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District Boundaries Changed by 2000 Census The district boundary lines for U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, County Board of Supervisors, County Board of Education, San Diego City Council, San Diego Community College and other local districts were changed following the 2000 census to achieve a more equal balance of representation. With these changes, you may now reside in different districts, have new representation or have a new polling place. If you need further information, please call 858-565-5800 or 1-800-696-0136. Procedure To "Clean Up" The Voter Rolls To keep the roster of registered voters as accurate as possible and reduce election costs, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters will be using a procedure - known as "Alternate Residency Confirmation" - that permits removal from the active voter roll the names of those registered voters who have NOT voted in any election nor had their registration updated in the preceding four (4) years. Following the November 5, 2002 General Election, registered voters who have not voted nor had their registrations updated during the last four (4) years will be mailed a postcard notice to confirm their residency. The pre-addressed return postage-paid card MUST BE RETURNED to the Registrar of Voters by the registered voter should he or she wish to remain on the active voter roll. If the card is not returned in 15 days, or is returned by the postal service as undeliverable, the voter's registration will be moved to the inactive voter roll. Registrants on the inactive voter roll are not sent election materials - saving taxpayer dollars - and may be required to show proof of current residency in order to vote in future elections. This notice is a legal prerequisite to using the "Alternate Residency Confirmation" procedure (California Elections Code Section 2224c). INSTRUCTIONS - VOTING AT THE POLLS STEP 1. PUT BALLOT IN DEVICE Insert ballot card until slots fit over the two red-tipped posts on the device. Make sure the vballot card REMAINS secured in this position until you finish voting. STEP 2. VOTE YOUR BALLOT To cast a vote for a candidate or measure, place the punch stylus into the hole located directly to the right of your selection. Using a straight, downward motion push the stylus completely through the hole until it stops. •"•'!' EXAMPLE: Voting on a candidate KRIS WRIGHT punch here 105^0 EXAMPLE: Voting on a measure punch here PROP 175 240 241 NO •» O To continue voting, turn each page in the device until you have completed all of your ballot. Do not use a pen, pencil or other implement except the provided punch stylus. Do not mark or deface the voting pages in the device. If you make a mistake, return the ballot card to the precinct officer to obtain another. Do not put any distinguishing marks on your ballot (i.e. your name, initials, signature, etc.). This will void your ballot. Note: TO CAST A WRITE-IN VOTE, write the candidate's NAME, their political PARTY (unless it is for a local nonpartisan office) and OFFICE in the space designated on the upper portion of the ballot card. STEP 3 REMOVE AND INSPECT YOUR BALLOT When finished voting, lift the ballot card off the posts and withdraw it from the voting device. Turn ballot over and carefully inspect the back. Remove any punchouts that did not get completely detached. STEP 4 RETURN VOTED BALLOT TO PRECINCT OFFICER Detach and keep top stub of ballot card. This serves as your receipt for voting. To ensure secrecy; fold ballot over at the perforation line. Return ballot and voting device to the- precinct officer. SAVE$$ DUPLICATE MAILING NOTICE SAVE $$ If a voter receives more than one sample ballot, name is misspelled, if the voter has moved from this address or is deceased, please call the Registrar of Voters at: 858-565-5800 or toll free 1-800- 696-0136. This phone call will improve the accuracy of Voter Registration records and save taxpayer dollars by reducing printing and mailing costs. FP-02-24 SD 633-001 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT STATE STATE (CONTINUED) GOVERNOR Vote for One LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Vote for One SECRETARY OF STATE Vote for One GRAY DAVIS Governor of the State of California IRIS ADAM Business Analyst PETER MIGUEL CAMEJOFinancial Investment Advisor GARY DAVID COPELAND Chief Executive Officer BILL SIMON Businessman/Charity Director REINHOLD GULKE Electrical Contractor/Farmer CRUZ M. BUSTAMANTE Lieutenant Governor JIM KING Real Estate Broker DONNA J. WARRENCertified Financial Manager PAT WRIGHT Ferret Legalization Coordinator PAUL JERRY HANNOSH Educator/Businessman BRUCE MC PHERSON California State Senator KALEE PRZYBYLAKPublic Relations Director KEVIN SHELLEYState Lawmaker VALLI SHARPE-GEISLER Educator/Technology Coordinator LARRY SHOUPAuthor/Historian GAIL K. LIGHTFOOTRetired Registered Nurse EDWARD C. NOONAN Businessman LOUISE MARIE ALLISON Teacher/Administrator KEITH OLBERGBusinessman Democratic Natural Law Green Libertarian Republican American Independent Democratic American Independent Green Libertarian Reform Republican Natural Law Democratic Reform Green Libertarian American Independent Natural Law Republican . 2*O 3*O 4*O 5*O 6*0 7*0 8*O 9*0 10*0 11*0 12*0 13*0 14*0 15*0 16*0 17*0 18*0 19*0 20*0 21*0 CONTROLLER Vote for One TREASURER Vote for One ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote for One INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Vote for One STEVE WESTLYBusinessman/Educator LAURA WELLSFinancial Systems Consultant TOM MCCLINTOCK California State Senator ERNEST F. VANCERetired Administrator J. CARLOS AGUIRRE Entrepreneur/Businessman NATHAN E. JOHNSON Transit Operator PHIL ANGELIDES Treasurer of the State of California GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA MARIAN SMITHSONWest Covina City Treasurer JEANNE-MARIE ROSENMEIERCertified Public Accountant SYLVIA VALENTINE Corporation Office Administrator DIANE BEALL TEMPLIN Attorney/Businesswoman BILL LOCKYERCalifornia Attorney General GLEN FREEMAN MOWRER Public Defense Attorney ED KUWATCH Criminal Defense Attorney DICK ACKERMAN State Senator/Attorney JOHN GARAMENDIRancher STEVE KLEIN Businessman RAUL CALDERON, JR.Health Researcher/Educator DALE F. OGDENInsurance Consultant/Actuary DAVID 1. SHEIDLOWER Financial Services Executive GARY MENDOZA Businessman Democratic Green Republican American Independent Natural Law American Independent Democratic Republican Libertarian Green Natural Law American Independent Democratic Green Libertarian Republican Democratic American Independent Natural Law Libertarian Green Republican 28*0 29*0 30*0 31*0 32*0 33*0 34*0 35*0 36*0 37*0 38*0 39*0 40*0 41*0 42*0 43*0 44*0 45*0 46*0 47*0 48*0 49*0 N-01- 4 SO 633-002 N-02- 4 SO 633-003 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT STATE (CONTINUED) MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 3RD DISTRICT Vote for One J.R. GRAHAM Author/Security Officer MARY CHRISTIAN-HEISING Businesswoman/Educator/Journalist CLAUDE PARRISH Member, State Board of Equalization Libertarian Democratic Republican 54*0 55*0 56*0 UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 50TH DISTRICT Vote for One DEL G. STEWART Hi-Tech Business Owner RICHARD M. FONTANESI Software Engineer RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM United States Representative Democratic Libertarian Republican 58*0 59*0 60*0 STATE SENATOR 38TH DISTRICT Vote for One PHILIP G. HANNEMAN Communications Technician LARS R. GROSSMITH Mortgage Banker BILL MORROW State Senator Democratic Libertarian Republican 62*0 63*0 64*0 MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 74TH DISTRICT Vote for One JOHN HERRERA Retired Disability Analyst MARK WYLAND Assemblyman/Business Owner KRISTI STONE Entrepreneur/Artist Democratic Republican Libertarian 66*0 67*0 68*0 JUDICIAL JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT VOTE YES OR NO FOR EACH OFFICE FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT Shall Associate Justice CARLOS R. MORENO be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT Shall Associate Justice MARVIN R. BAXTER be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT Shall Associate Justice KATHRYN M. WERDEGAR be elected to the office for the term provided by law? 81 YES*O 82 NO*- ; 83 YES*O 84 NO*- 85 YES*O 86 N(J>O JUSTICE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS VOTE YES OR NO FOR EACH OFFICE FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE Shall Associate Justice ALEX C. MCDONALD be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE Shall Associate Justice JUDITH MCCONNELL be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE Shall Associate Justice JAMES A. MCINTYRE be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE Shall Associate Justice GILBERT NARES be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE Shall Associate Justice TERRY B. O'ROURKE be elected to the office for the term provided by law? 89 YES* 90 NO*O 91 YES^O 92 NO*O 93 YES>O 94 NO* 95 96 YES+O N(J>O 97 YES^O 98 NO* N-03- 12 SO 633-004 N-04- 1 SD 633-005 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION -NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT JUSTICE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS VOTE YES OR NO FOR EACH OFFICE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION TWO Shall Associate Justice THOMAS E. HOLLENHORST be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE Shall Associate Justice EILEEN C. MOORE be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE Shall Associate Justice RICHARD M. ARONSON be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE Shall Associate Justice KATHLEEN E. O'LEARY be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE Shall Associate Justice RICHARD D. FYBEL be elected to the office for the term provided by law? FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE Shall Associate Justice WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM be elected to the office for the term provided by law? 107 YES* 108 NO* 109 YES* 110 NO* 111 YES* 112 NO* 113 YES* 114 NO* 115 YES* 116 NO* 117 YES* 118 NO* OFFICE NO. 30 Vote for One RICHARD WHITNEYAttorney/University Faculty GEARY D. CORTESJudge of the Superior Court 132*0 133*0 COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Vote for One TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Vote for One PAUL PFINGST District Attorney BONNIE DUMANIS Superior Court Judge BART HARTMANSan Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector DAN MC ALLISTER Professional Financial Advisor 135*0 136*0 137*0 138*0 SCHOOL STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Vote for One KATHERINE H. SMITHGoverning Board Member, Anaheim Union High School District JACK O'CONNELLState Senator/Teacher 140*0 141*0 N-05- 1 SD 633-006 N-Q6- 6 SD 633-007 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER Vote for no more than Three GARY S. HILL Educational Institute Executive NICOLE M. PAPPASIncumbent JAMES R. SWEENEY Businessman/Financial Advisor MARK S. TANNERBusiness Executive/Parent LISA RODMAN Parent/Business Woman 158*0 159*0 160*0 161*0 162*0 CITY OF CARLSBAD MAYOR Vote for One MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL Vote for no more than Two CITY CLERK Vote for One TREASURER Vote for One WILLIAM S. JUBB Banking CLAUDE A. "BUD" LEWIS Mayor, City of Carlsbad MATT HALLBusinessman/Councilman, City of Carlsbad ALLEN "AL" MANZANOBusinessman CHRISTINE PETROU Business Owner/Operator MARK PACKARDDentist OFELIA E. "OFIE" ESCOBEDO Businesswoman, Carlsbad TRACY CARMICHAEL Carlsbad School Trustee ERIC ROLLASONBusinessman LORRAINE M. WOOD Appointed Incumbent 184*0 185*0 186*0 187*0 188*0 189*0 190*0 191*0 192*0 193*0 JIM STANTON Treasurer, City of Carlsbad 195*0 N-07- 50 SD 633-008 N-08- 25 SO 633-009 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vote for no more than Three THURMAN HEBRON Retired RONALD A. MITCHELL Member, Board of Directors, Tri-City Hospital District BLAIR D. BENJAMINRetired Hospital Attorney SHELIA BRYANT-TUCKER Attorney, Military Officer MICHAEL GARY GREEN Banker JERRY SALYERBusiness Person LARRY W. SCHALLOCK Pharmacist KATHLEEN STERLING Member, Board of Directors ROBERT (BOB) TREMBLAYRetired Quality Assurer 210*0 211*0 212*0 213*0 214*0 215*0 216*0 217*0 218*0 GENERAL ELECTION -NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS STATE ____ HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER TRUSTPROP ah FUND ACT OF 2002-This act provides for the Hou$*I IIV/I ^V jng and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2002. For the purpose of providing shelters for battered women, clean and safe housing for low-income senior citizens, emergency shelters for homeless fam- ilies with children, housing with social services for the homeless and mentally ill, repairs and accessibility improvements to apartments for families and handicapped citizens, homeownership assistance for military veterans, and security improvements and repairs to existing emergency shelters, shall the state create a housing trust fund by issuing bonds totaling two billion one hun- dred million dollars ($2,100,000,000), paid from existing state funds at an average annual cost of one hundred fifty seven million dollars ($157,000,000) per year over the 30-year life of the bonds, with the requirement that every city and county is eligible to receive funds as specified in the measure and with all expenditures subject to an independent audit? r%P%s*r% » KINDERGARTEN-UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCA- PROP U. I TION FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 2002. This thirteen ' *l vr ^ ' billion fifty million dollar ($13,050,000,000) bond issue will provide funding for necessary education facilities to relieve overcrowding and to repair older schools. Funds will be targeted to areas of the greatest need and must be spent according to strict accountability measures. Funds will also be used to upgrade and build new classrooms in the California Com- munity Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California, to provide adequate higher education facilities to accommodate the growing student enrollment. These bonds may-be used only for eligible projects. Fiscal Impact: State cost of about $26.2 billion over 30 years to pay off both the principal ($13.05 billion) and interest ($13.15 billion) costs on the bonds. Payments of about $873 million per year. »%r*4Nr* *A COURT CONSOLIDATION. LEGISLATIVE CON- PROP I4n STITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends Constitutionr IIN/i ^U to delete references to the municipal courts, which ref- erences are now obsolete due to the consolidation of superior and municipal trial courts into unified superior courts. Fiscal Impact: No additional cost to state or local government. • • • MV*S*P* m* BEF°RE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. PROP dQ STATE GRANTS- INITIATIVE STATUTE. Increasesr I IV/l TV state grant funds available for before/after school pro- grams, providing tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrich- ment. Requires that, beginning 2004-05, new grants will not be taken from education funds guaranteed by Proposition 98. Fiscal Impact: Additional annual state costs for before and after school programs of up to $455 million, beginning in 2004-05. 242 243 249 250 252 253 256 257 N-09- 28 SD 633-010 N-10- 1 SD 633-011 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT MM AM — A WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND SAFE DRINKING PRDP Rll WATER PROJECTS. COASTAL WETLANDS PUR-riiwr v»v CHASE AND PROTECTION. BONDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $3,440,000,000 general obligation bonds to fund a vari- ety of specified water and wetlands projects. Fiscal Impact: State cost of up to $6.9 billion over 30 years to repay bonds. Reduction in local property tax reve- nues, up to roughly $10 million annually; partially offset by state funds. Unknown state and local operation and maintenance costs. MM AM _.i TRANSPORTATION. DISTRIBUTION OF EXISTING PROP M MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND USE TAX- INITIA'• • IV/I v 1 JIVE STATUTE. Redistributes portion of existing state motor vehicle sales/lease revenues from General Fund to Trdst Fund for trans- portation, environmental, and highway and school bus safety programs. Fiscal Impact: Redirects specified General Fund revenues to transportation- related purposes, totaling about $420 million in 2002-03, $910 million in 2003-04, and increasing amounts annually thereafter, depending on increases in motor vehicle sales and leasing. MM AM »«« ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION. VOTER PROP ^2 FRAUD PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Allows • • • V **fc legally eligible persons to register to vote on election day. Increases criminal penalties for voter and voter registration fraud. Crimi- nalizes conspiracy to commit voter fraud. Fiscal Impact: Annual state costs of about $6 million to fund counties for election day voter registration activities. No anticipated net county costs. Minor state administrative costs and unknown, but probably minor, state costs to enforce new election fraud offense. 263 YES* 264 NO* 268 YES* 269 NO* 273 YES* 274 NO* CITY OF CARLSBAD •*•*«%•» __ Shall the expenditure limitation set forth in Carlsbad PROP R MuniciPal Code Chapter 1.24 (Proposition H, adopted1 IIS/I U 1982) be repealed? MMS&M -^ Do the voters of the City of Carlsbad approve spending PROP f~Z city funds from various sources including the General • 1 IV/r W Fund in an amount over $1 million to construct capital facilities including a swimming pool complex, trails linkages and open space, a City/Safety Training Facility and a portion of Cannon Road, east of College (Reach 4)? 276 YES* 277 NO* 279 YES* 280 NO* VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY SPENDING LIMITS and CANDIDATES'STATEMENTS and LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES, TAX RATE STATEMENTS, ANALYSES, ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS AND ORDINANCES (whichever are applicable to your ballot) A SEPARATE CALIFORNIA STATE PAMPHLET (81/2 X11) IS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STATE PROPOSITIONS AND STATEWIDE CANDIDATES. ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS Arguments in support of or in opposition to the proposed measures are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS Senate and Assembly candidates who accepted voluntary spending limits, as well as all candidates for local nonpartisan offices had the opportunity to submit a statement. The following pages may not contain a statement for every candidate, as some candidates chose not to submit one. The statements are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Candidate statement costs are paid by the candidate or, in some cases, by the jurisdiction. (A complete list of candidates appears on the "SAMPLE" version of the Official Ballot in this pamphlet.) N-11- 13 SD 633-012 FP-03-8 SD 633-013 CANDIDATES ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY SPENDING LIMITS (These provisions apply to State Senate and Assembly candidates only.) Pursuant to Proposition 34 adopted by the voters at the November 7, 2000 General Election, the following candidates have accepted voluntary spending limits and, therefore, are eligible to submit a candidate statement. CANDIDATES BY DISTRICT CANDIDATE STATEMENT SUBMITTED 36th State Senate Dennis Hollinqsworth, REP Michael S. Metti, LIB NO YES 38th State Senate Lars R. Grossmith, LIB Philip G. Hanneman, DEM Bill Morrow, REP YES NO NO 40th State Senate Denise Moreno Ducheny, DEM Michael S. Giorqino, REP Felix Jeremiah Miranda, LIB YES YES NO 66th State Assembly David G. Brostrom, DEM YES 73rd State Assembly Patricia C. "Pat" Bates, REP Kathleen Calzada, DEM Bob Vondruska, LIB NO NO YES 74th State Assembly John Herrera, DEM Kristi Stone, LIB YES YES 75th State Assembly George A. Plescia, REP Richard J. Senecal, LIB Connie Witt, DEM YES NO YES 76th State Assembly Bob Divine, REP Christine Kehoe, DEM - NO YES 77th State Assembly Sarah Lowery, DEM NO 78th State Assembly Vince Hall, DEM Shirlev Morton, REP YES YES 79th State Assembly Joshua Castro, LIB Mark W. Fast, REP Juan Varqas, DEM YES NO YES STATE SENATE 38th District - Libertarian LARS R. GROSSMITH Age: 42 Father, Husband, Mortgage Banker It's time we elect citizen politicians - people that have real jobs and live in the real world. Not more lawyers and bureaucratsl I'm married with two children, ages 9 and 10. I have a BA degree in Economics from SDSU and a MBA from Cal-State Dominguez Hills. I'm a VP with Sun Trust Mortgage. I'm running for my first political office because I love my children and want a better world for them. I have accepted no endorsements or contributions from any special interest group and therefore am not beholden to anyone. , , I support our right to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness as stated in the Declaration of Independence. I believe in personal freedom and economic freedom. All individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others. If elected, these are the principals that I will follow. The government takes too much! Since the last election four years ago our state revenues have increased $50 billion and yet our legislators want even more taxes. That's $50 billion of YOUR money. Where did it go? As your state senator I will work for you to keep both your freedoms and your paycheck. www.LP.org FP-53 SD 633-014 CS-0238-1 SO 633-015 STATE ASSEMBLY 74th District - Democrat JOHN HERRERA Age: 63 Retired Disability Analyst I live in Vista, California with my wife and son. I am a retired Navy Hospital Corpsman Chief with 21 years of service. I am a Vietnam veteran. I was a combat medic in a Marine Corp Infantry Company. I worked as an administrative Officer for US Customs and a Disability Analyst for the State of California. I served as unpaid Vice-President of our District Labor Council and Statewide District Chief Steward. Currently member of 1) Veterans of Foreign Wars; 2)-Rotary International; 3) Knights of Columbus; 4) NC Latino Alliance (GSN); 5) American Gl Forum; 6) Free and Accepted Mason; 7) Hispano Americans for Progress; and 8) Board of Vista Boys and Girls Club; 9) NAACP. Formal Education: 1) Master of Business Administration; 2) Bachelor of Business Administration; 3) Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, Human Resource Management; 4) Associate of Arts, Business; and 5) Certificate of Hospital Management and, Administration. Also, course work in Masters program Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, and Doctoral program Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Platform: To contribute to a better, more sustainable quality of life for Californians. Quality of life begins with a clean environment. Waste management and recycling issues need addressing. Energy, transportation, housing, healthcare, job security, education, access to computers and the Internet are aspects of quality of life dependent on budget. An unnecessary money drain is spent on importing energy and water. San Diego County will benefit by spending money locally for alternative energy sources and water desalination. Ensure California's future. http://herrerafor74th.com SUPERIOR COURT Judge of the Superior Court - Office No. 30 RICHARD WHITNEY Attorney/Judge Pro Tern/USD Faculty JOIN 57% OF VOTERS IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION WHO VOTED FOR A CHANGE IN THIS POSITION. QUALIFIED: Richard Whitney is the only judicial candidate rated "QUALIFIED" to be a Judge by the San Diego County Bar Association. SHERIFF KOLENDER'S CHOICE: "I personally know that Richard Whitney's professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness and experience are unparalleled. Please join me in voting for Richard Whitney"—Sheriff Bill Kolender SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE'S CHOICE: "We recommend Whitney, who has served as a Judge pro tern for 12 years ..." LAW ENFORCEMENT'S CHOICE: Endorsed by Sheriff Kolender ... San Diego Police Officers' Association . .. Deputy Sheriffs' Association . . . City Attorney Casey Gwinn . .. Deputy District Attorneys' Association . . . PORAC (Frontline Law Enforcement) . . . Police Associations for El Cajon, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, La Mesa, Coronado, Harbor Police... Latino Police Officers . . . Crime Victims United. RICHARD WHITNEY - EXPERIENCED: Seventeen years as attorney fighting insurance fraud . . . presided over hundreds of cases as Judge pro tern . . . teaches law at University of San Diego. COMMUNITY LEADERS' CHOICE: Endorsed by Superior Court Judges, All County Supervisors ... Reverend George Walker Smith ... Assemblymember Juan Vargas ... Retired Firefighters Association . . . Superior Court Employees' Association . . . Whitney is active in Church . . . youth soccer. . . Married 24 years to Michelle, 3 children. VOTE WHITNEY FOR JUDGE . . . www.WhitneyforJudge.com STATE ASSEMBLY 74th District - Libertarian KRISTI STONE Age: 37 Business Owner, Entrepreneur Kristi Stone - a dedicated mother and entrepreneur. I am running for State Assembly because I want a free, personally responsible society for my daughter. I believe in less government, more personal responsibility and solutions for our community issues. I bring to the table years of business and executive management experience. My principles of conservative fiscal policies combined with protections for personal freedoms make me a unique candidate to serve you - a bridge candidate. Too often we expect the government to solve our problems. One size fits all government-solutions don't work. They make our budget deficit worse and government bigger. Rather than growing more poorly-run state programs, I will promote choice through free market solutions and encourage more personal responsibility. I will work to reduce the role of government in our lives by enacting parental school choice, promoting privately run/funded charities, and eliminating oppressive regulations and anti self-protection laws. Our government will continue to grow unless we stop giving career politicians the power and the government control over our lives. WE THE PEOPLE must take back the responsibility for our lives and our communities. As, your assemblywoman, I will vote for and propose legislation that will... Move us Toward Smaller Government. . . . Expect more Personal responsibility. . . . Promote Non-Government Solutions. I will vote against legislation that will... Raise our Taxes.... Limit our Freedoms.... Regulate our Enterprises. Let's celebrate and live freedom through personal responsibility and a little TLC - Truth, Love, and Courage. www.KrlstiStoneForSA74.org CS-0374-1 SD 633-016 SUPERIOR COURT Judge of the Superior Court - Office No. 30 GEARY D. CORTES Age: 51 Judge of the Superior Court Geary Cortes is not a politician. As a judge - sworn to fairness and impartiality - he owes no favors to police unions or special interest groups. "My idea of a judge." "Objective." "No nonsense." "Caring." "Strict, but correctly so." That's what jurors say about Judge Cortes. (Visit www.therealjudge.com) "He's a great judge." Superior Court Judge William Mudd Governor Pete Wilson appointed Cortes to the Municipal Court in 1993, elevating him to Superior Court just one year later. With nearly ten years experience as a judge, he has ruled in hundreds of civil and criminal cases. The California Supreme Court affirmed Judge Cortes when he upheld Three Strikes Law and Proposition 21 's tough standards for youths accused of violent crimes. As Supervising Judge of Juvenile Court, Cortes was honored by fellow judges for mental health programs and educational services for troubled kids. "Judge Cortes made enormous contributions to juvenile justice ... I consider him a credit to the bench and his Court." Jim Milliken, Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court Judge Cortes' supporters include Former U.S. Attorney and Judge Terry Knoepp, Retired Brigadier General Mike Neil and Judges Larry Stirling, Laura Hammes, Judith Hayes, Larry Kapiloff and Marguerite Wagner. CS-CW01-1 SD 633-OT7 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO District Attorney PAUL PFINGST Age: 50 District Attorney DISTRICT ATTORNEY PAUL PFINGST HAS THE HIGHEST CONVICTION RATE IN CALIFORNIA. Pfingst has prosecuted 800 murderers with over a 98% CONVICTION RATE . . . Pfingst won injunctions stopping street gangs from terrorizing neighborhoods. Pfingst formed a specially trained Rape Prosecution Team prosecuting rapists and assisting victims. Rape prosecutions increased 30% - sentences tripled . .. Pfingst created a special unit that convicts sexual predators using the Internet to victimize our children. Pfingst started the nationally recognized Elder Abuse Prosecution team and built one of America's largest Domestic Violence Prosecution divisions. Pfingst overhauled Child Support Enforcement, increasing payments to San Diego's children $100 million annually ... His Welfare Fraud program helped cut welfare rolls 61%. Pfingst is a hands-on prosecutor who personally goes to court and convicts rapists and murderers. PROSECUTORS AND POLICE SUPPORT PFINGST California's District Attorneys elected Pfingst President of the California DA's Association, leading 1500+ California prosecutors. Sheriff Bill Kolender: "Paul Pfingst is one of the best District Attorneys in America." ENDORSED: California Organization of Police and Sheriffs (COPS) * San Diego Deputy Sheriffs Association * Oceanside Police Officers Association * Escondido Police Officers Association * San Diego Labor Council * Latino Peace Officers Association * District Attorney Investigators * San Diego Probation Officers Association. PAUL PFINGST. A TOUGH PROSECUTOR. A GREAT DA. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Treasurer/Tax Collector BART HARTMAN San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Bart is currently the elected San Diego County Treasurer / Tax Collector. A Treasurer / Tax Collector employee since 1983, it's been Bart's privilege to provide quality customer service to all county taxpayers. As County Tax Collector, Bart opened 4 full service branch offices countywide. The first California County Tax Collector to accept credit card and electronic check payments via the Internet. Bart collects over $2 billion dollars in property tax revenue annually with a knowledgeable, hard working staff and high tech equipment. Collection percentages are among the best in the state during his term. 1 As County Treasurer, Bart has Increased the Treasury .credit rating to AAAf and S1, Standard & Poor's highest ratings. The last derivative was eliminated from the County Treasury in 1999. • Since then, his investments are based on safety, liquidity and yield, plus the prudent man concept. , While strengthening the treasury, Bart has, increased returns providing millions to local schools and agencies. Bart saved the County significant costs with some of the lowest borrowing rates statewide for the County's annual Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes. For 3 years, the department's Comprehensive Annual Finance Report earned the Government Finance Officers Association's certificate for excellence in financial reporting. Customer Service - Priority 1 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO District Attorney BONNIE DUMANIS Superior Court Judge JUDGE DUMANIS: EXPERIENCED AS BOTH PROSECUTOR AND JUDGE. Dumanis built the nationally recognized Drug Court, holding drug addicts accountable; led Domestic Violence Court and Metropolitan Homicide Task Force; serves as President, San DiegoJustice Foundation. POLICE HAVE CONFIDENCE IN DUMANIS. More than 13,000 police, fire and law enforcement personnel support Dumanis. San Diego Police Officers Association, the largest in the County, El Cajon, Coronado, La Mesa, National City, San Diego Schools POAs endorse Judge Dumanis. PROSECUTORS HAVE CONFIDENCE IN DUMANIS. Deputy District Attorneys Association—the PROSECUTORS WHO KNOW THE DA BEST - endorse Dumanis because she'll restore ethics and end corruption in the administration. CRIME VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE CONFIDENCE IN DUMANIS. Winner, Doris Tate Crime Victims Award, Dumanis is tough on criminals... compassionate towardvictims. I'm the most qualified candidate for DA. I've spent the most time in the DA's Office, I have tried the most felonies in San Diego County, I have the support of the majority of law enforcement, and I have the confidence of prosecutors who work for the DA." Bonnie Dumanis VOTE JUDGE DUMANIS. She'll restore ethics, end corruption and tackle hundreds of unsolved murders in the County. Also endorsed by San Diego Firefighters . . . Sierra Club . . . San Diegans Against Crime . . . American Federation of Teachers. www.lntegrityForAChange.com CS-CW01-2 SD 633-018 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Treasurer/Tax Collector DAN MCALLISTER Age: 51 Treasurer, San Diego Convention Center Corporation Professional Financial Advisor IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE: Ethical lapses, sexual harassment and excessive absenteeism have no place in an office responsible for managing over $3.2 billion of public funds and collecting over $2 billion in taxes annually. Taxpayers deserve the highest standards of integrity and professionalism from the county's Treasurer-Tax Collector. Since 2000, the County's Public Retirement Fund reported losses of nearly a half-billion dollars Retirees deserve to know their assets are safeguarded. The Treasurer-Tax Collector is the only publicly-elected member of the County Retirement Board, overseeing $3.7 billion of retirement funds. EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST: I am the Treasurer of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation; Professional Financial Advisor; past President of the local Council, Boy Scouts of America; United Way Board of Directors and Finance Committee. FAMILY: A second-generation San Diegan, I and my wife Cathy have two children, Katie and Patrick, and live in Solana Beach. I hold a Bachelor's Degree, and Master's Degree in Business • Administration. ENDORSEMENTS: Sheriff Bill Kolender, Assessor Greg Smith, Mayor Dick Murphy, the mayors of 15 other San Diego County cities, County Supervisors, San Diego Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers Associations, San Diego City Firefighters, Retired Fire and Police Association, and Union- Tribune. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE. CS-CW01-3 SO 633-019 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board GARY S. HILL Age: 50 Educational Institute Executive Gary Hill is a proven leader in business and the Carlsbad community. He has 24 years of experience in education working for the Gemological Institute of America as an instructor, education manager, producer of educational videos, and originator of the GIA Museum. As Facilities Director he was responsible for selecting Carlsbad as the location for GIA's world headquarters and developing its new campus. His experience and vision will successfully lead our schools into the future. Gary believes that the business community can help schools better prepare students for their upcoming careers. He is Chairman of the Board of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and created the Chamber's workforce task force to explore ways businesses and schools can work together to provide the best education for our children. Gary is also a Carlsbad Arts Commissioner, board member of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation; and member of the Employee Training Resource Network, National Association of Partners in Education, and the President's Circles of California State University San Marcos and MiraCosta College. As a volunteer Gary is known for his work with the City of Carlsbad in helping to establish its trail system. Gary's two children graduated from Carlsbad's schools and are attending college. CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board JAMES R. SWEENEY Businessman/Financial Advisor I have lived in Carlsbad for the last twenty-one years. My four children have benefited from the excellent school system in our city and it is my intention to maintain that excellency and improve upon it. Improvements should include; smaller class sizes so teachers can focus more on individual students; enhanced computer and technology training so our children will be better prepared to meet the challenges of today's society; increased computer training for our teachers so they can stay current with the rapidly changing technology in our world today. I am a retired Marine Colonel who had two tours in Vietnam. I have an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and a master's degree from Tulane University. I also taught at Tulane. For the last twenty-one years I have been a Financial Advisor in North County. My wife, Ursula, our children and I, are active in the community, church, the schools and with Rotary. I am a Past President of Carlsbad Rotary. My goal is to be part of a school board that will address issues and find resolutions for the benefit of all our children. CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board NICOLE PAPPAS Incumbent Nicole is completing her first 4-year term on the Carlsbad School Board, and is currently the Board President. She believes in the importance of a strong public education system, for the good of children and the community. Nicole is asking for your vote so she can continue serving Carlsbad's children and families. As a School Board Trustee, Nicole helped establish the Student Assistance Program, a collaborative with Scripps McDonald Center and SAFIR, to provide education, prevention and rehabilitation services to students and families, and serves on the Community Advisory Council. Nicole conducts "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" training for district employees and parents. Nicole is the School Board representative on the Carlsbad Community Television Foundation, for which she is currently Vice President. As a Community Member, Nicole is Vice President of the North Coastal Prevention Coalition, an organization serving the Tri-City communities to reduce the harm of alcohol and substance abuse. Nicole has 29 years business experience, including 15 years in information systems. Nicole Pappas: Married 20 years, two children, ages 18 and 13 ... Employed 14 years at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station . . . Graduate of Lead San Diego, (1998) . . . B.S. in Business Administration, University of Colorado. CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board MARK S. TANNER Age: 48 Senior Business Executive/Parent My commitment is to provide each child with the best education and tools they require.to be successful in life. I know how to maximize resources to achieve agreed upon goals. Excellence is our goal. School Board members are charged with listening to the diverse constituencies of the community and making the appropriate allocation of resources. My experience, training, and interests are well suited to this critical role. As Senior Vice President of strategy and administration and Chief Financial Officer for some of the world's premier corporations I am able to: set strategic direction . . . manage complex financial issues . . . optimize human resources. 1 am adept at creating successful policies coupled with financial discipline ... 25 years of experience in budgeting, strategy and planning (Budgets up to $5 Billion) . . . Managed and orchestrated both the "big picture" as well as multiple details of operating plans. 2 children in Carlsbad public schools, 3 in college . . . California Native . . . BA: Stanford (Economics) ... MBA: UCLA. (Finance & Accounting). Business experience: Pepsi Cola, Pizza Hut, United Technologies, Mrs. Fields Famous Brands/ TCBY . . . Board member: Fonix Corporation . . . Board Advisor: Centra de la Familia. I would appreciate your vote to represent you on the School Board. CS-1307-1 SD 633-020 CS-1307-2 SO 633-021 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board LISA RODMAN Age: 43 Parent/Business Woman/Education/Community Advocate I have been an advocate for excellence in education since 1992.1 began as a classroom volunteer when my son was in kindergarten and continued to work beside the teachers, on the PTA and Site Councils, and with the district administration. My contacts at all levels of CUSD education will help to open the channels of communication. I have lived in Carlsbad for 16 years with my husband, Terry. We have 2 children: Spencer in 10th grade and Preston in 5th grade. I have served on the Executive Boards of my homeowner's association, the North County Aquatic Boosters and Carlsbad Youth Baseball. I have a reputation for "getting the job done, no matter what it takes." I believe that an interactive, highly stimulating education rewards children with the love of learning. I want to take my classroom experience, my business background and my current college education to the School Board to help ensure the love of learning fonall of our kids. I am completely open to new ideas from parents, teachers, citizens and students. I hope to be your channel for views to be expressed. Please give me your vote on November 5. CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor WILLIAM S. JUBB Banking Having lived in Carlsbad for more than 20 years, I am very concerned about the quality of life in Carlsbad. Politicians tout their development of and adherence to the Growth Management Plan in maintaining the quality of life in Carlsbad: Is our quality of life being preserved? Carlsbad needs an individual who will enforce the spirit of the Growth management plan and truly preserve the quality of life in Carlsbad. I will. A conservative philosophy is what is needed in the future, development of Carlsbad. Focusing on the needs and concerns of local residences, I will work to insure that these concerns are not subjugated to outside special interest influences. The future is going to need a strong individual without political debts who can make difficult decisions necessary to protect the integrity of Carlsbad. Long-term politicians often forget who they serve. IT IS TIME! The citizens and local business interests should come first not political contributors or considerations. Every decision should benefit and not impact the citizens of Carlsbad. For questions or requests; contact me by e-mailat Williamj@nctimes.net or on the web at www.nctimes.net/~wsjubb Thank you for your time and consideration, William S. Jubb LLB., JD - Broker, Teacher, Black Belt. CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor CLAUDE A. "BUD" LEWIS Age: 71 Mayor, City of Carlsbad In 1986, Carlsbad adopted the Growth Management Plan by popular vote. I helped draft that Plan and it continues to guide my actions. I am the right person to turn the vision of the Growth Management Plan into reality. I achieve results and I act on principle. Carlsbad is economically more successful, has better public services and better control over development than any other North County city. The strength of our city comes largely from consistent leadership under the Growth Management Plan. Major jobs face Carlsbad. Controlling traffic, improving parks and insuring a guaranteed source of water are jobs which require strong, experienced leadership. We created a vision of Carlsbad together. I have demonstrated that my decisions are based on the principles we adopted, and the results are seen in our beautiful city. I ask for your vote. CS-1307-3 SO 633-022 CS-09AO-1 SD 633-023 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council MATT HALL Age: 54 Businessman/Council Member, City of Carlsbad "A PROVEN TRACK RECORD" Matt is a proven leader in government and business; yet, his work is not finished: Matt is a 32-year resident of Carlsbad. He was awarded the Rotary Club of Carlsbad's 2000 "Rotarian-of-the-Year" Award, recognizing outstanding community involvement. Matt is proud of his leadership role in seeing that city staff are accountable to all citizens. His top priorities are safety, well-being, education and lifelong learning. That means exemplary police and fire departments, beautiful parks, top-notch libraries and city services. Thanks to Matt's leadership, water, sewer, and trash rates have remained constant throughout the energy crisis over the past four years. Matt is committed to the completion of the community golf course, 50-meter pool and the development of the northwest quadrant park. Matt's goal is decreased residential density when the city reaches the end of development through smart growth principles. Matt strongly supports 40% open space and preservation of our three coastal lagoons. Now, more than ever, it is important for Carlsbad to be run by Carlsbad people, who care and live by high standards. Matt asks for your vote to continue to make Carlsbad an even better place to live, work and enjoy a special lifestyle. CITY OP CARLSBAD Member of the City Council CHRISTINE PETROU Development Officer, Fundraiser, Administrative Director, Mother CHRISTINE PETROU ... AN OBJECTIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY LEADER As a San Diego native and a Carlsbad resident I have witnessed amazing growth and development over the years. My commitment to Carlsbad is to make objective and rational decisions based on the growing needs of the citizens. I will implement policy that will enhance our community's business sector, educational institutions, natural habitats and residential communities in a positive way. The future requires efficient and capable leaders who are able to make clear and concise decisions. People of value need to help govern the development of our community in order to maintain the integrity of Carlsbad. I have the experience and the skills to listen, process, and produce results that will create a better now and a better future. The results of our choices today will effect tomorrow. I am asking you to take the responsibility of your freedom of choice today and vote for Christine Petrou so I can help enrich our community. Pre-School Owner /Director, Sunday School Director, Currently Event and Meeting Coordinator, Development Officer The Healthy Foundation, Fundraiser, Business Owner/Operator, Youth Mission Leader, Community and Child Activist. Thank you for your time and your consideration. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council ALLEN J. "AL" MANZANO Businessman Carlsbad has grown rapidly in size and population. The City Council is no longer responsive to citizen and neighborhood control. Council members take office with less than a majority vote after citywide elections too reliant on money and special interests. I support an expanded Council and Council districting to resolve these problems. I support review of the City's master plans and development that enhances quality of life and protects our environment. I oppose repeal of Proposition H which limits Council authority to approve projects over $1 million without citizen approval. Without ballot oversight, projects could be foisted on the taxpayer that reflect Council favoritism and special interests. I am a businessman and president of Educational Resource Associates, the founding chairman of the California School of Culinary Arts, and, formerly, president and chairman of a number of public and privately held corporations,-vice president of the American Hospital Association, and an executive in both State and Federal government. I am a retired Commander in the Naval Reserve, a graduate of U.C Berkeley. Three generations of my family currently reside in Carlsbad. I am active in community affairs and serve on the board of two Carlsbad volunteer organizations. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council MARK PACKARD . Age: 47 Dentist; former School Board Trustee I am running for Carlsbad City Council and ask for your vote on November 5*1. I believe in Carlsbad's established vision and plan. The growth management plan is well designed, well accepted, and should be carefully implemented. We must find ways to improve the following: traffic congestion, infrastructure needs, recreational facilities, business climate, quality of life. My service in Carlsbad includes: a 5-year appointment to the school district's Personnel Commission; elected 8 years to the Carlsbad School Board, (3 years as President); Carlsbad Rotary Club; Boy Scout leader. I am active in my church and am committed to strong traditional values. Having lived 2 years in Mexico, I am bilingual and love and understand the Hispanic people. ' ' I have lived over 40 years in Carlsbad and have practiced dentistry for 20 years here. I know what a quality city Carlsbad is in which to work and raise a family. I am proud to have the complete support of my uncle, Ron Packard, the former mayor of Carlsbad and our former Congressman. I hope to carry on the tradition of excellent leadership for Carlsbad. Your vote for MARK PACKARD will help fulfill our vision for the future of Carlsbad. CS-09AO-2 SD 633-024 CS-09AO-3 SD 633-025 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council OFELIA E. ESCOBEDO Businesswoman - Lola's Mkt/Deli Arriving in Carlsbad in 1947,1 have seen the explosive growth that our city has experienced. While that growth has given us many benefits, our management of that growth is still a major issue. I want to protect our quality of life in our fine city by taking a "hands on" approach to our traffic problems, water issues, housing, education and safety. I am a business person and have a keen interest in the success of Carlsbad. We should attempt to reach a healthy balance between growth and maintaining the quaintness that Carlsbad offers and that we all enjoy. Keeping our city safe with top quality police and fire departments, having available housing for all our residents, maintaining an atmosphere where business can thrive, providing an environment where our children are well-educated, and being able to keep and protect the natural beauty of our beaches and open space - these are the focal points of my campaign and my commitment to all citizens of Carlsbad when elected. My experience as a business person, civic volunteer and long-time resident make me uniquely qualified for the City Council. I will appreciate your confidence and vote in November CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council ERIC ROLLASON President of Regal East Enterprises, Inc. The community needs someone who will listen to their needs and concerns! The people want an individual who can assess the challenges within their community. I have watched the community change for over two decades and am aware Carlsbad needs continual guidance in its implementation of policy. There is much growth within the community and the surrounding areas and our lives will have to adapt to these changes. The direction of these changes must be monitored and controlled in favorable ways. I am aware of Carlsbad's expansion affecting: Traffic, Real estate, Natural Habitats, and Education. Wisdom, belief and a clear vision are- my key traits, which are needed for City Council. Carlsbad residents DESERVE the very best and will be able to see results while I am in office! .' Your choices affect the future and the lives of your children. Families should feel comfortable and at peace in their community knowing someone in office is TRULY looking after their best interests. Co-owner and President of Regal East Enterprises, an import/export Carlsbad based corporation. Vote for Eric Rollason! Vote for a Positive Change in Government! THANK YOU. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council TRACY CARMICHAEL Age: 40 Carlsbad School Board Trustee PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST: TRACY CARMICHAEL will strengthen and support our outstanding police, fire and paramedic services. We must constantly modernize to improve coverage and reduce response times. The Council must anticipate and plan for increased demands for future services. COMMITMENT TO SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION: Carlsbad schools are "shining stars," among the best in the State. Tracy Carmichael has served 8 years on the Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees and was a leader in the passage of a voter approved (87%) $26.5 million bond for renovations and technology infrastructure. Tracy served on the Carlsbad Education Foundation, Fiscal Policy Team, CUSD/City Safety Committee, and Strategic Planning Team. HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ISSUES: As a long term homeowner, Tracy shares your concerns about the changes new growth will bring. Existing neighborhoods must be enhanced and protected as the city approaches planned build out. Growth Is inevitable - unplanned growth is not! CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Carlsbad Community Television Foundation, Carlsbad Legislative Action Committee, League of Women Voters, PTA. TRACY CARMICHAEL is supported and endorsed by retiring Councilwoman Julie Nygaard. Carlsbad is a great place to live, work and play; let's keep it the hometown we all love! Please vote for TRACY CARMICHAEL for City Council. www.tracycarmichael.com CITY OF CARLSBAD City Clerk LORRAINE M. WOOD City Clerk, City of Carlsbad It has been my privilege and pleasure to serve you and the City of Carlsbad for the past three years as Deputy City Clerk, and then as appointed City Clerk. Under my guidance the City Clerk's Office has provided fast, efficient and courteous service to Carlsbad's cttizens. We have also implemented some important changes in how the City Clerk's Office serves you. First we launched the Document Management system. This system allows citizens to access agenda bills, council meeting minutes, property records and many other important city documents. Maintaining and improving the accessibility of public records is a primary goal of this office, one I take very seriously. Another accomplishment is working as a team member on the Carlsbad Citizens' Academy. The Citizens' Academy is a 7-week course'provided to the public on the operation and management of the City of Carlsbad. Approximately 130 citizens have graduated from the course and the waiting list of attendees is growing. Finally, I was designated as a Certified Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in February 2002. I will continue to serve you and the City of Carlsbad with all my energy and enthusiasm. Remember on November 5: "Wood is Good for Carlsbad"! CS-09AO-4 SD 633-026 CS-09AO-5 SD 633-027 CITY OF CARLSBAD City Treasurer JAMES "JIM" STANTON Age: 70 Carlsbad City Treasurer Professor of Accounting It has been my privilege being your Treasurer for twelve years. I again ask for your support. Significant financial changes have occurred since first being elected in 1990. Strong revenue receipts, disciplined budgets, and prudent investments have contributed to increase Carlsbad's investment portfolio from $75,000,000 to over $400,000,000. As City Treasurer I manage all cash for the City and its agencies. Among other activities, this includes personally making all investments. Reports of investments are made monthly to City Council and are reviewed quarterly by an advisory committee. Carlsbad's investments have consistently outperformed investments made by the State of California and the County of San Diego. Cash and investments managed by the City Treasurer have grown so they now represent 52% of the total assets reported by the City and its agencies, an increase from 31 % twelve years ago. Carlsbad is fiscally the strongest city in the county. My management of the cash and investments is but a small part of the City, but without strong cash flows and prudent investments, many amenities we enjoy in Carlsbad would not be possible. The financial position of Carlsbad will grow in importance. My experience will ensure continued sound management and high professional standards. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors RONALD A. MITCHELL Age: 48 CPA/Director of Health Services Board Member - Tri-City Hospital My name is Ron Mitchell and I am running for reelection to the Tri-City Hospital Board. I was born in Oceanside, raised in Carlsbad and currently live in Vista with my wife and seven children. I am the managing partner and Director of Healthcare Services for GLT the largest and oldest CPA firm in North County. The focus during my eight years on the Board has been to restore profitability, add new and expand current services. The results has been - $9.5 million increase in operating margin, three years of wage increases, $475,000 in benefits through Mission and Community Outreach, record levels of time and money given by the Foundation and Auxiliary, Edgar and Jo Anne Jones Women's Diagnostic Clinic, cardiac rehabilitation center, Child Stud/Center and the Positron Emission Topography Equipment. Our recent hospital accreditation score of 94 reflects our commitment to care. With decreases in reimbursement, increase in costs and seismic upgrade looming it is critical that there is continuity on the Board. I have demonstrated the ability to work in harmony with the Board, medical staff, administration, Foundation and the Auxiliary. Working together allows the accomplishments listed above. Reeled Ron Mitchell to the Tri-City Hospital Board. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors BLAIR D. BENJAMIN Age: 70 Retired Hospital Attorney Retired after 20 years as Vice President, Legal Affairs, and Compliance Vice President for Samaritan Health System in Phoenix. I was Board Secretary for Samaritan and served on several non-profit boards. Prior 7 years served as attorney, Arizona Board of Regents, State University System. My experience has involved me in every part of health care delivery and in operation of effective, efficient boards. I have experience in health care delivery, financial budgets and strategic planning. I have the expertise to assist Tri-City Hospital in meeting financial goals and challenges the district faces in obtaining funds for seismic remodeling mandated by the state and other non-funded requirements of the federal government. I favor increased services where financially possible, innovative programs and programs which meet community needs for delivery of quality health care. As a board member, I shall work effectively to maintain stability of the hospital as a community asset. Quality health care should be available to all district residents. I am married to Carol Benjamin and presently serve as Secretary of Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis, as Treasurer of California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteers and as a Tri-City Auxiliary volunteer. Thank you for your vote. CS-09AO-6 SD 6334)28 CS-14TO-1 SD 633-029 TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors SHELIA BRYANT-TUCKER Family Law Attorney SHEUIA BRYANT-TUCKER is a longtime Oceanside Resident and Family Law Attorney. She is an avid COMMUNITY ACTIVIST advocating QUALITY and AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE for all segments of the community. A former Oceanside Community Relations Commissioner and Lifeline Board Member, she is committed to public service. She served 8 years on active duty as a United States Marine Corps Officer and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves. As a board member, BRYANT-TUCKER will serve you by building bridges between divided concerns and pursuing fairness and balance. She is committed to proposing policies and procedures designed to recruit and retain competent employees to deliver optimum, quality, affordable health care to all. BRYANT-TUCKER's vision is for building a coalition between the HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the COMMUNITY which it serves. Her leadership ability; her dedication to improve the quality of health care for the community; and her life experiences as a Marine, a mother and a citizen form the bedrock of her ability to serve you. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors JERRY SALYER Business Person Age: 49 We deserve the best health care available. My experience in health care and civic issues and organizations will add a different perspective to the District Board. My experiences: Executive at major nonprofit healthcare system insurance broker, specializing in health issues. 25 years as independent I served: Oceanside Arts Commission, Economic Development Commission, Rotary Club president, and assistant district governor, OUSD Strategic Planning, Canine Companions for Independence board, and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Director/ representative to Tri-City Mission and Community Outreach Committee. These diverse experiences prepare me for consensus building to help guide the District As president, I led Oceanside Rotary's "Beat Goes On" defibrillation program. We purchased and placed 17 automated external defibrillators with lifeguards, harbor police, volunteer police, golf course, senior center, paramedic ambulances and Oceanside Civic Center. This was a coordinated effort by the Rotary Club with the city of Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, Tri-City Medical Center, the Oceanside Police Department and the Oceanside Fire Department. We have the facility and community, and with the assistance of my vision, leadership, skills, concern, creativity and experience, we can raise the quality of care and vision for the people of Tri-City Health Care District. I need your vote. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors MICHAEL GARY GREEN Age: 50 Banker STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: As a citizen of the north county community, I am concerned for continued quality medical care in times of financial impaired capacity, especially needed are continued pyschiatric services. These services are vital to the well being of the community and -all resources should be utilized to maintain these programs. I am seeking a position as a member of the board of directors of Tri-City Hospital in order to contribute to the community and apply my unique expertise. EXPERIENCE: As a banker with 25 years of experience in business and finance, I can apply this experience to the benefit of the hospital and the community. EDUCATION: BA- UCLA, MASTERS-AGSIM. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Member Temple Solel, Proposed member of the Kiwanas (Oceanside chapter). Active parent of two students of Kelly Elementary School. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors LARRY W. SCHALLOCK Age: 58 Pharmacist KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and TRUST values.• the foundation of my professional and community KNOWLEDGE: University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy graduate with distinction. Community member on Human Resources committee (TCMC). Past hospital committee participation (partial list): infection control; benefits/compensation; emergency room security; cardiac/ pulmonary rehabilitation lectures. County of San Diego disaster plan for biological/chemical terrorism - pharmacist response team member. EXPERIENCE: 35 years healthcare experience. 25 years hospital pharmacy staff and management positions (22 years at TCMC). Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy consultant at Vista Community Clinic. Obtained $160,000 in free medications for clinic patients. Pharmacist-in- charge at respiratory pharmacy in Carlsbad. TRUST: 25 years neighborhood involvement resulting in zoning/land-use changes. Appointed Oceanside Commissions: Hazardous Waste (Recontec proposal); Historic Preservation; Parking and Beach Task force. President, condominium association. ISSUES: Nursing shortage: need adequate staffing/competitive wages. Modern equipment for diagnosis/treatment. Stop closure of units -1 supported keeping pediatric unit open - must not send our citizens away. Earthquake retrofitting - state mandated - must demand state funding. LARRY SCHALLOCK WILL EFFECTIVELY WORK FOR THE BEST QUALITY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS AT TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER. www.larryforhospital.com CS-14TO-2 SD 633-030 CS-14TO-3 SO 633-031 TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors KATHLEEN STERLING Age: 51 Member, Board of Directors/Consumer Health Analyst Literacy Specialist STERLING - attended Claremont Graduate's Peter Drucker School of Management and Pitzer . College, BA-Organizational Studies emphasis Health Administration; Selected by Norway's Ministry of Health and University of Oslo to evaluate their health system; Recruited from San Diego by the Northridge Earthquake relief effort by AmeriCorps VISTA, California State Library, County Public Library as a Literacy Specialist; Recognized by the County Board of Supervisors and County Public Library's - Volunteer of the Year. STERLING - Represented and advocated CONSUMERS' RIGHTS and PROTECTIONS on federal, state, regional, local boards and committees for 25 years including health and medical care experience. STERLING will continue proactively to serve you, the people by:... Raising questions no one else will ask; . . . Initiating discussion with ALL affected groups including the public; . . . Preserving our PUBLIC HOSPITAL'S ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY and INDEPENDENCE. CONSUMERS will continue to benefit from STERLING'S commitment to: ... Analyze administration's activities; . . . Propose policies and procedures; ... Evaluate budgets for cost- efficiency; ... Retain competent employees to deliver optimum, quality care;... Promote access and scrutiny of public records; Compliance with open meeting laws to ensure goverment transparency. STOP MANAGEMENT'S BONUSES; REINVEST PUBLIC FUNDS INTO PROGRAMS. STERLING - A politician who Kept her 1998 Campaign Promises; No Conflict Of Interest. Call For Change: 760.757.5129. e-mail: sterling2002@nctimes.net TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors ROBERT TREMBLAY Retired Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Assurance MY QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: I have been married to my wife, Stella, for 52 years. We have 2 children, 2 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Stella is also retired. ... I am a retired quality control/assurance inspector/representative for a major aircraft manufacturer. . . . I enlisted in the military on my 17th birthday. I did 5 years of service and left with 2 honorable discharges. My rank at discharge was staff sergeant.... I have been a member of the American Legion for about 34 years and have held various officer positions While in the aircraft industry, for approximately 40 years, I held positions in quality control, quality engineering and quality assurance, both hourly and salary. I FEEL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER ARE COMMON SENSE, KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY INTEGRITY. ALL OF THESE ARE. CHARACTERISTICS THAT I BELIEVE I HAVE. I TRULY BELIEVE I QUALIFY. Respectfully submitted, Robert Tremblay. CITY OF CARLSBAD Proposition B (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) nn/Nn n ^na" the expenditure limitation set forth in Carlsbad HHCJH K Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 (Proposition H, adoptedi iiwi h* 1982) be repealed? This proposition requires approval by a simple majority (50% plus one vote) of the voters to pass. CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS THE WAY IT IS NOW: Existing federal, state or local law requires that each acquisition of real property or capital improvement project go through an extensive budgeting and approval process. Depending on the nature of the acquisition or project, it can be paid for from special funds, general funds, or a combination of both. Special funds are generated from special taxes or development fees, which can only be used for the purpose for which they were imposed. General funds are generated from general taxes or general fees, which can be used for any municipal purpose. Most acquisitions of real property or capital improvement projects are paid for from special funds. However, the acquisition of real property or a capital improvement project requiring the expenditure of over $1 million in general funds is subject to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24, which requires a majority vote of the citizens: "The City of Carlsbad shall make no real property acquisition and/or no improvement to real property the cost of which exceeds $1 million in City funds, unless the proposed acquisition and/or improvement project and the cost in City funds is first placed upon the ballot and approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon at an election. A project may not be separated into parts or phases so as to avoid the effects of this chapter." This chapter 1.24 was adopted by initiative vote of the citizens in 1982 and cannot be repealed except by another vote of the citizens. THE PROPOSAL: Proposition B would repeal Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24. If repealed, capital improvement projects or acquisition of real property requiring the expenditure of more than $1 million in general funds would not require a ballot measure and approval by a majority of voters. Proposition B would not affect any other existing budgeting and approval processes required by federal, state and local law. A "YES" VOTE MEANS: If you vote "yes", you wish to repeal Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24, which requires a majority vote of the citizens for an expenditure of general funds over $1 million for real property acquisitions or capital improvement projects. A "NO" VOTE MEANS: If you vote "no", you do not wish to repeal Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 and the voter approval requirement will remain in place. HOW PROPOSITION "B" GOT ON A BALLOT. At its meeting of August 6,2002, the City Council voted to place Proposition B before the voters to decide whether or not Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 should be repealed. FISCAL IMPACT: Proposition B would repeal Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 removing the expenditure limitation on the acquisition of real property or capital improvement projects the cost of which is over $1 million in general fund monies. It does not authorize the expenditures themselves, does not generate any funds and does not increase any taxes, fees or assessments. CS-14TO-4 SD 633-032 PR-09AO-1 SD 633-033 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION B During the last 20 years, the Prop H limitation on City expenditures in the Municipal Code has slowed the City's ability to serve the best interest of our residents. Needed park and road projects have waited for developers for funding while our residents were shorted in athletic fields and endured traffic congestion. Rather than having the use of additional facilities that would serve the community, residents have waited for ballot measures to be crafted and placed before the voters before action could be taken. A. REPEAL OF CHAPTER 1.24 WOULD ALLOW THE CITY TO USE SAVINGS TO BUILD FACILITIES SOONER AND BE PAID BACK AS DEVELOPER FEES ARE COLLECTED. B. REPEALING CHAPTER 1.24 WOULD PROVIDE MORE FACILITIES SOONER WITH NO INCREASE IN TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS WOULD STILL BE REQUIRED. Reserve funds from conservative fiscal management are now available to build parks and roads sooner if Chapter 1.24 is repealed. This can be done while continuing to require growth to pay its own way. The Growth Management Plan (GMP) requires developers, not existing residents and businesses, to pay for new facilities such as parks, playfields, libraries and roads. Unfortunately, the money is not collected from developers until development occurs. This means that the construction of facilities may lag behind need. Chapter 1.24, adopted in 1982, is obsolete and outdated. Since then the voters have approved the GMP, and long-range capital improvement plan§ have been created to guide development of new facilities. A YES VOTE ON THIS MEASURE IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF CARLSBAD. We urge you to vote YES on Proposition B. CLAUDE LEWIS Mayor ANN KULCHIN Mayor Pro Tem RAMONA FINNILA City Council Member JULIE NYGAARD City Council Member REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION B VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION B In 1982 the citizens of Carlsbad wisely established, through Prop H, a level of control over city spending that has helped keep Carlsbad fiscally healthy even though our state and federal governments have gone through very difficult times. Now the City Council wants to remove all controls. . • - PROTECT THE TAXPAYERS! Expenditure Limitation law paved the way for Carlsbad's very effective Growth Management Plan (GMP). This has forced the city to find funding from other sources like developers and builders. The Expenditure Limitation has created budget surpluses for the City of Carlsbad while other, surrounding cities have been running huge deficits. Which made Carlsbad the envy of other cities. PROTECT THE OPEN SPACES! Taking away the expenditure limitation would give a green light to those politicians who wish to develop the open spaces in Carlsbad by allowing them to spend on construction and development. This would limit the requirement under the Growth Management Plan to be reimbursed by the developers. It will shift the burden from developers, who. profit from this development, to us-the taxpayers. POLITICIANS BENEFIT! NOT US! Proposition B could limit the need for developer reimbursement under the Growth Management Plan. It will shift the burden'from developers to us-the citizens/taxpayers. Prop B will allow politicians to spend millions of dollars of your money without voter approval. Proposition B could allow politicians to spend, spend, spend which will eventually mean higher . taxes in Carlsbad. Stop this runaway government spending, VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION Bl INEZYODER Canyons Network PAUL-KING Libertarian Party Vice-Chair DIANE NYGAARD Preserve Calavera THOMAS MANGUM Real Estate Investor CAROLYN K. WOOD Business Owner PR-09AO-2 50633-034 PR-09AO-3 SD 633-035 ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION B DON'T RAISE THE SPENDING LIMITS! *LET'S SUPPORT THE SPENDING LIMITATION The limit on city government is a very reasonable method of providing some control over the politicians' natural tendency to "tax-tax, spend-spend." Our city council claims that they can't live with such limitations—that more is always needed. We must not let them con us into more spending, which always results in higher taxes. *THE POLITICIANS NEED OUR HELP Apparently our city council haven't the backbone to tell the special interest groups that there is some limit as to how much the taxpayers will pay. Thus these politicians need our "backbone" in the form of the limitations so that they can tell each group that there is not an infinite amount of taxpayer money available to dole out. * WE LIVE WITHIN OUR BUDGETS, THE CITY CAN DO THE SAME **Please read a portion of the. original Limitation's Purpose and Intent 1.24-Purpose and Intent "The acquisition and/or development of real estate by the city has profound financial impacts upon the budget of the city and upon the tax burden imposed upon the taxpayers. It is the intent of this chapter to provide the citizens and taxpayers of Carlsbad with an opportunity to express directly their preference by vote prior to major city expenditures for the purchase or development of land It is not the intent of this chapter to interfere with the normal day-to-day administration of the city or with routine ongoing capital expenditures." "CONTROL GOVERNMENT SPENDING The Carlsbad Municipal code was passed because politicians cannot be trusted to control spending themselves. Their attempts to overturn this limitation only prove that we were right all along. Carlsbad is the Greatest City in California! Lets keep it that way. VOTE AGAINST CHANGING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE 1.24. VOTE NO ON B. REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION B Historically, the City of Carlsbad has done a great job of building a strong revenue base to support services needed by the community. City budgets have always been balanced. In fact surplus funds have been accumulated over the years and are available to accelerate building of needed facilities. The City's sound financial condition is proof that spending has never been out of control. The people have always had a say in what is needed in Carlsbad, especially since the'adoption of the Growth Management Plan (GMP) in 1.986. The voters have already spoken when they adopted the GMP. • Proposition B is not a new tax. • Propositions will allow the use of funds that already exist. • Growth will still pay its own way. • Needed facilities can be built sooner. • Proposition B will not increase taxes. The public will continue to have a strong say in the construction of new city facilities. Numerous public hearings are required before any project is approved. Law requires an environmental review. Vote YES on Proposition B to make Carlsbad an even better place to live. CLAUDE LEWIS Mayor RAMONA FINNILA City Council Member ANN KULCHIN Mayor Pro-Tern RITA S. KING Registered Nurse MIKE KAZAKEVITCH Business Owner LOWELL PONTE Journalist PAUL KING Libertarian Party Vice Chair THOMAS MANQUM Real Estate Investor PR-09AO-4 SD 633-036 PR-09AO-5 SD 633-037 CITY OF CARLSBAD Proposition C (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) PROPC Do the voters of the City of Carlsbad approve spending city funds from various sources including the General Fund in an amount over $1 million to construct capital * facilities including a swimming pool complex, trails linkages and open space, a City/Safety Training Facility and a portion of Cannon Road, east of College . (Reach 4)? This Proposition requires approval by a simple majority (50% plus one vote) of the voters to pass. CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS THE WAY IT IS NOW: Existing federal, state or local law requires that each real property acquisition or capital improvement project go through an extensive budgeting and approval process. Depending on the nature of the acquisition or project, it can be financed by special funds, general funds, or a combination of both. Special funds are generated from special taxes or development fees, which can only be used for the purpose for which they were imposed. General funds are generated from general taxes or general fees, which can be used for any municipal purpose. Most real property acquisitions or capital improvement projects are paid for from special funds. However, real property acquisitions or capital improvement projects requiring the expenditure of over $1 million from general funds are subject to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24, which requires a majority vote of the citizens for such expenditures. THE PROPOSAL: The Proposal seeks voter approval under Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.24 for the expenditure of general funds over $1 million to finance or help finance the construction of: • A swimming pool complex; • Trails linkages and open space; • A City/Safety Training Facility; • • A portion of Cannon Road, east of College (Reach 4). If approved by a majority vote, the City Council may authorize the expenditure of over $1 million from general funds for the development of each of these projects. A majority vote does not require this expenditure but instead, authorizes the City Council to use this source of funds for these projects. If Proposition B, which also appears on this ballot, is approved, then the City Council would have authority to spend general funds in excess of $1 million on the specified projects, regardless of the outcome of Proposition C. If Proposition B is not approved, then the City Council would not have the authority to spend general funds in excess of $1 million on the specified projects, unless this Proposition C is approved by the voters. A "YES" VOTE MEANS: If you vote "yes", you wish to authorize the City Council to approve spending general funds in an amount over $1 million to finance or help finance the specified projects. A "NO" VOTE MEANS: If you vote "no", you do not wish to authorize the City Council to approve spending general funds in an amount over $1 million to finance or help finance the specified projects. HOW PROPOSITION "C" GOT ON A BALLOT. At its August 6, 2002 meeting, the City Council voted to place Proposition C before the voters to decide whether general funds in excess of $1 million should be used to finance or help finance the specified projects/ FISCAL IMPACT: Proposition C does not require the expenditure of general funds but instead authorizes the City Council to use general funds in excess of $1 million to finance or help finance the specified projects. These specified projects have not been designed and their exact costs will be determined during the design, permitting, budgeting and public hearing processes. PR-09AO-6 SO 633438 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION C THIS PROPOSITION CREATES NO NEW TAXES. IT ALLOWS THE CITY TO USE THE TAXES ALREADY RECEIVED IN A WAY THAT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY. The Growth Management Plan (GMP) requires developers, not existing residents and businesses, to pay for new facilities such as parks and roads. Unfortunately the money is not collected from developers until development occurs. This means that the construction of facilities may lag behind need. This proposition allows the City to advance funding for certain projects ahead of developer funding, and invest additional tax revenues to enhance public benefit or construct projects that would not be a developer responsibility. A YES vote on Proposition C will provide money for the following projects: • SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX - a second swimming pool is needed now. Additional funds must be allocated to create a facility that will serve the needs of our community. A YES vote allows the City to allocate additional funds to this project. • TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE - Carlsbad residents have repeatedly said that creating trails and preserving open space is their top priority. A YES vote will provide funding for both trail linkages and open space acquisition projects. • SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY - The City's police officers and firefighters must constantly train to maintain a high degree of readiness. A YES vote will provide funding to build a facility to train our safety forces, and upgrade existing facilities and programs. • CANNON ROAD EAST OF COLLEGE - This section of Cannon Road is needed to connect Cannon Road from Carlsbad to Oceanside. This will take traffic congestion off College Avenue in northeast Carlsbad and El Camino Real near Highway 78. A YES vote will provide money to complete this project. . We urge you to vote YES on Proposition C. CLAUDE LEWIS Mayor ANN KULCHIN Mayor Pro-Tern RAMONA FINNILA City Council Member JULIE NYGAARD City Council Member ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION C No argument against the proposition was filed in the office of the City Clerk. PR-09AO-7 SD 633-039 PERMANENT MAIL BALLOT QUALIFICATIONS Any eligible voter may be granted permanent absentee voting status. Permanent absentee voting status will result in a voter receiving an official ballot for each election in which they are entitled to vote, unless they, fail to return their voted ballot for,a statewide primary or general election. Permanent absentee voters who fail to return the official ballot for any statewide primary or general election will lose this status and will have to reapply. If you want to receive your ballot for future elections by mail, please contact the Registrar of Voters for an application. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS P.O. BOX 85520, SAN DJEGO, CA 92186-5520 858-565-5800 ASSISTANCE FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES The Registrar of Voters Office has a TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For assistance, call 858-694-3441. Cassette recordings of candidate statements and propositions are available by contacting any branch library- ' The County of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you are a voter who is disabled and feel you have been denied participation in the electoral process, contact the Registrar of Voters Office at 858-565-5800 immediately. A voter unable to mark a ballot may receive the assistance of not more than two persons selected by the voter. If there is no accessibility to the polling place, voters with physical disabilities may request a regular ballot from a precinct board member and vote it at a location as near as possible outside the polls/which is.accessible to the physically disabled. It is the goal of the Registrar of Voters Office that all polling locations be accessible to voters who are disabled and elderly. ACCESS? I YESOR NO Refer to this symbol on the back cover of this pamphlet. If your polling place is not accessible, please call the Registrar of Voters at 858-565-5800 for alternative voting methods. We will continue our search for an accessible polling facility for future elections. FP-04-2;SO 633-040 oUJ O1Uo u.O DC <DC 5OUJ DC oCM 10 "?<oCO O </> O) o < s °111Z CO Q o oo a.< wCOUJ QCao t;<r u Si >- u