Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election, Raquel Alvarez Campaign Statement Fall 2022.pdf, CLick here for School BOard candidates endorsed by Teachers. Also multi year experience in staff management in the hospitality industry.
Election 2020: Voters to decide Oceanside Unified board members, bond Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. Many of the jobs here are in the retail industry with low paying jobs. We have a housing crisis and our current approach has resulted in more homelessness. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. He and his wife, Lori, have two daughters. Cody Peterson is an anthropology lecturer at University of California San Diego and a well-known environmentalist. | LIVE 2022 Midterm elections National California San Diego County. an Oceanside School District for at least 30 days prior to election Registration: Voter registration shall take place year-round between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays in the District Clerk's office at 145 Merle Avenue, except during the five days prior to any school district election. Item 10A Ordinance #2016-03 on Campaign Regulations. Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. Contact the Board of Education at 678-1215. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Before being elected to the board in 2018 she taught school for 24 years. Neither is known to have an experience in education. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him.
Neah-Kah-Nie School Board Names Finalists for District's Next County Board of Supervisors. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. This is home, and I want to keep it safe, clean, and prosperous. Mr. Kaplan's focus is on expanding curriculum opportunities for students within budgetary restrictions, maintaining safety and security, bringing more attention and support to mental health issues, and ensuring that students are college and career ready when they graduate from Oceanside High School. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. The staff and community "meet and . Since returning to San Diego, she has spent the last 12 years working at Jewish Family Services. But we should prioritize more safe ped RR crossings and fewer train horns. The use of R-30 by right upzoning with the preposterous presumption of affordability has unleashed a torrent of luxury apartment complexes without proper environmental review, adverse impact mitigation or necessary infrastructure development which in some cases puts public safety in jeopardy. This is the disclaimer text. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Del Mar City Council this November. Item was prematurely placed before the council. I am advocating for a Smart, Safe, and Sustainable San Marcos. We need to be smarter about housing (focus on affordability) and transportation (build more infrastructure, including transit). The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. Incumbent Ginger Couvrette was first elected to the board in 2018. These high housing costs are causing young people to leave the region, which is bad for families and for businesses (who cant find employees). You can reach me at [emailprotected]; Facebook: MyekahForMayor; and my website: Myekahformayor.com. I want to prioritize public safety, resist the push toward more density, and preserve open space before it all disappears. We need to focus on workforce housing. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. Corrupt politicians in Sacramento dont care about the daily lives of the working class families that struggle under the repercussions of their bad policies. To continue to serve the citizens of Oceanside, be a representative voice for all those who live in District 2, and to ensure that our continues growth and development will create new opportunities for those desiring to live, work and recreate in Oceanside while maintaining the character and values of our diverse community. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. She also joins the pro-choice agenda of many in the Republican Party. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) Mayor Rebecca Jones, who has served on the city council since 2007 and as mayor since 2018, is seeking re-election against challenger and current District 2 Councilmember Randy Walton.
DeSantis unveils 2024 school board target list to block 'woke' ideology Nov. 8, 2022. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. My sons and I see the underutilization of public transit and are disappointed about the negative impact this mode of transportation has on the environment. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. , which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. . I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. We need to reimagine what current public transit will evolve into and invest our money wisely. Theres no good reason to take key decisions away from local voters, and let remote politicians dictate our future. In her biography, Evans states that her priorities include sufficiently funding classrooms and closing achievement gaps for students. Garcia and many of his constituents were moved into District 2 due to the redistricting process required by municipalities across the region and state following the release of the U.S. Census 2020 data. The city and. I now have the unique opportunity to continue representing as an unopposed candidate on November 8, 2022. The district was divided into five trustee areaswith a balanced number of residents in each area. Check out The Coast News previews of state and federal races and statewide ballot propositions impacting North County. Mrs. Schoell is a long-time PTA member and leader, eventually heading up PTA Council, and has received many accolades including the PTA Heart and Soul award. In 2015, John Franklin and the council slashed inclusionary housing. Evans could not be reached for comment, but her biography on the Oceanside Unified website states that she has lived in Oceanside for 30 years, and has taught elementary and secondary education in the Oceanside Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District for 48 years. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. The decision to eliminate approximately 90% of the potential housing in the unincorporated areas of the county. both a former student and a 26 year teacher, Responding to the Washington Posts Jay Mathews, The Dallas Model Episode 2: Who is Behind the Corporate Education Reform Agenda in Dallas. I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. Public Transportation is important but creating safety so people want to use it is my priority. Nonprofit Director for Constitutional and Civil Rights of underrepresented people since 2003. I plan on implementing a program that is working in other cities to reduce our homeless numbers. That includes correcting misguided approaches to housing and homelessness and stopping spending on vanity projects. Communities will vote for the uncontested school board positions and school budgets on May 21. Many priorities are high: public safety, environment, transparency but local control of our land use is the top local issue. Across the Nassau-Suffolk region, proposed school budgets for 124 districts total a combined $13.75 billion. There are sufficient resources for both. The forced shutdowns hurt minority owned and small businesses the worst. Rhetoric about defunding the police makes no sense. (619) 531-5700. }; Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. His two sons attended Oceanside schools from kindergarten until graduation from El Camino High School, he said. February 20, 2019. Two of the five seats on the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on November 8, 2016. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); An original pool of seven candidates was narrowed down to two in the June primary, with Martinez receiving the most votes followed by Hemmerling, who defeated fellow frontrunner Dave Meyers by a small margin for a spot on the ballot. Solana Beach voters living in districts 2 and 4 will elect their first-ever area representatives to the City Council this November, and all voters will have their say on a new local tax measure. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. In this post both methods are treated as endorsements. I will bring the same proven leadership skills to City Council and the same kinds of results for District 4 that I have demonstrated to the communities I serves today: OTC, Encinitas RRD, and St. Andrews. Oceanside For the Oceanside School District, current trustees Robert Transom and Michael. Two voting areas are up for election at Oceanside Unified School District, with one incumbent running as the sole candidate and the other facing two challengers. The 3-2 vote ignored pleas of teachers, students & parents. MichaelD'Ambrosio has served on the Board of Education since 2012. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Four challengers have thrown their hats into the ring with no incumbents in the race to represent District 2, which covers Questhaven, La Costa, and Lake San Marcos. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. It is vital that your voice is heard in making decisions about your local government. At Genentech Quita was selected . There is nothing we can do in Oceanside about inflation or the cost of living. The City Clerk serves as the Election Officer for the City. Voters will also be asked to vote for or against Measure S, a proposed local one-cent sales tax that will generate revenue for maintaining city infrastructure, including local streets and storm, drains, keeping trash and pollution out of local waterways and beaches and keeping public areas like neighborhoods and parks safe and clean. I will work with developers and champion more homes that are affordable to our community. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. The 5th Cycle Housing Element was a disaster. San Dieguito Union High School, now San Dieguito High School Academy was the flagship school of the district, in which the first classes . Based on the recommendations of staff, the planning commission, and the impact on our Climate Action Plan I would have listened to our community, sided with our experts, and voted against this project.
Most LI school districts pass budgets; cap overrides fail in On Dave Nelsons campaign web page, he makes clear the disdain he holds for present school board. The Oceanside City Council has projected a $2.4 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year.
Endorsements/ Voter Guide | Republican Party of Those spending plans cover the 2021-22 fiscal year, which begins July 1. For more information, visit, Voters will also be asked to vote for or against. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. Oceanside schools switching to district elections - Sun Sentinel Oceanside schools switching to district elections, following a trend for cities and school districts in the county. He has also served on the Oceanside Education Found-ation and has written guest columns about local history that appeared inThe Oceanside/ Island Park Herald. Throughout my term, I have significantly increased the engagement of parents, families, and teachers in conversations and decision making, as well as citizen groups on matters critical to student success. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background.
Eric Joyce holds lead over appointed Oceanside Councilmember Kori Jens He is a long-time member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as Oceanside American Legion Memorial Post #1246 where he served as Commander for three years. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. Prior to this election, he served on Oceanside Unified School District's Board where he led on initiatives to rebuild underfunded schools, update books and curriculum, and implement an innovative "community school model" in our most impacted schools. Local elected officials are responsive to voters, who have the right to appear before them when making decisions, a right you do not have at the state legislature. New results show embattled council member remains in second place and unlikely to overtake her leading opponent [emailprotected], www.BruceForEncinitas.com. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up.
The San Diego County Voter Guide - Home A fundamental purpose of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. He opened the OCS Food Pantry at School #6 and continues to work there today, providing food every year to over 3,000 families in Oceanside and surrounding towns. I support local control on land uses and housing. For Seat 1, incumbent Francisco Tamayo faces off against Jesse Vigil. Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. Worden was appointed to the council in 2014 and has served as mayor for the past year. The city anticipates that $800,000 to $1,400,000 annually could be generated. Balance the budget.
News - Oceanside Union Free School District He has worked extensively with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to coordinate financial assistance for Oceansiders in need. Area C is in north central Poway. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. My 25 years of experience in public education inspired my dedication to high expectations for all students, including Special Education and English Language Learners. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. Im proudly endorsed by our Deputies & Firefighters. The city has very little control over the cost of living/inflation. Independent Candidate.
Councilmember Eric Joyce | Oceanside, CA This should not be binary either you support the California legislature and their approach OR you support a more Laissez-Faire approach. Land use policy can have a major impact on housing costs. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). She has the endorsement of the Republican Party and reports on her web page the support of Carl DeMaio and Joel Anderson. Students were relocated to San Luis Rey Elementary, which faces its own problems with deteriorating facilities, including mold, insect infestations, poor drainage and other issues. OFFICIAL FINAL ELECTION RESULTS Voter Turnout 54.2% Ballots Cast 1,043,490 Mail Ballots 939,102 Vote Center Ballots 104,388 Registered Voters 1,925,738 Precincts Reporting 100% Fully Reporting 2,718 Total Precincts 2,718 List Slideshow Filter Races Showing 229 of 229 contests GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) SECRETARY OF STATE We must address learning loss and the mental wellness of our students by engaging students in their learning and engaging parents, families, and teachers in the decision-making process. Lawrence Union Free School District: Proposition 1: 2021-2022 School Budget $102,490,053.00 --- YES - 1,097 NO - 308 Proposition 2: 2021 - 2022 Library Budget $3,111,750.00 --- YES - 1,153 NO - 246 Proposition 3: 2021 Building Capital Reserve Fund Creation & Expenditure Authorization --- YES - 919 NO - 411 Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments. I believe in Local Control and instead of creating more high density affordable housing, we instead require a quarter of all developments integrate affordable housing into any new developments. Or do you support local control, allowing municipal governments to override state housing laws? It is possible to keep our open spaces, provide safe recreational spaces, and assist the unhoused. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. I will add 10 deputies to patrol our city, perform a capabilities assessment of our fire department to make sure they are manned, trained, and equipped to handle any emergency, and examine a 10-year history of traffic accidents to identify locations to improve traffic safety. Law enforcement officers provide medical aid to residents, encounter numerous residents on a daily basis and are critical in providing safety to our county residents. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. data: { Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. For the first time since 2014, two incumbent board members are not running. Incumbent Leslie Bunker faces three challengers for Seat 3. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. Please be aware that the board is not permitted to respond to or engage in dialogue related to comments regarding non-agenda items. The total deviation between districts with the largest and smallest populations was 12.4%, and revisions to Vistas voting map attempted to create four districts that each contained about 24,700 residents. Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: Anthony. We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. The grade six Project Extra classes at Schools #5 and #8, under the direction of teachers Kristin Stea (School #5) and Sheila Gunther (School #8), have for the second year in a row been named New York State finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. Area 3 includes Bonita and Eastlake.
Oceanside International Film Festival wraps its 12th year Find Higas campaign web page here. I will always support local control. The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. Vista Finance Committee member Vince Hinojosa, Armen Kurdian, an ambassador with the Vista Chamber of Commerce and community advocate Dan ODonnell are on the ballot for the District 4 seat. As San Diegans weigh how to fight climate change, key challenges emerge, Obituary: San Diego Operas longtime arts educator Nicolas Reveles praised for his passions, wit and kindness, Tri-City Healthcare District names its chief medical officer as its interim CEO, Agency wants to study railroad relocation to protect endangered tracks in southern Orange County, Pharmaceutical company, restaurants & retail stores on track for Oceansides El Corazon, Residents upset over proposed Oceanside mega warehouse, Oceanside police chief announces retirement after two years in top spot, Transgender woman at Santees YMCA says she was thunderstruck by outcry over locker room use. Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. ) Laura Lisi was appointed to the Board of Education in November of 2022 to fill the seat of departing trustee Maryjane McGrath-Mulhern, who resigned. Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: l. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Previously he served as principal of the former School #1, Sixth Grade Center and Ocean-side Junior High School, among other leadership positions he held within the school district. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. I rank public transportation and small business as the lowest because 1) public transportation is a complex issue in Encinitas that needs a regional approach 2) our small businesses are thriving! Your email address will not be published.
That financial mismanagement has lead to poor academic performance and put them on the brink of being taken over by the state. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director Mike Sannella, doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee Jay Petrek, who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. Deputy Mayor John Franklin, the current representative for District 4, will face the current president of the Vista Unified School Board Cipriano Vargas. John Borja is a former school teacher who recently ran for the Chula Vista city council. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws.
He has been on the school board since 2008. Audit all city revenues and spending. He teaches communications and San Diego City College. The Voice of San Diego stated, [His] history of involvement, his progressive politics and his support of, and membership in local unions led to a cascade of endorsements from Democratic officials and many of San Diegos most robust unions, like the San Diego Education Association, which represents SDUSDs teachers., Public school students 36,557 Charter school students 1,469 Percent charter 3.9%. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served on . They reversed Planning Commissions denial, ignored key wildfire evacuation plan inadequacies and allowed a lot line change to avoid environmental review. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. She is engaged with many Poway civic groups and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Their lockstep hits the Mute button on residents voices. A multi-pronged approach that provides a variety of options for addressing the statewide housing crisis that allows local control is needed that also obligates municipal governments to follow through on the options selected for implementing.
Oceanside Unified selects new trustee area map If we are to make progress on any of the most pressing problems of our day we have to find a way to work together for our common cause. By establishing and implementing policy, the board is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent. His career in education includes more than 20-years teaching mathematics in SDUSD and SUHSD. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required.
Voting Information - Oceanside Union Free School District She worked as a marketing manager for trade publications and later obtained a masters degree in teaching English as a second language. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. He is currently the president of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, where he previously served as vice president and as a member of the board of directors. I will also advocate for efforts streamline housing accessibility in San Marcos and North County Region, a possible one-stop location for housing needs under SANDAG and/or County of San Diego. While Public Transit is important, technology is outpacing our current systems. I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve on the board based upon my 40 years of public policy and planning experience, Blessing said. City of San Marcos, Council approval of resolution to support Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, voted on December 14, 2021 council meeting.
1 role of government. Bob Weller is facing Mickey E. Jackson for the vacated seat in Area 1. by Samantha Nelson August 12, 2022 1796 OCEANSIDE Two spots on the Oceanside City Council and three seats on the school board are set to expire this year, giving voters a choice in. Hope Shanks has seen more than her fair share of the effects of climate change. Locally, we have to try to deal with the fall out. The intention of the exercise was to force the candidate to make tough decisions when it comes to important topics. I am all for obeying the law but it was indicative of the blanket mandates out of Sacramento. Seth Blau was electedboard trustee in 2012. I was born and raised here in North County, growing up between San Marcos and Leucadia. 1600 Pacific Highway. js.id = id; In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. The City Council repeatedly backed Rick Carusos plan to build a high end shopping center at Cannon Road and the I-5. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas.