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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-02; Ballot PamphletsOrFICIAI.BAI.LOt SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2010 SCHOOL COUHTf CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER Vote for no mots ten Three LISA RODMAN C ) Incumbent ANN E. TANNER Social Worker/Parent VERONICA WILLIAMS (~~) Business Owner/Parent ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK Vote for One DAVID L. BUTLER San Diego County C ) Assessor/Recorder/Clerk, Appointed ERNEST J. "ERNIE" DRONENBURG C ) Taxpayer's Advocate oWrite-In RAY PEARSON C "_") Businessperson/Parent OWrite-In Write-In Write-In MEMBER, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT NO. 5 . Vote fcr One STEVE GRONKE City of Vista Councilman/Teacher BILL HORN C 1 San Diego County Supervisor/Rancher oWrite-In CITY OF CARLSBAD MAYOR Vote for One GLENN R. BERNARD Retired USMC Officer KEITH BLACKBURN C ) Carlsbad Councilman/Businessman WALT MEIER Irrigation Repair Specialist MATT HALL C 3 Councilmember/Businessman OWrite-In IDBBDltl 1Q33 0083S Q1 N SO 148-013 SAN DIEGO COUNTV, CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTtOft NOVEMBER 2, 2010 CITY CITY CITY OF CARLSBAD MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL Vote for no more tian Two CITY OF CARLSBAD TREASURER Vote for One JONWANTZ Business Consultant JIM COMSTOCK CPA/MBA BILL JUBB Banking/Lending JOHN O'REILLY C ) Investment Advisor Fiduciaiy MARK PACKARD C 3 Incumbent oWritE-In OFARRAH DOUGLAS oWrite-In OWrite-In CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK Vote for One LORRAINE M. WOOD Carlsbad City Clerk OWrite-In AB07DM31 1033 005=15 10 N SD 148-014 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member ANN E. TANNER Age: 55 Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Counselor/Parent (.received a B.A. from Stanford University as a Canfield Scholar and my Masters of Science degree from Columbia University in New York City, graduating in the top 5% of my class. I am the mother of 5 children, played on the championship Stanford University Women's Tennis Team, and am an avid surfer, pianist, and hiker. My vision for Carlsbad schools is to have all of our children thrive as engaged, resilient, learners, - prepared for success in our rapidly changing world. A broad liberal arts education with strong math/science preparation, complimented by the fine arts is my goal for our children. I try to seek collaboration while never losing sight of the ultimate goal, - a quality education for all As a psychotherapist, counselor and licensed clinical social worker, I have over 14 years of professional counseling experience in the fields of ^rief, trauma, disaster mental health, chemical dependency, and parent coaching. In addition, I have also been called upon to provide emergency mental health services for the American Red Cross during major disasters. I serve on the Red Cross Critical Response Team for Mass Casualties, and the American Red Cross Counseling Service. I ask for, and thank you for vour vote. CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member VERONICA WILLIAMS Age: 39 Small Business Owner/Technology Consultant Veronica Williams' commitment to the Carlsbad Unified School District: Maximizing student achievement in a healthy and safe environment. Veronica Williams is a small business owner and consultant who has been developing technology solutions for public agencies, non-profit organizations and private corporations for over 15 years. Veronica has combined her passion for education and technology to serve the Carlsbad community on Site Council, Parent Teacher Association and a new collaboration to improve sustainability in Carlsbad schools. Veronica's leadership and management skills are instrumental while serving on the Seabreeze Homeowners Association Board of Directors and she has led fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations and education-related objectives. Ms. Williams received a degree in Mathematics and continued her education in Computer Science and Information Technology. Veronica was previously a Senior Technology Developer for a major logistics company. Veronica also served as the Vice President for a non-profit organization. Veronica and her husband Josh, the president and principal researcher of a small business in Carlsbad, have lived in Carlsbad since 1999. Their two sons attend Jefferson Elementary School. Veronica also has a distinguished athletic history and is a soccer coach. Visit Veronica4CUSD.com to learn more about Veronica Williams' candidacy for CUSD. CS-1307-1 NSD 148-027 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member RAY PEARSON Age: 56 Sales and Marketing Executive, Telecommunications First and foremost a parent of three children, one attending Carlsbad High School. Carlsbad High School volunteer on School Site Council, Board of Directors Parent Association, Liaison to Carlsbad Educational Foundation, Chamber Orchestra Parent Association, Speech and Debate judge and volunteer, Grad Night chaperone. Community volunteer and member of Carlsbad Rotary Service Club, Board of Directors Carlsbad Rotary, Board of Directors North Coastal Prevention Coalition, Mitchell Thorp Foundation and Carlsbad Foundation. Public school educated and first in my family to attend and complete college with a Bachelor of Science. Eight years in community youth work with the YMCA, Boys Club, Bienvenidos Community Center, Los Angeles Unified School District, Alhambra Unified School District, and San Gabriel Unified School District. AYSO volunteer coach. Twenty seven years in the US and International telecommunications industry in Senior Management, General Management, Sales and Marketing, Business Development and Government Affairs. Companies worked for include Westinghouse, Walt Disney Company, The Weather Channel, Western Digital, and Liberty Media. Currently, VP Affiliate Sales & Marketing Western Region for Content Management Inc. representing home shopping network, Jewelry Television. Women In Cable Telecommunications mentor. For more information and CUSD priorities go to ourkidscarlsbad.org CS-1307-2 NSD 148-028 CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor GLENN R. BERNARD Retired USMC Officer MostlndependentCandidatelnAmerica.com Needless arguing about reduced City budgets. Why cut from schools, fire, police, library, and beaches while ignoring untapped sources of easy city revenue? Focus on obstructed revenue streams from relatively low (1%) property taxes that Californlans willingly pay, but City Hall refuses to accept. Demand for view-homes creates expensive "premiums" that people gladly pay within California's coastal cities, where many view-protection ordinances are enacted . . . Carlsbad excluded. Worse still, last December, City Council passed ordinance CS-072 requiring Carlsbad to become "forested;" a sidewalk-damaging, view-eliminating folly made possible only with more trees that have never been native to this area. Reminder: City Hall has right-of-way over the initial ten feet of every property. Don't they know that property taxes are based on purchase prices? Citywide property devaluation due to tall, non-native trees is currently $2.85 billion, making the $70,000,000 eternally-subsidized Government Golf Course look like "chicken feed." The $400,000 extra for a view creates $4,200 of extra revenue every year to Government; new owners will gladly pay it. If you elect me, I will gladly receive it. Think of each seller's (average) loss of $400,000! We must repeal CS-072! No signs, no donations . . . just your vote please. CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor KEITH BLACKBURN Age: 51 Carlsbad City Councilman/Retired Carlsbad Police Sergeant Businessman and President of the Blackburn Charitable Foundation Mv priority is protecting our quality of life. I support: Maintaining high-quality Police, Paramedics, and Fire personnel . . . Completing Alga Norte Aquatics Park and supporting other youth activities . . . Acquiring and preserving open space . . . Balancing our budget by supporting the revitalization of Westfield Mall, Car Country and other businesses . . . Implementing modern traffic Signal technology .. . Installing lighted crosswalks at the beach. | Mv strengths include: Dedicating myself full-time to Carlsbad . . . Accessibility. I am the only I I council member with a direct city e-mail and telephone ... I spend my time in Carlsbad, working with j Carlsbad residents . . . Extensive experience in both city government and private businesses ... ; i; Masters Degree in Organizational Management... Certified by the Josephenson Institute of Ethics. 11 Mv community experience includes: Incumbent Carlsbad Councilman ... 30 year police ; $ career . . . Business owner . . . Volunteer with Carlsbad Animal Shelter, Junior Achievement, | Meals on Wheels, and Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs. I As your Mayor, I will draw upon my 30 years of local Government service and business I experience to promote and protect a high quality of life for Carlsbad residents. I THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WITH THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE AT THE RIGHT TIME! | VOTE KEITH BLACKBURN FOR MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. Keith4Carlsbad .com CS-09AO-1 N SD 148-031 CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor WALT MEIER Landscape Architect/Businessman New direction in policy is needed in these difficult times, if we are to survive. We must reinvent ourselves in order to realize Carlsbad's great potential for the future. We need a mayor who can make a difference, who is active, visible and approachable. He must represent the voters and residents of our wonderful city unimpeded by special interest groups. We need a mayor who has wisdom and common sense, is intuitive, innovative and resourceful, energetic and ready to roll up his sleeves and go to work. As Mayor, I will use effective leadership: To maintain our quality of life by promoting business diversity without compromising Carlsbad's unique open space and agricultural heritage. To build on the city's culture of civic engagement, volunteerism and philanthropy. To maintain a high standard for public safety. To promote government transparency. As Mayor, I will put the full weight of my office behind seeing these goals through. I encourage you to keep an open mind and browse all web sites for mayor, then vote your conscience. We can all work together to make Carlsbad the star of California. www.abettersprinklerrepair.com CITY OF CARLSBAD Mayor MATT HALL Age: 62 Councilmember/Small Business Owner Carlsbad has a clear choice: We either stay on the right track of fiscal accountability and responsibility, or we surrender to special interests and fiscal irresponsibility. If elected, I will work to: Protect Our Quality of Life: I will work to protect our small town atmosphere while also planning for the future. As my record shows, I will continue to support only projects that will improve our quality of life and will protect and, when possible, expand our open spaces. Support Education: I support quality education and facilities for all of our children. Manage Traffic: As Mayor, I will work to update our infrastructure, maintain and repair our streets, and manage traffic. Protect Taxpayer Dollars: I am a fiscal conservative who helped Carlsbad become one of the j few cities with a budget surplus. Other cities face bankruptcy because of public employee unions. I pledge to control these costs. Jobs: I will work to bring high quality, sustainable jobs to Carlsbad. Matt is a 40-year resident of Carlsbad, father and grandfather, a Vietnam veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart, Rotarian of the Year, and long-time member of North Coast Calvary Chapel. Preserving the Past - Planning for the Future! www.matthall.org CS-09AO-2 N SO 148-032 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council JONWANTZ Age: 28 Business Consultant Small Business growth, an open and responsive government, and proper community planning are my main goals. As a veteran of our great military, I know how to get the job done and what it means to work through adversity. As we reach build-out of the General Plan, we need leaders who have a clear vision for the future and how to sustain the great services we currently have with a reduced stream of revenue from developers. It begins with small business growth and recruiting reputable companies to open their businesses in Carlsbad. A community elects its leaders to be their champions, to bring forth their wishes in the best and most economical ways. It is time for projects like Alga Norte Park to move forward and for the voices of our citizens to be heard. I will be your champion, I will listen to your concerns, and I will do my "due-diligence" in order to get you the answers you seek. No more backroom deal- making, no more dirty politics. We have a community that many people want to be a part of and we must keep it safe, secure, and affordable. It's time to elect civic leaders with new ideas! CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council BILLJUBB Age: 64 Banking My name is Bill Jubb and I am running for City Council in Carlsbad. I have lived in Carlsbad for more than 25 years. I have two children, Alex and Adrienne, that both went through the Carlsbad school system and have gone on to get higher educations to become successful citizens. I have legal education, a real estate background, and I worked in the banking / lending industry. I have a strong and conservative philosophy. My commitment is to listen, ask the hard questions and make a fair and impartial decisions. I would look for the decisions that benefit the citizen of Carlsbad, not impact them. My primary objectives would be: 1. Term limits.... 2. Financial responsibility. Carlsbad's citizens need and deserve a City Council that responds in a prompt and timely manner. Thank you for your support, time, and consideration. Bill Jubb LL.B., Broker, General Contractor, Teacher, Black Belt CS-09AO-3 N SD 148-033 CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council MARK PACKARD Age: 55 Dentist/Incumbent/Council Member Mark Packard has been on the City Council for eight years and has established himself as an independent voice for Carlsbad. His record demonstrates successful leadership and a keen interest in keeping Carlsbad fiscally sound resulting in a budget surplus and a balanced budget. This discipline has allowed the City to maintain its exceptionally high level of services throughout these challenging economic times - something very few cities have achieved. Mark's record demonstrates a balanced approach between reasonable government services and promoting a prosperous business environment. Mark Packard has reduced the cost of government in Carlsbad. He led the way on becoming a charter city. He championed the city employee pension reform and has been called "the most fiscally conservative of the Carlsbad slate" by the North County Times. Mark is committed to maintaining a favorable business cli.nate, protecting Carlsbad's 40 percent open-space, improving beach access, and promoting the arts in the Village. Mark is committed to keeping Carlsbad family friendly. Mark's lifelong commitment to community service includes his experience as a school board Trustee and local businessman. Mark's leadership has produced positive, measurable results for Carlsbad's citizens. Vote for Mark Packard for Carlsbad City Council CITY OF CARLSBAD Member of the City Council FARRAH DOUGLAS Small Business Owner/Chair, Planning Commission Background: 30+ Year North County Resident. . . Married 35 Years . . . One Grown Child . . . Chairwoman of the Carlsbad Planning Commission . . . Small Business Owner . . . Active Community Volunteer... Endorsed By Mayor Buddy Lewis. Statement: As a city, we need to preserve our heritage, protect our quality of life, and plan for the future. We must immediately tackle the issues most needing our attention. Those issues are: Preserving Our Small Town Charm: We must maintain what is best from the past while planning to make our city economically and culturally viable for the future. Improving Schools: The city needs to partner with our schools to make sure Carlsbad is getting its fair share of State funding, to help strengthen academics, eliminate overcrowding, and provide < safety on every campus. i Reducing Traffic: I propose we conduct street repairs at night to reduce congestion, update our '. traffic planning to include signal synchronization, require all new projects to minimize traffic impact, and modernize our infrastructure. Curtailing Crime: Carlsbad should be the safest city in California. I pledge to do all I can to make sure our police and firefighters are equipped to achieve that objective. Call me with your questions or comments - 760-809-3702. www.farrahdouglas.com Vote Farrah Douglas For Council! CS-09AO-4 N SO 148-034 CITY OF CARLSBAD City Treasurer JIMCOMSTOCK Age: 50 Certified Public Accountant CPA & MBA - Finance I am a CPA practicing financial planning and wealth management in Carlshad since 1994. Currently, I serve as the Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Our parks have improved dramatically during my 9 years on the commission. In addition I serve as Treasurer of Artsplash and sit on the Mira Costa College Business Advisory Board. A complete bio can be viewed at my website - www.iimcomstockfortreasurer2010.com. Carlsbad is an incredible city blessed with many assets including our citizens. We need to ensure that we properly manage our financial assets. Ensuring that Carlsbad's monetary assets are safe using prudent investments and fiscal conservatism is essential and necessary for sustaining Carlsbad's future As Treasurer I will manage the city's cash needs while maintaining fiscal constraint. California is suffering financially as are so many of our cities. This financial crisis is a long-term problem that our state has refused to deal with but as your Treasurer I will guide Carlsbad fiscally through this storm. I am pleased to be endorsed by city council members and citizens deeply committed to this city. As a CPA with an MBA in finance I have the necessary qualifications and experience to serve as your city treasurer. CITY OF CARLSBAD City Treasurer JOHN O'REILLY Registered Investment Advisor I am running not because of political ambition, but because my background is a strong fit to the job. Below I explain what the job is and why I fit it so well. Fiduciary definition: "one, in a position of authority, who obligates himself to act on behalf of another (as in managing money) and assumes a duty to act in good faith and with care, candor and loyalty in fulfilling the obligation." THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY TREASURER IS A FIDUCIARY STEWARD OVERSEEING THE CITY'S INVESTABLE ASSETS FOR THE CITIZENS' BENEFIT. MY PROFESSION AS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR WITH FIDUCARY RESPONSIBILITY HAS PREPARED ME WELL FOR CITY TREASURER. Personal: I have been married 23 years with a 16 year old daughter. I love North County's "can- do" spirit and friendliness. It's a privilege to pray, live, work, play and volunteer among you. THE CITY'S PORTFOLIO IS YOUR MONEY. I PROMISE TO MAINTAIN AND, IF POSSIBLE, INCREASE THE HIGH LEVELS OF FIDUCIARY CARE IN PLACE. PLEASE VOTE FOR ME. JOHN O'REILLY. FOR CARLSBAD CITY TREASURER. CS-09AO-5 N SD 148-035 CITY OF CARLSBAD Proposition G (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) PROPG Shall the Charter of Carlsbad, California be amended to add Section 502 Retention of Benefits limiting increases in safety retirement benefits without an amendment to this section? This proposition requires approval by a simple majority (over 50%) of the voters voting on the proposition. PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT The Charter of the City of Carisbad would be amended by adding the following section. Section 502 Retention of Benefits. Safety employees hired on or after October 4, 2010 (the effective date of the ordinance amending the City's Contract with CalPERS to create a second tier of retirement benefits for safety employees) shall not have their retirement benefit formula (commonly known as the 2% at 50 years of age formula) increased without an amendment to this section. The City Council may reduce this formula as provided in state law without an amendment to this section. CITY ATTORNEY IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS THE WAY IT IS NOW: Public employees in Carlsbad are covered by contract under the Public Employees' Retirement Law (Government Code §20000, et seq.). This law is administered by the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS"). State employees are automatically covered and local governments may cover their employees through contracts with CalPERS. Carlsbad has done so for its safety employees (police and fire employees) and their retirement benefits under this contract are calculated using a formula commonly known as the "3% at 50" formula. This means that the safety employees may retire at 50 years of age with a defined benefit of 3% of their single highest year of salary for each year of service. Effective October 4, 2010, the City Council amended the contract with CalPERS to provide an estimated $2.1 million in savings over the next 10 years by providing that safety employees hired after that date shall have their retirement benefits calculated using the "2% at 50" formula. A safety employee who retires at age 50 will have his or her retirement benefits calculated at 2% for every year of service, increasing to a maximum of 2.7% at age 55 multiplied by the highest average salary over a 3 year period. THE PROPOSAL: On July 27, 2010, the City Council resolved to place Proposition G on the ballot which would amend the City Charter so that increases in this benefit formula would require an affirmative vote of the electorate. The benefits could be reduced according to law by the City Council without a vote of the electorate. A "YES" VOTE MEANS: If you vote yes, you wish the City Charter to be amended by requiring a future vote of the electorate if safety employees' retirement benefits are increased. A "NO" VOTE MEANS: If you vote no, you do not wish the City Charter to be amended to require a vote of the electorate to increase the safety employee retirement formula. FISCAL IMPACT: Should Proposition G be adopted by the electorate, any increase in the safety employee retirement formula will require the holding of a general or special election. The costs of placing this matter on the ballot were approximately $35,000. A future election could cost more depending on voter turnout. A special election would cost between $450-$500 thousand since it would not be combined with a statewide election. PR-09AO-1 N SD 148-046 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION G Ten years ago, Carlsbad, along with most of the state, increased pension benefits to its employees; Due to stock market losses and increased pension benefits, the retirement plan for our safety employees is now only 65 percent funded. This budgetary shortfall has the potential to crowd out other critical public services, including parks and libraries. Over the last three years, 2007 - 2009, the City has paid over $48 million into the CalPERS retirement program, while the employees have only paid $1.5 million into their retirement portion. This must change, because the City cannot afford this type of expense. A "yes" vote means that taxpayers - not politicians - should decide if pension benefits should be increased to secure and retain a professional work force. The current system is broken. Carlsbad has always been aggressive and at the forefront of change. We are Carlsbad - proud of our City - vote "YES" on Prop G. CLAUDE A. "BUD" LEWIS ANN J. KULCHIN Mayor Mayor Pro Tem MARK PACKARD MATT HALL Councilman Councilman REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION G The Argument that we must pass Proposition G to effect change does not hold water as the only intent is to kill the power of future Councils to reduce, freeze or increase employee benefits. Prop G does not change or lower employee pension benefits at all. Instead, it ties the hands of future Councils and passes the buck to the voters who will be forced to make those tough decisions regarding employee pensions. The current system is a good one because it allows for changes as needed. A NO vote on Prop G will enable future elected officials to do the job for which we elect them. That is to make decisions for problems that arise on their watch. Again. Prop G does not change or lower pension benefits at all. It only passes the problem on to us, the voters. We must defeat this proposition. Please join me in voting NO on Proposition G. NORINE SIGAFOOSE PR-09AO-2 N SD 148-047 ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION G Argument against the City of Carlsbad proposed Charter Amendment, Proposition G This amendment allows voters to decide whether any future increases in the public safety •pension benefit formula will be subject to voter approval. The measure will require a simple majority to pass. The current bargaining process between the City and its employees allows both sides to make changes to salary and benefits when appropriate. In tough economic times, salaries and benefits are reduced to equate with changes in the private sector. Similarly, in times of growth, the City can survey its neighbors and make the necessary adjustments to guarantee it draws the best applicants. This proposition essentially creates larger government. Charter amendments such as this allow your elected officials to pass their responsibility onto others. Voting NO on Prop G will require City Council to effectively and efficiently carry out their duties as an Elected Officials and how it relates to the future of these important fiscal matters. Make sure your elected representatives deal with the financial problems that have arisen on their watch. Please Vote No on Proposition G KIM BLAYLOCK REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION G Proposition G simply requires voter approval before the City of Carlsbad can give certain city workers retirement benefits that are even more generous than what they currently have. The opponents of Proposition G want you to put your trust in elected officials. Proposition G protects the public by eliminating the power of elected officials to increase pension benefits in exchange for contributions by special interests. Proposition G doesn't increase government. Proposition G requires the supporters of a public employee pension increase to present their case directly to the voters for approval or rejection. If the advocates of a pension increase can show that the retirement benefits currently available aren't adequate to attract or retain qualified employees, voters will approve reasonable benefit increases. Please vote "Yes" on Proposition G. ANN J. KULCHIN MATT HALL City Council Member City Council Member MARK PACKARD CLAUDE A. "BUD" LEWIS CITY Council Member Mayor PR-09AO-3 N SD 148-048 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN 01100 COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL GENB^AL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2,2010 STATE PROPOSITIONS COUNTY PROPOSITION PROP 26 REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL FEES BE APPROVED BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE. FEES INCLUDE THOSE THAT ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON SOCIETY OR THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY THE FEE- PAYER'S BUSINESS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Fiscal Impact Depending on decisions by governing bodies and voters, decreased state and local government revenues and spending (up to billions of dollars annually). Increased transportation spending and stale General Fund costs ($1 billion annually). COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROP A PROPOSED SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ENSURE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR COUNTY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Shall the San Diego County Charter be amended to prohibit the County from requiring the use of project labor agreements on County construction projects except where required by State or federal law? OYES oYES NO O NO i LOCAL PROPOSITIONS PROP 27 ELIMINATES STATE COMMISSION ON REDISTRICTtNG. CONSOLIDATES AUTHORITY FOR REDISTRICTING WITH ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE Eliminates 14-member redisticfng commission. Consolidates authority for establishing stats Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization districts with elected representatives who draw congressional distfcts. Fiscal Impact Possible reduction of state redistridng costs of around $1 million over the next year. Likely reduction of these costs of a tew million dollars once ev ery ten years beginning in 2020. CITY OF CARLSBAD PROP G Shall the Charter of Carlsbad, California be amended to add Section 502 RetenSon of Benefits limiting increases in safety retirement benefits witwut an amendment b tiis section? OYES O NO OYES NO 1D33 QObOD IZ N SD 183-0164