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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-07; Ballot Pamphlets (2)2 t- H O> Z H .<3 o ffi E o rn CO 2 i 3 eg &art- § cr S1 ff %g^r|S M W VSI? iP>s3E513 b-> §|3s>|e Hi oo n ^ oo 0" f? N •5' Oo o > D. 1 Cfl "2. =3 S 3CA ^ V9 *•** a trc CL fiao- o.U Q- 11 p 35- g. «-f*N^ 3^ 3 tw. 1 a. »aQ. S ns>•2Ow w nw ocwccHH z P- •? &(is tn « | >-tj jj, S rtso 3 3ujfT^ II 1^ i|•&? is8-5If 03s. County of San Diego l\ Sample Ballot & voter information Pamphlet GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 oo> hJ oo ^ O 1 CHECK COVER FOR YOUR POLLING PLACE </ Polls opeis at 1 a.m. and close at 8 PJIL ^ Don't wait! Call before Election Day if dsrectsaiis are needed or check www.sdvote.com </ IViark anil take this pamphlet with you to the polls An information pamphlet concerning state propositions will be mailed to you by the Secretary of State. Election night results available at www.sdvote.com A Spanish-language Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet is available upon request. Call (858) 565-5800. >/ Una Balota de Muestra y un Folleto de Informacion en Espanol esta disponible si lo solicita. Llame al (858) 565-5800. Mikel Haas, Registrar of Voters 5201 Ruffin Road, Suite I San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (858) 565-5800 or 1-800-696-0136 324 324 If you have questions or need directions to your poll... P^ Don't *-7 858-565-5800 ^L Wfllt X or visit our web site www.sdvote.com Our phone lines are extremely busy the week prior to the election. To make sure your call will get through, call as early as possible. ftftftftftft ftftftft You can count on us... because we can count on them! The Registrar of Voters would like to thank our poll workers for their incredible commitment and the outstanding service they provide our voters. ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft 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 ballot card REMAINS secured in this position while 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, and using a straight downward motion, push the stylus completely through the hole until it stops. EXAMPLE: Voting on a candidate KRIS WRIGHT punch here t 105 -»0 EXAMPLE: Voting on a measure' PROP 175 «• punch here t YES * 0 ' NO •» 0 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 of 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. 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. Note: TO CAST A WRITE-IN VOTE, write the candidate's NAME and OFFICE in the space designated on the upper portion of the ballot card. STEP 4. RETURN VOTED BALLOT TO PRECINCT OFFICER Detach and keep upper stub of ballot card. This serves as your receipt for voting. To ensure secrecy of your ballot, fold ballot card over at the perforation line and return it with the 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 N SD 324-001 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Vote for One Party HARRY BROWNE, for President 'Libertarian ART OLIVIER, for Vice President GEORGE W. BUSH, for President Republican DICK CHENEY, for Vice President 2* 4* PATRICK J. BUCHANAN, for President Reform EZOLA FOSTER, for Vice President " *" HOWARD PHILLIPS, for President American Independent 8*.J. CURTIS FRAZIER, for Vice President • ° AL GORE, for President Democratic JOE LIEBERMAN, for Vice President . '""T RALPH NADER, for President Green WINONA LA DUKE, for Vice President 12* JOHN HAGELIN, for President Natural Law "\A&NAT GOLDHABER, for Vice President ' ^ UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote for One GAIL KATHERINE LIGHTFOOT Registered Nurse JOSE LUIS "JOE" CAMAHORT Consulting Scientist/Engineer TOM CAMPBELL Congressman/Educator MEDEA SUSAN BENJAMIN Nonprofit Organization Director DIANE BEALL TEWIPLIN American Attorney/Businesswoman DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator BRIAN M. REES Physician For Your Information: The order in which candidates appe Libertarian Reform Republican Green Independent Democratic Natural Law ar on your 18*0 19*0 20*0 21*0 22*0 23*0 24*0 ballot is determined by random draw. Furthermore, for federal, state and some local the order of the candidates are changed or "rotated" to ensure that no one candidate always appears first - or for that matter, last - on every ballot. GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 51 ST DISTRICT Vote for One GEORGE "JORGE" BARRAZA Law Office Administrator ERIC HUNTER BOURDETTE Teacher/Artist/Minister DANIEL L. MUHE Certified Financial Planner RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM U.S. Representative Democratic Natural Law Libertarian Republican 28*O 29*0 30*0 31*0 Continue Voting MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 74TH DISTRICT Vote for One MARK WYLAND Local Business Owner TOM HOHMAN Small Businessman JOHN HERRERA Retired Disability Analyst BARBARA BOURDETTE Educator/Designer/Businessperson Republican Libertarian Democratic Natural Law 41*0 42*0 43*0 44*0 JUDICIAL JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OFFICE NO. 25 Vote for One BILL O'CQNNELL Attorney/Arbitrator CHARLES ERVIN Attorney-Sheriff's Department 47*0 48*0 N-01-2 N SD 324-002 N-02-13 N SD 324-003 OIPtLG GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT Continue Voting GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT CITY OF CARLSBAD MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL Vote for no more than Two RAMONA FINNILA Councilmember, City of Carlsbad BILL JUBB Banking LARRY J. STAPLETON Executive NORMAN P. "NORM" WEISS Businessman JOHN (JACK) MOFFAT Petroleum Company Executive WlONA KULJURGIS Businessperson/Writer ANN KULCHIN Councilwoman/City of Carlsbad DOUG "COACH" CHARTIER Author/Engineer/Consultant 106*0 107*0 108*0 109*0 110*0 111*0 112*0 113*0 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER Vote for no more than Two ELISA WILLIAMSON Appointed Incumbent KELLI MOORS Parent/Business Owner BARBARA H. MEAD Incumbent MARK D. PACKARD . Dentist 69*0 70*0 71*0 72*0 N-03-7 N SD 324-004 N-05-8 N SD 324-005 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT TRI-CJTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vote for no more than Four JOHN PATRICK FLANAGANBusinessman/Inventor/Entrepreneur DARLENE GARRAHY Critical Care Nurse ROSEMARIE V. RENO Health Education/Administration IAN NOBLE Dock Worker CYRIL F. KELLETT Physician CAROLYN CAPPSRetired Social Worker LAWSON L. "CHAD" CHADWICK Businessman/Engineer MAX HALFON Member, Board of Directors 158*0 159*0 160*0 161*0 162*0 163*0 164*0 165*0 MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS STATE VETERANS' BOND ACT OF 2000. This act provides for a bond issue of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) to provide farm and home aid for California veterans. Fiscal Impact: Costs of about $858 million over 25 years (average cost of about $34 million per year); costs paid by participating veterans. PROP 32 **«t*%l*k «** LEGISLATURE. PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC EMPLOY- PROP 1A EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LEGISLATIVEI I BWI UU CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Allows Legislative members to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System plans in which a majority of state employees may participate. Fiscal Impact: Annual state costs under $1 million to provide retirement benefits to legislators, with these costs replac- ing other spending from the fixed annual amount provided in support of the Legislature. PROP 34 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPENDING. LIM- ITS. DISCLOSURE. LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE AMENDMENT. Limits campaign contributions arid loans to state candidates and political parties. Provides voluntary spending limits; expands public disclosure requirements and increases penalties. Fiscal Impact: Additional net costs to the state, potentially up to several million dollars annually, and unknown but probably not significant costs to local government. PROP 35 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. USE OF PRIVATE CON- TRACTORS FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITU- TIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Amends constitution eliminating existing restrictions on state, local contracting with private entities for engineering, architec- tural services; contracts awarded by competitive selection; bidding permitted, not required. Fiscal Impact: Unknown impact on state spending for architectural and engineering services and construction project delivery. Actual impact will depend on how the state uses the contracting flexibility under the proposition. PROP 36 DRUGS. PROBATION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires probation and drug treat- ment, not incarceration, for possession, use, transportation of controlled substances and similar parole violations, except sale or manufacture. Authorizes dismissal of charges after completion of treatment. Fiscal Impact: Net annual savings of $100 million to $150 million to the state and about $40 million to local governments. Potential avoidance of one-time capital outlay costs to the state of $450 million to $550 million. PROP 37 FEES. VOTE REQUIREMENTS. TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires two-thirds vote of State Legislature, majority or two-thirds of local elec torate to impose future state, local fees on activity to study or mitigate its environ- mental, societal or economic effects. Defines such fees as taxes except property, development, certain other fees. Fiscal Impact Unknown, potentially significant, reduction in future state and local government revenues from making it more difficult to approve certain regulatory charges. 186 187 190 191 194 195 199 YES^O 200 203 204 207 208 N-07-4 N SO 324-006 N-08-1 N SD 324-007 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY STATE (CONTINUED) PROP 38 SCHOOL VOUCHERS. STATE-FUNDED PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Autho- rizes annual state payments ot at least $4000 per pupil for private/religious schools. Permits replacement of current constitutional public school funding formula. Fiscal Impact: Near-term state costs from zero to $1.1 billion annually. Long-term state impact from $2 billion in annual costs to $3 billion in annual savings, depending on how many public school students shift to private schools. PROP 39 SCHOOL FACILITIES. 55% LOCAL VOTE. BONDS, TAXES. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. INITIA- TIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Authorizes bonds for repair, construction or replacement of school facilities, class- rooms, if approved by 55% local vote. Fiscal Impact: Increased bond, debt for many school districts. Long-term costs statewide could total in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Potential longer-term state savings to the extent school districts, assume greater responsibility for funding school facilities. 212 213 216 217 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO mm AM ft PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY PR DP A CHARTER ENTITLED "FULL DISCLOSURE IN COUNTYrnv/r n CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT" snail the San Diego County Charter be amended to require contractors and their lobbyists to pub- licly disclose gifts and campaign contributions made to members of the Board of Supervisors prior to the Board's approval of service contracts? V%P%AP« M INITIATIVE MEASURE: "THE CLEAN CONTRACTING PROP B CHARTER AMENDMENT" Shall "The Clean Contracting • llWl W charter Amendment" be adopted? 221 YES* 222 NO* 223 YES* 224 NO* VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS together with the LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES, ORDINANCES, ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS (whichever is applicable to your ballot) A SEPARATE CALIFORNIA STATE PAMPHLET (IN 81/i X 11 NEWSPRINT) IS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STATE PROPOSITIONS. 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 All candidates for 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-09-1 N SO 324-008 FP-03-8 N SD 324-009 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Superior Court - Office No. 25 BILL O'CONNELL Age: 59 Attorney/Arbitrator TOP VOTE-GETTER IN PRIMARY. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE A JUDGE MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW. BILL O'CONNELL HAS 23-PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW. Bill has practiced both civil and criminal law since 1977. Bill has heard hundreds of cases as a judge pro tem. Bill has served as an arbitrator for Superior Court, pursuant to the Judicial Arbitration Act, for several years. Bill has taught college courses in civil and criminal law. BILL O'CONNELL HAS THE LEGAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE A JUDGE. A judge must protect society. Murderers, rapists, drug-dealers, child molesters, and other dangerous felons must be kept off our streets. A judge must have knowledge and experience in civil law. Such a judge can help litigants settle disputes without trial. Settlements save litigants time and stress, and save money for them and taxpayers. A resident since 1962, I am a father and grandfather. I serve on my church's parish council. I believe in law and order, and family values. I want County of San Diego residents to feel, and be, safe in their homes, streets, schools, and communities. CALL ME : (619) 238-1498 www.oconnell4judge.com CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board ELISA WILLIAMSON Appointed School Board Member Elisa Williamson does more than just talk about her vision of improved communication and academic challenge for all students . . . she has spent 10 years working to make it happen. Elisa Williamson is a proven leader: Board of Trustees member since April . . . Co-chair of the Proposition B Bond Campaign that raised $26.5 million for Carlsbad schools . . . Served on PTA Boards for 6 years, including Co-President at Hope and Valley. Elisa Williamson is committed to improving communication and promoting academic challenge: Helped prepare Student Performance Standards to show parents grade level expectations . . . Proposed idea for Valley's Academics+ program . . . Worked over 15 years as Communications Specialist. Elisa Williamson understands the Carlsbad Unified School District: Member of District Strategic Planning, Communications, Instrumental Music and Citizens' Bond Oversight Committees . . . Participated in budget and Board of Trustees training . . . Classroom volunteer. Elisa Williamson values education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Education, minors in Guidance & Counseling and Organizational Behavior . . . Taught at Grossmont Community College . . . Two sons attend Carlsbad schools. Vote for Elisa Williamson for proven leadership, communication, and commitment to the Carlsbad community. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Superior Court - Office No. 25 CHARLES ERVIN Attorney/Judge Pro Tem FIRM . . . FAIR . . . INDEPENDENT. Charles Ervin has served as Judge Pro Tem presiding over hundreds of cases. His judicial experience is recognized by the endorsement of more than 100 Superior Court Judges, the District Attorney and the Superior Court Clerks Association. Charles Ervin is an attorney experienced in civil and criminal law. He is the chief attorney for the San Diego Sheriff's Department and a former Police Officer. He has more than 20 years experience in the courts. Charles Ervin is endorsed by law enforcement, community leaders, and crime victims including Sheriff Bill Kolender, Father Joe Carroll, Citizens for Law and Order, and Crime Victims United of California. Charles Ervin's reputation for fairness, integrity and independence has earned him a wide spectrum of endorsements such as San Diego City Firefighters . . . Women Prosecutors of California ... La Raza Lawyers Club . . . Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association . . . San Diego Police Officers Association . . . Deputy Sheriffs Association . . . Police Officers Research Association of California representing all San Diego County law enforcement. Charles Ervin has a history of community service including coaching high school and youth sports . . . chairperson of his church finance committee . . . Make-A-Wish Foundation . . . Food Bank Board Member. Charles and his wife Marie have two children. For Judge Vote Charles Ervin. www.ervin4judge.com CS-3000-1 N SD 324-010 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board KELLI MOORS Age: 40 Training Specialist/Small Business Owner GOAL: To provide the leadership and consensus-building needed to help all of Carlsbad's students achieve their highest potential. I am a strong believer in the public education system and will continue my efforts to raise standards and provide the tools necessary to meet those expectations. QUALIFICATIONS: As an 18-year city resident and parent of a sixth-grade student I know that each of our schools has unique needs and resources. Our growing city needs a school board with current, hands-on knowledge to meet the challenge of serving all our neighborhoods and a[l our students. I have well-established relationships with community leaders, school site parent groups, legislators, teachers and administrators. As a business owner I know how to set and follow budget goals and ensure accountability and fiscal responsibility. ACHIEVEMENTS: Traveled to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento with Superintendent Cheryl Ernst to meet with Carlsbad's legislators on behalf of our students; Executive Board - Carlsbad Educational Foundation / Kids Are Worth A Million; Parent-Superintendent Advisory Council - chairman, Carlsbad Legislative Action Committee - member, PTA - member and past officer, Magnolia Site Council; classroom volunteer. CS-1307-1 N SD 324-011 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board BARBARA H. MEAD Incumbent/Community Leader BARBARA MEAD: Experienced Educator for Our Schools- "We reduced class sizes, K-3, 9- 10; have built new schools for our growing community. We also, achieved highly successful standardized test scores." WE NOW NEED: current and future careers education K-12 for the new century; electrical and telephone wiring so all classes can use today's educational technology. I believe the CUSD Governing Board should add a test of computer competencies to our high school graduation requirements. BARBARA MEAD: Community Volunteer for Youth- "Our youth need to be taught the personal and economic gains that result from the regular contribution of volunteer hours donated by people of all ages. I believe the Board should add volunteer hours/requirement to HS graduation." Barbara currently is President of the Children's Discovery Museum Board of Directors, a Board Member on the MiraCosta College Foundation and a member of the Carlsbad Chamber. BARBARA MEAD: Proud Carlsbad Resident- "The future of our community lies in our children! The quality of their education and their preparation for their future lives and careers determines the quality of employees, military, educators, neighbors, and leaders we will have to help carry forth the 'American Dream." Vote: BARBARA H. MEAD. "She's making a difference!" , CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council RAMONA FINNILA Councilmember, City of Carlsbad As yourfulltime councilperson since 1992, I have been instrumental and successful in: Working intensely on our city and county habitat management plan that conserves open space ... Securing a management plan for Buena Vista Lagoon .. . Forming a citizen roundtable for Palomar Airport concerns . . . Opening the Dove Library with its cultural plan . . . Planning a new pool and two parks . . . Securing a desalinization pilot program . . . Securing Senior housing on Tyler Street . . . Spearheading the Senior Volunteer Patrol. .. Working with our schools on mutual concerns . . . Lobbying Washington for millions of transportation dollars . . . Helping create the Regional Transportation Plan consistent with air quality standards ... Helping CSUSM with various projects such as funding for Twin Oaks Valley Bridge. There is still much to be done. As chair of SANDAG I am in a unique position to look after Carlsbad's interests. Managing the burdens and benefits of growth is our biggest challenge. My past experience enhances my ability to serve you. My family and I have lived here for over 25 years. Good decision making depends upon studying ordinances, resolutions, and laws. I have done that and will continue to do so in an effort to improve our excellent quality of life. I ask for your vote. CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member, Governing Board MARK D. PACKARD Dentist BACKGROUND: Raised in Carlsbad, I attended CUSD schools, lived in Mexico for two years and speak Spanish fluently. After dental school, I joined Packard Dental Group in 1982, now a senior partner. I married Bonnie, and we have six children. Four graduated from CHS, and two still attend. I was involved with Rotary for 10 years, and actively support Boy Scouts. QUALIFICATIONS: A former Trustee, I served on the Board from 1990 to 1998. Three years as President. Familiar with the district, I know how to get things done. Working with the district staff they know me as fair and objective. As a fiscal conservative, I made tough decisions to stay focused on our priorities, staying within our budget. Community members know I protect parental responsibilities, traditional family values, and push for high performance standards. HIGHLIGHTS: As Board representative on the Strategic Plan Committee, we developed the long- range district plan. I presented re-using existing plans for school construction, saving several million dollars. FUTURE OBJECTIVES: My three focusing areas: 1) Continue to raise the level of academic performance, 2) Better planning of facilities needed for students, 3) Carefully monitoring the budget to meet our needs without unnecessary taxpayer burden. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council Age: 55BILL JUBB Banking This election is about choices and direction. Carlsbad's citizens need and deserve a City Council that responds to the citizen's requests in a timely and direct manner. My commitment is to listen, ask the tough questions and make a fair and impartial decision, which is something presently lacking. The individuals that have gone before the City Counsel have been frustrated by pre made decisions and foregone conclusions. I offer Carlsbad's citizens an opportunity to correct this problem. As a Carlsbad resident for almost 20 years, I am aware of the traffic problems and school conditions. The vast amount of developments presently under way will also have a dramatic influence on Carlsbad. The future requires a strong individual that is capable of making difficult and independent decisions necessary to protect the integrity of Carlsbad. It is my intent to consider the impact of all decisions on local citizens and local businesses. It is now time to consider your choices for the future of Carlsbad and give a clear statement of direction you want the City of Carlsbad to go. I am requesting your vote so that there can be an independent individual on the City Council. Thank you for your time and consideration, Bill Jubb LL.B, J.D., Broker, Teacher CS-1307-2 N SD 324-012 CS-09AO-1 N SD 324-013 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council LARRY J. STAPLETON Executive A semi-retired business executive, I have lived in Carlsbad since 1986.1 have seen our city grow from a "Village" to what appears to be an "Anaheim in the making." We are experiencing increased traffic congestion, crowding and all of the undesirable conditions that accompany unbridled growth. Like many of my neighbors, I believe the quality of life in our Village is in serious jeopardy. I do not believe increased tax revenues .should overshadow the preservation of what small town characteristics we have remaining. I would like the opportunity to represent those citizens that feel as I do. My experience includes many executive assignments within IBM. Prior to leaving IBM, I accepted a one-year assignment at UCSD as "Executive on Loan." to establish the Minority Engineering Program which assists Hispanic and other minorities and increases the retention rate of these students within the UC System. Today I provide Business and Management Consulting to medium and small businesses as well as financial guidance on an individual basis. Education: Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University . . . MBA, UC Irvine . . . Certificate of Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning, UCSD. I NEED YOUR VOTES TO PRESERVE WHAT WE TREASURE AS "CARLSBAD VILLAGE." CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council JOHN (JACK) MOFFAT Age: 57 Petroleum Company Executive and Auxiliary Bishop IF YOU WORK IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, BUT CANT AFFORD TO LIVE HERE WITHOUT PARENTS, A HALF-DOZEN ROOMMATES OR TWO FULL-TIME JOBS; YOU NEED ME ON YOUR CITY COUNCIL. THE STATE MANDATE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS MORE THAN COUNTING "GRANNY FLATS" AND SUBSIDIZED WELFARE HOUSING. IT MEANS BEING ABLE TO AFFORD TO LIVE WHERE YOU WORK, AND NOT MORE CARS ON THE HIGHWAY. IF YOU THINK ANOTHER GOLF COURSE AT THE EXPENSE OF OUR PRECIOUS WETLANDS, OUR SCARCE WATER RESOURCES, AND OUR DIMINISHING WILDLIFE HABITAT IS NEEDED IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY; THEN VOTE ELSEWHERE. SEND A MESSAGE—HABITAT MITIGATION IN A F.AROFF COUNTY IS A JOKE. WE WANT OUR OPEN SPACES HERE IN CARLSBAD WHERE WE FOUND THElvl. IF YOU THINK RELIGION HAS NO BUSINESS IN POLITICS—THINK AGAIN. CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP IS THE ONE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ORGANIZED RELIGION. NO ONE LOVES A FANATIC, BUT JUDAEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES AND ETHICS SEPARATE THE MEN FROM THE BARBARIANS. VOTE MOFFAT FOR CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL. RETIRED FEDERAL OFFICER WITH FIFTEEN YEARS ADVANCED EDUCATION INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, ST. THOMAS SEMINARY, AND NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY. BACKGROUND IN ENGINEERING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING, PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGION, SOCIOLOGY, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council NORMAN P. "NORM" WEISS Age: 48 Marketing Director I have resided in Carlsbad for 13 years with my wife of 19 years and one son. I have a BS in Business Administration. I am currently Marketing Director for a local company. I am active in Carlsbad youth organized sports having been a coach, umpire, fund raising coordinator and business manager. I believe that Carlsbad is a wonderful place to live but can be better for all residents. While Carlsbad has improved in providing parks and recreational facilities, I believe that because of expanded growth in Carlsbad, we need to be assured that these facilities are more than adequate. The quality of life for all residents will improve if we develop park and recreational facilities that adequately support organized sports and all recreational activities from youth to seniors. I believe in smart development for Carlsbad, not over development. Development decisions should benefit the entire community. Carlsbad has quality commercial and industrial businesses and we should continue to pursue these businesses. While we must pursue commercial businesses, we must also continue efforts to attract technology - based businesses in order to stay on the cutting edge. I would appreciate your vote. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council MONA KULJURGIS Age: 32 Businessperson New Leadership, New Ideas - Time For a Change Old and new residents value Carlsbad as a unique, wonderful place. This City Council has brought many changes to Carlsbad—some welcome, some not. We now need changes in the City Council in order to address the challenges of the future. Some of the effects of City Council actions: Traffic Patterns That Encourage: Speeding through our neighborhoods . . . Freeway bottlenecks . . . Congested roadways and decreased access to public beaches. Unwise Development Practices That Encourage: Destruction of the natural beauty of Carlsbad . . . Increased pollution . . . Water and resource scarcity . . . School overcrowding . . . Wasteful spending . . . Destruction of neighborhood character and identity. We need a council that has the vision to address the issues that have lasting consequences to our citizens and their quality of life. As your council person, I pledge: To put the interests of Carlsbad residents first... To preserve the character and identity of our existing neighborhoods ... To vote against increased density ... To reduce traffic through our neighborhoods ... To maintain and improve safety and city services ... To promote an accessible and clean ocean . . . Don't Pave Paradise! Save our beautiful city I Vote for Mona Kuljurgis I (760) 729 9066 www.savecarlsbad.com CS-09AO-2 N SD 324-014 CS-09AO-3 N SD 324-015 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council ANN KULCHIN Council Member, City of Carlsbad ANN KULCHIN ... AN EXPERIENCED AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY LEADER Vote for ANN KULCHIN. ANN has demonstrated a long term commitment to our community. She's proven her ability to manage tough issues throughout her local government service. ANN'S experience qualifies her to continue in a leadership role. Now more than ever, we need experienced people when important decisions are made that effect all the people in Carlsbad. ANN has that experience. She worked to preserve our quality of life by ... BUILDING AND EXPANDING LIBRARY SERVICES . . . ENFORCING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN . . . REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN CARLSBAD . . . BEING FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE . . . AND RESTORING OUR BEACHES. ANN'S government involvement demonstrates her leadership ability: Chair, Sandag Shoreline Erosion Committee . . . Past President, San Diego Water Agencies .. . Past President League of California Cities, Past Chair, North County Transit Board. VOTE FOR ANN KULCHIN.'She will work hard to do all in her power TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION . . . MAINTAIN STRICT GROWTH STANDARDS . . . RESPOND TO YOUR CONCERNS. ANN LISTENS. SHE KNOWS HOW TO GET THINGS DONE. IN RETURN FOR YOUR VOTE, YOU WILL GET ENERGY, EXPERIENCE AND UNSELFISH COMMITMENT. ANN WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN CARLSBAD'S REPUTATION AS THE JEWEL OF NORTH COUNTY. TRUCITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors DARLENE GARRAHY, R.N. Incumbent - Critical Care Nurse As a local resident for 45 years, a Board Member for 8 years and Critical Care Nurse in active practice throughout our county, healthcare for our communities is my lifetime passion. Assisting the Board in developing effective governance skills, I have served as Board Chair and guided its actions with a steady hand. A clear focus on issues and an inclusive leadership style have contributed to my recognition as an outstanding healthcare leader at local, state and national levels. I am the current Chair of the Board of the District Hospital Association for the entire State of California. Nationally, my leadership skills were recently recognized by the American Hospital Association as one of only six people in the United States interviewed to served on the National Governance Board of Trustees. With all the changes in the delivery of healthcare and the challenges our Hospital District faces, you deserve and need a dedicated and experienced leader with the proven ability to find real solutions. I reaffirm my pledge to work tirelessly to provide quality, affordable, accessible healthcare for YOU and all the residents of our Tri-City communities. Thank you for your vote. Re-elect Darlene Garrahy, R.N. CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council DOUG "COACH" CHARTIER Sales Consultant Doug "Coach" Chartier . . . A vote lor Change!. . . People's Voice. Constitutional Rights. Save Carlsbad from "Orange-County-ization" now! Uncontrolled growth is rapidly eroding the quality of life in Carlsbad. Rapid growth affects us all. As your City Council member I will fight to control growth and set high standards, assuring infrastructure is there to support it. I will fight to remove the city requirement that all existing dwelling owners must sign and agree to an unconstitutional taking of private property without just compensation. (FIA/NIAs) I will also preserve the things that make Carlsbad special and valuable. Shoreline, beaches and supporting ecosystems . . . Lagoons, estuaries and bird rookeries . . . Box Canyon . . . Hosp Grove, its trails and wildlife corridors. As your City Council Member, I will fight for: Intelligent Growth with newer standards ... Reduced Traffic and mandatory Traffic calming . . . Safe Streets which maintain their character. . . Quality Education . . . Individual Rights, especially those impacted by city actions. Resume: Age 59, Married 28 years, 1 son . . . B.S. in Electronics, J.D. (Doctor of Laws) . . . President Carlsbad Soccer Club 1985-86 . . . Member Boy Scouts of America (50 yrs) . . . Viet Nam Era Vet, Nuclear Navy . . . Member Carlsbad Streets & Sidewalks Committee. With my background in Constitutional law, as Council Member I will fight for your rights TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors ROSEMARIE V. RENO Public Health Education/Administration, Registered Nurse Certified in Board Management and Finance. I demand accountability for financially sound operating margins to provide quality patient care. I have expertise implementing new services, and currently assisting with new strategic plans. Board members must stay informed due to complexities of healthcare changes, reimbursements, contracts, debt to cash flow ratios, and protect community assets. Reimbursement reductions to District Hospitals incurred by 1997 Balanced Budget Act affects patient care, ability to provide new technology, services, compensation to retain competent caregivers, medical coverage for prescription medications, access for emergency medical care and consumer protection, lobbying Congress to restore funding. Advocate districts collaboration with community clinics especially with growing numbers of uninsured, underinsured, prenatal and pediatrics. I will pursue Federal and State funding assistance to meet legislative mandate 1994 seismic retrofits for District Hospitals by 2008 with costs soaring to $2 billion. In 1997 pursued legislation to protect District Hospital's assets from mergers and won. Responsible for current administrative leadership changes to maintain Healthcare District's viability. Committed to serve with moral integrity and responsibility for delivery of highest quality healthcare at lowest possible cost. Thank you for your vote. CS-09AO-4 N SD 324-016 CS-14TO-1 N SD 324-017 TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors CYRIL F. KELLETT Age: 64 Physician, Plastic Surgeon As a physician on staff at Tri-City Hospital for 27 years and as a Board member for 11 years, the hospital is an important essential in my life. Tri-City Hospital is the most valuable asset of the Tri- Cities area with the taxpaying public as its sole owner. During my tenure on the Board we have strived to maintain quality of care while constantly updating and expanding equipment and services. The principle responsibility ol the Board is assuring the financial stability of the District. Medicare reimbursements have significantly impacted all Hospitals and Tri-City is no exception. Past Board actions have set aside adequate dollar reserves and with new management the finances of Tri-City are being vigorously addressed. Tri- City will soon be operating in the black. I have played a significant role in positioning Tri-City Hospital to meet the financial challenges and develop into the excellent facility that it is. It has been an honor to serve the Tri-City Health Care District as a Board member for 11 years. I have the knowledge, experience and interest to look after the affairs of Tri-City. I ask that you support my re-election to the Board of Directors. Please vote for Cyril F. Kellett, M.D. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors MAX HALFON Incumbent; Retired: Attorney and Civil Engineer RE-ELECTING me will allow me to continue working diligently to provide financially secure, full- service, quality health care for TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT patients, implementing our STRATEGIC PLAN to establish diagnostic and treatment centers like our new OPEN M.R.I., OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FACILITY and P.E.T. SCANNER. My Board colleagues selected me TREASURER and CHAIR: Finance and Planning Committees and MEMBER: Governance and Legislative Committees. These Committees, (Board Members, Administrators, Doctors, Nurses and Community), advise the Board. They recommend supporting or opposing Federal, State or Local legislation and assisted in preparing Financial and Governance policies, new STRATEGIC, FACILITY and SEISMIC MASTER PLANS and reviewed Administration programs to stabilize Hospital finances. Now that finances appear stabilized, we can implement our STRATEGIC PLAN Objectives to Increase Patient Satisfaction, Improve Medical Outcomes, Augment Our Revenue and Strengthen Our Physician Relationships. My years as a Real Estate & Government Attorney and Civil Engineer supervising Construction Administration, Budgets and Planning have provided me with the business and people skills needed to be an effective Board Member. I have increased my knowledge of Hospital Operations and Governance attending SEMINARS by SPECIAL DISTRICT INSTITUTE, ACHD, AICPA, GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE. I have been appointed MEMBER: ACHD Legislative Committee. TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors Age: 62LAWSON L. "CHAD" CHADWICK Businessman/Engineer Lawson Chadwick ... United States Air Force Medical Corps veteran, and member of Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters. Lawson Chadwick . . . BN/Santa Fe Railroad and Amtrak Corporation 43 years, including corporate officer with budget responsibilities and bond financing knowledge. Lawson Chadwick supports local control of Tri-City Medical Center to protect citizens' public assets and the jobs of Tri-City Hospital employees. Opposes Tri-City Medical Center affiliation with a for-profit healthcare corporation. Opposes reduction of current level of health care services at Tri-City Medical Center. Supports the Patient's Bill of Rights, including the right of patients to sue their HMO for improperly denying coverage and for seniors' rights to retain HMO coverage under Medicare. Supports grand jury report regarding conflict of interest. Unlike my opponents, I have no vested interest, and would be able to vote on every item of business. Support aggressive management of the current loss of revenue through increase of core services. Personal: wife, Nancy, and two adult children Accessible: email-llchad@gateway.net telephone-760-630-8457 Stop the Bleeding, Elect Lawson L. (Chad) Chadwick as your Tri-City Hospital Board Member CS-14TO-2 N SD 324-018 CS-14TO-3 N SD 324-019 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Proposition A (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) It It S\ It A PROPOSED AMENOMI HKUH A CHARTER ENTITLED• • IVr I *\ r-r>MTQAr-Tiwr: I~UAD PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ' "FULL DISCLOSURE IN COUNTY CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT" Shall the San Diego County Charter be amended to require contractors and their lobbyists to pub- licly disclose gifts and campaign contributions made to members of the Board of Supervisors prior to the Board's approval of service contracts? Full text of this proposition follows the arguments/rebuttals. COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS This proposition would amend the San Diego County Charter to require certain contractors and their registered lobbyists to (i) publicly disclose gifts made by them to members of the Board of Supervisors (hereinafter referred to as "Supervisors") and their immediate family members, and (ii) publicly disclose all campaign contributions made by them to the Supervisors and their controlled committees. The disclosure requirements in this proposition apply to contractors who are seeking to enter into, amend, or extend a contract with the County to perform services for or on behalf of the County. The disclosure requirements also apply to the registered lobbyists of such contractors. The disclosure must specify gifts and all campaign contributions made by contractors and their lobbyists during the year preceding the date of the disclosure by the contractor or registered lobbyist. The types of gifts required to be disclosed, including minimum amounts of what must be disclosed, are governed by the provisions of State law that are applicable to the reporting of gifts. A contractor's disclosure also must include gifts and campaign contributions from principal owners and principal officers of the contractor. The disclosure must be filed with the County prior to the Board's approval, amendment, or extension of any service contract. The disclosures must be on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and, in addition, available to the public on the County's internet site. This proposition also requires contractors to pay the County's costs of implementing the disclosure requirements imposed on both the contractors and their registered lobbyists. Payment from the contractor would be required at the time of the disclosure. After the Board's decision on a service contract, if it is later discovered that required disclosures are incomplete or inaccurate due to intentional misconduct or gross negligence, the service contract may be voided at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors. The proposition also clarifies that the Board of Supervisors may continue to delegate its authority to approve service contracts to the Purchasing Agent or other County officials in order to continue the County's practice of permitting the Purchasing Agent and other County officials to approve service contracts outside the political arena. j> Proposition A states that it is in conflict with Proposition B on the November 7, 2000 ballot, and if each proposition is approved by a majority vote of those voting on the proposition, the measure with the highest affirmative vote shall prevail, and the measure with the lowest affirmative vote shall be deemed disapproved. ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION A Proposition A is sponsored by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Proposition A will amend tfre'San Diego County Charter to require a full disclosure of all gifts and campaign contributions to members of the Board of Supervisors prior to the Board's approval of service contracts. A yes vote for Proposition A closes a gift and campaign contribution loophole and adds important new safeguards to the County Charter. • Contractors and their lobbyists will be required to report all gifts and campaign contributions to County Supervisors. • Proposition A will increase full public disclosure without adding any administrative costs to the taxpayers. Current law only requires elected officials to report the gifts they receive. Individuals who give gifts do not have to publicly disclose their actions. Proposition A closes this loophole by mandating full and accurate reporting by any business that contracts with the County of San Diego. Proposition A forces lobbyists who work for contractors to publicly disclose gifts and contributions to County Supervisors. Additionally, deliberate violations of the law by contractors or their lobbyists can result in voiding of a contract. This safeguard means that there will be full and open disclosure because contractors with San Diego County will not want to risk that penalty. State law only mandates reporting of gifts and campaign contributions by elected officials. Proposition A is a much needed expansion of that law. This charter amendment closes a big loophole by requiring that contractors and their lobbyists disclose any gifts they give. Proposition A is an historic step forward in political reform - and most important, as an amendment to the San Diego County Charter, only the voters-can change this law, not the politicians. SCOTT BAfiNETT Executive Director San Diego County Taxpayers Association CAROLYN CHASE Editor, www.sdearthtimes.com JULIE MEIER WRIGHT President, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation APRIL BOLING, C.P.A. Vice President San Diego County Taxpayers Association BARRY NEWMAN Deputy Foreman 1999-2000 San Diego County Grand Jury PR-3000-1 N SD 324-020 PR-3000-2 N SD 324-021 REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION A Don't be fooled. Proposition A is designed to hide corruption, not to fight it! Read both Proposition A and Proposition B for yourself. Proposition B requires full public disclosure of all meetings, all gifts, all contributions, and all contacts with lobbyists before a contract is voted. Violations are a misdemeanor. Contracts approved in violation of the law are void. Proposition A requires no public disclosure of lobbying activities by special interests - no revelations of their secret meetings and back room deals. Proposition A has no real penalties and allows contracts to be approved without a public vote. Special interests and politicians wrote A to defeat Proposition B and prevent their secret •meetings and back room deals from becoming public. Proposition A has a killer clause in its fine print (Section 1008) that nullifies Proposition B even if Proposition B passes. 100,000+ citizens signed petitions to put Proposition B on the ballot. Proposition B puts teeth in the fight against corruption. The so-called "taxpayers association" supporting A and opposing B is really a front group for special interests and lobbyists. Its board includes representatives of SDG&E, developers, banking, and other interests that regularly lobby county politicians. WARNING! Even the language on your printed ballot is deceptive. The County politicians who placed A on the ballot to defeat B actually wrote the ballot language describing both measures. That's why A is more attractively described than B. Tell the lobbyists and politicians this is OUR government - NOT theirs! Vote NO on Proposition A. SHEILA GARRETT Chairwoman, Southern California Association of Code Enforcement Officers DUNCAN MC FETRIDGE President Save our Forest and Ranchlands BILL FARRAR President San Diego Police Officers Association CHARLIE WILLIAMS Director, Region 8A Congress of California Seniors JAMES SHEPHERD President, North County Small Business Association ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION A DON'T BE FOOLED! Proposition A was written by politicians and specialinterests to protect themselves - NOT the public. Proposition A has only one purpose: to defeat Proposition B. Proposition A attempts to deceive voters by appearing to fight corruption. Read the fine print. Proposition A does nothing to fight corruption. But, buried in the fine print, is a "killer clause" that will nullify Proposition B if Proposition A passes. Who's behind Proposition A? Proposition A was drafted by the County Board of Supervisors and a so-called "taxpayer" group whose board of directors includes utility, oil company, development, banking, alcohol, hotel and other interests that lobby county government. Proposition A was written because 100,000+ voters signed petitions to force Proposition B onto the ballot. They even named Proposition A in a deceptive way to fool the voters. Why are the special interests so afraid of Proposition B? Proposition B will fight corruption by forcing the full light of public disclosure to shine on the back room deals that benefit special interests at the public's expense. Proposition B requires full disclosure of all special interest lobbying activities and campaign contributions before a contract can be voted on. Proposition A merely repeats the weak, loophole-ridden disclosure rules in existing law. Proposition B makes violation of the law a misdemeanor and voids any votes taken in violation of the law. Proposition A includes no real penalties or enforcement of even its watered down provisions. Proposition A will do NOTHING to fight corruption. Proposition A will let the back room deals, the gifts, and the campaign contributions continue to flow. Read the fine print. It's a fraud. Tell the politicians and special interests that we will not be fooled! Tell them this is OUR government - NOT theirs! Vote NO on Proposition A! CHARLIE WILLIAMS Director, Region 8A California Congress of Seniors DUNCAN MC FETRIDGE President Save our Forest and Ranchland BILL FARRAR President San Diego Police Officers Association HOWARD OWENS Executive Director "Consumer Federation of California CARL BISHOP US Marine Corps, Retired PR-3000-3 N SD 324-022 PR-3000-4 N SD 324-023 REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION A These are the simple facts about Proposition A: Proposition A requires full disclosure. Proposition A requires lobbyists to disclose all gifts and contributions made to County Supervisors. Proposition A closes a big loophole in current law: Currently, the County Charter does not require lobbyists to publicly disclose the gifts they give elected officials. Proposition A closes that loophole by requiring public disclosure of gifts and contributions made by county contractors and their lobbyists. Proposition A ensures full disclosure without adding any administrative costs to the taxpayers. Proposition A requires disclosure of all gifts and contributions to members of the Board of Supervisors before the Board may approve any contracts. Most importantly, it maintains needed funds for public safety and other essential services. Proposition A is the only measure to require more disclosure of gifts and contributions WITHOUT increasing costs to the taxpayers. Violations of this law by contractors or their lobbyists can result in contracts being voided. This severe penalty acts as an important deterrent. Proposition A is an amendment to the County Charter, so only the voters can change it, not the politicians and lobbyists. \ . Current law does not require full disclosure on the part of contractors and their lobbyists. Proposition A closes this loophole by establishing a much-needed double reporting. Proposition A is sponsored by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Yes on Proposition A. SCOTT BARNETT Executive Director San Diego County Taxpayers Association JULIE MEIER WRIGHT President, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation CASEY GWINN San Diego City Attorney CAROLYN CHASE Editor, www.sdearthtimes.com HECTOR MOLINA Vice President San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. PR-3000-5 N SD 324-024 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER RELATING TO A COUNTY MEASURE ENTITLED "FULL DISCLOSURE IN COUNTY CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT" On motion of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the following resolution is adopted: IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego pursuant to the provisions of article XI, section 3 of the California Constitution and Articles 2 and 3 (commencing at § 23720) of Chapter 5, Division 1, Title 3 of the Government Code, that the Board of Supervisors proposes that the San Diego County Charter be amended by adding section 1000.1 as hereinafter set fourth and that said proposed amendment be submitted to the qualified electors of the County of San Diego for ratification or rejection at a special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election held on November 7, 2000, in the County of San Diego, State of California. IT IS PROPOSED that the San Diego County Charter be amended by adding Section 1000.1 to read as follows: Section 1000.1: Avoidance of conflicts of interests. (a) Intent. State law allows members of the Board of Supervisors to accept gifts and campaign contributions from potential and existing contractors and their officers, owners, and lobbyists. Public disclosure of these gifts and campaign contributions is required, but there is no requirement in State law that disclosure be made immediately prior to the time the Board of Supervisors considers approval, amendment or extension of service contracts. This Charter section is intended to require public disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions to members of the Board of Supervisors by potential and existing contractors and their registered lobbyists prior to Board consideration of the service contracts. If the required disclosure is not complete and accurate, the contract will be voidable. This Charter section is intended to protect against actual and perceived conflicts of interests by requiring timely public disclosure of the gifts and campaign contributions from contractors and their registered lobbyists when service contracts are being considered by the Board. This section is also intended to allow contracting to be conducted outside of the political arena. (b) Disclosure. Any person or entity whose service contract is to be considered by the Board of Supervisors for approval, amendment, or extension, and the registered lobbyists of such person or entity, must make a public disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions made to members of the Board of Supervisors prior to the Board's decision. Hereinafter, reference to "contractor" within this section shall mean any person or entity whose service contract is to be considered for approval, amendment, or extension by the Board of Supervisors, and reference to "registered lobbyist" shall mean any person who is registered as a lobbyist with the County of San Diego. At least four (4) calendar days before the day of the meeting of the Board of Supervisors at which the. approval, amendment or extension of the service contract is to be considered by the Board, the contractors and their registered lobbyists shall disclose in writing the following: (1) All gifts that are reportable pursuant to the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended, given by contractors and their registered lobbyists to any member of the Board of Supervisors or to the immediate family of such member during the year preceding the date of the disclosure. (2) All federal, State and local campaign contributions made by the contractors and their registered lobbyists to any member of the Board of Supervisors or his or her controlled committees during the year preceding the date of the disclosure. if there are no gifts or campaign contributions to disclose, that fact shall be disclosed in writing by the contractors or their registered lobbyists within the time limit set forth above. (c) Disclosure Requirement and Definitions. (1) The contractor's disclosure shall include gifts and all campaign contributions from: (i) any natural person or legal entity constituting the contractor, and (ii) any principal owner or principal officer of the contractor. (2) The registered lobbyist's disclosure shall include gifts and all campaign contributions from the registered lobbyist. (3) "Principal owner" of a limited partnership shall include all general partners but not the limited partners. (4) "Principal owner" of a corporation, trust or joint venture shall include all persons and entities who own directly, indirectly or beneficially a ten percent (10%) interest or greater. PR-3000-6 NSD 324-025 (5) "Principal officer" includes any member or a chairperson of a board of directors, president, any vice president, secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer, general manager, trustee and any person performing substantially the same functions associated with the above titles, regardless of their actual titles. (6) "Principal officer" shall also include the person or persons employed by the contractor and in charge of contracting with the County on behalf of the contractor, including, but not limited to, regional managers and regional division heads. (d) Filing and dissemination. The required written disclosure by the contractors and their registered lobbyists shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on a form prescribed by the Clerk and shall be open to inspection by all members of the public. In addition, the Clerk of the Board shall make all disclosures available to the public on the Count?'s internet site after they are filed with the Clerk and prior to the day on which the Board acts on the service contract. The County's cost of implementing the disclosure required by this section in respect to any specific contractor shall be paid by that contractor at the time of the required initial disclosure of the contractor or the contractor's registered lobbyist.. (e) Supplemental disclosures. Gifts or campaign contributions from contractors or their registered lobbyists to members of the Board of Supervisors made subsequent to the required written disclosure, but prior to the Board's decision to approve, amend or extend the service contract, and any gift or campaign contribution inadvertently not included in the initial written disclosure, shall be disclosed in writing at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors to consider the contract and announced by the Clerk of the Board prior to the Board's decision to approve, amend, or extend the contract. (f) Exclusion of contracts with governmental entities. This section shall not apply to contracts between the County of San Diego and other governmental entities. (g) Voidability of Contracts. If, subsequent to Board approval, amendment or extension of a service contract, the disclosure required by this Charter section is found by the Board of Supervisors to be substantially incomplete or inaccurate due to intentional misconduct or gross negligence of the contractor or the contractor's registered lobbyist, the contract may be voided at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors. All service contracts approved by the Board on or after January 1, 2001, shall include a provision stating that the contract is voidable as provided above. In addition, the contractor shall submit a written certification that the contractor and the contractor's registered lobbyist have complied with the disclosure requirements imposed by this charter section. (h) Delegation. In accordance with applicable law, and the provisions of this Charter, the Board ot Supervisors may continue to delegate to the County's Purchasing Agent or to other appropriate County officers the authority to approve service contracts in order to permit the Purchasing Agent and other appropriate County officers to continue to approve service contracts outside the political arena. (i) No additional disclosure. This Charter section sets forth the complete disclosure requirements to be applied specifically to the County's contracting process. No additional disclosure in the specific context of the County's contracting process shall be required, except as may be required by State legislation or a Charter amendment which is adopted subsequent to the effective date of this section. (j) Construction. This section shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the provisions and definitions contained in the California Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission adopted pursuant thereto. IT IS FURTHER PROPOSED that the San Diego County Charter be amended by adding Section 1008 to read as follows: Section 1008: Operative Date and Operative Effect: The amendment to the San Diego County Charter, which includes the addition of Section 1000.1, shall become operative on January 1, 2001 if approved by the voters on November 7, 2000, Further, this amendment to the San Diego County Charter, which adds Section 1000.1 to the Charter, is in conflict with another measure on the November 7, 2000 ballot entitled "The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment," which proposes to add Sections 502 through 502.6, inclusive, to the San Diego County Charter. Based upon the conflict between these two measures, if each measure is approved by a majority vote of those voting on each measure, then the measure with the highest affirmative vote shall prevail, and the measure with the lowest affirmative vote shall be deemed disapproved and shall have no force or effect. PR-3000-7 NSD 324-026 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Proposition B (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) nn/tn « INITIATIVE MEASURE: "THE CLEAN CONTRACTING H HUH M CHARTER AMENDMENT" Shall "The Clean Contracting I I IWI L/ charter Amendment" be adopted? Full text of this proposition follows the arguments/rebuttals. COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS This is an initiative measure that would amend the County Charter by providing that no member of the Board of Supervisors shall make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a County decision to approve, amend, or extend certain service contracts (defined in the measure), unless the Supervisor has publicly disclosed the following: campaign contributions, gifts, payments, or other consideration (hereinafter collectively referred to as "contribution" or "contributions") received from a party to the contract or the party's agents, and • lobbying activity undertaken or paid by a party or the party's agents in the development, negotiations or making of the contract. While it is clear that Supervisors must disclose contributions they received, there is no language in the proposition that specifies: (i) a minimum contribution, or -(ii) how far back in time contributions must have been received, for the contributions to be disclosed. It appears the measure requires disclosure of all contributions received, regardless of how small an amount or how long ago they were received. This will make compliance with the disclosure requirements difficult, if not impossible, because of the lack of available records of certain past contributions that were not reportable at that time. Proposed section 502.5 (b) and (c) also appears to require disclosure of gifts and payments received by the spouse and dependent children of a Supervisor. However, this is inconsistent with section 502, which requires disclosure of gifts and payments received only by Supervisors. Disclosures are required if the contributions were received from, or solicited on behalf of a Supervisor by, a party to the contract or the party's agents. It will be difficult, if not impossible, for Supervisors to know whether contributions they received were: (i) solicited on their behalf by a party to a contract since such solicited contributions would be from someone other than the party to the contract, (ii) from agents to the contracting party since there is no available method of identifying of all the party's agents, and (iii) from representatives of a "business entity" since there is no requirement that these persons register or identify themselves. Proposed section 502.2 requires that the disclosures shall be included as an agenda item of, and be publicly announced during, a regular Board meeting that immediately precedes the meeting at which the Board makes contract decisions. The disclosure also must be posted on the County's internet site within 24 hours of being made public. Proposed section 502.3 requires the County to recover the costs to implement this measure by imposing a fee on bidders for service contracts. Proposed section 502.4 provides that any violation of the disclosure requirements shall: be a misdemeanor, void the Board's vote on the contract, void the contract approved by the Board, and permit taxpayers to commence a lawsuit to challenge the validity of a contract. In summary, there will be difficulties with the implementation and enforcement of this initiative because the drafters did not consider numerous issues with the practical application of such a Charter provision. PR-3000-8 N SD 324-027 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION B Are you tired of secret, back-room deals between special interests and politicians that cost taxpayers millions of dollars? Proposition B will shine the light of full public disclosure on influence peddling by special interests: all the secret meetings, campaign contributions, and gifts will be out in the open for the public to see. Read it for yourself. Proposition B was placed on the ballot by petitions signed by 100,000+ voters to put an end to back room deals by requiring full public disclosure of contributions, gifts, and lobbying activities before county politicians vote on contracts for services. To stop Proposition B, the politicians and special interests created a "phony" alternative Proposition A. Read them both. Proposition A attempts to deceive voters by appearing to fight corruption. But, Proposition A does nothing to fight corruption. Instead, buried in the fine print, is a "killer clause" that will nullify Proposition B even if it is passed by the voters!. Proposition B: the measure the politicians and special interests fear most. Proposition B requires full public disclosure of contributions, gifts and lobbying activities before a vote is taken on any contract for county services. Proposition B applies equally to any business, union or individual attempting to. influence the contracting process. Proposition B includes penalties for violators by making violations of the law a misdemeanor and voiding any contracts passed in violation of the law. Proposition B says contracts for services must be approved by a vote of the Board of Supervisors. Proposition B requires that its provisions be implemented at no cost to taxpayers. Read both measures for yourself. Proposition A is a fraud! Proposition B is our chance to take back our government. Send a message to the special interests and politicians. YES on Proposition B! STANLEY IMBER Co-Chair Common Cause of San Diego BILL FARRAR President San Diego Police Officers Association CHARLIE WILLIAMS Director, Region 8A California Congress of Seniors DUNCAN MC FETRIDGE President Save our Forest and Ranchland REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION B The facts are clear: Proposition B is too expensive. The San Diego County Taxpayers Association opposes Proposition B because it could cost taxpayers millions of dollars, reducing funds available for essential public services such as police and fire protection! What's more, Proposition B could increase the size of government and force the County to hire thousands of bureaucrats. • The County Counsel states that nearly 1000 contract decisions now reviewed by professional staff must be approved by the politicians if Proposition B passes. This . paperwork nightmare would create jammed public meeting agendas, thousands of hours in backlogs and delays in many essential County services.- Proposition B does nothing to require lobbyists to report their gifts and contributions to county officials. The County's competitive bidding efforts save the taxpayers over $40 million annually. Proposition B could reverse these savings. The real motive of the public employees union pushing Proposition B is to halt the efficient delivery of public services by private and non-profit firms, requiring the hiring of thousands of more expensive union employees. While neutral on the measure, the San Diego County League of Women Voters expressed concern on Proposition B since "...delivery of vital services might be unnecessarily delayed." VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION B - IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE! APRIL BOLING, CPA Vice President San Diego County Taxpayers Association HECTOR MOLINA Vice President San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce GARY STEPHANY President Healthcare Association of San Diego CAROLYN CHASE Editor, sdearthtimes.com BARRY NEWMAN Deputy Foreman 1999-2000 San Diego County Grand Jury HOWARD OWENS Executive Director Consumer Federation of California PR-3000-9 N SD 324-028 PR-3000-10 N SD 324-029 ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION B The San Diego County Taxpayers Association opposes Proposition B because it will increase the size of county government and waste millions of taxpayers dollars. • Proposition B could cost taxpayers millions of dollars, resulting in less funding for services such as police and fire protection, after-school programs and senior nutrition services. Proposition B could result in the hiring of thousands of County bureaucrats. The County Counsel's independent analysis states that Proposition B will bring the politicians into almost 1000 contract decisions that are currently reviewed by professional staff, creating a backlog and delays in services. • It goes too far - Proposition B requires the cancellation of successful contracts if even insignificant gifts are mistakenly not reported. Taxpayers would be liable for millions of dollars in legal judgments. • Proposition B is poorly written and has a huge loophole - it does nothing to require lobbyists to report gifts and campaign contributions. Proposition B will clog public meeting agendas with hundreds of minor contracts each month, creating a backlog in essential county services. The County's competitive bidding efforts have resulted in cutting over 1000 unnecessary positions and saved the taxpayers over $40 million per year. These savings could all be reversed! Prop B could kill the contracting-out of all services currently performed by private and non-profit service providers. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION B — IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE! SCOTT BARNETT Executive Director, San Diego County Taxpayers Association CAROLYN CHASE Editor, www.sdearthtimes.com APRIL BOLING, C.P.A. Vice President San Diego County Taxpayers Association BARRY NEWMAN Deputy Foreman 1999-2000 San Diego County Grand Jury REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION B Every time voters try to clean up our government, special interests and politicians try to scare us into voting for them and against ourselves. The best answer to the opponents' scare tactics is to READ PROPOSITION B FOR YOURSELF. Will, B "cost taxpayers millions"? No. B (Section 502.3) says there will be NO COST TOTAXPAYERS. Will B cause "hiring of thousands of County bureaucrats"? To do what? To handle the disclosure reports of five County Supervisors detailing lobbying activities, campaign contributions and gifts of businesses and unions supporting or opposing County contracts? Will B force County politicians to vote on "almost 1000 contract decisions"? YES. We have a full-time Board of Supervisors. We elect them to vote publicly and be accountable for how they spend our tax dollars. B MEANS NO MORE BACK ROOM DEALS. Does B "go too far"? Obviously the opponents'think so. Why? Because B makes violations a misdemeanor and requires contracts approved in violation of the law to be voided. Compare B to Proposition A (Section g) which allows contracts to be voided "at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors." Does B have a "huge loophole" that fails to require disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions? Of course not. B REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES (Sections 502; 502.1). Proposition B is our chance to take back our government. Tell the lobbyists and politicians we won't be manipulated by their scare tactics. Vote Yes on Proposition B! DEREK EVANS President Burlingame Neighborhood Association CHARLIE WILLIAMS Director, Region 8A Congress of California Seniors STANLEY IMBER Co-Chair Common Cause of San Diego County BILL FARRAR President San Diego Police Officers Association JAMES SHEPHERD President, North County Small Business Association PR-3000-11 N SD 324-030 PR-3000-12 N SD 324-031 THE CLEAN CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT The people of the County of San Diego hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Statement of Intent The voters of the County of San Diego find that: (a) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment will serve as a deterrent to any company or individual seeking to unfairly influence the awarding of County contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. (b) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment protects against corruption by requiring members of the Board of Supervisors to publicly disclose any campaign contribution, gift, payment, or other consideration received by themselves or their family members from any party to a contract which turns delivery of a public service over to a private business. (c) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment further protects against corruption by requiring members of the Board to disclose any lobbying activities by the special interests seeking these contracts and who are attempting to influence the decision of the Board of Supervisors. (d) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment assures full public scrutiny by requiring that the disclosure be made in public well before the Board of Supervisors takes any action on a contract turning public services over to private interests. (e) San Diego County's Board of Supervisors is considering plans that involve turning hundreds of millions of dollars in public services over to private corporations. : (f) Whenever that much money is at stake, it is important to protect taxpayers against even the appearance of political corruption in the decisions made by elected officials. (g) The implementation of the Clean Contracting Charter Amendment should be implemented by the County at no cost to the taxpayers. Any costs resulting from this amendment should be borne by the businesses seeking these contracts with the County. SECTION 2. Amendment of Charter The following is added to Article V of the Charter for the County of San Diego: Section 502. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Gifts No member of the Board of Supervisors shall make, participate in making or in any way attempt to influence a County decision to approve, amend or extend any contract subject to this Article unless the member has publicly disclosed any campaign contribution, gift, payment or other consideration the member has received from any business entity, labor union or individual that is a party or the agent of any party to the contract. Section 502.1. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Prior to rendering any decision in a proceeding involving a contract subject to this Article, the members of the Board of Supervisors shall publicly disclose any lobbying activity undertaken or paid for by any business entity, labor union or individual which is a party or the agent of a party in the development, negotiations or making of the contract. Section 502.2. Disclosure Requirements The public disclosure required by Sections 502 and 502.1 shall include, but not be limited to, the following actions: (a) The Board of Supervisors shall make the disclosure available to the public at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board that immediately precedes the meeting at which the Board will make any decisions concerning a contract subject to this Article. The disclosures shall appear as an item on the agenda of the meeting and the Clerk of the Board shall read the required disclosure into the public record at the appointed time during the meeting. (b) The disclosure shall appear in the official minutes of any meeting at which the required disclosure is made public. / (c) The disclosure also shall be attached to and circulated with the agenda for the meeting at which the Board will vote on a contract subject to this Article. (d) Any changes in the information disclosed in compliance with this Article that occur before any decision is made by the Board of Supervisors concerning the contract shall be reported to the Clerk of the Board, and the Clerk shall read such changes in to the record of the Board meeting immediately prior to such decision. PR-3000-13 ' N SD 324-032 (e) The disclosures required by this Article shall be posted on any web page or other similar Internet site maintained by the County within 24 hours of being made public and shall be clearly accessible from the home page of the site. Section 502.3. No Cost to Taxpayers The amendments to the Charter of the County of San Diego shall be implemented without direct costs to the taxpayers of the County. Any cost to the County resulting from the Charter amendments set forth in this Article shall be recovered by the imposition of a fee on bidders for contracts for county services to which the disclosure provisions of Section 502 and 502.1 would apply. Such fees shall be calculated in an amount not to exceed the amount necessary to reimburse the County for such costs and shall be expended only for such purposes. Section 502.4. Violations (a) Any violation of the provisions set forth in Section 2 is a misdemeanor. (b) .A vote cast in violation of sections 502, 502.1 or 502.2 of this charter shall be void and shall not be counted by the clerk. (c) Any contract approved by a vote that included the vote of a member of the Board of Supervisors who has violated these provisions is void. (d) No provision of this charter shall be construed to prevent a taxpayer from commencing an action to determine the validity of any contract entered into by the County which is alleged to be in violation of the provisions of section 502 through 502.2. Section 502.5. Definitions For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Contribution" means any contribution as defined by Government Code section 82015 and 2 U.S.C. section 431 (8) received by any member of the Board of Supervisors either as a candidate for local, state or federal office or as a member of the Board. "Contribution" includes any contribution solicited on behalf of a member of the Board by any business entity, labor union or individual who is a party or the agent of a party to a contract subject to this Article. (b) "Gift" means any gift as defined by Government Code section 82028. "Gift" includes any gift solicited on behalf of a member of the Board by any business entity, labor union or individual who is a party, or the agent of a party, to a contract subject to this Article. "Gift" includes a gift to the spouse or dependent children of a member of the Board of Supervisors. (c) "Payment" means any payment as defined in Government Code section 82044. "Payment" includes any payment solicited on behalf of a member of the Board by any business entity, labor union or individual who is a party, or the agent of a party, to a contract subject to this Article. "Payment" includes a payment to the spouse or dependent children of a member of the Board of Supervisors. (d) "Other consideration" means anything of electoral value, including, but not limited to: any participation on a campaign committee or finance committee that supports a candidate for, or member of, the Board of Supervisors; any offer of any future campaign contribution, payment, gift or employment; or any election endorsement of a candidate for, or member of, the Board of Supervisors. (e) "Lobbying activity" means activity intended to influence the decisions of the Board concerning a contract, including, but not limited to, promoting, supporting, influencing, modifying, opposing or delaying by any means, including, but not limited to, the provision or use of information, statistics, studies or analyses. (f) "Business entity" means any business entity as defined by Government Code section 82005. In the case of a corporation, these provisions apply to the corporation, its officers, employees or other individuals acting as agents of the corporation, and major shareholders. A major shareholder is any shareholder owning 10% or more of the stock of the corporation. "Corporation" includes any consortium or other combination of corporations with other corporations, partnerships or individuals. In the case of a partnership, these provisions apply to the partnership, its partners, officers, employees or other individuals acting as agents of the partnership. In the case of a limited liability company, these provisions apply to the limited liability company, its members, officers, employees or other individuals acting as agents of the limited liability company. (g) "Labor union" means a labor organization. PR-3000-14 N so 324-033 (h) "Individual" means any individual acting on behalf of themselves or as agents for others. (i) "Agent" means any business entity, labor union or individual which represents a business entity, labor union or individual who is a party in a contract subject to this Article, including but not limited to any lobbyist, attorney, public relations firm or media personnel employed or contracted with to influence any decision made by the Board of Supervisors concerning a contract. (i) "Solicited" means asked, requested or suggested, whether orally or in writing. (j) "Candidate" means a candidate for local, state or federal office. (k) "Party" means any business entity, labor union or individual who seeks to enter into a contract with the County, including any business entity, labor union or individual who \s involved in the negotiation, development or making of a contract. (I) "Contract" means any contract for services, including any modification or extension of an existing contract, when the services are of the type performed by employees of the County, the services have been performed by employees of the County, or the services are performed by employees of the County as of the operative date of sections 502-502.3. (rn) "Disclosure" as required by this Amendment includes but is not limited to the date, place, cost and name of parties engaged in lobbying activities and the date, amount or value, and name of patties making contributions, gifts, payments or giving other considerations subject to this Amendment. Section 502.6. Approval Notwithstanding any other provision of this Charter any contract subject to this Article cannot be entered into without a vote of the Board of Supervisors. Section 1008 is added to Article X to provide as follows: SECTION 3. Operative Date These amendments to the Charter of the County of San Diego shall be effective the first day of the month following the month of adoption by the voters. SECTION 4. Amendment of County Code, Administrative Code, and Regulatory Ordinances of the County of San Diego The Board of Supervisors is directed to adopt amendments to the County Code, Administrative Code and regulatory ordinances of the County of San Diego as may be necessary to conform existing provisions to the amendments to the Charter for the County of San Diego set forth in Section 2. SECTION 5. Severability If any provision of this Charter amendment, or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Charter amendment to the extent it can be given effect, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and to this end the provisions of this Charter amendment are severable. SECTION 6. Amendment This Charter shall be amended only by the voters of San Diego County. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK AT THE POLLS? or VOLUNTEER YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS AS A POLLING PLACE? If you are interested in providing valuable service to your community call us at (858) 565-5800. You can also complete the application below and send it to: Registrar of Voters Precincts and Polls Section 5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite I Sail Diego, CA 92123 Pol! 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This could be the day you Low-cost Spay/Neuter Program You can have your animal spayed or neutered for a reduced fee by a licensed veterinarian participating in our program. Call (619) 236-4250 or (760) 438-2312 for more information. "One Stop" Dog Licensing All dogs over the age of four months are required to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Dog owners may obtain a County of San Diego License and low-cost rabies vaccination at more than 100 participating veterinary hospitals. For more information, call the Licensing Division at (619) 236-4646. For recorded information about special dog licensing events, call (619) 236-1188. Adoptions You are invited to visit one of our three shelters to select a pet from the wide variety of animals available for adoption. Call our Adoption Counselor at (619) 595-4532, or visit us on the internet where you can see pictures of adoptable pets from all of our shelters at www.sddac.com. North County Shelters - (760) 438-2312/746-7307 Central and South County Shelters - (619) 236-4250 Or Visit our web site at www.sddac.com This page would have been blank due to printing layouts. The Registrar of Voters has used this space to provide additional information. SAVE A LIFE! Are you a victim? Have you been hit, kicked, punched, or otherwise hurt by someone within the last year? Do you feel safe in your current relationship? Are you ever afraid? Is there a partner from a previous relationship who is making you feel unsafe now? You are not alone. A nationwide survey of 16,000 people showed that women had a 25% chance of experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime . . . this is an underestimate. Get help from a friend, a shelter or a support agency. Call a hotline to talk. Are you a batterer? There is no excuse for domestic violence, but there is help. You can choose to seek help for yourself. Or you can risk continuing the violence and the consequences of legal action and even jail time. FBI homicide statistics suggest that men kill 90% of women homicide victims. Husbands or boyfriends kill 32%; of female victims. Do you know someone who is a victim or a batterer? Nationwide there are between 2-4 million cases of domestic violence per year. In San Diego County, there were 20,181 cases of domestic violence reported to law enforcement in 1999. This is about two calls per hour to the police for domestic violence. And of course, not all cases are reported. Look around. Chances are you do or will know someone who is a victim or batterer of domestic violence. Don't be part of a culture that allows violence to continue. There is a lot you can do to end the violence now. Start today! It is never too early to find out what help you need, but it can be too late. Call the: San Diego YWCA County-wide Domestic Violence Information and Referral Hotline — 1-888-305-SAFE (7233) National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-858-272-1767 County of San Diego • Health & Human Services Agency * Community Epidemiology FP-35-2 N SD 324-036 FP-49 N SD 324-037 Camping " 4 Picnics * Weddings 4 Fishing * Hiking Historic Sites + Open Spaces Youth Activities SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Reservations: (858) 565-3600 Information: (858) 694-3049 Office Hours: Every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other days: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Call (858) 694-3044 for a free current program guide Ask about our resident discount card * and our annual parking pass 5201 Ruffin Road, Suite P, San Diego, CA 92123 www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks Credit cards accepted This page would have been blank due to printing layouts. The Registrar of Voters has used this space to provide additional information. I N F O R MAT I 0 WHEN You DON'T KNOW WHERE To TURN, TURN.To Us. W hether the need is for assessment, service referrals, or follow-up, with just one phone call, you or a loved one can receive help for: u Abused adults Those requiring home- based care to prevent institutionalization H Seniors m Disabled adults • Individuals with HltyAIDS As a public agency, we provide comprehensive information and impartial assistance free of charge to county residents. For nearly 25 years, people have been turning to us at Aging & Independence Services. You can too. Call toll-free 1-800-510-2020 AGING &INDEPENDENCE SERVICES I N F O R vJ ON This page would have been blank due to printing layouts. The Registrar of Voters has used this space to provide additional information. FP-27-2 N SO 324-038 FP-44 N SD 324-039 PERMANENT MAIL BALLOT QUALIFICATIONS Pursuant to California Elections Code 3201, if you. - Have lost one or more limbs or the use of one or more limbs, or - Have lost both hands or the use of both hands, or - Are unable to move about without the aid of an assistant device, or - Are suffering from lung disease, blindness, or cardiovascular disease, or - Have a significant limitation in the use of the lower extremities, or. - Suffer from a diagnosed disease or disorder which substantially impairs or interferes with your mobility. Or you are. . . - The spouse, a blood relative or a family member related by marriage to the voter described above who resides with the voter and is the primary caregiver. . . you are eligible for permanent mail ballot status. You will automatically be mailed an official ballot for each election in which you are entitled to vote, unless you fail to return your voted ballot for a statewide primary or general election. In that case, your name will be deleted as a "Permanent Mail Ballot Voter". If you re-register, you must re-apply for permanent mail ballot status. If you qualify under the provisions listed above for permanent mail ballot status, please contact the Registrar of Voters for an application. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS P.O. BOX 85520, SAN DIEGO, 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? \ YES OR 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. 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