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2012-11-06 Sample Ballot COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Sample Ballot &Voter Information Pamphlet Tuesday,PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION • 6, 2012 PROTECT YOUR VOTE KEY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT ✓ and take it with you to the polls. ✓ as instructed. ✓ so all your votes will count. (See label on back cover.) ✓ (See back cover.) ✓If you save this pamphlet;your official ballot will be mailed separately. Please be sure to sign the return envelope,and mail it promptly. Para solicitar informacion sobre los servicios de votacion disponibles en Espanol, llame al 858-565-5800 o gratis al 1-800-696-0136. Tumawag sa 858-565-5800 o 1-800-696-0136 upang magtanong tungkol sa mga serbisyo sa pagboto na makukuha sa wikang Filipino. Xin goi so 858-565-5800 hoac 1-800-696-0136 de hoi ve cac dich vp bau c&bang Ong Vigt. Mk%1J,�,9858-565-5800§k1-800-696-0136- Z\VE! T Polls open • close at 8 p.m. d yf4 For Questions or Additional Inf• • •Call a a r • :11 OR 1-800-696-0136•ur •site at: • • o Visit ti�• ` Moccc� Deborah Seiler•Registrar of Voters•5201 Ruffin Road,Suite I•San Diego,CA 92123 250 1. Check In Receive ballot,pen,and secrecy sleeve from poll worker 2. Important 3. Vote 4. Complete Ballot Completely fill in the oval. Vote the ballot To vote for a qualified write-in DO NOT circle or mark oval candidate,write in the name on the blank line with an"X"or a"✓" and fill in the oval. • CORRECT =[uincmi dnuoi =o INCORRECT i 8 INCORRECT =° e• 90„.� 5. Review Ballot Check your ballot. If you vote for more than the number of choices allowed on a contest, your vote(s)on that contest,by law,cannot be counted. R ieW 6. If Any Errors If you make a mistake ask for a replacement ballot. DO NOT attempt to correct it. aq 7. Keep it Secret 8. Cast Ballot Place your completed ballot into Place ballot u,the seaeuy ble.evL�Unei tt, the secrecy sleeve �'` ' — dropping in the ballot box. Poll workers are available to help you if you have questions or need assistance For more information,please visit www.sdvote corn or call 858 565 5800 IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION VOTER REGISTRATION • WHEN TO RE-REGISTER. If you have moved since you last registered to vote, wish to change your party registration, or have changed your name, you need to re-register as soon as possible You must register by October 22, 2012 to be able to vote in the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election. • WHERE TO OBTAIN A VOTER REGISTRATION FORM: Anyone who is eligible to register to vote in California can use the new California Online Voter Registration system You can find the online process at the Registrar of Voters website at www.sdvote.com. Click on Register to Vote and follow the instructions Voter registration cards are also available and can be found at Post Offices, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, Library buildings, various City Clerk offices, and the Registrar of Voters office NOTE You can check the status of your registration by visiting www.sdvote.com Follow the prompts to verify your voter registration VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT • PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL VOTER: If you are currently a vote by mail voter, you will automatically receive your mail ballot. To confirm your voting status and see your polling location, review the colored mailing label on the back cover of this pamphlet. If the label indicates you are a permanent mail ballot voter, please do not reapply--- we begin mailing the vote by mail ballots on October 9, 2012. If you do not receive your ballot by October 18th, please call the Registrar of Voters office at 858-565-5800 • TO VOTE BY MAIL FOR THIS ELECTION If you wish to vote by mail for this election only, complete the application on the back cover of this pamphlet, and either mail, fax(858-694-2955) or email (ROVMail(b_sdcounty.ca.gov)the application to the Registrar of Voters, 5201 Ruffin Road Suite I San Diego CA 92123 Mail Ballot applications must arrive at the Registrar's office no later than 5:00 pm, October 30, 2012. • DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MAIL BALLOT The deadline to return your mail ballot is 8 00 pm Election Day(postmarks do not count) Ballots received after 8:00 pm will not be counted You can track and confirm when your ballot was mailed to you and when your voted ballot was received by the Registrar of Voters by visiting www.sdvote.com IMPORTANT REMINDERS CONCERNING YOUR SIGNATURE • Your mail ballot return envelope must be signed and your signature must match the original signature on your voter registration card • Your signature must be written and not printed, unless you printed your signature on your original registration card Please review instructions included with your vote by mail packet. If you have any questions, please call the Registrar of Voters office at 858-565-5800 1 INSERT VOTER CARD Insert Voter Card received from Poll Worker 3. ADJUST SETTINGS Adjust TEXT and CONTRAST to your preference and review instructions. Then touch NEXT 5. REVIEW SELECTION A summary of your choice will be displayed. Review your selection. To make changes, touch the BACK button or measure. After changing selection,touch SUMMARY Then touch PRINT BALLOT to generate a paper copy. low L. aCLGV I LFinV VMVI::. TOUCH THE BOX next to the language of your choice.Then touch START. 4. MAKE SELECTION TOUCH THE BOX next to the"YES'or"NO" on the measure. 6. VIEW PAPER COPY Review to confirm your selection. The paper copy is not a receipt;it is kept and stored as a paper record of your vote. 8. REMOVE VOTER CARD Once you CAST BALLOT,return Voter Card to Poll Worker You have now completed voting. VOTERS WITH SPEGIFIG NttUJ I1411-U Cmsar wr• • Touchscreen Voting To enable you to vote independently and in privacy, each polling location for this election will include a touchscreen (see "Touchscreen Voting Instructions" on preceding page) • Audio Touchscreen Voting Each touchscreen will be equipped with a headset and a telephone-style keypad for audio-based voting Specific audio touchscreen voting instructions will be available at each polling location • Accessible Polling Locations The Registrar of Voters Office strives to ensure that each polling location is accessible to all voters, including the disabled and elderly. Please refer to this symbol on the back cover of this pamphlet. If your polling place is not accessible, please call the Registrar of Voters Office at 858-565-5800 for alternative voting methods. You may request to have a ballot brought to an accessible location as near as possible outside the polls You may also select the assistance of not more than two persons to help you complete your ballot. The Registrar of Voters Office has a TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) For assistance, please call 858-694-3441 • Compact Discs for Sight-Impaired Voters Sight-impaired voters with access to compact disc will be able to hear about local candidates, analyses, arguments and rebuttals for local measures on the November 6th, ballot. The compact discs are available in English, Filipino, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese, upon request. For more information about the compact discs, please contact the Registrar of Voters at 858-571-4235, or at www.sdvote.com FP-01-02 N SD 250-002 FP-02-02 N SO 250-003 Your Choices Do Make A Difference Check Them Carefully ---------------------------------- OFFICIAL BALLOT VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN [M� - George Washington vote for • Joan Adams - ® Thomas Jefferson too many - James Madison -®"--Theodore Roosevelt - ------------------------------ OFFICIAL BALLOT VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN Vote for _ - = O Humphrey Bogart no more than = • Be ® Cary Gr the number allowed = . Audrey Hepburn - o Jimmy Stewart OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION I NOVEMBER 6,2012 W FEDERAL Party Nominated Offices The party label accompanying the name of a candidate for party-nominated office on the general election ballot means that the candidate is the official nominee of the party shown. PRESI DENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One MITT ROMNEY ® PAUL RYAN REP GARYJOHNSON ® JAMES P GRAY LIB ROSEANNE BARR ® CINDY SHEEHAN PF BARACK OBAMA ® JOSEPH BIDEN DEM JILL STEIN ® CHERIHONKALA GRN THOMAS HOEFLING O ROBERT ORNELAS AI Q Write-In _ Voter Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration,or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office.The party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a voter-nominated office is selected by the candidate and is shown for the information of the esters only It does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approvos of the candidate. The party preference, if any,of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on the ballot. FEDERAL UNITED STATES SENATOR Voie for One ELIZABETH EMKEN 0 Party Preference,REP Businesswoman/NonproIt Executive DIANNE FEINSTEIN ® Party Preference:DEM United States Senator UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 49TH DISTRICT Vole for One DARRELL ISSA ® Party Preference:REP Member,United Slates House of Representatives JERRY TETALMAN ® Party Preference:DEM Registered Nurse/Realtor FP-02-01 N SO 250-004 8C53AB35 1033 00524 01 N SD 250-005 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 Voter Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any,designated by a candidate for a voter-nominated office is selected by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only It does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of the candidate. The party preference, if any, of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on the ballot. F_ COUNTY JUDICIAL JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OFFICE NO.25 Vote for One F IOBERi AMADOR O puty District Attorney JIM MILLER OAttorney/Arbitrator Write-In STATE SCHOOL MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY MIRACOSTA 76THDISTRICT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Vole for One GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ROCKY J.CHAVEZ TRUSTEE AREA NO.3 ®Party Preference:REP Vote for One Rebred Marine Colonel JACQUELINE SIMON SHERRY HODGES ® Educator/Board Member OParty Preference REP Principal Legislative Director FRANK MERCHAT 0 Write-In 08633E4F 1033 00524 02 N SD 250-006 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 SCHOOL CITY SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER Vote br no more than Two BETH HERGESHEIMER Governing Board O Member,San Dieguito Union High School District JOYCE DALESSANDRO Governing Board O Member,San Dieguito Union High School District STEVE MC DOWELL OParent/Financial Analyst F GRAHAM LEDGER OParenYBusinessman/Newsman O Write-In O Write-In COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MEMBER,BOARD OF SUPERVISORS F DISTRICT NO.3 Vote br One STEVE DANON ®Chief of Staff DAVE ROBERTS O Deputy Mayor/C.E 0. O Write In B4BB86A3 1033 00524 03 N SD 250-007 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 MEASURES SUBMITTED MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS TO THE VOTERS STATE STATE PROP 30 TEMPORARY TAXES TO FUND PROP 32 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY EDUCATION. GUARANTEED LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL DEDUCTION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUNDING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL CANDIDATES. INITIATIVE STATUTE Prohibits unions AMENDMENT Increases taxes on earnings over from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes $250,000 for seven years and sales taxes by Y.cent Applies same use prohibition to payroll deductions,if for four years,to fund schools. Guarantees public any,by corporations or government contractors. safety realignment funding. Fiscal Impact: Increased Prohibits union and corporate contributions to state tax revenues through 2018-19,averaging about$6 candidates and their committees Prohibits government billion annually over the next few years. Revenues contractor contributions to elected officers or their available for funding state budget. In 2012-13,planned committees. Fiscal Impact: Increased costs to state and spending reductions,primarily to education programs, local government,potentially exceeding$1 million would not occur annually,to implement and enforce the measure's YES requirements. O YES O NO NO O YES �� V PROP 31 STATEBUDGET STATEANDLOCAL NO GOVERNMENT INITIATIVECONSTITUTIONAL PROP 33 AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES. PRICES AMENDMENT AND STATUTE Establishes two-year BASED ON DRIVER'S HISTORY OF INSURANCE state budget. Sets rules for offsetting new COVERAGE INITIATIVE STATUTE Changes current expenditures,and Governor budget cuts in fiscal law to allow insurance companies to set prices based emergencies. Local governments can alter application on whether the driver previously carried auto insurance of laws governing state-funded programs. Fiscal with any insurance company Allows proportional "act: Decreased stale sales tax revenues of$200 discounts for drivers with some prior coverage. Allows million annually,w ith corresponding increases of increased cost for drivers w ithout history of continuous funding to local governments Other,potentially note coverage. Fiscal Impact: Probably no significant fiscal significant changes in state and local budgets, effect on state insurance premium tax revenues. depending on future decisions by public officials -— - — YES 0 YES O NO NO OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 MEASURES SUBMITTED MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS TO THE VOTERS STATE STATE PROP 34 DEATHPENALTY INITIATIVE STATUTE PROP 36 THREE STRIKES LAW. REPEAT FELONY Repeals death penalty and replaces lt w ith life OFFENDERS. PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE imprisonment w khout possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Directs$100 Revises law to impose life sentence only w hen new felony conviction is serious or violent. May authorize re- million to law enforcement agencies for investigations of homicide and rape cases. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing state sentencing if third strike conviction was not serious or violent. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing state correctional and county criminal justice savings of about$130 million annually within a few years,which could vary by tens savings of around$70 million annually,w ith even greater savings(up to$90 million)over the next couple of millions of dollars One-time state costs of$100 million for local law enforcement of decades. These savings could vary significantly grants depending on future state actions. o YES o YES O NO o NO PROP 35 HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PENALTIES. PROP 37 GENETICALLY ENGINES FOODS. INITIATIVE STATUTE Increases prison sentences and fines for human trafficking convictions Requires LABELING. INITIATIVE STATUTE Requires labeling of food sold to consumers made from plants or animals convicted human traffickers to register as sex offenders. Requires registered sex offenders to w ith genetic material changed in specified w ays Prohibits marketing such food,or other food disclose Internet activities and identities. Fiscal Impact: Costs of a few rrillion dollars annually to state and local processed as"natural" Provides exemptions Fiscal Impact Increased annual state costs from a few hundred governments for addressing human trafficking offenses Potential increased annual fine revenue of a similar thousand dollars to over$1 million to regulate the labeling of genetically engineered foods. Additional,but amount,dedicated primarily for human trafficking victims. likely not significant,governmental costs to address violations under the measure. YES �� V YES NO O O NO 3D3D3277 1033 00524 04 N SD 250-008 211F5A85 1033 00524 05 N SD 250-009 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 MEASURES SUBMITTED MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS TO THE VOTERS STATE STATE PROP 38 TAX TO FUND EDUCATION AND EARLY PROP 40 REDISTRICTING. STATE SENATE CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. INITIATIVE STATUTE Increases taxes on earnings using sliding scale,for DISTRICTS. REFERENDUM. A"Yes"vote approves, and a"No"vote rejects,new State Senate districts twelve years. Revenues go to K-12 schools and early drawn by the Citizens Redistricting Commission. If childhood programs,and for four years to repaying state debt. Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenues rejected,districts will be adjusted by officials supervised by the California Supreme Court. Fiscal for 12 years---roughly$10 billion annually in initial years, Impact: Approving the referendum w ould have no fiscal tending to grow over time. Funds used for schools, child care,and preschool,as well as providing savings impact on the state and local governments. Rejecting the ref erendumwoukt result in a one-time cost of about on state debt payments. $1 million to the state and counties. O YES O YES O NO O NO PROP 39 TAX TREATMENT FOR MULTISTATE CITY BUSINESSES. CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDING. INITIATIVE STATUTE Requires multistate businesses to pay income taxes based on percentage of their sales in California. Dedicates revenues for five years to clean/efficient energy projects. Fiscal Impact: Increased state CITY OF ENCINITAS PROP K Shall the electors of the City of Encinitas elect a mayor and four city council members? YES revenues of$1 billion annually,w ith half of the O revenues over the next five years spent on energy __.._ efficient y projects. OF the remaining revenues,a significant portion likely w ould be spent on schools. NO O YES CITY OF ENCINITAS NO PROP L Shall the term of office of mayor be two Oyears? YES O NO O CBFB9BEE 1033 00524 06 N SO 250-010 OFFICIAL BALLOT SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CALIFORNIA-PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6,2012 MEASURES SUBMITTED MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS TO THE VOTERS CITY SCHOOL CITY OF ENCINITAS PROP M Shall the term of office of mayor be four years? O YES O NO SCHOOL SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PROP AA To provide safe,modern schools and prepare students for success in college and careers by repairing and upgrading outdated classrooms and schools,constructing and upgrading school facilities, including classrooms,science labs,and libraries, improving safety and security,and supporting career training and math,science,and technology instruction with 21st Century instructional technology and facilities, shall San Dieguito Union High School District issue$449 Trillion in bonds w ith independent oversight,no money for administrator salaries,and all money staying local? BONDS-YES O O BONDS-NO 9200527A 1033 00524 07 MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PROP EE "MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REPAIRICAREER TRAINING MEASURE To better prepare students for universities/jobs/careers by Expanding science labs,health-related careers,bio- technology,nursing,and technical job training, Upgrading electrical systems,w iring,computer technology/Internet access.Improving support facilities for war Veterans,Addressing handicap accessibility requirements,Acquiring,constructing,repairing facilities,sites and equipment,shall MraCosta Community College District issue$497,000,000 in bonds at legal rates,requiring all funds remain local,financial audits,citizens'oversight,and NO money for pensions or administrators'salaries?" BONDS-YES W O BONDS-NO N SO 250-011 VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain POLITICAL PARTY ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY SPENDING LIMITS and CANDIDATE STATEMENTS and LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES, TAX RATE STATEMENTS, ANALYSES, ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS AND ORDINANCES (whichever are applicable to your ballot) STATE PROPOSITIONS A SEPARATE CALIFORNIA STATE PAMPHLET (IN 81/2 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 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Senate and Assembly candidates who accepted voluntary spending limits, as well as all candidates for local nonpartisan offices had the opportunity to submit a statement. The following pages may not contain a statement for every candidate, as some candidates chose not to submit one The statements are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency Candidate statement costs are paid by the candidate or, in some cases, by the jurisdiction. (A complete list of candidates appears on the "SAMPLE" version of the Official Ballot in this pamphlet.) FP-03-03 N SD 250-012 Notice to Voters:Political Party Codes for the November 6,2012 Election DEM- Democratic GRN- Green REP- Republican LIB-Libertarian At-American Independent PF-Peace and Freedom AE-Americans Elect FP-97-02 N SD 250-013 POLITICAL PARTY ENDORSEMENT PAGE When voters adopted Proposition 14,the State Legislature required elections officials to print a list of candidates endorsed by any qualified political party which submitted its list to the elections official by August 15,2012. The following parties submitted timely endorsements in these contests.The candidates'names are listed in the order of the Secretary of State's random alphabet drawing. Unchecked boxes indicate no endorsement was received. CONTEST UNITED STATES SENATOR CANDIDATE FEINSTEIN,DIANNE DEM REP AIP X EMKEN,ELIZABETH X U.S.REPRESENTATIVE-49TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ISSA,DARRELL X X TETALMAN,JERRY X U.S.REPRESENTATIVE-50TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SECOR,DAVID B. X HUNTER,DUNCAN D X X U.S.REPRESENTATIVE-51 ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CRIMMINS,MICHAEL X VARGAS,JUAN X U.S REPRESENTATIVE-52ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BILBRAY,BRIAN X X PETERS,SCOTT X U.S REPRESENTATIVE -53RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DAVIS,SUSAN A. X POPADITCH,NICK X X STATE SENATE-39TH SENATE DISTRICT BLOCK,MARTY X PLESCIA,GEORGE X STATE ASSEMBLY-71ST DISTRICT JONES,BRIAN W X X HURLEY,PATRICK J X STATE ASSEMBLY-75TH DISTRICT HEROLD,MATTHEW X WALDRON,MARIE X X STATE ASSEMBLY-76TH DISTRICT CHAVEZ,ROCKY J HODGES,SHERRY X STATE ASSEMBLY-77TH DISTRICT HERNANDEZ,RUBEN"RX X MAIENSCHEIN,BRIAN X X STATE ASSEMBLY-78TH DISTRICT ATKINS,TONI X DENNEY,RALPH X X STATE ASSEMBLY-79TH DISTRICT WEBER,SHIRLEY X ENGLAND,MARY X X STATE ASSEMBLY-80TH DISTRICT HUESO,BEN X ROACH,DERRICK W X X Notice to Voters:Political Party Codes for the November 6,2012 Election DEM- Democratic GRN- Green REP- Republican LIB-Libertarian At-American Independent PF-Peace and Freedom AE-Americans Elect FP-97-02 N SD 250-013 CANDIDATES ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMITS State law allows candidates for State Assembly and State Senate who accept voluntary campaign spending limits to submit paid candidate statements in County voter information pamphlets. This is a list of candidates, by party and district,who are eligible to submit statements. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES BY DISTRICT CANDIDATE STATEMENT SUBMITTED (YES/NO) 71St State Assembly Patrick J Hurley, Dem Yes Brian W Jones, Rep Yes 75tH State Assembly Marie Waldron, Rep Yes 76th State Assembly Rocky J Chavez, Rep Yes Sherry M Hodges, Rep Yes 77th State Assembly Ruben "RX Hernandez, Dem Yes Brian Maienschein, Rep Yes 78tH State Assembly Ralph Denney, Rep No 791H State Assembly Mary England, Rep Yes Shirley Weber, Dem Yes 80th State Assembly Ben Hueso, Dem No Derrick Roach, Rep No 220� REGISTRAR OF VOTERS VOTER INFORMATION! Procedure to "Clean Up" The Voter Rolls To keep the roster of registered voters as accurate as possible and reduce election costs, the San Diego County Registrar of Voters will be using a procedure known as "Alternate Residency Confirmation" that permits removal from the active voter roll the names of those registered voters who have NOT voted in any election or updated their registration in the preceding four(4) years. Following the November 6, 2012 General Election, registered voters who have not voted or updated their registrations during the last four (4) years will- be mailed a postcard notice to confirm their residency. The pre-addressed return postage-paid card MUST BE RETURNED to the Registrar of Voters by the registered voter should he or she wish to remain on the active voter roll. If the card is not returned in 15 days, or is returned by the postal service as undeliverable, the voter's registration will be moved to the inactive voter roll Registrants on the inactive voter roll are not sent election materials- saving taxpayer dollars--and may be required to show proof of current residency in order to vote in future elections. This notice is a legal prerequisite to using the "Alternate Residency Confirmation" procedure (California Elections Code Section 2224c) FP-02-12 N SD 250-014 FP-02-13 N SD 250-015 49t" District DARRELLISSA Member, US House of Representatives I believe the most important thing I can do is to bring transparency and accountability to our nation's government. I strongly opposed using your tax dollars to bail out Wall Street banks and the trillions of dollars of "stimulus" and other wasteful spending that followed. Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for irresponsible investment decisions on Wall Street, and government spending is not an effective tool for job creation in the private sector Our policies should support the growth of jobs and small businesses,not government. As the Chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee, I have conducted investigations targeting waste, fraud and abuse in government and corrupt practices in corporate America. I wrote legislation to trim a bloated federal workforce and make pension benefits more affordable for taxpayers. Our investigations exposed attempts by taxpayer funded organizations to corrupt our electoral system; improper loan deals given to Congressmen and Senators through the Countrywide Mortgage VIP program; tragic mismanagement of the deadly "Operation Fast and Furious"that permitted thousands of weapons to be illegally trafficked to violent drug cartels in Mexico; and inept leadership and corruption at the Minerals and Management Service, the federal agency responsible for regulating offshore drilling. We deserve an efficient, effective government that empowers us to succeed. I fight for that principle every day It is my honor to serve you in Congress and I would appreciate your vote. For more information, please visit my website www.issaforcongress.com or call my office at(760)598-3535 UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 49th District JERRY TETALMAN Registered Nurse/Realtor 76`" District ROCKY J. CHAVEZ Retired Marine Colonel My priorities are to make California supportive of jobs, improve education, honor and help veterans and increase efficiencies in government. I am a fiscal conservative dedicated to protecting your taxpayer dollars. I have a proven record in leading thousands of employees and accounting for$100M budgets. Education is the building block of a society; I will work everyday to improve our educational system. California is worth fighting for and needs experienced leadership more than ever I served as a Marine for 28 years, retiring as a Colonel, was elected twice as an Oceanside Councilmember from 2002-2009, was Director of a Charter High School, and Undersecretary/Acting Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for taking care of over two million veterans in our state I was born in California and worked my way through college. I earned a B.A. in English, pursued Graduate studies in International Relations and Education,am a graduate of the Air War College, and Armed Forces Staff College Married with three children and four grandchildren. I have been honored with many endorsements. State Senator Mark Wyland, State Assemblymember Martin Garrick,former Mayors Bud Lewis and Morris Vance, Council Members Ramona Finnilla, Ann Kulchin, Jerry Kern, Dave Cowles, Jerome Stocks, Jim Bond. A host of organizations that work to improve our lives EdVoice, San Diego County Farm Bureau, and the Child Abuse Prevention Center As well as the North County Times and San Diego City Beat newspapers. I would be honored to have your vote www ElectRockyChavez.com STATE ASSEMBLY 76th District Age: 58 SHERRY HODGES Principal Legislative Director/Small Business Founder As your Congressman, I will work with you to restore an America where everyone has a chance to succeed,everyone plays by the rules,and everyone contributes their fair share. I will support economic growth,job creation, stable and healthy communities, and individual rights. And I will fight to protect our children,families,seniors,and veterans. I support quality affordable public education to keep America globally competitive. I believe we can rebuild our economy by giving tax breaks to small businesses to encourage hiring and to promote research and development. America needs to maintain a strong military while working with our allies to solve the conflicts in the world. We need a health care system that serves the needs of all citizens and a tax system that is simple and fair while living within our budget. I support women's rights and believe government should not interfere with decisions between a woman and her doctor We need an immigration reform bill that includes a guest worker program.-We need to protect our environment and become more efficient in our energy use and promote renewable energy sources. America has a bright future and I'll work with you to capitalize on our strengths and create a government that serves the people. It will be an honor to serve and represent you. I respectfully ask for your vote. For more information,visit my website www.jerryforcongress20l2.com;call my campaign office at 760-542-8190;or e-mail me at JerryforCongress20l2 @gmaii.com. CS-0149-1 N SD 250-016 State government is broken. Sacramento politicians have lost their moral compass Despite multi-billion dollar budget deficits, their spending continues to increase. Their only solution is raising our taxes,which are already too high. They drag their feet on pension reform. They keep piling red-tape on small businesses,driving job-creators out of state. I'm a lifelong resident of San Diego County My husband Scott and I moved to Encinitas 32 years ago, started a small business and raised our four children. I was elected to the San Dieguito Union High School Board, where I advocated for education reform and raising academic standards. I realized solutions to the challenges we face locally depend on effective leadership in Sacramento, so I went to work for local state legislators, drafting legislation and eventually serving as Chief of Staff I learned how Sacramento works,and how broken the system is. I'm the only candidate who has both a commitment to reform state government and the experience to be effective for you from Day #1 My experience and platform earned me the official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Small Business Association, Ken Noonan Oceanside Superintendent of Education (ret.), and Col. Nick Marano, USMC(ret.),former Commander,Camp Pendleton. I am proud to be Law Enforcement's Choice, with support from Deputy Sheriffs and police. I'm endorsed by Senator Mimi Walters, Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, Encinitas Deputy Mayor Kristin Gaspar, Councilman Mark Muir, Carlsbad Councilman Keith Blackburn, Vista Mayor Judy Ritter and Councilman John Aguilera. Please visit www.sherryhodges.com CS-0376-1 N SD 250-017 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Judge of the Superior Court—Office No. 25 ROBERT AMADOR Age: 55 Deputy District Attorney A vote for Robert is a vote for Experience, Integrity and Justice. Not politics. An experienced prosecutor and only candidate who received the highest possible rating of"well qualified"by the San Diego County Bar Association. Received Sheriff's Meritorious Unit Citation for work in the Chelsea King investigation and from the FBI for his work on the 99 cent store arsons. Law Enforcement's Choice for Judge. A community leader endorsed by over 80 Superior Court Judges, Sheriff Bill Gore, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, Former Sheriff Bill Kolender, San Diego Deputy Sheriffs, every city law enforcement association in San Diego, PORAC representing 10,000 + officers, firefighter associations, military, business, teachers, and elected officials. Robert has protected San Diego for the past 29 years as a dedicated Deputy District Attorney with expertise in criminal and juvenile court and is a certified Constitutional Law instructor Robert has made our neighborhoods safer by creating the Drug Endangered Children's Program rescuing and providing treatment for hundreds of children from drug infested homes as well as successfully prosecuting murderers,gang members,rapists,and child predators. Robert has been married for 34 years, has raised four children in San Diego and has coached at Tecolote Youth Baseball for nearly twenty years. www.amadorforjudge com COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Judge of the Superior Court—Office No. 25 JIM MILLER Attorney/Arbitrator Jim Miller,experienced and qualified in every primary area of Law Jim has made the tough calls as a Judge Pro Tern and Arbitrator Highest Rated Candidate by Judge Voter Guide Professional.Tough. Honest. Experienced. With Jim's victory in the Primary Election it is time for real change and proven leadership in our courts. No more "establishment" judges. No more "limited experienced" attorneys riding a government title to the bench. Experience. Judge Pro Tern. Arbitrator County of San Diego Hearing Officer Criminal and Civil Trials. Family Law State and Federal Trials. NFL Agent. Founded Law Firm. Educator of Attorneys and Law Students.Business Owner Philosophy- Criminals-Punished Both Sides to be heard in Civil and Family Courts. Frivolous Cases-Thrown Out.Courts Serve the People. Crystal Harris,Crime Victims Advocate,"I trust Jim Miller to protect the rights of crime victims." Endorsements: Republican Party UT San Diego. Senators: Anderson, Wyland. Democrats Judges. Attorneys. La Mesa Firefighters Association. Police Contractors Military Business and Labor Teachers. Community- Board of Directors Sharp Grossmont Hospital Foundation and Marshall Faulk Foundation. YMCA.Boys/Girls Clubs. San Diego State University Legacy Award.Soccer Coach. Personal: Born/Raised in San Diego. Married. Father of Four San Diego State University Alumni (Business).San Diego State University Varsity Athlete.Thomas Jefferson School of Law www.jimmillerforjudge.com CS-04AO-1 N SD 250-018 MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Governing Board Member—Trustee Area No. 3 JACQUELINE SIMON MiraCosta Community College Trustee/Educator A well-educated public is vital. Offering a superior community college education to the residents of our district is my personal goal. MiraCosta College, with its beautiful campuses, did not just happen. It takes a high-quality faculty and dedicated administrators to provide an efficient and effective public institution of higher learning. I am proud of the accomplishments and successes MiraCosta has seen during my tenure as a Trustee We increased our student enrollment to over 15,000, reaffirmed our accreditation, and, reduced our expenditures by$14 million. However,our work does not stop there There is still room for improvement. I will work diligently to continue to Promote the growth and student success of our diverse student population and returning veterans Expand programs allowing more students to transfer to four-year institutions. Expand programs increasing students'employment opportunities in the changing economy Having served MiraCosta since 2004, 1 have the dedication and experience required to continue moving our college in the right direction. As an educator with over 20 years of teaching, I have the knowledge it takes to keep us on track. Vote for me to continue on the path of excellence www.reelectjackiesimon.blogspot.com MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Governing Board Member—Trustee Area No. 3 FRANK MERCHAT Age: 57 Current MiraCosta Foundation Board Member Business Owner Along with my wife Jennifer and children, Krista and Katherine, we have lived in Carlsbad for 24 years. I strongly believe in giving back to the community I have been on the MiraCosta Foundation Board for two years,and as chairperson for the Development Committee I have given my time and effort to assist those who have the desire,but need financial help,to afford college. Over the next couple of years MiraCosta will be modernizing its three campuses to better accommodate science-technology, veterans, and the college's overall educational capability I am strongly in agreement with these goals but concerned about the current board's lack of expertise in these areas. My undergraduate degree is in Finance, I have professional designations in Real Estate and, Securities, and I have built our property management company from the ground up by consistently being able to complete construction projects on time and under budget. I will work extremely hard on your behalf to make sure your money is wisely spent to improve the educational quality at our community's educational gem, MiraCosta. I would like to give back to the community that has been g ood to me, vote Frank Merchat on November 6`h CS-35MO-1 N SD 250-019 SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member BETH HERGESHEIMER Trustee, San Dieguito Union High School District As a committed leader in our schools, I have served as a Trustee for the San Dieguito Union High School District since 2004 always striving to deliver opportunities to our students that keep them at the cutting edge. As a Trustee, I will focus on fiscally responsible, non-partisan, collaborative efforts to maintain and develop quality programs and resources for all of our students and community I will listen to the concerns of parents and teachers and encourage improved communication among all school and community participants. I will focus on enhancing the academic achievement and development of all students, helping them become successful, skilled, and productive citizens. Efficiently using resources to ensure excellence in our classrooms while preparing our students for the 215` century will be a high priority I have represented our local schools regarding public education concerns, meeting with legislators locally and in Sacramento, particularly in regards to fair and adequate state funding. I have served in leadership roles as a Trustee, as a community volunteer for PTA, and on non- profit Preschool Advisory Committees. I have received the California School Board Association's Masters in Governance certification. Beth Hergesheimer, Experience and Commitment to work effectively for our students and community SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member JOYCE DALESSANDRO President, San Dieguito Union High School District Commitment to Excellence. I have a proven record of commitment to education in our community Our schools have a well-deserved reputation for excellence. As a member of San Dieguito Union High School District's Board of Trustees for the past sixteen years my focus has been to ensure the highest quality education for every student. Experienced Leadership in Times of Change. During rapid development I championed the opening of new schools and the modernization of existing facilities. Declining state revenues and flattening enrollment have called for creative solutions. Our joint-use facility agreements, academies, open honors classes, and schools of choice place San Dieguito on the cutting edge of scholastic distinction,innovation,and the efficient use of community resources. A Voice for all Students. I work diligently to make our outstanding schools even better I will continue my commitment to meeting the needs of all students through advocating for strong academic programs, targeted instruction, career technical programs, advanced technology and the arts,while making the most of our finite tax dollars. Joyce Dalessandro Qualified to get the Job Done: I was educated at Cornell (BS, Child Psychology)and Columbia(MA,Curriculum Development). My husband and I, married 42 years, have two daughters who graduated from district schools. SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member STEVE MC DOWELL Age: 53 Financial Analyst-Budget Tracking, Government Compliance Success through working hard,managing my investments and avoiding debt has provided me the time to help on the School Board. Experience in the field of corporate finance has prepared me to make tough choices on spending and committing SDUHSD to future obligations. Working on other boards and with the Del Mar School District has only strengthened my belief, getting all the facts and everyone's opinion makes for better decisions. Volunteer work with youth sports programs,Adventure Guides, Boy Scouts, City, and teaching at community colleges continually reminds me everyone can learn and improve. Improvement still can be made even in districts that excel. I will push for ways that excite students,incorporates multidiscipline skills and gives students the best chance to succeed. Long time resident in both Encinitas and Del Mar I am a parent of three children. Two attend high school in the District. The third graduated. I am thankful to her teachers for the critical thinking skills she developed and the belief you can succeed. The impact they had will be part of every vote I take. Endorsed by teachers,fiscally conservative school board members,and other elected officials. I ask for your vote. Steve.McDowell4schoolboard@gmail.com CS-12FO-1 N SD 250-020 CS-12FO-2 N SD 250-021 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Board of Supervisors—District No. 3 STEVE DANON Chief of Staff/Founder of Small Business San Diego County deserves transparent and accountable government. Steve Danon is the only candidate calling to eliminate the $5 million 'slush' fund used to buy political favors. With nearly one in 10 San Diegans out of work, Steve believes we must minimize regulations and bureaucracy It should not take five years for businesses to obtain approvals needed to create jobs. With his private-sector experience, obtained through founding and building his own local business,Steve knows what it takes to help small businesses succeed. Steve will fight for genuine pension reform that will protect taxpayers and apply it to County Supervisors. Steve will push for an Ethics Commission to hold officials accountable. Steve will oppose any increase in taxes and fees to balance the County's budget. Please join San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Escondido Mayor Sam Abed, Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks, Solana Beach Mayor Joe Kellejian, Del Mar Mayor Carl Hilliard, the U-T San Diego and North County Times,the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association,and Father Joe Carroll in supporting Steve Danon for County Supervisor Law Enforcement's choice: Endorsed by Deputy Sheriffs'and Police Officers'Association. Please visit www SteveDanon.com or call me at(858)395-2133. I'd be honored to have your vote. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Board of Supervisors— District No. 3 DAVE ROBERTS Deputy Mayor/Chief Executive Officer(C.E.O.) CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council BRYAN M.ZIEGLER Age: 32 Senior Deputy County Counsel Bryan M. Ziegler was raised in North County San Diego and, as the grandson of the late Governor Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, grew up wanting to give back to the community In preparation, he attended Biola University and earned his J.D from the University of San Diego Law School.As an attorney, Bryan has served as Senior Deputy County Counsel for the County of San Diego for the past four years. He advised county agencies and assisted them in making important decisions affecting the health and welfare of its citizens. Bryan is cross-deputized as a Special Deputy -District Attorney and has prosecuted numerous environmental and land-use violators,recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars for the County Previously,Bryan served as a Deputy City Attorney for San Diego and a Deputy District Attorney for Contra Costa County Bryan has also volunteered ten years as a Reserve Sheriff's Deputy, seven of which were spent at the Encinitas Patrol Station. He is happily married with four children,and lives in Encinitas. He and his wife volunteer in their local church,mentoring young couples in preparation for marriage He also coaches his son's soccer team at the YMCA. Bryan hopes to continue serving the citizens of Encinitas as your City Council Member CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council Age- 51 LISA R. SHAFFER Educator, Business Ethics In this tough economy, San Diego County needs leaders who deliver We don't need politicians who are bought and controlled by special interests. We need honest problem solvers with proven track records of delivering results. As your County Supervisor, I will protect our neighborhoods from rampant development, cap county pensions, strengthen fire protection, improve libraries and parks, and protect our coastline and open space I will be an independent and honest representative, who restores government accountability and promotes job growth. As a corporate leader, I helped create thousands of new jobs at SAIC, turning a small San Diego business into a Fortune 500 company I have run a successful small business and managed an international non-profit. As the father of five adopted children, I understand the importance of quality schools and opportunities to succeed. As Deputy Mayor of Solana Beach, with a Master's degree in Financial Management, I reformed city pensions and balanced the city budget for eight years. Let's protect our future Please join Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, San Diego Firefighters, Sierra Club,Joan and Irwin Jacobs, U S.Green Chamber, Retired Vice Admiral Harold Koenig,and 125 community and planning group leaders supporting Dave Roberts I would be honored to have your vote. www DaveRobertsforSupervisor com CS-0530-1 N SD 250-022 Age: 59 I am committed to protecting the quality of life we all value in Encinitas. I pledge to serve with the openness,transparency and accountability that have guided me during my 30+years as a leader, teacher,parent and volunteer I will provide balanced leadership, but not compromise my core values. Encinitans demand and deserve the highest standards of public safety, financial accountability, and environmental protection to safeguard our families and our community You can trust me to remember that I work for you. I will listen and collaborate to get things done for Encinitas. As an ethics teacher at UCSD's Rady School of Management, I understand that integrity and transparency are keys to success. With my business background, I will be a strong partner for economic prosperity From my professional experience in aerospace and with NASA, NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, I know the value of public investment as well as the pitfalls of big government. I am honored to have been endorsed by former City Councilmember Maggie Houlihan and the League of Conservation Voters. Encinitas is a wonderful home. I pledge to keep it that way I respectfully ask for your vote. Lisa Shaffer,MBA, PhD Website:www.shaffer4council.com CS-09V0-1 N SD 250-023 CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council JEROME STOCKS Age: 55 Independent Business Owner/ Encinitas City Council Member As your current Mayor I've followed some basic principles essential to keeping Encinitas the best beach city anywhere: 1 support policies that ensure economic vitality, support our local businesses, protect our beautiful natural environment,and maintain our high quality of life! Economic vitality and the environment go together! Local businesses, clean water, open space and great beaches matter! I insisted that important projects like the library, Cottonwood Creek Park, and the Community Center were completed, and will get the Encinitas Community Park done,too I only vote for balanced budgets with reserve accounts for a rainy day, and require independent outside audits of all city spending. Public safety and quality of life are my highest priorities, which is why I have the support and endorsement of the San Diego County Deputy Sheriff's Association. Due to our responsible financial management, few cities in the State of California have a higher credit rating than Encinitas;and I think you'll agree our quality of life is second to none I am a husband, parent, homeowner, good neighbor, independent business owner, Rotarian, former youth soccer Coach,and I represent you at the San Diego Association of Governments. Contact me at 760-635-0425 or ierome4encinitas()gmail.com with questions or comments. Please Vote Jerome Stocks CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council TONY KRANZ Age: 53 Graphic Arts Professional and Open Government Advocate It's easy to love Encinitas. Growing up here in the 60's and 70's, I didn't appreciate what a wonderful place this was. Development and the increased population have had an impact on our community,but it's still a great place to live. My efforts as your city council member will always be to help this community to continue to prosper while doing what we can to keep overdevelopment from negatively effecting our quality of life. My guiding principle serving you on the council will be my strong belief that an honest and open government is more efficient and less likely to squander our money I will work on your behalf to ensure the people's business is conducted in a way that builds trust between the community and our local government, while enhancing public safety and protecting our financial and environmental resources. Let me work for you to accomplish these things. improve our public safety services; to keep the General Plan "Update" from opening the floodgates to overdevelopment and more unbearable traffic; to stop underfunding city employee pensions, to ensure the community is heard when Pacific View and Ecke Ranch are repurposed;and to keep this a city we can love CS-09VO-2 N SD 250-024 CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council KEVIN FORRESTER Age: 55 Trust attorney, Judge pro tem, real estate broker I am proud to be an active member of the Encinitas community, where my wife Kim and I have made our home for 31 years and raised our daughter Courtney, and son Cody We have experienced together and appreciate the many qualities that make Encinitas special. Over the last 20 years, I have built a reputation as an effective listener and leader through service, as President of the Olivenhain Town Council, member of the Olivenhain School Design Committee, the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan Task Force, Encinitas Citizen's Fire Advisory Committee,and Rotary International. As a mediator,arbitrator,and twice-elected President of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors, I bring a broad range of skills in reaching consensus, maintaining civil negotiations, and resolving differences among individuals and interest groups. These are the same skills required of Council members to ensure that the public's interests are recognized as paramount and addressed by the Council. I look forward to continuing my commitment to serving all community members, and would be honored to receive your vote. Please visit Forrester4Encinitas.com for the key values and objectives of my campaign. CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council MARK MUIR Age: 56 Appointed Councilperson, City of Encinitas We can continue to protect our treasured quality of life and the unique character of our five communities through fiscal prudence, environmental stewardship, and fair and equitable application of the General Plan. As a former Encinitas Fire Chief and current Councilmember, I have served you for 35 years, working to build a safe,beautiful,and sustainable community I have voted for a balanced budget with performance measurements, pension reform, Encinitas Community Park for our families, better beaches, increased public safety, responsible growth, reduced traffic impacts in our neighborhoods,clean and reliable water Over the last decade, I have served on many community regional boards including: San Dieguito and Olivenhain Water Districts, San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego North Economic Development Council,and San Diego Association of Governments. The San Diego Taxpayers Association, "Golden Watchdog Award", recognized my efforts in saving millions in taxpayer dollars. The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce honored me as a "Community Hero" and the New Encinitas Network named me a "Top 25 Leader in the Past 25 Years" Please join Encinitas citizens, community and regional leaders in supporting my candidacy, including former Mayors'James Bond, Rick Shea,Anne Omsted, along with the Deputy Sheriff's Association,and Encinitas Firefighter's Association. markmuir2012(agmail com www.muirforencinitas.com 760.274.3006 CS-09VO-3 N SD 250-025 CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council BARB YOST Author Age: 51 Barb Yost, 51, is leading the effort to preserve and protect our neighborhoods as President of Encinitas Neighbors (www.Encinitans.com). Using her grass-roots organizing skills, she's been bringing people together across the community to fight city and developer neighborhood invasions. Barb proposes enactment of a "Neighborhood Self-Determination" law—the right of neighborhoods to accept or reject intrusive projects; and the requirement that projects conform to neighborhood characteristics. She advocates easing the permit process for conforming home improvements. Barb is committed to stopping wasteful spending. She and her team of community financial advisors have identified millions of dollars in unnecessary expenses. She pledges to keep a watchful eye on every dollar of taxpayer money Barb entered the race for City Council to bring integrity, accountability, transparency and true representation of the people to public affairs. Barb is a breast cancer surviver She had a mastectomy in 2011 Prior to her diagnosis, Barb was an Emergency Medical Technician. Barb and her canine companion, Emily, can be found almost every day at Orpheus Park or Cricket's Corner She's a passionate animal lover Barb has a daughter,Debra,29 Her platform for change is at www BarbYost.com. CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council THOMAS BROPHY Integral Educator I am qualified to serve on the City Council for these reasons. 2011 The City Council passed a resolution for a new reserve fund for the Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority, created in conjunction with Encinitas Ranch, Leucadia Boulevard, and the commercial center That action impacts the annual taxes of nearly 1,000 homeowners. I am serving on a "Leadership Committee," including HOA presidents and the City Manager, investigating this questionable tax increase 1998. 1 purchased one of the first homes in the Mendocino subdivision of Encinitas Ranch. As a homeowner there, I have served as an elected member of the HOA board since 2007, and I have been president since 2010 1997 1 was invited to be Dean of the only California approved institution of higher education based in our City, the California Institute for Human Science, where I continue to teach Integral philosophy and integrative sciences (incorporating my PhD in physics and former work with NASA). My goal is to bring a fresh integrative-rational perspective to City Council that puts the interests of residents, homeowners and taxpayers first and to guide development of Encinitas, better integrating our tremendous resource of the natural environment into a unique world class city MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Proposition EE (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form) PROP EE "MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REPAIR/CAREER TRAINING MEASURE. To better prepare students for universities/jobs/careers by- Expanding science labs, health-related careers, biotechnology, nursing, and technical job training, • Upgrading electrical systems,wiring,computer technology/Internet access, • Improving support facilities for war veterans, • Addressing handicap accessibility requirements, • Acquiring,constructing, repairing facilities,sites and equipment, shall MiraCosta Community College District issue$497,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, requiring all funds remain local, financial audits, citizens' oversight, and NO money for pensions or administrators'salaries?" Bonds—Yes Bonds—No This proposition requires approval by 55% of the voters voting on the proposition. Full text of this proposition follows the arguments and rebuttals CS 09V0 4 N SD 250-026 PR-35MO-1 N SD 250-027 COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS This proposition, if approved by 55% of the votes cast on the proposition, will authorize the MiraCosta Community College District ("District") to issue and sell $497,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The sale of these bonds by the District is for the purpose of raising money for the District, and represents a debt of the District. In exchange for the money received from the holders, the District promises to pay the holder of the bonds an amount of interest for a certain period of time,and to repay the bonds on the expiration date. Voter approval of this measure also will authorize an annual tax to be levied upon the taxable property within the District. The purpose of this tax is to generate revenue to pay the principal and interest on the bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it becomes due and to provide a fund for payment of the principal on or before maturity Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition may be used by the District for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of community college facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of community college facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for community college facilities. The interest rate on any bond, which is established at the time of bond issuance, cannot exceed 12% per annum. The final maturity date of any bond could be no later than 25 years or 40 years after the date the bonds are issued as determined by the District. The tax authorized by this proposition is consistent with the requirements of the California Constitution. The California Constitution permits property taxes, above the standard one percent (1%)limitation,to be levied upon real property to pay the interest and redemption charges on any bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property, including the furnishing and equipping of community college facilities,when approved by 55%of the voters if- (1)the proceeds from the sale of the bonds are used only for the purposes specified, (2)the District, by evaluating safety, class size reduction, and information technology, has approved a list of specific projects to be funded, (3)the District will conduct an annual, independent performance audit,and (4)the District will conduct an annual,independent financial audit. If a bond measure is approved, state law requires the District to establish an independent citizens'oversight committee. The District has made this ballot proposition subject to these requirements. Approval of this proposition does not guarantee that the proposed projects in the District that are the subject of these bonds will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this proposition. A "YES" vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the District to issue and sell $497,000,000 in general obligation bonds. A"NO"vote is a vote against authorizing the District to issue and sell$497,000,000 in general obligation bonds. TAX RATE STATEMENT FOR PROPOSITION EE An election will be held in the MiraCosta Community College District(the"District")on November 6,2012,to authorize the sale of up to$497,000,000 in bonds of the District to finance school facilities as described in the proposition. If the bonds are approved, the District plans to issue the bonds in a number of series over a period of time. Principal and interest on the bonds will be payable from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the District. The information presented in numbered paragraphs 1-3 below is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. 1 The best estimate of the tax which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is 01964 cents per$100($19 64 per$100,000)of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2013-14 2: The best estimate of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is 01964 cents per$100($19 64 per$100,000)of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2021-22. 3• The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on estimate assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, 01964 cents per $100 ($19 64 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2021-22. The District's best estimate of the average tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue over all of the years the bonds will be outstanding is 01864 cents per $100 ($18 64 per$100,000)of assessed valuation. The tax rate estimates in this statement reflect the District's current projection of future assessed values and of future debt service payments, which are based on certain assumptions. Approval of the ballot measure authorizes the issuance of bonds under certain conditions and for certain purposes, and is not approval of a specific tax rate or a specific plan of bond issuance. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount and repayment structure of bonds sold, market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds The dates of sale and the amount and repayment structure of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on its need for construction funds, its intention to meet the tax rate targets stated above, the legal limitations on bonds approved by a 55% vote and other factors The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale Actual future assessed valuation will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process. Voters should note that the estimated tax rates are based on the ASSESSED VALUE of taxable property in the District as shown on the County's official tax rolls, not on the property's market value Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions. Dated: August 7,2012 Francisco C Rodriguez,Ph.D Superintendent/President MiraCosta Community College District PR-35MO-2 N SD 250-028 PR-35MO-3 N SD 250-029 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION EE If you are concerned about the economy or whether someone you know can get a job or afford a high-quality college education,vote YES on EE to help MiraCosta College YES on EE expands opportunities for our local students to earn college credits certifications,and gob skills at a reasonable price YES on EE also improves MiraCosta College's veterans' programs, which are dedicated to ensuring that our soldiers receive the support they need to complete their education and enter the civilian workforce. CSU and UC college costs are skyrocketing. Those systems are at least SIX TIMES more expensive than MiraCosta College! YES on EE expands science, health-related careers, biotechnology, nursing and technical job training programs,accommodating more students in high-demand classes with long waiting lists. YES on EE updates outdated electrical systems,wiring and equipment for computer technology and Internet access while upgrading career and vocational classrooms, labs and equipment for 21st century jobs and careers. The San Diego County Taxpayers Association supports YES on EE because it includes tough accountability provisions and safeguards. By law, Proposition EE requires published financial audits and oversight by an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee to ensure all funds are spent as promised to taxpayers. NO money can be spent on administrators' salaries or pensions. Not a dime can be taken by Sacramento politicians! With an anticipated 30,000 war veterans and their familjes expected to return to San Diego County and other active military taking MiraCosta courses, military leaders and veterans' advocates strongly support YES on EE because it expands our ability to serve more students, active military and veterans who need jobs and transition back into the workforce. Vote YES on EE. Visit www.MiraCostaCollegeYesonEE.com DAVID M.BRAHMS KENNETH A. NOONAN Brigadier General, Taxpayer Advocate USMC Retired MARY A.CROWLEY PATRICK J PARDO League of Women Voters Associated Student of North County San Diego Government President STEPHEN"HAP"L'HEUREUX Board Member, Chamber of Commerce REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION EE What is the cost of a school bond? If you live in Poway, your $105 MILLION bond will cost almost$1 BILLION to repay The same risk exists with these MiraCosta bonds These MiraCosta bonds could COST OVER $4 BILLION TO REPAY Property taxes could soar for future district taxpayers. There is no California law preventing this from happening. (_www.StopTaxingus com) Consider Poway politicians recently adopted a controversial repayment program that delays beginning ANY bond payments for 20 years while the interest compounds. Moreover, such Capital Appreciation Bonds (CAB's) can cost FAR more than regular bonds. The Poway CAB bonds' average interest rate is reportedly 7 45% tax free, perhaps DOUBLE the normal muni bond interest rate. Future generations will likely pay$877 MILLION in interest. Unfortunately, Poway is not alone. A recent expose' found that CAB school district loans exist throughout San Diego County The same thins could happen with this bond AFTER the proposition is passed. Regardless of district assurances, apparently a future board can legally use this prop's authorization to issue expensive,toxic CAB's. MiraCosta wants to increase your taxes WITHOUT EMBRACING REFORMS The public labor unions prefer we leave their generous pensions alone. Don't be confused by an endorsement from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Their "construction friendly"Board of Directors is merely endorsing a massive wealth transfer from you to the construction industry—classic crony capitalism. They endorse most school bonds. Avoid this reckless proposition. Demand reform Vote NO on EE. JULIA SPRAGG Realtor GARY D GONSALVES M.D Co Founder Stop Taxing Us JOHN SALAZAR San Dieguito Union High School District Board Member DARCY BRANDON Private Property Advocate ED WAGNER Encinitas Taxpayers Association Board Member PR-35MO-4 N SD 250-030 PR-35MO-5 N SD 250-031 ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITON EE According to the Tax Foundation, California has the second highest state income tax rate, the highest state sales tax and the 15th highest per capita property tax paid in the nation. We have the highest corporate income tax west of the Mississippi (except Alaska), and currently (June, 2012)we pay the highest gasoline tax. We pay PLENTY of taxes. Now MiraCosta,College trustees are asking for$497 million(www StopTaxingUs.com). With interest,that could end up costing taxpayers over$1 billion-and maybe a LOT more. MiraCosta College smells"free"money and"wants"its share. MiraCosta knows this undertaking could take a decade or more to complete, yet "wants" authorization for all the money now, regardless of taxpayer impacts. What it really"wants"is an open checkbook. Rather than embrace sweeping institutional reforms, MiraCosta seems intent on making your property taxes even worse, while charging students almost nothing for all these planned improvements. Bad idea. Moreover, proponents are assuming a remarkable 2.4% annual growth rate in students, even though the area K-12 "feeder" school districts have been experiencing stagnant or declining student enrollments for many years. Hmmm. Despite operating below capacity, MiraCosta wants to add 7 new buildings and rebuild/restore almost every room on all three college sites, plus make improvements to service utilities, roads and landscaping. And they want to do all this during the worst recession since the Great Depression. Area unemployment and underemployment rates are high, homes are being repossessed, citizens have lost much of their wealth, living costs are skyrocketing and kids are going hungry,but MiraCosta, like others,is oblivious to the plight. REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION EE Opponents are completely uninformed about MiraCosta College and the educational programs our students/veterans need. Don't fall for their irresponsible political rhetoric—Vote YES on EEt FACT MiraCosta College hasn't passed a local funding measure to improve education in over 50 years. We've prided ourselves on our self-reliance and fiscal prudence, and not asking the community for help,until now FACT In today's economy, students'/veterans'demand for affordable education/job training has increased. YES on EE expands our ability to serve students/veterans who need jobs and transition into the workforce. More students are attending community colleges--at a savings of $35,000 -- on their way to 4-year degrees YES on EE increases opportunities for students/ veterans to earn college credits,certifications,and job skills at a reasonable price. FACT YES on EE includes tough fiscal accountability provisions, including a Citizens'Oversight Committee and independent annual financial audits to ensure funds are spent as promised to taxpayers. By law, NO money can be spent on administrators'salaries or pensions ALL funds must stay local and cannot be taken by Sacramento FACT YES on EE creates hundreds of well-paying local jobs, stimulating our local economy at a time when residents and businesses are struggling to make ends meet. FACT YES on EE expands science, health-related careers, biotechnology, nursing and technical job-training programs so MiraCosta College can accommodate more students in high- demand classes,currently with long waiting lists. Vote YES on EE. CLAUDE ALVERSON MARY A.CROWLEY At MOST, only a fraction of the $4 97 million requested appears justified at this time. Send Retiree/Senior Advocate League of Women Voters of MiraCosta a"GET REAL"message. Vote No on Proposition EE North County San Diego ADAM FRYE GINA P MCBRIDE GARY D GONSALVES M.D ED WAGNER MiraCosta College Student Board Member,Chamber of Commerce Co-Founder Stop Taxing Us Board Member, Past Pres. Military Veteran Encinitas Taxpayers Assn RHONDA DENISTON JERRY PETERS DAVID M.BRAHMS No Co Regional Director Brigadier General, USMC Retired 9 Pres.of Cardiff Taxpayers Assoc. Stop Taxing Us ROBERT BONDE Pres United Citizens Coastal Protective League PR-35MO-6 N SD 250-032 PR-35MO-7 N SD 250-033 EXHIBIT B FULL TEXT BALLOT PROPOSITION EE MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOND MEASURE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2012 The following is the full proposition presented to the voters of the MiraCosta Community College District. "MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REPAIR/CAREER TRAINING MEASURE. To better prepare students for universities/jobs/careers by- Expanding science labs, health-related careers, biotechnology, nursing, and technical job training, • Upgrading electrical systems,wiring,computer technology/Internet access, • Improving support facilities for war veterans, • Addressing handicap accessibility requirements, • Acquiring,constructing,repairing facilities,sites and equipment, shall MiraCosta Community College District issue$497,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, requiring all funds remain local, financial audits, citizens' oversight, and NO money for pensions or administrators'salaries?" Bonds—Yes Bonds—No PROJECT LIST The Board of Trustees of the MiraCosta Community College District, to be responsive to the needs of its community, evaluated MiraCosta College's urgent and critical facility needs, and its capacity to provide students,active military and war veterans with an affordable education and prepare them for success in college and careers. Safety issues, class size and offerings, and information and computer technology were each considered in developing the scope of projects to be funded, as outlined is the District's 2011 Comprehensive Master Plan, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety(the"Master Plan"), and available for review on the District's website (www MiraCosta.edu/our plan). In developing the scope of projects for the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses and Community Learning Center, the faculty, staff and students have prioritized career training, technology used for job training and facilities available to support an affordable education, so that the most critical needs that will make MiraCosta College an effective place for learning would be addressed. In the course of developing the Master Plan public input was received from hundreds of constituents It was concluded that if these facility needs were not addressed now, MiraCosta College would be unable to remain competitive in preparing students for jobs in high-demand industries and university transfer The Board concluded that the longer they waited to repair and upgrade MiraCosta College the more expensive it would be. In implementing the MiraCosta College Master Plan, the Board of Trustees determines that MiraCosta College must: (i) Ensure local students have access to AFFORDABLE, LOW-COST, HIGH- QUALITY EDUCATION and technologies they need to go to four-year universities and compete for high-paying jobs, EXHIBIT B (Continued) (ii) Provide classroom space and improved course offerings to give local high school graduates and returning students the opportunity to finish required courses and improve their grades so that they can SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFER TO A CAL STATE UNIVERSITY OR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUS, (iii) Upgrade and expand facilities to expand veteran services to ensure that the growing number of returning service members receive the support they need to complete their education and enter the civilian workforce;and (iv) Upgrade technology to provide students with opportunities to learn job skills; and (vi) Adhere to stringent FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY safeguards such as. (a) Sacramento must be prohibited from taking any of the funds raised, (b) All expenditures must be subject to annual independent financial audits, (c) No funds can be used for administrators'salaries and pensions, (d) ALL FUNDS MUST BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL CONTROL, (e) An independent citizens' bond oversight committee must be appointed to ensure that all funds are spent only as authorized. MIRACOSTA COLLEGE Academic Facility and Technology Upgrade Projects to Help Students,Active Military and War Veterans to Transfer to Four-Year Universities or be Trained for High-Paving Jobs Goal and Purpose: Ensuring students, active military, and war veterans are either prepared for transfer to the state university systems or be trained for in-demand, high- paying jobs is a major objective of MiraCosta College. Improvements to academic facilities and technology implementations will allow it to continue providing access to affordable,high-quality education. • Upgrade and expand facilities for career training in high-paying careers that do not require a four-year degree. • Install additional electrical service capacity to improve computer technology and Internet access. • Upgrade outdated classrooms, science labs, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with technology • Upgrade support facilities for war veterans and currently active military personnel. • Upgrade and replace existing information-technology infrastructure and network systems to improve efficiency and increase capacity • Upgrade and expand telecommunications,Internet and network connections. • Upgrade academic buildings to expand science, health-related careers, biotechnology, nursing,and technical job training. • Upgrade and replace technology,computers, hardware and software systems used for job training and retraining programs. PR-35MO-8 N SD 250-034 PR-35MO-9 N SD 250-035 EXHIBIT B (Continued) Essential Repair and Construction Proiects to Provide Greater Access to an Affordable Education Goal and Purpose: Since enrollment at MiraCosta has increased by more than 40% in recent years, students, active military and war veterans cannot enroll in basic, required courses such as math and science labs. For some programs,students must wait for two years to enroll in some classes. Facilities will be improved to increase class offerings and reduce the time it requires students to complete their programs. • Update science and computer labs. • Upgrade nursing program facilities to eliminate two-year waiting list. • Construct more classroom space. • Implement ADA-accessibility improvements throughout the campus' buildings, classrooms,and other facilities to ensure availability to persons with disabilities. • Expand healthcare training facilities for those who plan on caring for our local aging population. 21"Century Job Training and Infrastructure Projects Goal and Purpose: MiraCosta College provides essential job training and workforce preparation for students, active military, and war veterans. In today's economic times, these projects will allow MiraCosta to continue offering local residents training and education in the health sciences, occupational therapy, as well as other job training and workforce programs: • Upgrade career and vocational classrooms,labs and equipment to provide students with opportunities to learn job skills. • Provide and maintain up-to-date technology, data and communication equipment for job-training programs and facilities,and to expand online classes for local students. • Renovate, repair or replace outdated laboratories, classrooms, training centers and support facilities. • Upgrade and replace technology,hardware and software systems • Upgrade and replace classroom instructional equipment. Replace or upgrade outdated electrical systems. • Repair or replace leaky roofs, worn-out floors, old rusty plumbing, and faulty electrical systems. The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency In addition to the listed projects stated above, the project list at MiraCosta College also includes the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease obligations and interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the project list,payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, PR-35MO-10 N SD 250-036 EXHIBIT B (Continued) facility studies, assessment reviews,facility master plan preparation and updates,environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, and temporary housing of dislocated college activities caused by construction projects. In addition to the projects listed above, repair,renovation and construction projects may include,but not be limited to,some or all of the following:renovation of student and staff restrooms; replace aging electrical and plumbing systems; repair and replacement of heating and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies; repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls, doors and drinking fountains; removal of outdated buildings and construction/upgrading of new classrooms, support buildings and physical education facilities; installation of wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers,technology and other electrical devices and needs, upgrade facilities to meet current earthquake safety standards; repair and replacement of fire alarms,emergency communications and security systems, upgrading, resurfacing, replacing or relocating of hard courts, fields, turf and irrigation systems; upgrade classrooms; upgrade existing parking lots and unsound bridges, repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; upgrade early education job training facilities, replace water and sewer lines and other plumbing systems; improve water conservation and energy efficiency; replace outdated security systems; replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems to reduce costs; replace outdated heating and ventilation systems; improve insulation,weather proofing and roofs to reduce costs; improve access for the disabled; install and repair fire safety equipment, including alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire safety doors; inspect for/repair gas pipe leaks, replace broken concrete walks, deteriorated asphalt; replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks; install new security systems, such as security (surveillance)cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks, replace sewer lines and improve drainage systems to prevent flooding, upgrade roadway and pedestrian paths for improved safety and access for emergency vehicles, site parking, utilities and grounds. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, laser printers, digital white boards, document projectors, upgrade voice-over-IP, call manager and network security/firewall, and other miscellaneous equipment and software. The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District's receipt of state matching funds and the final costs of each project. In the absence of state matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District's share of the costs of the projects, the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Some projects may be undertaken as joint-use projects in cooperation with other local public or nonprofit agencies. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans and construction documents are finalized, construction bids are received, construction contracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing,or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements,licenses,or rights of way to the property Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code§53410. PR-35MO-11 N SD 250-037 EXHIBIT B (Continued) NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PROPOSITION SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES,AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, INCLUDING TEACHER AND COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES, PENSIONS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED THE CITIZENS' BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND A SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS' BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Proposition AA (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) PROP AA To provide safe, modern schools and prepare students for success in college and careers by repairing and upgrading outdated classrooms and schools, constructing and upgrading school facilities, including classrooms, science labs, and libraries, improving safety and security, and supporting career training and math, science, and technology instruction with 21st Century instructional technology and facilities, shall San Dieguito Union High School District issue $449 million in bonds with independent oversight, no money for administrator salaries, and all money staying local? This proposition requires approval by 55% of the voters voting on the proposition. Full text of this proposition follows the arguments. COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS This proposition, if approved by 55%of the votes cast on the proposition, will authorize the San Dieguito Union High School District("District")to issue and sell$449,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The sale of these bonds by the District is for the purpose of raising money for the District, and represents a debt of the District. In exchange for the money received from the holders, the District promises to pay the holder of the bonds an amount of interest for a certain period of time,and to repay the bonds on the expiration date Voter approval of this measure also will authorize an annual tax to be levied upon the taxable property within the District. The purpose of this tax is to generate revenue to pay the principal and interest on the bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it becomes due and to provide a fund for payment of the principal on or before maturity Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition may be used by the District for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities. The interest rate on any bond, which is established at the time of bond issuance, cannot exceed 12% per annum. The final maturity date of any bond could be no later than 25 years or 40 years after the date the bonds are issued as determined by the District. PR-35MO-12 N SD 250-038 PR-12F0-1 N SD 250-039 COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS (Continued) The tax authorized by this proposition is consistent with the requirements of the California Constitution. The California Constitution permits property taxes, above the standard one percent (1%) limitation, to be levied upon real property to pay the interest and redemption charges on any bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities,when approved by 55%of the voters if- (1)the proceeds from the sale of the bonds are used only for the purposes specified, (2)the District, by evaluating safety, class size reduction, and information technology, has approved a list of specific projects to be funded, (3)the District will conduct an annual, independent performance audit,and (4)the District will conduct an annual, independent financial audit. If a bond measure is approved, state law requires the District to establish an independent citizens' oversight committee The District has made this ballot proposition subject to these requirements. Approval of this proposition does not guarantee that the proposed projects in the District that are the subject of these bonds will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this proposition. A"YES"vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the District to issue and sell$449,000,000 in general obligation bonds. A"NO"vote is a vote against authorizing the District to issue and sell$449,000,000 in general obligation bonds. TAX RATE STATEMENT An election will be held in the San Dieguito Union High School District (the "District") on November 6, 2012, to authorize the sale of up to $449,000,000 in bonds of the District to finance school facilities as described in the measure. If the bonds are approved, the District plans to sell the bonds in 4 series over a period of approximately 6 years. Principal and interest on the bonds will be payable from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the District. The information presented in numbered paragraphs 1-3 below is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. 1 The best estimate of the maximum tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is no more than two and one-half cents per$100($25 00 per$100,000)of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2013-14 2. The best estimate of the maximum tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is no more than two and one-half cents per$100($25 00 per$100,000)of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2019-20 3 The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is two and one- half cents per$100 ($25 00 per$100,000)of assessed valuation,which is estimated to apply in fiscal year 2019-20 Approval of the ballot measure authorizes the issuance of bonds under certain conditions, and is not approval of a specific tax rate or a specific bond issuance plan. The tax rate estimates in this statement reflect the District's current projection of future assessed values and of future debt service payments,which are based on certain assumptions. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales,the amount and repayment structure of bonds sold, market interest rates at the time of each sale,and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The dates of sale of the bonds and the amount and repayment structure of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on its need for construction funds, its intention to meet the tax rate targets stated above, the legal limitations on bonds approved by a 55% vote, and other factors The actual interest rates at which the bonds are sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale Actual future assessed valuation will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process Voters should note that the estimated tax rates are based on the ASSESSED VALUE of taxable property in the District as shown on the County's official tax rolls, not on the property's market value Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions PR-12FO-2 N SD 250-040 PR-12FO-3 Dated July 26,2012 Ken Noah Superintendent San Dieguito Union High School District N SD 250-041 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION AA Vote Yes on Proposition AA to maintain the exceptional quality of local middle and high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District. All Prop AA funds will upgrade local schools—the State can't take a penny Today's graduates need a strong foundation in math,science and technology to compete for jobs in the 21 Century Demand is growing for classes in advanced math, science and engineering. All of our schools need upgrades to meet evolving technological standards for classrooms, labs, and libraries. Prop AA will provide the classrooms, facilities, and technology necessary to teach modern career skills and prepare our students to compete for these good careers. Older local schools lack modern classrooms, libraries and science or computer labs. Aging schools suffer from leaky roofs, worn-out floors, rusty plumbing, faulty or inadequate electrical, safety and communications systems. Some schools don't meet modern seismic standards; others still have hazardous asbestos and lead to remove. While these old schools have served our community well for many decades, we must make urgent repairs and upgrades so all students learn in safe,modern classrooms. Prop AA improvements could help save millions of dollars currently used to patch old school facilities and run inefficient systems. Savings will enhance the environment for high quality instruction,especially in core areas like math,writing,reading and science. Our schools are among the best in the state and a source of community pride. High quality local education protects and strengthens local property values. SDUHSD hasn't asked voters to pass a bond measure in more than 40 years, but we can't wait for State government in Sacramento to fund these critical improvements. We need Prop AA today to provide local funding for urgent school improvements and protect the high quality of local schools. Please join us. vote YES on Prop AA. www OutstandingSanDieguitoSchools.com LANILUTAR President&CEO, San Diego County Taxpayers Association WILLIAM A. BERRIER Retired Superintendent PAUL HENKART Geophysical Analyst RICHARD LITOUK Business Owner RHEA A.STEWART Curriculum Developer REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION AA To maintain the quality of education in local middle and high schools in the San Dieguito High School District PLEASE VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION AA. The District wants to borrow$449 million to upgrade all the schools "NOW" The problem is that District educators are forgetting the fact that because of our rapidly changing technological society what is modern today will be obsolete tomorrow Because the state sets a cap on the amount of money the District can borrow, for the next 30 years the District will have little bonding capacity available to modernize and upgrade its facilities if Proposition AA passes. Consequently, future generations of students, unfortunately, will be basically stuck with newer but out-of-date facilities/technology long before more improvement money can again be borrowed. If voters want to end the raise-the-tax cycles and insure that modern classrooms, facilities and technology are available in the future, we must VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION AA We must demand that educators look at the big picture, determine how best to meet long range student facility/technology needs and present the electorate with fully justified requests that specifically address the obsolescence issue before asking for more money. The public has generously provided the District with the money to build and operate needed facilities over the years. The District must be encouraged to do a better job of planning for the future. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION AA GRAHAM LEDGER STEVER MCDOWELL Parent•Newsman•School Parent-Financial Analyst-PTA Auditor Board Candidate JOHN SALAZAR JERRY PETERS San Dieguito Union High Pres.of Cardiff Taxpayers Assoc School District Board Member ED WAGNER Encinitas Taxpayers Association Board Member PR-12FO-4 N SD 250-042 PR-12FO-5 N SD 250-043 ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION AA The San Dieguito High School Bond, Proposition AA is too costly It's bad for the school district,It's bad for taxpayers,and it's bad for the economy Bad for School San Dieguito Union High School District is asking for $449 million to build a new school and upgrade its other 10 schools even though enrollment is flat. The district has adequate student space, the facilities are safe and most of the work could wait. Since 1999, ratepayers and taxpayers have provided the District with about$225 million to improve its facilities. San Dieguito appears more greedy than needy This bond issue is a district wish list. Education's unending appetite for money is creating a negative impression of the profession and is hurting its standing with the public. Bad for Taxpayers Taxpayers are being treated as cash cows. This $449 million bond will cost the taxpayers approximately $1 billion to repay, with fees and interest. It comes at a time when taxpayers are hurting. The unemployment and underemployment rates are high, homes are being foreclosed upon, citizen wealth has dropped and in some cases,children are going hungry The district claims this bond will add only $20 per one hundred thousand dollars of assessed value to an average property tax bill, but what is not considered is the cumulative affect of all the other new federal,state and local taxes facing taxpayers just this election. Bad for the economy Now is not the time for the District to foist a $1 billion tax on an economy that is struggling to emerge from the worst recession since the great depression. Its feared that a series of new taxes could reverse the small gains made and put the nation back into recession or worse. Vote NO on Proposition AA DARCY BRANDON ED WAGNER Property Rights Advocate Boardmember,Past President, Encinitas Taxpayers Assn. RHONDA DENISTON JERRY PETERS No.Co. Regional Director Pres.of Cardiff Taxpayers Assoc. Stop Taxing Us ROBERT BONDE Pres.United Citizens Coastal Protective League PR-12FO-6 N SD 250-044 REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION AA SDUHSD hasn't turned to voters for bonds since 1971 Prop AA is modest, considering the significant upgrades required for modern health and safety codes, and to keep up with rising academic standards. The initial needs list was scaled back over 40%to create Prop AA. Several San Dieguito schools are more than forty years old: Prop AA includes urgent code compliance upgrades and repairs. Prop AA prepares all schools for instructional technology, so graduates can compete for top colleges and careers in fields like bioscience and engineering. The average homeowner will pay about$150 per year- a small investment yielding big dividends for our students,our high quality middle and high schools,and our property values. SDUHSD schools rank among the very best. But they cannot continue to provide a world-class education without local funding to improve aging classrooms and outdated technology How long should local students wait for Sacramento to fix the budget? These needed upgrades will only become more expensive if we delay Prop AA makes financial sense: by passing it now, local schools can take advantage of historically low interest rates and construction costs. Prop AA will provide the classrooms and facilities to prepare our students to compete for college admissions and high tech careers It will do so in a fiscally-sound manner, with responsible financing, endorsed by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association after extensive review and study Please join us and the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. vote YES on Prop AA. ANN F WELTON, Phd KEITH PADGETT President,Friends of the Pres/CEO Boys&Girls Clubs Solana Beach Library of San Dieguito MARK W BATH LARRY LUGO President,TPHS Foundation Chief Operating Officer, NAVISCAH CLARKE CAINES President—La Costa Canyon High School Foundation PR-12FO-7 N SD 250-045 BOND AUTHORIZATION By approval of this proposition by at least 55% of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the San Dieguito Union High School District(the"District")shall be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to$449,000,000 in aggregate principal amount to provide financing for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List below,and in order to qualify to receive State matching grant funds, subject to all of the accountability safeguards specified below ACCOUNTABILITY SAFEGUARDS The provisions in this section are specifically included in this proposition in order that the District's voters and taxpayers may be assured that their money will be spent wisely to address specific facilities needs of the District, all in compliance with the requirements of Article All A, Section 1(b)(3) of the State Constitution, and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000(codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following). Evaluation of Needs. The Board of Trustees hereby certifies that it has evaluated the facilities needs of the District, and the priority of addressing each of these needs. In the course of its evaluation, the Board of Trustees took safety, class size reduction and information technology needs into consideration while developing the Bond Project List. Limitation on Use of Bond Proceeds. The State of California does not have the power to take locally approved school district bond funds for any State purposes. The Constitution allows proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition to be used only for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities listed in this proposition, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff only when performing work on or necessary and incidental to the bond projects. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee The Board of Trustees shall establish an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (pursuant to Education Code Section 15278 and following), to ensure bond proceeds are spent only for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List. The committee shall be established within 60 days of the date on which the Board of Trustees enters the election results on its minutes. Annual Performance Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List. Annual Financial Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent financial audit of the bond proceeds (which shall be separate from the District's regular annual financial audit)until all of those proceeds have been spent for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List. Special Bond Proceeds Account Annual Report to Board. Upon approval of this proposition and the sale of any bonds approved, the Board of Trustees shall take actions necessary pursuant to Government Code Section 53410 and following to establish an account in which proceeds of the sale of bonds will be deposited. As long as any proceeds of the bonds remain unexpended, the Superintendent or the Associate Superintendent, Business Services of the District (or such other employee as may perform substantially similar duties) shall cause a report to be filed with the Board no later than December 31 of each year,commencing December 31, 2012, stating (1)the amount of bond proceeds received and expended in that year, and (2) the status of any project funded or to be funded from bond proceeds. The report may relate to the calendar year, fiscal year, or other appropriate annual period as such officer shall determine, and may be incorporated into the annual budget, audit, or other appropriate routine report to the Board. FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS Specific Purposes. All of the purposes enumerated in this proposition shall be united and voted upon as one single proposition,pursuant to Education Code Section 15100,and shall constitute the specific purposes of the bonds,and proceeds of the bonds shall be spent only for such purposes,pursuant to Government Code Section 53410 Joint Use. The District may enter into agreements with the County of San Diego or other public agencies or nonprofit organizations for joint use of school facilities financed with the proceeds of the bonds in accordance with Education Code Section 17077 42 (or any successor provision). The District may seek State grant funds for eligible joint-use projects as permitted by law, and this proposition hereby specifies and acknowledges that bond funds will or may be used to fund all or a portion of the local share for any eligible joint-use projects identified in the Bond Project List or as otherwise permitted by California State regulations, as the Board of Trustees shall determine. Rate of Interest. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum not exceeding the statutory maximum,payable at the time or times permitted by law Term of Bonds. The number of years the whole or any part of the bonds are to run shall not exceed the legal limit, though this shall not preclude bonds from being sold which mature prior to the legal limit. BOND PROJECT LIST The Bond Project List below describes the specific projects the San Dieguito Union High School District proposes to finance with proceeds of the bonds. Listed projects will be completed as needed at a particular school site according to Board-established priorities, and the order in which such projects appear on the Bond Project List is not an indication of priority for funding or completion. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded, and projects are completed. Certain construction funds expected from non-bond sources, including State grant funds for eligible projects, have not yet been secured. Until all project costs and funding sources are known, the Board of Trustees cannot determine the amount of bond proceeds available to be spent on each project, nor guarantee that the bonds will provide sufficient funds to allow completion of all listed projects. Completion of some projects may be subject to further government approvals by State officials and boards, to local environmental review,and to input from the public. For these reasons,inclusion of a project on the Bond Project List is not a guarantee that the project will be funded or completed The Board of Trustees may make changes to the Bond Project List in the future consistent with the projects specified in the proposition. Part I—Site-specific Authorization. the following projects are authorized at the specific sites indicated below (and are supplemental to, and do not limit, the authorization set forth in Part II,below): Canyon Crest Academy • Increase school capacity to accommodate growing student enrollment; • Consolidate under-utilized space to improve classrooms and science labs, • Repurpose the existing temporary Black Box Theater for engineering/robotics; Add new physical education/athletics facilities. PR-12FO-8 N SD 250-046 PR-12FO-9 N SD 250-047 Carmel Valley Middle School • Repair, rehabilitate, reconstruct or modernize science and technology labs and other classrooms; • Reconfigure instructional spaces and labs to create larger instruction spaces. Diegueno Middle School • Repair, reconstruct, rehabilitate or replace existing modular or portable classroom buildings, • Reconfigure classrooms or labs to support instruction; • Improve traffic circulation; • Reconfigure quad area. Earl Warren Middle School • Repair, replace, reconstruct, or modernize outdated, aging school classrooms and buildings including constructing new classrooms and buildings if necessary; • Repair, replace, reconstruct or modernize multi-use facility (Warren Hall) to allow for group learning,and expanded joint-use partnership with the County of San Diego; • Construct new facilities for athletics and performing arts. La Costa Canyon High School • Repair, replace, reconstruct or modernize existing modular or portable classroom buildings with 2-story classroom buildings that include labs for science,including physics, • Construct new classrooms and media center; • Reconfigure existing classrooms and labs to support instruction; • Repair,replace,reconstruct or modernize labs and other classrooms; • Add new web-based learning center for online/distance learning; • Reconfigure quad area; • Construct physical education/athletics facilities, • Make necessary site improvements including grading,infrastructure,and roads. La Costa Valley Site • Construct new flexible meeting and instructional space for district and community use; • Construct new gymnasium multi-purpose building for district and community use; • Construct new play fields and hard courts to allow community access, as well as to support the athletic program at La Costa Canyon High School. PR-12FO-10 N SD 250-048 New Middle School at Pacific Highlands Ranch • Add new classrooms and instructional spaces to prevent overcrowding at neighboring facilities, • Add new multi-use instructional facility and media center; • Add new physical education/athletics facilities, • Make necessary site improvements including grading, infrastructure,and roads; • Construct school facilities including buildings necessary for non-instructional purposes. Oak Crest Middle School • Repair, reconstruct,rehabilitate or reconfigure classrooms and labs to support instruction; • Repair,reconstruct,rehabilitate or reconfigure Crest Hall to improve functionality; • Repair, reconstruct, rehabilitate or reconfigure media center and reconfigure spaces for group instruction; • Add new physical education/athletics facilities; • Add a new science quad. San Dieguito Academy • Expand total campus space, including space for engineering technology, science and physics labs,and classroom space, • Add 2-story math and science building with math classrooms, science classrooms, and science labs; • Add 2-story arts/English/social science/adult education building with new classrooms; • Repair, reconstruct,rehabilitate or reconfigure industrial arts building; • Add new physical education/athletics facilities. Sunset High School/North Coast Alternative • Construct new classrooms; • Repair,reconstruct, rehabilitate or reconfigure classrooms and labs to support instruction; • Repair, reconstruct, rehabilitate or reconfigure school facilities to ensure they are accessible for students, parents, teachers and staff with disabilities by repairing, constructing, reconstructing, rehabilitating or reconfiguring schools and classrooms to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act. PR-12FO-11 N SD 250-049 Torrey Pines High School • Repair,construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or reconfigure old and outdated buildings, labs, classrooms and technologies. • Repair,construct,reconstruct,rehabilitate or reconfigure student commons area; • Repair, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or reconfigure arts and education spaces, and industrial arts classrooms,labs and shop facilities; • Add new physical education/athletics facilities. Part II - District-wide Authorization. The following projects are authorized at each or any of the District's sites,as shall be approved by the Board of Trustees: • Enable 21s'Century learning in science, engineering, technology and related subjects by providing modern equipment, including instructional equipment, technology, servers, wiring,and data systems; • Construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or repair utility infrastructure, heating and cooling systems, and building infrastructure to improve functionality and efficiency, including adding solar and other renewable technology; • Ensure schools, classrooms and facilities meet current fire, earthquake and other safety codes; • Repair, reconstruct, rehabilitate or modernize science and technology labs and other classrooms, • Improve traffic safety and parking at and around each school; • Acquire or lease facilities; • Construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or repair school facilities, including science laboratories, instructional classrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, playfields, multi-use facilities,and performing arts spaces. Each project listed is assumed to include its share of costs of the election and bond issuance and other construction-related costs, such as construction management, architectural,engineering, inspection and other planning costs, legal,accounting and similar fees, independent annual financial and performance audits, a customary construction contingency,and other costs incidental to and necessary for completion of the listed projects (whether work is performed by the District or by third parties),including: Remove, dispose of, and otherwise remediate hazardous materials, including asbestos,lead,etc.,where necessary Address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization (including plumbing or gas line breaks,dry rot,seismic,structural,etc.). Site preparation/restoration in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, demolition of existing structures, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation and drainage, utility lines(such as gas lines,water lines, electrical lines, sewer lines, and communication lines),trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, traffic lights and mitigation, and acquiring any necessary easements,licenses,or rights of way to the property Rental or construction of storage facilities and other space on an interim basis,as needed to accommodate construction materials, equipment, and personnel, and interim classrooms (including relocatables) for students and school functions or other storage for classroom materials displaced during construction. Acquisition of any of the facilities on the Bond Project List through temporary lease or lease-purchase arrangements, or execute purchase option under a lease for any of these authorized facilities. Furnishing and equipping of existing and newly constructed, modernized or rehabilitated classrooms and facilities on an ongoing basis, including replacing worn, broken, or out-of-date furniture and equipment for all classrooms, athletic facilities and other facilities, as needed. For any project involving renovation, modernization, remodeling or rehabilitation of a building or the major portion of a building, the District may proceed with new replacement construction instead (including any necessary demolition), if the Board of Trustees determines that replacement and new construction is more practical than rehabilitation and renovation, considering the building's age, condition, expected remaining life, comparative cost, and other relevant factors. The Bond Project List shall be considered a part of this ballot proposition, and shall be reproduced in any official document required to contain the full statement of the bond proposition. PR-12FO-12 N SD 250-050 PR-12FO-13 N SD 250-051 CITY OF ENCINITAS Proposition K (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) PROP K Shall the electors of the City of Encinitas elect a mayor and four city council members? OFFICE OF ELECTED MAYOR IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF PROPOSITION K Background. This proposition is one of three on the ballot related to establishing a directly elected Mayor of the City Council("Council")of the City of Encinitas("City"). Since incorporation as a general law city, the City has been governed by a five-member Council. Pursuant to the Encinitas Municipal Code ("Code"), in December of each year,the Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor(at the pleasure of the Council)for the next year The Code also provides that the Mayor serves as the presiding officer of Council meetings. Additionally, by custom and practice, the Mayor performs certain ceremonial functions such as "ribbon cuttings" and limited administrative duties such as signing Council approved contracts and adopted resolutions and ordinances. As a general law City seeking to designate the office of elected Mayor, State law requires that three separate but related questions be posed to the voters. In this case the following questions apply (1) Proposition K asks whether the electors of the City of Encinitas shall elect a Mayor and four City Council Members? (2) Proposition L asks whether the term of office of mayor be two years?and (3) Proposition M asks whether the term of office of mayor be four years? Effect and Features of the Office of Elected Mayor If passed, Proposition K would designate the office of elected Mayor in the City in place of one of the existing Council seats beginning in November of 2014,when the next general election for the City is scheduled. The following reflects features of the office of elected Mayor- Qualifications for office the same as a Councilmember • Is a member of the Council and maintains all the same powers and duties • Maintains the powers of the appointed Mayor • May draw a salary in addition to the salary established for Council members if approved by the electorate or by ordinance adopted by Council (otherwise, same as Councilmember) • Makes all appointments to boards, commissions and committees (unless otherwise specified by State law)subject to the approval of the Council • The Mayor Pro Tempore is selected by the Council Proposition K requires a simple majority vote to pass. Either Proposition L or M shall determine the term of office,which would begin upon the seating of the new Council in November 2014 A"YES"vote is a vote to create the office of the elected Mayor A "NO" vote is a vote to continue the existing practice of the Council designating a Mayor annually ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION K In San Diego County all but three cities elect their mayor, an identifiable leader, who serves as the 'face of the city' and brings consistency, focus, vision and direction to the Council and Staff Currently in Encinitas, a member of the City Council is selected to serve as mayor for the next year by a simple majority vote of the Council. Thus, in a four-year period, Encinitas typically has four different mayors operating as the leader within our city's complex infrastructure This makes it hard to know who the mayor is, to achieve better long-term planning and consistency, and disenfranchises citizens who want the right to directly elect their leader Since its incorporation in 1986, Encinitas has matured to a stable population of 63,000 and operating expenses of almost$90 million. Encinitas is one of few cities in California improving the quality service while maintaining an annual budget surplus. In addition, the state is cutting basic services and will soon shift many of their responsibilities to local cities. This will require Encinitas to operate at a new level of efficiency in order to protect our economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. An elected mayor would be accountable to the citizens and by serving multiple years, would have the best chance to lead effectively and help solve the critical issues facing our city It's time to add accountability and consistency to the position of Mayor of Encinitas. We trust Encinitas voters to select their own Mayorl JAMES H.BOND City Council Member MARK A.MUIR City Council Member PR-09VO-1 N SO 250-052 PR-09VO-2 N SO 250-053 REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION K There are 5 good reasons to VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION K. They are Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Historic Encinitas, New Encinitas, Leucadia, and Olivenhain. These 5 communities joined together as equals in a union called Encinitas. Each community cherishes its own boundaries,character,and values and will fight to protect them. The current rotating mayor concept fits Encinitas's unique situation because it shares Power amongst the communities. While it doesn't guarantee communities mayoral representation, it grants them the opportunity to put forth candidates and elect councilpersons that eventually become mayors. This system worked until sabotaged by our city councilpersons Those same councilpersons that are promoting the elected mayor proposition. The elected mayor idea would be a disastrous step toward the dissolution of the 5 communities because it would place a person from one area of the community in control for extensive periods of time. Proposition K would saddle Encinitas with virtual rulers; persons that serve, not at the will of the people but at the will of special interests for as long as desired, because money talks. Promoters of Proposition K use "hypocrisy"in an attempt to sway your vote. What they really want is for us to become a homogeneous, faceless mass with no voice in our destiny Don't let the lust for power by a few destroy the communities we love Our former mayors and community leaders know that an elected mayor is a bad idea VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION K ANTHONY J BRANDENBURG ED WAGNER Olivenhain Resident Historic Encinitas Resident OLIVIER CANLER BRUCE EHLERS New Encinitas Resident Resident of Olivenhain ROBERT BONDE Resident of Cardiff-by-the-Sea ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION K AN ELECTED MAYOR IS A BAD IDEA! VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION K. This proposal is ill-conceived and poorly crafted. It will change our current system in which political power is shared by all city council members and will concentrate it in one elected official. It will do nothing to create and ensure harmony on the council. We will lose the checks and balances we have now which allow minority opinion to be heard. TOO MUCH POWER IN THE HANDS OF THE MAYOR Our existing system of rotating the mayoral position annually among council members is a good one when it is not disregarded by power seeking council members. It makes no sense to change a system that represents all five communities and accommodates diverse ideas and experience. ANOTHER LAYER OF GOVERNMENT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND CITY SERVANTS Although the mayor often acts ceremonially,an entrenched elected mayor could: • Control the agenda to prevent important items from being discussed • Dominate the future direction of the city • Marginalize the voices of the other council members and citizens • Capitalize on the position for personal gain • Keep citizens in the dark by preventing controversial and politically damaging information from coming before council CONTROL BY SPECIAL INTERESTS Big money put behind electing a mayor could tip the balance of power away from the people and into the hands of special interests. A corrupt or incompetent individual could do irreversible harm to our city,particularly with a four-year term. DON'T LET SPECIAL INTERESTS CONTROL OUR CITY! DON'T LOSE THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE TO INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY! INSIST ON AN OFFICIAL CITY POLICY OF ONE-YEAR MAYORAL ROTATION! VOTE AGAINST AN ELECTED MAYOR! ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION K VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION K Signed: Former Mayor,SHEILA CAMERON Former Mayor, GAIL HANG Former Mayor, DENNIS HOLZ Former Mayor,ANNE OMSTED Incorporation Chairman,ROBERT BONDE PR-09VO-3 N SD 250-054 PR-09VO-4 N SD 250-055 REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINT PROPOSITION K Vote"YES"on Prop K DO YOU WANT THE POLITICIANS OR THE VOTERS SELECTING YOUR MAYOR? A"YES"VOTE PUTS THE VOTERS IN CHARGE OF THE CITY'S FUTURE VOTE"YES"FOR AN ELECTED MAYOR The voting public, not 3 politicians who put self-interests before the will of the people should elect their Mayor Yet every year 3 of these Council Members,not the voters,select one of themselves to represent you as Mayor for the next year • Opponents claim an elected Mayor will put "too much power in the hands of the mayor." This is nonsense! The mayor will have just one of five votes and any 2 council members have the authority to place any item on the agenda. • Opponents claim that this will be "another layer of government between the people and city servants." Equally absurd. We will have a Mayor and 4 Council Members just as we do today The only noticeable change will be that we won't have a brand new mayor every year • Voters in 15 of 18 City's in San Diego County already have the right to directly elect their mayor Encinitas voters deserve the same right. • A Mayor directly elected by the citizens is accountable to the citizens, provides increased continuity among the Council and Staff and for the first time the voters will know who they elected as their Mayor Prop K places the authority of selecting the Mayor of Encinitas in the hands of the voters, not politicians! Vote"YES"on Prop K RICK SHEA Former Encinitas Mayor JAMES BOND Former Encinitas Mayor CHRISTY GUERIN Former Encinitas Mayor JEROME STOCKS Encinitas Mayor MARK MUIR Retired Fire Chief and Current Councilmember PR-09VO-5 N SD 250-056 CITY OF ENCINITAS Proposition L (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) . . e . Shall the term of office of mayor be two years? TWO YEAR TERM OF ELECTED OFFICE OF MAYOR IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF PROPOSITION L Background. This proposition is one of three on the ballot related to establishing a directly elected Mayor of the City of Encinitas ("City"). Since incorporation as a general law city, the City has been governed by a five-member City Council("Council"). Pursuant to the Encinitas Municipal Code("Code"), in December of each year, the Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor (at the pleasure of the Council)for the next year The Code also provides that the Mayor serves as the presiding officer of Council meetings. Additionally, by custom and practice, the Mayor performs certain ceremonial functions such as "ribbon cuttings" and limited administrative duties such as signing Council approved contracts and adopted resolutions and ordinances. As a general law City seeking to designate the office of elected Mayor, State law requires that three separate but related questions be posed to the voters. In this case the following questions apply, (1) Proposition K asks whether the electors of the City of Encinitas shall elect a Mayor and four City Council Members? (2) Proposition L asks whether the term of office of mayor be two years?and (3) Proposition M asks whether the term of office of mayor be four years? Effect Proposition L is a companion proposition to Propositions K and M. The passage of Proposition L would set the term for an elected Mayor at two years only if both of the following occur- (1) A majority of voters approve Proposition K to establish the office of an elected Mayor in the City;and (2) This Proposition L (the two-year term of office proposition) receives more votes than Proposition M(the four-year term of office proposition). If passed, the first opportunity to elect the Mayor would be in November of 2014,when the next general election for the City is scheduled. A"YES"vote is a vote to create a term for two(2)years for the office of elected Mayor for the„City if Proposition K passes. A"NO”vote is a vote not to create a two(2)year term if the office of elected Mayor passes. PR-09VO-6 N SD 250-057 CITY OF ENCINITAS Proposition M (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form.) PROP M Shall the term of office of mayor be four years? FOUR YEAR TERM OF ELECTED OFFICE OF MAYOR IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF PROPOSITION M Background. This proposition is one of three on the ballot related to establishing a directly elected office of the Mayor of the City of Encinitas ("City"). Since incorporation as a general law city, the City has been governed by a five-member City Council ("Council'). Pursuant to the Encinitas Municipal Code ("Code"), in December of each year, the Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor(at the pleasure of the Council)for the next year The Code also provides that the Mayor serves as the presiding officer of Council meetings. Additionally, by custom and practice, the Mayor performs certain ceremonial functions such as"ribbon cuttings"and limited administrative duties such as signing Council approved contracts and adopted resolutions and ordinances. As a general law City seeking to designate the office of elected Mayor, State law requires that three separate but related questions be posed to the voters. In this case the following questions apply, (1) Proposition K asks whether the electors of the City of Encinitas shall elect a Mayor and four City Council Members? (2) Proposition L asks whether the term of office of mayor be two years?and (3) Proposition M asks whether the term of office of mayor be four years? Effect. Proposition M is a companion proposition to Propositions K and L. The passage of Proposition M would set the teen of office for an elected Mayor at four years only if buth of the following occur (1) A majority of voters approve Proposition K to establish the office of an elected Mayor in the City;and (2) This Proposition M (the four-year term of office proposition) receives more votes than Proposition L(the two-year term of office proposition). If passed, the first opportunity to elect the Mayor would be in November of 2014, when the next general election for the City is scheduled. A"YES"vote is a vote to create a term for four(4) years for the office of elected Mayor for the City if Proposition K passes. A"NO"vote is a vote not to create a four(4)year term if the office of elected Mayor passes. PR-09VO-7 Your County ... Direct to You. COUNTY CENTER S > VHHSA Y3 ;JO 9 This page would have been blank due to printing layouts. The Registrar of Voters has used this space to provide additional information. N SD 250-058 FP-05-17 N SD 250-059