing and block desperately needed homes. 9/14/21 With two councilmembers absent, Councilwomen Contreras & Melendez moved to defund one sheriffs deputy and instead spend it on street lighting. For more information, visit, Voters will also be asked to vote for or against. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. I think continuing to advocate for a notion of local control without any plans to address the housing crisis will only serve to worsen the affordable housing crisis. I am running to balance out the city council. , 1 million county residents have a new district. 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? The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. Everything in life is about compromise. He also is active in St. Anthony's Church, and has served as a coordinator of the North Shore University Hospital's Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk as well as other charity events. School #6 Early Childhood Center; School #2; School #3; School #4; School #5; School #8; . Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Please be aware that the board is not permitted to respond to or engage in dialogue related to comments regarding non-agenda items. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. 145 Merle Avenue. Public school students 399,786 Charter school students 81,316 Percent charter 16.9%. For more information, visit delmar.ca.us/857/November-2022-Election. District 2 stretches from the coast east to the Interstate 5 corridor and north from Nardo Road up to East Cliff Street. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. Incumbent Councilwoman Kristi Becker, elected to her first term in 2018, is running to represent District 2 against challenger Kristin Brinner, a software developer. I now serve on the citys General Plan Advisory Committee. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. Patient advocate since 1996. We dont need thousands of new units for 300 state mandated homes. 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. To solve the statewide affordable housing issue should not be controlled by the States solutions except for reforming CEQA. There should be a balance. Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. I will work with the other City Council members and the mayor to create a permanent Homeless Advisor Commission, which would create a Continuum of Care Program to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[0]; This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. The uniqueness of D1 provides its own challenges and opportunities to thoughtfully build relative to infill, redevelopment and new construction. She is now a proud grandmother of four. Public school students 12,704 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Balance the budget. Heather Plotzke is endorsed by the Democratic Party and her web page has a list Democratic Party groups that are supporting her. 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. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. Vista consistently meets its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, even before SB9. 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. 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. Safety is and always will be my top priority. We need attainable housing, but not without environmental, traffic, and resource-use considerations, and not without thorough community input and collaboration on development plans. In District 1, incumbent Councilmember Corinna Contreras is running unopposed for her seat. data: { Two candidates have stepped up in District 2 to replace Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, who is not running for reelection this year. Babylon - Passed 904-262. Rebekkah Naputi has no known education background but she is endorsed by the Republican Party. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Area C is in north central Poway. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. Experience dealing / negotiating with corporate executives and government officials via this position. 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. Unanimous yes vote. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. Her campaign web page is here. The under-utilized trains & buses prove that to be a sensible choice. July 27, 2022 Agenda item #10. Bayport-Blue Point - Passed . A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. 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. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. Its important to have experienced leadership at the helm, managing our Citys business. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. } The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. Government closest to the people governs best. Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. xfbml : true, My background is uniquely comprised of local knowledge combined with global business experience. I would have found a way to fund the lights without diminishing our law enforcement presence. The last thing we need is a six-cent per mile mileage tax. Two of my top concerns are safety and having local control. Incumbent Councilwoman Kelly Harless lives outside the boundaries of District 4 and is unable to run for re-election. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. He has worked extensively with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to coordinate financial assistance for Oceansiders in need. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. I am uniquely qualified and make critical contributions to Board deliberations. However, at this time our focus needs to be infrastructure, housing, homelessness, and safety in our communities. 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. The superintendent's recommendations normally precede board action on matters relating to recruitment and supervision of staff, selection of instructional materials, development of curriculum, and the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds. The total deviation between districts with the largest and smallest populations was 12.4%, and revisions to Vistas voting map attempted to create four districts that each contained about 24,700 residents. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. Here are the results. While Public Transit is important, technology is outpacing our current systems. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments.

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