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2000-11-07 General Municipal Election - Sample Ballot 3 a C'1 M W N 9 0 n N ro a � a � o OZ Q x0 ao xr � C) yC) � a xn Cl � 0 x ro O r 0 H ti a iS. y� 0 a b C)� 0 ara .7 I O A b 7 0 0 y d fD btl d rz � H r z° r � Ev � r O O rzy � o � O CCt9 H 0 � y 0 ooz S °o 303 G'1 l� C n t� to r� d , 00 � d � o» ro F Co � N 'O p � � CD o a 'b 0. d y � y H C b �� CD w e a w y CD � CD a � � w c e: s m a x � oN .. oo 00 � U p� rbrb ::7 Nd � o � yy� N y o U z y N o � z 0 z ro-, b y t7j oo � a .� c� W a County of San Diego Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 I CHECK BACK COVER I FOR YOUR POLLING PLACE ✓Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. ✓Don't wait! Call before Election Day if directions are needed or check www.sdvote.com ✓Mark and take this pamphlet with you to the polls An information pamphlet concerning state propositions will be mailed to you by the Secretary of State. Election night results available at www.sdvote.com ✓ A Spanish-language Sample Ballot&Voter Information Pamphlet is available upon request.Call(858)565-5800. ✓Una Balota de Muestra y un Folleto de Informaci6n en Espanol esta disponible si to solicita. Llame al(858)565-5800. Mikel Haas,Registrar of Voters 5201 Ruffin Road,Suite 1 San Diego,CA 92123 Phone:(858)565-5800 or 1-800-696-0136 303 a b 'A m am � a m, a o � M H y EA A arc„ rA IN a o Q, � a H h rz � H r z° r � Ev � r O O rzy � o � O CCt9 H 0 � y 0 ooz S °o 303 G'1 l� C n t� to r� d , 00 � d � o» ro F Co � N 'O p � � CD o a 'b 0. d y � y H C b �� CD w e a w y CD � CD a � � w c e: s m a x � oN .. oo 00 � U p� rbrb ::7 Nd � o � yy� N y o U z y N o � z 0 z ro-, b y t7j oo � a .� c� W a County of San Diego Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 I CHECK BACK COVER I FOR YOUR POLLING PLACE ✓Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. ✓Don't wait! Call before Election Day if directions are needed or check www.sdvote.com ✓Mark and take this pamphlet with you to the polls An information pamphlet concerning state propositions will be mailed to you by the Secretary of State. Election night results available at www.sdvote.com ✓ A Spanish-language Sample Ballot&Voter Information Pamphlet is available upon request.Call(858)565-5800. ✓Una Balota de Muestra y un Folleto de Informaci6n en Espanol esta disponible si to solicita. Llame al(858)565-5800. Mikel Haas,Registrar of Voters 5201 Ruffin Road,Suite 1 San Diego,CA 92123 Phone:(858)565-5800 or 1-800-696-0136 303 If you have questions or need directions to your poll... Don't Wait to call! 858-565-5800 or visit our web site www.sdvote.com Our phone lines are extremely busy the week prior to the election. To make sure your call will get through, call as early as possible. INSTRUCTIONS VOTING AT THE POLLS STEP 1. PUT BALLOT.IN DEVICE: Insert ballot card until slots ft over the two rKkipped posts on the device.Make sure the ballot card REMAINS secured in this position,while,voting. STEP 2. VOTE YOUR BALLOT To cast a vote for a candidate or measure, place the punch stylus into the hole located directly to the right of your selection,and using-a straight downward motion, push the stylus completely through the hole until it stops: EXAMPLE:Voting on a candidate pinch here - KRIS WRIGHT 105•►O " G/N11YIrLG VVully Vila lija hula punch here i PROP 175 Z� ES so a To oontinue voting,turn each page in the device ur d you have.completed all of your ballot. Do not use a pen,`pencil or other implement except the provided punch stylus. Do'not mark"or deface the voting pages of°'the device. If voo make a mistake, return the ballot card to the prednctdkar to obtain another`.Do rmt'pyt any dishing marks on your ballot fl.e.your,name,initials, s_Ov dre,etc.).This will void your ballot. STEP 3. REMOVE AMD INSPECT YOUR BAU'DT WWI li ed voting,lift the ballotc and off the posts and wiftraw it trom the voting device. Turn ballot over and carefully inspect the back. Remove arty punch,outs that did not get completely deed. Notes tO CAST A wRrrE 1N VOTE,write the cendid�NAME and OFFICE In the space thlaballot STEP 4.,RETURN VOTED BALLOT To PRECINCT:OFFICER �and keep upper stub of ballot lord.This serves as your receiptfor voting.To ensure secrecy,,of your ballot,told baeot card over at the,perbration Me and return it with the voting device to the precinct officer, SAVE S$- . DUPLICATE MAILING-NOTICE SAVE $$ . V a Wilet roc el"s more than ow saxq*ballot,:name is 04sspelled,1 f.voter has moved from >h�s �r;edecd, .�rthsReravo�saf:�s, oa�r�ee,.eoo- 806 0496.This ptalt call will improve".agpxac y,of voislr. � records_and save t cobra br►d�V 1d�wxt lots• FP42-24 N'SD 308-M You can count on us... because we can count on them ! The Registrar of Voters would like to thank our _ poll workers for their incredible commitment � and the outstanding --- ►- r service they provide our r. voters. INSTRUCTIONS VOTING AT THE POLLS STEP 1. PUT BALLOT.IN DEVICE: Insert ballot card until slots ft over the two rKkipped posts on the device.Make sure the ballot card REMAINS secured in this position,while,voting. STEP 2. VOTE YOUR BALLOT To cast a vote for a candidate or measure, place the punch stylus into the hole located directly to the right of your selection,and using-a straight downward motion, push the stylus completely through the hole until it stops: EXAMPLE:Voting on a candidate pinch here - KRIS WRIGHT 105•►O " G/N11YIrLG VVully Vila lija hula punch here i PROP 175 Z� ES so a To oontinue voting,turn each page in the device ur d you have.completed all of your ballot. Do not use a pen,`pencil or other implement except the provided punch stylus. Do'not mark"or deface the voting pages of°'the device. If voo make a mistake, return the ballot card to the prednctdkar to obtain another`.Do rmt'pyt any dishing marks on your ballot fl.e.your,name,initials, s_Ov dre,etc.).This will void your ballot. STEP 3. REMOVE AMD INSPECT YOUR BAU'DT WWI li ed voting,lift the ballotc and off the posts and wiftraw it trom the voting device. Turn ballot over and carefully inspect the back. Remove arty punch,outs that did not get completely deed. Notes tO CAST A wRrrE 1N VOTE,write the cendid�NAME and OFFICE In the space thlaballot STEP 4.,RETURN VOTED BALLOT To PRECINCT:OFFICER �and keep upper stub of ballot lord.This serves as your receiptfor voting.To ensure secrecy,,of your ballot,told baeot card over at the,perbration Me and return it with the voting device to the precinct officer, SAVE S$- . DUPLICATE MAILING-NOTICE SAVE $$ . V a Wilet roc el"s more than ow saxq*ballot,:name is 04sspelled,1 f.voter has moved from >h�s �r;edecd, .�rthsReravo�saf:�s, oa�r�ee,.eoo- 806 0496.This ptalt call will improve".agpxac y,of voislr. � records_and save t cobra br►d�V 1d�wxt lots• FP42-24 N'SD 308-M ,SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7 2000-SAN DIEGO COUNTY - OFFICIAL BALLOT PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT AND ®e OF HARRY BROWNE, for Presklert Libertarian ART OLIVIER,,for Vice President urnTED aTAtEs 51ST DISTRICT GEORGI-"JORG BARRAZA Law Aff�e Administrator Will for One P>m, GEORGE W. BUSH, for PresideM Republican .DICK CHENEY, for Ywe irMident- ` 400 TrOto for OIw PATRICK J.BUCHANAN, for President Reform EZOLA FOSTER;-for Vice:President 6010, Natural taw 29*0 HOWARD-PHILLIPS, fOr-fresiftt American Independent $ 0 J.CURTIS~PRAZIER,-for Vice PresklW _ AL GORE, for.Presideflt Danwwmp, 1 Q 0 JOE L�BERMAK:.tr Y�Pres ent RALPH NADER, for President Grow - 0 WINONA,tA DUI , far Vica'Presldeta. DANIEL L MUHE Libertarian 40HIi HIIAELIN, for.Prea[dept Nab"LaW NAT GOWAIA111111110, for Wce`Pr t 1400 UNftED STATES SENATOR Certified Financial Planner ihb for 8w1i . GAIL KAT IN :I,IGHTFQOT $�' - JOSE LUIS" caaIAHORr' m 19i►O Republican 3100 TOM CAMPB '." _ Repub�icen 2000 U.S.22P�Msvtdw MEDEA SUSAN� Qneorri►O ' Continue Voting DIANE BEALL TEMPLIN' American l 22 0 IBuslnees man GL tinted 90a 3enebr I�0 BRIAN R 0 our Infoom M::The.orcler In which-canMifes appear -is _ determined by random draw. Furthermore, for federal, s tfa i0ca1 the order of the candidates :are, changed or' "rotate'' ► that no one candidate always appears first-or for that matter,' --im;e 'ji ballot. W-2 #50.303-002 W GENERAL ELECTION-`NOVEMBER 7,2000-SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE . 51ST DISTRICT GEORGI-"JORG BARRAZA Law Aff�e Administrator Democratic �� 0 TrOto for OIw ERIC HUNTER SOURDETTE Natural taw 29*0 TeacherfAftWinisler DANIEL L MUHE Libertarian 3o*o Certified Financial Planner - RANDY"DUKE"CUNNINGHAM Republican 3100 U.S.22P�Msvtdw ' Continue Voting MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY - 7aTN MiTRICT MARK WYLAM Republican 4100 -v w1w of e Tom R&W _ Small ikii� Libertarian 4200 JOHN HERRERA Democratic 43*,0 . person BAREd BO!lRDETTE Natural Law 44*'01 JUDICIAL JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 'OFFICE NO.M BILL 0'C 1 NNELL. .. l vote fer,on CHARLES ERWN e 48 0 o Attu Sl�riiPs De N 02 t3 N SD 303-003 " ` �lQfilldC �G1t3dG GENERAL ELECTION -NOVEMBER 7,;2000-SAN DI ,�CMi NTY GENERAL ELECTION-NOVEMBER 7 2000°- SAN,DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT OFFICIAL BALLOT CITY OF ENCINITAS MEASURES EASURES SUBMITTED TO HE VOTERS 4 ' MEMBER, STOCKS JEROME eM Business Owner i 10600 - STATE CRT COUNCIL MttjO Bf w0 tiiiere FRANK M. `RUSTY.."WELLS 10700 - VETEi{AIB"ilonn ACT OFZWE This act provides for a Am m ROBERT T.MANN{NGA 108 0 PR bond Issue bf 6e tnka$Cd WAM(Nam(S5OO,OOQUOO} to #arm tame for Environmental Writer WAde anti aid California veers. 1 YES-0 x _ SHEILA CAMEREIN ' Council Mem _109*O E�4r W Costs Of 2bout$0 OW 25 Years(av cost ofabouf S34 W yWy costs Maid by veterans, JOT NA ►0 SALLY CQARAL COWEN BLminess Qwtrern�omarjatcer 110# A _ NI PtttEJC EMPtOi- - - PROP Nt I u iE LOU ASPELL Fundraiser For Wore 111*010 COQ Allows drerabers W participate in the"Pd*ErngoyeW Mmm System plate ar which ' CHR HICKS Technk l ffVriler 112 0 a rrrajorNy of stale emplatrees May P*00. f w Impact Arvouaf so xis iindr:r S1 million to provide Tel te"o bens tp ors.vrE)Dress tares> - YES r► DONN K.MARluls ' 113 spending from tote fAd�aruprE amours provided iw srerport of the , N000 - a -" 19# 114 0 . CAtt�w�{I COI(INB{{TltiNt3 AND SKNDI IG. I& . JAMES BOND - Lnar rn _ 1151*0 PROP 34 Ins DISCLOS{l1E LEGOUTIVE AMENpME{Ir.t.imb carrrpaign r:or�r�rfonsand i trr r _01 HEItDI PROLA cat.. 11600 _ state t airti"f °f f Y e1 drsdosune a pens ` mmilw "doffs . 194 ` YES00 costs tine stale,paErEaNy Up ip n xrrr riet rdoi anigr�ly; own w u brd;clon ';nat si ' ta,oa'gorren>mer't - 4: 1.95 , - 0 A PIiBCIC'MIOIBS no=:WE Of PWTE.CON- - 41111 T0IIS . .fOR AND PROF 35 , TIGNAL MpQ`° ilTiifEs fAm�rtis �F e a resttatiens " iiwN W by corm-sue l mod, not few. ftw koRd lt*m"aw on shale spenderg for awl 199 YES* v er►gi►remGy{services-and construction project ovary:14th kV*will der W on flow tine Se uses ire eoatracm*flraobEty un t the p oposi"k 200 BpIOS.. PROpA'#YOtI ANQ,IWTMOIT PROGRAM. P . gEiMTi1tE 8iATt;FTE.Rgqures frri►and drug treat- P 36 . meM,mt. . . ,firposse9sbn,use,tr poi _ _ ofi ate.s arrd sirt a vlt Ons, 8 sale or marsdtrm. '- AutheriW d Of of "aftercoff char of trealo t. Frail, W"savings of$100. lo$1M rniIn to the slate and about$40 MW=to = 203 YES>t►o local :-ftrdai avoidance of one=lime c*u outlay costs to ft stale of$460 mft to$550'mNNon. .2W NN"*0 FEES. YOU RMFEMENTS. TAM. NNWTW PROP 37 CINIat�TI{TI & M wnw. szores,two4mis . vote oiSlale Legisbbrre.majoMY ortwo-thirrlsds of bal torate to impose fobs state,local fees on ace*m study or mitigate b emiion- marital, societal or economic effects:Defines:such fees:as taxes except properly; - Prownt, 207 YESOO develoineK cerW other fees. Fiscal.Impact Unlurown, potnally reduction in future stale and local umrernrrrent revenues from mak%d more Wimilt 208 =NQ 1►0 jjq g0ove t reg Baby dararges. N-05-22 .:. N SD 303-004, N N$D 3ttY005 GENERAL ELECTION, -NOVEMBER 7, 2000-SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT - VOTER INFORMATION STATE. ONTINUED PAMPHLET SCt100L VOUCHERS.STATE-FUNDED PWATE PROP g :ffiW0US EDUCQMX Mg SLIM FUtOiHG. MITUIVA CONSTIiUTIOM MM MU, Audw. The following Contain rims aniud stale payow%of at least$4000 per po for privaWniVous schools. .pages, Pe4rrdts of MW.coa fionat pu*school fun q form& Fisch impact Near-term std costs from zero to $Lf tp�lon-anrn�y. Lone-term scale IM. [bow 2�2 O CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS from$2 billion,in annual-costs to$3 bMon in_araoal sa dqftft on 213 111000 many puhilic school Aftrris shirt to private schools. PROP 39 TA FACIUmES. LOCAL rAxES. ACCO{Rt1tA8kiilf RInI�EalEltrs. HNTU= , together with the WE G�TITUTO ENt1NlF TUTS Atmains bonds for repair,coast udon-or reel xmt of school tacilitim,class; rooms;N approved•by 55%local vde.Fiscal maact increased bond debt for many 216 YES O O LOCAL BALLOT UE UNES, sclrool&is>ncts.Long-term c��lW*co*Vital in Ore turrrdreds of amims of _ ANALYSES, :ORDINANCES, dollars anriu* t eritial longerCalm.s* safe to the OW school dish assume greater resp ty for tang school faciues.- 217 111000 ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS (whichever is appiifabie to your-ballot) COUNTY OF LA, QI O A SEPARATE CALIFORNIA STATE PAMPHLET(IN-8'h X 11 NEWSPRINT) PLOP A quutM BITTrLED 'TUU DBCLOS M N! MUM IS PROVIDED BY THE- SECRETARY. OF -S►TAX& AND--CONTAINS, - _.f�f1l MAClT116.f�IA M W" ft � iro Gounly Ch�ter lie amended. nquue.conprs and ibeir m.t 221 Y O INFORMATION CONCERNING THE.STATE PROPOSITIONS. — disclose and carftubons ip M.snims of�80ard of Servisors prism the h3a�ds aoprevatl sar+r�e ice?. 2Z2 NOO ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS RNI1IATIVE 'WAMM.' -M C"_tGM?X= `lire 223 MOO. Arguments in support of or in opposition to the propt�sed measures are PROP mvm r shall •Clear► 8 Marten Amertfnenr ia;adopted+ 224 *O the opinions of the authors and have not..been chocked for accuracy. by anyir� ; CANDIDATES' AT1 S All.candes for nonp0rtisart:otficee hacl tfte opportunity to submit a - statement. The following pages_may not corltaln<a statement for every candidate, as- some candidates chose not to.:submit one. The t stat ents.are the opinlpns:-of;tho ai�ttaore and have not-been sihectted for acacuracy"by airy official agency.Candidate statement-costs are paid by the ckandidate or,in some, :by the jurisdiction. (A complete list of candidates appears-ori the "aAMPLE" version of the Official Ballot in thispamphlet.) N-094 N SD 303 40 . ' N W900407 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ' Superior Court-Office No.25 BILL O'CONNELL" Age: 59 Attorney/Argitrstor TOP VOTE-GETTER IN PRIMARY.. THERE IS AT�I.Y NO SUBSTIME'FOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE A JUDGE MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED IN BOTH CIVIL`AND CRIMINAL LAIN. BILL O'CONNELL HAS 23-PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING BOTH CIVIL NOD CRIMINAL LAW. Bill has practiced both civil and criminal N*since 1971.BIN has heard hundreds of cases as sludge pro tom.BIN has served as an.wbilraW for Sup9iVri0ourt,pursuant to theJudiaal Arbitration Act,for several years. Bill has taught college"courses In civil and criminal.law. BILL O'CONNELL HAS THE LEGAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE A JUDGE. A judge must protect society. Murderers,rapiels,dnng-deelers,child molesters,and other dangerous"felons must be kept off our streets. -A judge mast have knowledge and expeitsncts<'kh civil law.Such a judge can help litigants settle disputes without trial. savor NO,lW is time and stress,and saves money for them and taxpe ya?*. A resident since 1962, l aura,"father mild grai dfaflwer t serve on nor dwrch's parish,council, believe In low and order,and"famUy values. I want County of San Diego residints-to fool, and be,safe in their homes,streets,sdwots,and,communities. - CALL ME (619)238-1498 .www oconnell4)udge coin COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO W Covet-Ofe No:25. CHARLES irRVIN - Atbrtteyl Pro Tam FiRM...FAM. .INDEPENDENT.: .Charles Ervin has served as"Judge Pro"Tom preskift over hwndredt:of'cases.His judidat experience is ized by the endorsement of.more than 106 SupgrW Court Judges,the District Attorney and'th,e Superior Court Ctaik A4666I on• Charles Ovhr Is.an ation1ey aoperisto"dJn civil and atninel is*.He is the chief.attomeytor the San Disgo s Depaitrrnernt'and.; -,-P iW Potiee Officer. He has more than 20 years experience in the courts. - Charles Ervin is endorsed by law snit hest,community.leaders,and crime victims including Sheriff Bill Kolerider, Fatlher Joe Catroll,'Cftwm'for Laver and Order, and Crime VINHns United Of CdNomis.; CfwM"ErvWs reputation for fatrness,Int"fity-and independence has earned twin v..wide spectrum of endorsements such,as San Diego.City firefighters :. . Women Prosecutors of lifo Carnia,. :'. La Raza Lawyers Club. . .Earl B.Giiliam Bar Association. . .'San Did" o Polic e Officers Association. . .Deputy Sheriffs Association.. Police Officers Research As�ociaior►°of California representing all San Diego County law enforcement Charles Ervin has a history of community service including coaching high school and youth sports. chairperson of his church finance committee. . . Make-A-wish Foundation... Food Bank Board.Member, Charles and his wHa Marie have two children: For Judge Vote Charles Ervin. www.eMn4judge.com l .. CS-3000-1 N 81)303-M CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council JEROME STOCKS -Age: 43 Independent Business Owner Homeowner,husband,parent and neighbor,.Jwome Stocks cares about the fuium of Encinitas. As an award=winning Parks and Recreation Commissioner,Jerome Stocks co=wrote Proposition R to put sand back on our beaches whhout taxiing Encinitas Residents,and Jerome sully reduced the fiinandal burden on local youth sportsteams by-spearheading the el ninallon of city- Imposed:field-uft fees: As a member,of the Encinitas City Coro it Jerome Stocks will work to'balance the needs of our diverse communities with those of our beautiful natural environment,whileseeing that Important projects now:stalled.In the city bureaucracy are-completed. isidme Stocks'hat a record of community service:Board of Directors,Moonlight Creek Park Association: Cardiff Soccer'Club.,.;Member;Encinintas Chamber-of Commerce Cardiff Chamber of Commerce. : : Downtown Encinitas-Mainstreet Association,Race doordfinaior USTS Tdat pions Lifetime ftmen's Triathlon. The Ernoltitas Coal tfon of 'and.,' Efthiftes Professional Fire Chiefs Anew hitg!"Stocks for CRY CoiavCil whether it is paw safety,allaviatng traffic prow6ms+or,demanding city government be more accountable,Jerome will make decisions,and get thins done for the oeonle of Encinitas, -Encinitas deserves a q fsctive city council Please vote for Jerome Stocks for Encinitas City Council. CiTY flF_ENCWITAS Member of fire City Council FRANK M. "RUSTY"WELLS Consultant I have lived In Encinitas for twsr*-years.My wile Cynthis and t have.three 9teet,children who all adend'schoola ift ibidnW years I gained erctensive experisr►cs in mail baeihess'management,_financial pteuhru�,al�nl bdkflhg.Currently Tam a.cxmsularht. i attended the Urdvrersity of Cin innati majoring in humanities.I havre a tonal background . irilmusic and theater. From 1990-194f9J served on the Old Encinitas Community,4dvisgry Board,as well as two terms err the Encinitas Waning Commission.1 curri#rrthr serve on the Downtown Encinitas MainStrest Association's Board of Dirsraars and as a•vice president of the"Poimsatia Theater for the Periorming.Ads.t arnsactive with Mterlig h Council programs., My vision for Encinitas is'for us to build a resjdenc -cenfiered community by improving ire,trcls,and parks to be enjoyed by people?of as mss.i y�rili work to complete projects such as the library,oommurrity/senior.center and our Ifee`dh .t will seek solutions to the impact of kxxossing rail traffic:l wliiworkto preserve and-revitalize our entire cvastal corridor.I will bring . experienced;mature~responsive decision making to youi the citizens and businesses of the 41ve communities of Encinitas, CS4WO-1 - N aD 3094009 CITY OF ENCINITAS Member of the City Council ROBERT NANNINGA -Age. 37 Freelance Writer/Television Producer/Director Robert.Narininga believes growth should be'balanced with ecological wisdom and fiscal constraint.Advocadrp.the preservation of.small businesses,historic resources,,and native open spaces, progress should not come at the expense of our`quality of fife. Pbbert Nannings would encourage citizen participation in-the decision making process,so that city government would better reflect the concerns of all Encinitas residents.Community character should be defined by people who live and work in Encinitas,not corporate consultants hired by �evetopment ir>rorssfs: " Asa member of the Encinitas City Council,Hobert:Nanninga+Alfa work regionally to manage growth .. and protect neighborhoods;representing the best interests of our unique.community. Key,to a .; prosperous"Enckta.is ecologicallyrminded city,government,free of divisive politics,Bind guided by sustainable long term vision. Along with the people.of Encinitas,Robert Nanninga will work to: .Promote a vibrant economy and loc�ly-owned bueiruesses. Preserve remNning open spkM,wetlands,-Mid watersheds. , . . Protect bluffs and restore beaches `. �..;Aite to traifNc art tion and promote public transit. Encourage the use of-r resources,clear[technologies,_and iho planting of native species. Provide ample park facilities and­dIwwse cultural opportunities: - I For decisive,and responsible lehip vote Robert Nanninga - 11 ,. f { VITT OF LNOWTA3 Meg `bf Ift C ty tonclt SHEILA CAMERON:y City Council Member -CharastakilisLasdasMp,P*ftWtrnoe,andCo 4o aeooncpl[Sh.As t[re Arcihitect of Change I Nava created a r City Government that now publishes Agendas,19WASes , City Couneit ineettngs,and-bas a W9i>site.We hawmore.people applying for commissions, than ever;an C and"Streamlined budget'progsss;a H*C ity;liAar er and.a rie w NbWde.',You, .[lie cdtizen oW.taxpayer,come first[ Wh[ie other candidates may make promises,my voting record shows my$upport„af Fair M citizen concerns; l am the:Leading Advocwte br ifae. -of Vie.FiigMNay 101 corridor arR7 smaiti businesses our beaphos,retention of ootr ow one post office,-and library oft.; Through my efforts,the purchase Of open space and parkland is the first priority.A user friendly senor/corrtmunity:center is ursderway.I haw consistently supported recreational,sports..and an programs;'advocated a storm water management program to clean up our 001181 h.Water and secured funding for a comprehensive recycle water program. We have many vital Loam and projects to address in creating,a,safe'iinvi onment and amenities ' for the.quality of life you-:dew".'We are riding,the crest of change and have more to do. R"Ieet SHEILA CAMERON to ftlenrent the Vision! www.sheilac arrWon.00m CS-08V0.2 N so 9f13.010 CITY OF ENCINITAS ' Member of the.City Council d.OU ASPELL Age:,53 Fundraiser for Nonprofits Personal;agsndas and 19WIna have PARALYZED council decisions. sWE'ARE STILL WAITING for a library .a community/senior center...a new fire station. . . trails. . . Hwy 101 beautification . . .parks ..open space. WE ARE STILL.WADING for SOLUTIQNS on:l eucadra drainage.. .sa�r d replenishment/bluff ,erosion,.,.,traffic from other-cities..,.-1-5 congestion. double tracking.of otxcoastal corridor. Your tax dollars have been wasted on EXCESSIVE consugw studies.delays:Indecision.`.. $3 miliinn dopers WASTE01 . I won't waste your hardseamed money!Instead,we'li provide more SWAM*br fammes... 4enior citizens,...a Ilion center.. bur more land for"and open apace. I will listen act on citen-based solutions.' pfeNe your.community's character. l will,. . .SAFEGUARD YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS from speeding drivers or excessive traffic with,traffic calming measures. , . manage growth. . . NEVER comprising your quality of life. - A stmna supporter of law onfoaernent/emeraency se!vdM. 25 years of involvement in Schools,community organizations,and government-ready to commit -my knowledge,experience,integrity and energy-a decisive leader-who'll maintain a balance of environmental,and economic interests. aspelnctimes.net or 760/944-5784, CHANGE IS NECESSARYI Vote for a prowmen leadw with 22MMO sense who'll make fleca sound iiRiFom—am work 0ooperativelly to cwt the lob done[ CITY OF ENCINITAS Member,of the City Coupol` CRIS HICKS Age: 50 Technical Writer/ Suatnesswoman Fft 00rnmunilies-One issue:PROTECT THE CHARACTER-OF OUR CITY: We are faced wkh everything from°lerg"cale concerns such ae the eroding cuastlfne,the attempt 'to double trued ttie ra -lines through our tbwri,threats to wstiands,and traffic congestion-to •projects that just.clonY'fit in our neigtibofioods. The p000fe of EncinRas`deserve a eft council that wOdrp d9fgently to preserve the distkiotive -Aawwa the ooir�. I believe the following:When people cwre enough to voice their concerns erns at city counci meetings, •theirlooncems should become the port s of the council.,..We must insist that new building projects-111 in the°cmaracter of the neighbodidods in which they are to be built. . . . ,TraneportMIM solutions must be created that keep the needs of oUr senior and young residents tin mind and that reduce the number of vehicles on our roads We must preserve the remaining £opehropace. We must•soly b the parking problem slung our 101 business p6mdor. My background includes:29 years of involvement with the community. Small business owner ...Current commissioner:City of Encinitas Commission for the Arts...BA in Psychology:UCSb, Revelle'Cotlege;18748 www.odl.com/crishicks ;CS09V8=3 N SD 903011 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO f ARGUMENT IN FAVO R OF:PROROS I T!O N A iPrOposltlbn,A Proposftfon A Is sponsored by Me Sin Dlylo County Ta*"ers Association. (This proposition will appear on the ballot in the following form:) �, Proposition A will amend the San Diegq County Charter to require a full disclosure:of all gifts and campaign contributions to members of the Board of Supervisors prior to the Board's approval of service contracts. PRCPoso AMENDMENT To THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY A yes vote for Proposl*m A closes a gift and.campaign contr I[bution.loophole and adds, PROP,A CHARTER ENTITLED"FULL DISCLOSURE IN COUNTY s Important new safeguards to the County Charter. CONTRACTINii.CHARTER AMENDMENT"Shall the San ' Contrdctors and, will tobtiyism will be raquirrod to report all gifts and campaign Diego.County Charter be amended b require contractort and their lobbyists to pub- contributions to Courny Supervisors. liCly disclose gifts and campaign contributions made to members of the Board of upervisore prior to the Board's approval of service contracts?as? :.ProposlQon A will'Increase full pW9W disclosure without sddNig any administrative- 008%to the 1103wavers. Current law only requires elected officials to report the gifts they receive.Individuals who give gifts ` do not haWto publiglydisciose their actions.Proposition A closes this loophole by mandating full Full text of this propoelElon a and accurate reporting by any business that contracts with the County of San Diego. follows the arguments/rebuttals. Proposition A foroei,ktbbyists who work for contractors to publicly disclose gifts and contributions. to.ALA ounty SUperV{SOrs: COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS Additionally;:deliberate violations.of the law by contractors or their lobbyists can result in vo�ng of a contract This safeguard means thatthere will tae ttdl ecxi open disclosure because contractors This proposition would amend the San Diego County Charter to require certain contractors and n. with San Diego County will not want to risk that penalty. their registered lobbyists to(i) pu cly•disclose gifts made by them to members of the Board of i State law only mandates reporting of.gifts and campaign contributions b 'elected officials. Y Supervisors(hereinafter referred to "Supervisors")and their immediate family members.,and.(ii} mgt closes a big publicly disclose all campaign contributions made by them to the Supervisors and their controlled ,#' loophole by qu • cMrs and their lobbiR� y committees. -Proposition A;is an historic step'forwerd in political.reform -and most important. as an The disclosure requirements in this proposition apply to contractors who are seeking to enter smandmsnt the Son Duo County Charter,only the voters am change this low,not the into, amend, or extend a contract with the County to perform services for or on behalf of the, r: . .to County.The disclosure requirements also apply to the registered lobbyists of such contractors: The disclosure must specify gifts and all campaign contributions made by contractors and their SCOTT BARNETT JULIE ME115R W4116 P lobbyists during the year preceding the come o#;the fist sure by the contractor or registered Executive Oireetor--; President,San D ogo klegion* ba rardutfir%D�nirtimum amounts of what must be lobbyist.The types of gifts required to discloser,- disclosed,are governed by the prmitsions"of State taw thataire applicable to the reporting of-gifts. ,� v' , - .San Diego County Taxpayers:Association Eeorromip Development Corporation A contractor's disclosure also must include gifts and campaign contributions from'pondpai CAROLYN CHASE APRIL BOCIIYG,C.P.A. owners and principal officers of the contractor. ? Editor,www.9d"a htimes.corn -Vioe PieBkfeM The disclosure must be filed with the.County prior to the~Board's approval,-amend,-.or �o Taxpayers Association extension of any service contract.The disclosures must be on file with the Clerk of the,Board-of BARRY N 1N[iAAN Supervisors and,M atdditiori,available to the public on the County s intemet site. Deputy Foreman; This proposition also requires contractors to pay the County's costs of;implementing the 1999-2000 San Diego County Grand Jury disclosure requirements imposed on,both the'contractors and.their registered lobbyists.Payment r from'the contractor would be required of the time of the disclosure. After the Board's deoision on a service contract d it is ktw discovered that required disclosurge are incomplete ornate due to intentioriai misconduct or gross negligence, the service -contract may be voided at the discretion of the Board`of Supervisors. - ,The proposition,also clarifies tlt,at the.Board,pf'Supervisors may continue to dglega its authority to approve service contracts to the Purchasing Agent;or other County officials in order ; to continue the County's practice of permitting the Purchasing Agent and other County officials to approve service iCOntrobts outside the politlCal arena;° Proposition A states that ifis in conflict with Proposition B on the November 7,X000 ballot,and: ro of each proposition Is approved by a majority vote of those voting on the proposition,the measure with the highest affirmative vote shall prevail,and the measure with the lowest Wflmrative vote shall ' be deemed disapproved. PR3000-1 N SD 309•014 Y PR-30W2 _ _ N SD, ill REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION A ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION A Don't be fooled.Propositton A Is deeVoied to Mlle comom.not to fight MI DONT BE FOOLEDI.Proposition A was written by politicians and special interests to protect Read both Pmposttfon A and Proposition,B for yourself. themselves-NOT the public. Proposition B requires full public.disclosure of.all_meetings, all gifts,.all contributions, and all lobbyists &efote is Violations Contracts A-has only one pwpci3te:to cabal Proaosttbn B. P Proposition A to deceive by to-fight corruption:Read the One writacts with a contract voted. are a misdemeanor. attempts voters appearing prfnL approved lwv16W on of the taw are void. - Proposition A nnothin to fight eonuption.fiat,buried M the Nne print,is a"killer clause"that Proposition A requires no public di�sure of lobbying acthrities by apecial interests-•no will:nullify P B if Proposition A passes revelations of theit'secret meetings and back room delis.Propoeition A.has no real penalties and Whoa behind Proposition A2 allows contrails to be approved without a public vote. Pry A was dratted by the County Board of Supervisors and a so-called"taxpayer"group Spa"'Int�lihk and politicians wrote A to dtifeat Propow-K in B°and prevent their secret whose board of directors Includes utility,toil compAny,development,banking,alcohol,hotel and mestings'and back room deals from becoming public.Proposition A has a kMw clause In Its fine other interests that lobby county government prat(Sew.tt)W#iat,mdN a-#oposit;on B am if Proposition B passes. t(' Proposition Arras written because 100,OOD+voters signed petitions to�Proposition B onto 1011,001)+cifteris--signed peNone to put Proposition R on the ballot.Amposition B puts teeth in _.► the ballot They even named Proposition A in a deceptive way to fool the voters. Via fight a 'awn*titlrt F srests o afraid ai Proposltiort:By . The so-Balled'taxpayers Associs n" supporting A and oppCieing B Is really a ilrorit group rot Proposition B will fight corruption by forcing the full light of public dlisckisure to shine on the back N special interests and_lobbyists: Its board',includes re of SOME, developers; room deals that bereft special, at the public's expense. WkM and other interests the regularly bbby-cQunt WARNiNGI.Even the language on y6tw prktted ballot Is decoptfw. v, reqWres full dbdosui of aH pedal interest lobbying activities and campaign oorttributbris before a,contract can be voted on. . The County politic axis who placed A on the ballot to defeat B actually wrote the ballot language debodbino both T $Why A.ia, Pnopbsltlon L A mercy ispeaft the week,bophole-ridden djsclowti ndes in axlsdrig law. T themeasures. P this la I�E?T ibheirsl ��B.man Vtotatlen of ttto law a mbdannmwR and voids any votes Milken in violation pf the law. Vats NO on Proposltlon A. Propoeltlort /t`iris,no reef pehawas or w9orcerriew of ewer its wearer/ down iorm SHEILA GARRM BILL FARRAR Chairwomen Southern Cafibmia Association Preeideiit ✓ A will do N010HING to fight eonruptlon. of Code Eritorcemsttt Qficers Sari Diego Police ONcers Association Pmposi6fon A will let the back room deals,the gigs,and the campaign contributior a continue to DUNCAN 1k.FETF"E CHARUE WILLIAMS' Clow.Ried tli�Moe prirR.It's a fraud. President : ,. .` It cici region$A TNt btfsregs the " avid apsdal That we wfN not 6e fooiedi Save'our Forest and4fiv ode Corigreas'6(Caftffw Seniors TpoNttdans tills OUR -NW#Wksi �� JAMES SHEPHERD, Vefe NO on P"WasMn Al Prebident,-IN16 h"County Small Business Assodation CHARLIE WILLiAMS 81111 FARRAR_ _ Director,Region 8A President - California Congress of Senkors San.Diego Police Officers Association.- DUNCAN Mt;FETRiDGE HOWARD OWENS President Executive Director Save our Forestand Ranchland Consumer Federation of California - CAM SISHOP US Marine Corps,Retired i PR-3000-3 N S6=3416' PR-3000.4 N 9D 311121-M7 ill REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION A PROPOSED AMENDMENTS To THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHARTER. These are the simple facts about Pro A' RELATING TO A COUNTY MEASURE,ENTITLED "FULL DISCLOSURE IN COUNTY CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT" Proposition A requires full-disclosure. On motion of Supervisor.Slater, seconded by Supervisor Hom, the following resolution is Proposition A requires lobbyists to disclose all gifts and contributions made to County Supervisors. adopted: Proposition A closes a big loophole in current law: IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego Currently, the County Charter does not require lobbyists to publicly disclose the gifts.they give pursuant to the provisions of article XI,secgon.3 of the CaC►fomia 1Constit A n and Articles 2 and 3.(commencing at§23720)of Chapter 5,Division 1,irtle 3 of the Government Code,that the Board elected Officials. Pr A doses'that loophole b utrin li Proposition c d re of gifts and Ph g g contributions made by county contractors and their lobbyists.- of Supervisors proposes that the San Diego County Charter be amended by adding section 100q.1 PMPOSNIbn A en ures:full disclosure wtO*d adding any administrative costs to'the as hereinafter set forth"and that said proposed amendment be submitted:to the qualified electors of the County of San Diego for ratification:or rejection at a special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election-held on November 7,2000,in the County of San Diego,State of Proposition A requires disclosure of all gifts and contributions to rneribers of the Board of California Supervisoft before the Board may approve any"contracts.Most importantly,it maintains needed IT IS PROPOSED that the San Diego CouhtyCharter be,amended by adding Section 1000.1 to funds for public safety and Other essertal services: rehd as follows: ry requite more disclosure of Proposition A is the on measure to gtis and contributiorw'�Ilt Section 1000.1:Avoidance of conflicts of interests. 1tIOUT inctsasing,costs to the taxpayers,::" Visors to accept gifts (a) Intent. State law allows members of the Board of and c�rnpgign Violations of this law by contractors or their lobbyists can result in contracts voided.This - bev±g. contributions from and e . Public disclosure of Ong contractors and their'officers,owners, and,lobbyists. gifts'and"campaign corrtriliutlons is required,but there is rro retiuirsmeM -: severe penalty acts as an important deterrent, . in State law that disclosure ber made:immediately " 'or to the time'the,BoBrtf of i pn Supervisors . Proposition A is an amendment to the County Charier,so only the voters can change it,ng!the considers approval,amendment or extension of service contracts.This Charter seapanis injended: _ politicians and-lobbyists. to require public disclosure of gifts afid campaign contributions.th,members 4 the Board'df Cement law does,not r _ r►s full require, disclosure,on.tits part of contractors and their lobbyists. Supervisors by potential and existing contractors and their registered lobbyists.prior to Board. If consideration of the service contracts.'If the required disolosure is not complete arid.,the Proposition A doses-this loophole by�a much-needed double reportlng. contract will be voidable.This Charter is intended to protect against actual and perceived Proposition-A I Is sponsored by the Sabi DI 9"M Taxpayers Affimmitlpn. conflicts of interests by requiting timely public ure of the gifts and campaign Contributions Yee on Pronoaition A from contractors and their registered lobbyists when service contracts are being considered by the • Board.This section is also intended to allow contracting to be conducted outside of the political ,. arena. ,. SCOTT BARNETT CASEY GWINN Executive Directlor - •' _ San Diego City AttQrney- `; (b). Dfsciosure. Arntrperson'or entity whose service Contract is.to be considered Py the Board ' of Supervisors for approval,amendmant,,or extension,and the registered lobbyist of -usuch person San Diego Courtly Taxpayers Association or cry,must make ap uthlic disclosure of gilts and campaign cor>tttib rrs:ma�to'members of JULIE MEIER IMRIGW .. . CAROLYN CHASE the Board of Supervisors prior to Board's cjgdsion.tierelrrr,references acthr"within this section shalt mean any person or entity whose service contract is tar be tired for President,San Diego Regional Editor,www.sdearthtimes.com Economic Development Corporation aP-proval, amendmert.°or extBion,py the Board otSupstra ; d 'frt ed _ �"shall mean any pergonkhi3�.rem ae adoitwitlt lFte���sr`itt�of�atWB,go.At -HECTOR MAUNA leastfour(4)calendar dt#ys# fore the dayaflfMa rrtetlgfttlre Boardtyf Sfilpdnrlsoratthe Vice President apprpval,amendment or eattet ,of tl4e`seiviLe otln act"ie to be cOri$iders tf Ord,tl1§' San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce their registered lobbyists:shall disclose invi►fting the following.-. `- (1)-All gifts that are reporiabla rsuant to'the"pro Political Reform Act of X874,,as amended, gi0ern by contractors..and their registered I to any member of the Bctafd of � Supervisors or the immediate fancily of such member ciu[ing the year preceding the date of the disclosure. - (2) All federal, Stale and local campaign contributions made by the contractors and their . registered lobbyists to any member,of the.Board of Supervisors or his or her controlled committees` during the yeer preceding the date of the disclosure. If there are no .or i ampatgtr c9ntributiogs to disclose,0iat fad shall be disclose.d in writing by the contractore or,their registered lobbyists within the time limit set forth above. (cj Disclosure Reguiremant and Definitions. (t) The oontcctac's cloa<ue hall include;gifts=and all ca ff"W.nL Contributions from., (i) any natural,person or legal entity constituting the"contractor,and' (a) any p0n pal owner or principal ofliosr;of the contractor. {2) The registsiedlobbyist'd disclosure shall include gigs and all campaign contributions from the registered lobbyist..' " (3) "Principal owner"of.a limited partnership sh I include ail,general partners but not the limfled partners. (4) "Principat.owner"of a corporation,trust or jtaint venture shalt include alt persons and entities who own directly,mdkocdy ar beneficially a ton percent(10%)interest or greater. PR-3000-5 N SD 303-013 (5) "Principal officer"includes any-member or a chairperson of aboard of directors,president, any vice president,secretary,treasurer;-chief financial officer,general manager,trustee and an�r pers�on'perbrming sub stardially the.sarne functions associated:with the above titles, regardless ottheiractual titles. (6) "Principal officer"shall also Include the person or persons employed by the contractor and in ohwge,of contracting with-the County on=-behalf of the contractor,including, but not limited to;r.egionat managers and regional-division heads. (d) Filing and disssrninatton.The required written disclosure by the contractors and°their registered lobbyists shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supery sors.on a form bribed by the Clerk and shalt be open to inspection by all`members-of-the public.in addition;the Cleric of the Board shat!make all disclosures available to the pybilc on the County's internet t-siteafter they are fiw led ith the Clerk and prior to the day on which the Board acts on the service contract. The County's c ost of implementing the disclosure required by this section in respect to any:specific contractor shall,be.-paid by_that'coniractor at the Gme of the-required inifiial disclosure of the con tracto #ae contract?df s regJs%red lobbyist. ' (e) Supplemental disclosures. gifts or campaign contributions from contractors or their registered lobbyists-to member's of.the Board of Supervisors made subsequent to the required Full text of this proposition fellows the arguments/rebuttals.' writtenr disclosure,but prior to the Board's decisiion to approve,.aratend,.or%%and Ow service V UM IT-%AJIUMbIML IMPARTIAL ANALi,*I* contract, and any.gift or campaign contribution inedveriently not inauded in the,W&*written disclosure,at►aAi be.disclosed"in writing at the mQeting of ttua hoard of S`upervisom to consider the I TMs is art initiitive messure that would amend the County Charter,by providing that no member - ooritraet and announced by the Clerk of the Board prior to the Board's decision to approve, of the Board of Supervloore shah make;participate in`making,or attempt to fifiuencs a County decision fo approve,•amenCl,or extergl eert�A Service�Olefined in.the measure),unless extend the„contract the Supervisor has publicly disclosed the following: . (f) Exclusion'of�with oovernmental entities.This section shall riot County, ego and other garernmOita�l entities. �f n betweei'a ttre�ou of Diego � . . -campaign,cxantributions, gifts,.payments,;or otter consideration (hereinafter collectively ") (g) W idafH d of Coratr cis. ft,subsequent to Board aprp or a referred to as'contribution”or%ont ibutions received from a party to the contract of the ,�ameta4tment extension of party's agents,and . Contrast, the iacbsure required.by this.Charter section,ts_facnxi by tine Board of -, i �obbyho beg-wity�ufidertaken or paid bq 6'party or the party's agents In the development, Superye ,us,to be eubstantily inccuraplete cat inaccurate:due to interitioraal,mi#nconduct or.grose negotiations or making off the contract. negligence of the contractor or the contractor`s registered lobbyist,the corn may be voided.ai the discretion.of the Board of Supervisors.AN service contracts approved by the Board on or attar While it is.dear tFjii Supervisors must disclose contributions they retreived,there is no language January 1,-2001,shall include a provision stating tffaftl�coritracct is`void814ie aeprovided above. in the proposition that specifies. (i) a`minimum•oceltMbutiorl, .{ii) how far bacic in time " In addition; the t:oratracKOr "shalt submit a vrritteri r ertitfoation°that the oorrtractor and.,the contributions must Have beam received, for the contributions to be-disclosed: It appeere.the con rimed lobbyist taaare`cor viAth the disclosure requaerneta imposed by this measure requires disdosure,of,all contributions received,jvgardlgsq�of how small an amount or `were ` qae� how!long agp they recei 4. will'make com ', wit the disclosure requirements K An ac'scordarace whit applicable jaw,and the provielons of thta Gtaarter,the Board not Impossible,because of the lack of available of certain past contributions that were not reportable at that time. Proposed section 502.5(b) and,(c) also appears to requl- q of Supervisors mtgr continue to delegates-to the County's Purohssing Agent or to odw.appropriale County officers the Authority to approve service contracts in order to peen the Pgrchasing Agent disclosure of gifts and payments rec eivpd.*the spouse aqd dependent children�a re However,this is inconsistent with scram 502,which requires disclosure of grits a►iiti�grrtehts and oitaarap proprte County officers t4 continue to approve service contracts outside the political received only by Supervisors. , - arena Disclosures are required if the contributions were received from, or solicited OR -of.a m Nfa additkanaf disclosure. Thls Charter section sets,forth the complete disclosure supentloor by,a party to the contract-or ilia pariy's agents.h will be difficult,M not e,for requirertaerrls to be applied specs + to-ft County's n9 proceai:No additkZW Supervisors to know whether contributions they received wore- (t)solcited on ti?etr behalf-by a disclosure to the specific Context of the Courfty`s cotatracting process stage be requited,~except as party to a contract smos such solicited cxinhibutions would be froirr someone otfier`than the party maybe required by State legislation or a Charter amendment which is adopted subsequent to the to the contract, (it) from agents to the con q-party.sines there is no available method of effective date'of this section. identHying of all the party's agents,and(rii)$?orta repro sentatives of a"business entity'since there t G) Constrtrcrciion., Th� section shah be staterpr�ed grad corastrtred in atx�frdaraCe witty the is no requirement that theme perm register or,identify themselves. provisions and definitions California ontained in Political Deform Act of 1974,as amended, Proposed section 502.2 requires that the disclosures shall be included-as an agenda item of, and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission adopted pursuant thereto. and be publicly announced during,-a regular Board meeting that immediately precedes the IT IS FURTHER PROPOSED that the San Diego County Charter be,amended by adding Section meeting at which the Board makes contract decisions.The disclosure also must be posted on the County s Internet site within 24 hours of being made public. 1008 to read as follows: Proposed section 502.3 requires the County to recover:the costs to implement this measure by , Section`1008: OtierativeDate**id`Oaeratiye Effect:The amendrnsritio the San Diego County imposing a fee on bidders for service contracts.. Charter,which includes#*additionof�Sec Lion 1000:1,snail beco a operatipet oh January 1,2001: Proposed section 502.4 provides that any violation of the disclosure requirements shall be-a if approved by the voters on Novsmber 7,2000.FYirther,this amendment to the Sari Dipgo-County misdemeanor,void the Board's vote on the contract,void the contract approved bythe Board,and Charter,which.adds Se0on1.1000.1 to-the.Charter,is in.conAict with aerother:measure on.the permit taxpayers to commence a lawsuit to challenge the validity of a contract. November 7,2000 ballot entdled.;"The Clean Contracting Chanter An endtesd,"which proposes In summary,there will be dircuities with,the implementation and enforcement of this initiative to add Sections 502 through 502.6,inclusive,to the San Diego County Charter• upon then because the drafters didnot consider numerous issues with the practical application of such a conflict between tt�e two measures, if each measure is approved by a of those Charter provisifxa. _ .. voting on each measure:then the measure with the highest affirmative vote ilil"j ,loud the measure with the lowest offimrativewote shall be deemed disapproved and stall;twe n&lor(*or effect PR-3000-7 N W-303.020 PR19000$::. a 9D 3MAYt, ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION B Are you tired of secret,back-room deals between special Interests and politicians that cost taxpayers millions of dollars? Proposition B will shine the light of full public disclosure on influence peddling by special interests:all the secret meetings,campaign contributions,and gifts will be out in the open for the public to see.Read It for yourself. v Proposition B was placed on the ballot by petitions signed by 100,000+voters to put an end to back room deals by requiring full public discosuM of contributions,gifts,and lobbying activities before county politicians vote on contracts for services. To stop Proposition B,the politicians and special Interests created a"phony",alternative Proposition A Read them both.Proposition A attempts to deceive voters by appearing to fight corruption.But, Proposition A does noihintt to fight corruption.Instead,buried in the fine print,is a"killer clause" that will nullify Proposition B even H R is-passed by the voters!. Proposition B:the measure the politicians and speclali ferterests fear most. Proposition B requires fell public dftdkmWrs of contributkm, gifts and lobbying activities before a vote is taken on apy oontract.for county services: • Proposition B applies equally to any business, union or individual.attempting to. influence the contracting process. • Proposition B includes pensldes for,violators by making violations of the law a misdemeanor'and voiding any contracts passed in violation of the law. • Proposition B says contracts for services must be approved iya;rof3e of the Board of Supenrisors, • Proposition B requires that its provisions be implemerited at no cost to taxpayers. Read both measures for yourself.Proposition Me fraudl Proposition B is our chance to take back our government. Send a niiisssage 16 the speclall deresb arld poliddans. YES on Proposition gf, STANLEY IMBER CHARLIE WILLIAMS_ Co-2*r Director,Region SA Common Cause of San Diego, California Congress of Seniors BILL FARRAR . DUNCAN MC FETRIDGE President' President.. San Diego,Police Officers Association Save our forest and Ranchland HOWARD OWENS Executive Director Consumer Federation of California PR-3000.9= N SD 303,= ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION,B The San Diego County Taxpayers Association opposes Proposition B because it will increase the size of county government andwaste millions of%?M�yersr dollars. Oftpoaition B•could coat taxpayers millions 0 dollars, resulting In�tess funding fou serAces such as-police and fire p p�after l prograins and senior nutrition'' , services. •. Proposition 8 could result in the hiring of thousandt of County bureaucrats. The County,CounWs Independent analysis states that Proposition B wU4 bring ttie politiclans into almost 1000 contract decisions-that are currerttty, reviewed by prollbesional staff,creating a backlog aratdelays Ins Moos.' - it Ooas too far=Proposhion B r Uhea the cancellation of sucoasgful ooftacts r if even InsignlNcant gifts am mf�akenly not reported.Yexpapers would be`l able for millions of -donars In legal Iu ftnierb., • Proposition B is poorly written and has a hugs Vie,—'ham n�to require k*Wsb to report ONts and campall"conkibuillow Proposition 8 will dog public meeting agendas with hundreds of`minor contracts each month, creating a backlog in essential county-services, The County's competitive bidding efforts trays resulted.in lasting over 1000 unnecessary positions and saved the taxpayers over$40 million per year.These savings mould all be reversedl-Prop B could kill the contracting-out of all servfc as currently parfortned by private and lion-profit service providers. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION B=M,S TOO EitPENSWEI ScOTT BARNETT. APRIL BOILING,C.PA Executive Director, Vice President San Diego County Taxpayers Association San Diego County Taxpayers Asaoaation CAROLYN CHASE BARRY NEWMAN Editor,www.sdearftmes.com- Deputy Foreman 1998.8000 San Diego County Grand Jury PR-3M11 N 8D 30 -024 r REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION B Every-time voters try to clean upourgovemmeMspecial interests and politicians try to scare-us into voting for them and against ourselves. The best answer to the opponents! tactics is to READ PROPOSITION B FOR YOURSELF., Will, B "cost taxpayers millions"? No. B (Section 502.3) says there will be NO COST TO TAXPAYERS. •, WIII'B cause "hiring of thousands of County bureaucrats"?To do what? To handle the disclosure reports'of No County Supervisors detailing lobbying activities, campaign contributions and-gifts of businesseeand unions supporting or opposing County contracts? • Will a force County poktic iam to vote on"almost 1000 contract decisions"?YES.We have a full-time Board of Supervisors':We elect'them to vote publicly and be accountable for how they spend our tax dollars.B MEANS,NO MORE BACK ROOM DEALS. • Does 8"go.too far"?Obviously the opponents think so.Why?Because B makes violations a misdemeanor and'and, Contracts approved in violation of the law to be voided. Compare:S to PropositionA f Section g)which allows contracts to be voided d"at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors," r • Does B have a 'huge loophole' that fails to require disclosure of gifts and campaign contritintions Of course not..B REQUIRES,DISCLOSURE OF GIFTS,CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING ACi1VITIES(Sections 502;502.3). Proposition 8 Is cur chance to take back o_ur"Pwrimsnt. Tell the lobbyists"bud:politicians we won't be manipulated:by their scare tactics. Vote Yes on Proposition Bl DEREK EVANS STANLEYIMBER President . Co-Chair Burtingame Neighborhood Association ;Common Cage of San Diego County CHARLIE WILLIAMS B LL FARRAR Direotor,Region eA ' President.. `Congress Of Caitbr a Seniors< San Diego Police Officers Association JAMES.SHEPHERD J . PresideK North County Small Business AssOQtaillori.... PR�3900 t2.. N SD SO�OS6 THE CLEAN CONTRACTING CHARTER AMENDMENT The people of the County of San Diego hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1.Statement of Intent The voters of the County of San.Diego find that: (a),The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment will serve as a:deterrent to any company or individual seeking to unfairly influence the awarding of County,contracts-worth hundreds of millions of dollars.; (b) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment protects against corruption by requiring members of the Board of Supervisors to publicly disclose any campaign contribution,"gift,payment,or other consideration received by Utemselves or their family members from any,party to-a contract which turns delivery of a public service over to a private.business. (c) The Clean Contracting Charter Amendment fug protects against corruption by requiring members of the Board to disclose any-lobbying.activities by,the special interests seekfng these contracts and who are attempting to influence 69 decision- Zf Board of Supervisors. (d) The Clean Conbwting Charter-Amendment-assures fuN public sciutirry by requiring that the disclosure be made in public,well before the Board of Supervisors takes any action on a contract turning public services over to private interests. (®) yen Diego:County's Board of Supervisors is oorhsiderirhp plena that imronre:turrang hundreds of millions of dollars in public services over to private corporations. (1) Whbr~that much money.is at stake,it is important to protect.taxpayers against even the appearance of political corruption in the decisions made by elected officials, n (g) The Implementation of the Clow Contracting Charter Amendment should be implemented by the County at no cost to the taxpayers.Any ycosts resulting from this amendment should be bome by the businesses seeking"these contracts with the County. SECTION 2.Amendment of C igier The following is added to Article Y:of the Charter for the County of San Dingo. Sec don 502.Dleckaureof Campaign Contributions and 6ffts No member of the Board of Supervisors shah make;participate in making or, w,gy attempt to influence a County decision to appro".amend or.extend anti onlract srablect to this Article unless the member has publicly disclosed any campaign contribution, gift, payment or other x consideration the member has recaived torn any business entity,labor union«.Individual that is a party or the agent of ar*pwty ts.the c oribact." Section 502.1.Discbsuns of Lobbying Activities Prior to rendering any decision in a proceeding involving a contract subject to this Article;the members of the Board of Supervisors shag publicly disclose any lobbying activity undertaken or paid for by any business entity,labor union or individual which is a party or the agent of a party in the development,negotiations or making of the contract. SecUM.502.2.Dlsciosure Requirements The public disclosure required by Sections 502 and 502.1 shah Include,but not be limited to,the following actions: (a)-The Board of Supervisors shall make the disclosure available to the public at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board that immediately precedes the meeting at which the Board will make any decisions concerning a.contraef subjectto this-Article.The disclosures shall appear as an item on the agenda of the meeting and the Clerk of the Board shall read the required disclosure into the public record at the appointed time'during the meeting. (b) The disclosure shah appear in the official minutes of any meeting at which the required disclosure is made public. (c) The disclosure also shell be attached to and circulated with the agenda for the meeting at which the Board will vote-on a contract subject to this Article. (d) Any changes in the information disclosed in compliance w„h'this Article that occur before any decision is made by the Board of Supervisors concerning the contract shah be isported to the Clerk of the Board,and the Clerk shall read such changes.ln to the record'of the Board-meeting immediately,prior to such decision, PR-3000-13` KSD 305426 (e) The disclosures:required by this,Article shall be posted on any web page or other similar Internet site maintained by the County within 24 hours of being made public and shall be clearly accessible from the home page of the site: Section 502.3.No Cost to Taxpayers The amendments to the Charter of the County of San Diego shag be implemented without direct costs to'the taxpayers of the County. Any cost to the County resulting from the Charter amendments set forth in this Article shall be recovered by the imposition of A fee on bidders for contracts for county services to which the disclosure provisions of Section 502 and 502.1 would apply. Such fees shall.be calculated in an amount,not to exceed the amount necessary to reimburse the County for such costs and'shall be'expended only for such purposes. Section 502.4.Violations (a) Any violation of the provisions set forth in Section 2 is a misdemeanor. (b) A vote cast in violation of sections 502,502.1 or 502.2 of this charter shall be void and shah not be counted by the clerk. (c) "Any contract approved by a vote that included the vote of a member of the Board of Supervisors who has violated these provisions is void. (d) No provision of this charter shall'be construed to prevent a taxpayer from commencing an action to determine the"vaNdity"of any-contract entered into by the County which is alleged to be in violation of the provisions of section 502 through 5022. Sectilm$02.5.Definitions Fo'r purposes of this Article,the following definitions shall apply: (a) 'Contribution"means arty contribution as defined by Government Code section 82015 and 2 U.S.C.section 431(8)received by any member of the Board of Supervisors either as a candidate for local, state or federal office or as a member of the Board.;"Contribution" includes any contribution solicited on behalf of a member of the Board by airy business entity,labor unfcm or ` individual who is a party or the agent of a party to a contract subject to this Article. (b) "Gift"means any gift as defined by Government Code section 8'2p2B."Gift"includes any gift s9licited on behalf of a member of the Board by any business entity,labor union or individuaq who is a party,qr to apes of a party,to a contractsubject to this Article."Gift"inclUdes a gift to the spouse or dependent children of a mernber of the Board of supervisors. (c) `Payment"means any payment as defined in Government Code section 62044, "Payment" includes any payment solicited on behalf of a member of the Board by any business entity,labor union or Individual who is a party,or the agent of a party,to a contract dubjW th We Article. "Payment"Includes a payment to the spouse or dependent children of a member of the Board of Supervisors.. (d) 'Other consideration" means anything"Of electoral value, including,biit not limited•to:any participation on'a campaign committee or flnafte oommittes that supports a candid 61 for,or- member of,the Board of Supervisors-,any offer of any future campaigr;conMbutiod,payment;gift or employment; or any election endorsement of a c ao,didate tor, or member.of, the Board of Supervisors. (e) Lobbying_activity"means activity Intended to influence the-der ions_of the Board concmni.9 a:contract,including,but not limited to,p��9,suppolting,infitmicing; n9,opposing or delaying by any means,'including, but,not limited to, the provision or use of information; statistics,studies or analyses. (f) 'Business entity"means any business entity as defined by Government Code:section 82005. In the case of a corporation,these provisions apply to the corporation,its officers,"employees or otherindhdduats acfltng as'agents of the corporation,and major shareholders.Amajor shareholder is anyer :10%or more of the stock of the corporation.'Corporation includes any consortium..ore odv* oprrhb7nation of Corporations with other.co rations, partnerships or ind'widuae,in the oil*of':a pertnerethip,these provisions'apply{o ttht' ership,its partners„ officers,employees or other Individuals ecting.as agents of the partnership,,ln the case of a limited i�kty company,thea*,pro ons,apply to the limited liability company,its members,officers, employees or other"insf ivtdt as agents of the limited liability company, (9) "Labor union"meant a.fabor organization. P00=1� 4' N SO 3037 R�30 This Charter shallbe amended only by the rioters of San Diego County. M3000-15 WOULD YOU'LIKE TO WORK AT THE POLLS? or, VOLUNTEER YOUR:HOME ORP_BUSINESS AS A POLLING PLAC+' If you are Interested! Ine providing valuable service to your conmmunity call us at- You can also com di tt PI te app ation below and send It to: . .. . LLgf tray i�oteit, Precincts ai owg seetion 5201 Bin Rd, uie I• San bf*o�.CA 92123 Poll Workers receive the following fees per election for their services: Inspectors$100,Assistant Inspectors$80 .Clarks$60. Carl our office for deter about 1 positionls. iP-tis-4 r :s "the County of San :Diego Department of Animal Control cares about you and your petS." Low-cost Spay/Neuier Program You can have your animal spayed or neutered for a reduced fee by a' licensed veterinarian participating in our'program. Call (6i9)-236-4250 ;, or (760) 438-2312 for mote information. "One Stop„ Dog Licensing AU dogs,over the age of four months are required to be licensed and . vaccinated against rabies. Dog owners may obtain a County "of San Diego License and row-cost rabies'vaccination'' at more than 100 participating veterinary `hospitals. For m ore information, . call the . Licensing.Division at (619) 236=4646. For recorded information about special dog licensing events, call(6-19) 236-1188. AdgpUpns You are invited to visit one of our three shelters to select a pet"from the wide variety of animals available for adoption, Call, our Adoption Counselor at (619) 595-4.532,�or`visit is.on:the:.internet where you-can see pictures of adoptable pets from all of our shelters at-www.sddac.com". North County Shelters- (760) 438-2312/746.7307 Central and, South County Shelters (6'9 236.4 or - Visit our web site at-,4www.sc :c6m ' This page viiould have been blank.due to printing layouts.The Reglstrar of Voters has used this space to provide additional Information. FP,35-2 N SD 303.090 This could be the day you SAVE A LIFE! Are you a victim? Have you been hit,kicked,punched,,or"otherwise hurt by someone within the last year?Do you feel safe in your current relationship?Are you ever afraid? Is there a partner from a previous relationship who is making you feel unsafe now? You are not alone. A nationwide survey of 16,000 peopo-showed that women had a 25%Q chance of experiencing domestic violence in-their lifetime . . .this is an underestimate. Get b elp;from a-friend,A;shelter or a support agency. Call a hotline to talk. Are you aea There is no excuse for domestic violence,but"there is help. You can choose to seek help_:for yourself, Or you can risk continuing the violence and the consequences=of legal action,and,even jail time. FBI homicide statistics,suggest that men kill 9wo of women homicide victims. Husbands or boyfriends kill 32% of female victims. Do'you,know someone,who.is a victim or a battmr? Nationwide there are between 2-4 million cases of domestic violence,per year. In Sou Diego County,'there were 20,191 cases of.domestic violence=repof to law enforcement,A 1999,This is-about two calls 'per hour to-the police four doalestir-MoleAce. And,of-wurse,-not a,U cases are reported Look around.•Chkbm sit you"daeir+wiH kmow,someone*ho I is it victims or batterir of dotriestic violence.Don't be part of a Culture that allows violence to continue. There is a lot you can do to o pd the v*Aevwe now. Start .WOW It is-never too early to find out;wtist help yon need, but it coq,.be too aW Call then San Diego YWCA County-wide Domestic Violence Information and Referral Hotline-14=-305-SAFE(723 1 - Naddnal Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800.799-SAFE 733) Sexi*' iaple o eR 1485&272-1767 In FP-49 N SD 3033091 PERMANENT MAIL BALL QT QUALIFICATIONS Pursuant to California Elections Code 3201,.if you... . Have lost one or more limbs or the use of one or more Nmbs, or - Have lost both hands or the use of both hands,.or . Are unable to move about without the aid of an assistant device,or. - Are suffering from lung.disease, blindness,-or cardiovascular disease, or Have a significant limitation in the use of the lower extremities,or Suffer from a diagnosed disease or disorder which substantially impairs or interferes with your mobility., . Or you are. The spouse, a blood relative or a family member related by marriage to'the voter described above who reskla with the voter and is the primary caregiver. . you are eligible for permanent:mad beNot std: You'VAN autematicamy be mated a"oft9ballot for ea th election in which you are entitled to vote,unless you fail to return your voted ballot for a statewide primary or general election. In that case,your name will be deleted as a"Permanent Mail Ballot voter'.If,you o-rbgister, you-must re-apply for permanent mail ballot status. If you quarrfy under the provisions listed above for permanent mail ballot status, pie ass contact the Registrar of Voters for an appiic Don. REGISTRAR OF:VOTERS, - P.0,,80X 85320,SAN DIEGO,CA 9218041M (8" _ ASSISTANCE#OR VOTERS WITH,DISAiIINLITIES • P*Registrar of Voters Office Ims a TD13-iffel000mmu niestlowDevide for the DeA.For assistaaoe,call (8"6043441. • Cassese rsoordings of candidate statements and prepoeitiotrs are available by contacting any branch library. • The County of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you are a.; voter who is disabled and feel you have been denied participation in Me else%rat-proles', contact the Registrar of Voters Oliice at(858j SW),-S=itrmraodieaely: • .A voter unable to mark:a'baliot mayreceive,ft asses of not owe"n two persons i0sctied by the voter: • If there is no acoesaibw to the pblung place;voters with physictel disabili &may'regueet a regular balW from a precinct board member and,vote it at a location as near as possible outside the polls,which is acoessW to the Owsicaliv disabled.. FP4t-2 N 8D 303.0 m a� mrn= cyo V 5 a a a !V N H O W_ C.- o > f3 Z N O) O cn a 0 Q lY to LL O Z Ln 00 m O O W_ W O Q a fat: v a R J CL C/) W E 0 IL a Y Q r, Z H I 0 O H � cc O !V N H O W_ La 000 o > f3 Z N O) O cn a L) Q lY to LL O Z Ln 00 m O O W_ W O Q Q fat: v a to