It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. He has been on the school board since 2008. Artist. Land use policy can have a major impact on housing costs. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. Public school students 95,250 Charter school students 19,217 Percent charter 16.8%. Im a wife, mom, homeowner and business owner. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. Rooftop panels or solar farms? He teaches communications and San Diego City College. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. On 2/9/21 the County Board of Supervisors voted against adding law enforcement officers as a priority under the vaccination tier system to receive a Covid 19 vaccination. Way too many dates to list. I understand the need for publicity. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. Area 2 incumbent Bill Durney is running unopposed. Seeing first hand, the importance of being an involved parent and a desire to help, I began on my path to helping students ready to succeed. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. I have been a resident of Encinitas for over 25 years. Florida Gov. I think continuing to advocate for a notion of local control without any plans to address the housing crisis will only serve to worsen the affordable housing crisis. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. Your email address will not be published. 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. Anthony Bona. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. When Mo Muir withdrew her name as an Area 1 candidate on August 12, MAGA Mike desperately sprung into action recruiting like minded David Carattini to run for the open seat. To request BOE agendas, financials or minutes from previous school years, please call the Board of Education secretary at 678-1215. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. We need attainable housing, but not without environmental, traffic, and resource-use considerations, and not without thorough community input and collaboration on development plans. I am running to protect Encinitas from overdevelopment and fulfill why we incorporated in 1986. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. I know the City and its residents and I understand that open and responsive institutions are prized in this City.. In Area E, incumbent board president Stacy Carlson is opposed by Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Sharyl Cavellier. San Diego County's midterm election sees voters weighing in on development in the Midway District, two school board races and 12 appellate judge positions. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. Your issues are my issues. 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. Armando Farias is a former school board member. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. Heather Plotzke is endorsed by the Democratic Party and her web page has a list Democratic Party groups that are supporting her. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. To solve our crime and safety problems, we rely on our own community not state government. November marks the first time in 12 years that Bill Gore, who retired earlier this year, will not be on the ballot for the countys top law enforcement seat. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. 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. }( document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk' )); he Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. 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. Serving since 2014, Bunker has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. 02/03/2023. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. } ); I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. Each finalist will be invited for a "day in the district" on March 10th in Neah-Kah-Nie School District. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. window.fbAsyncInit = function () { Carlsbad has historically done a wonderful job in this area, and as a result, will require less energy, budget allocation, and staff time of the city offices. In this post both methods are treated as endorsements. As your Councilman, I have consistently worked to improve public safety and to meaningfully address the epidemic of homelessness affecting our city and state. I have a strong sense and understanding of public service and Im inspired by those who support this community in so many ways. am beholden only to you and not big $$ donors. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. He is listed as a being endorsed along with Alvarez by the Democratic Party. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. While many cities in CA have done a poor job of building homes, especially affordable ones for those with median income and below, the states imposition of one-size-fits-all laws penalizes cities like Vista that have been meeting their housing requirements. The city council should not delegate to staff their authority. SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. Franklin currently represents District 4. Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs ); With his extensive background in maintenance, building systems and general construction, Mr. Transom advocates to cost-effectively maximize taxpayer dollars to give the children of our district the best facilities and infrastructure to be successful learners. I am a terrible copy editor. Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. City of San Marcos, Council approval of resolution to support Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, voted on December 14, 2021 council meeting. Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. The district was divided into five trustee areas with a balanced number of residents in each area. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. Our first responders need to be fully supported, especially our firefighters. Prior to serving on the Board of Education, Mr.D'Ambrosio was a trustee of the Oceanside Library. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. 11572 (516) 678.1200. Gas prices have hit record levels, inflation is out of control and its getting harder and harder to live where we work. He has lived in Oceanside since 2003, and is an alumnus of Oceanside Schools. Sorry about that Frida. In the race for District 1, incumbent Councilmember Consuelo Martinez has raised $11,581.88, with the majority coming from donations and $50 from a non-monetary contribution. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. He also is active in St. Anthony's Church, and has served as a coordinator of the North Shore University Hospital's Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk as well as other charity events. She is now vying to be the countys first-ever female sheriff. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. Residents of Encinitas will also have the opportunity to vote on Measure L, which would fund city departmental and general services with a cannabis and hemp tax. Area 5 incumbent Cesar Fernandez also faces three challengers. The Carlsbad I moved to 20 years ago was a middle-class town, where working families could live, buy a home, and raise a family. 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! Selnick is an Air Force veteran, Turgeon is a lineman and ornamental horticulturalist, and McGee is a community volunteer, according to their websites. Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. Attiq appears to be a barber with no background in education. 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. I now have the unique opportunity to continue representing as an unopposed candidate on November 8, 2022. In 2016, he was elected to the office. She has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Only the Mayor recognized the uncertainty of the economic future and sought to act prudently by temporarily halting spending increases, while the rest of the Council voted to proceed. Public Safety. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. Cavelliers reference to Project Tomorrows 2021 Speakup survey indicates that she has been taken in by the billionaire financed education reform movement. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. post_id: '' Im running for district 4 because I want to bring values of hard work and a respect for human dignity to the work of city council to address homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. He was previously a police officer with the San Diego Police Department and a Marine Corps commander. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. Open meeting laws also prohibit the board from discussing specific employees or their job performance at a public board meeting. At a 5/25/2021 workshop, the City Council declined to evaluate options that would retain local control for operating cannabis dispensaries in the community. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. I aim to reduce inequalities, supporting communities where every child and resident can thrive. My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. Oceanside needs to be able to control its own housing destiny. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Public safety is the main reason for any government to exist. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. While a clean environment and ensuring the availability of natural resources are important issues, they require coordination among many local, county, and state agencies. No more StreetScape aesthetic projects, before we get our roads fixed and crossings put in.Focus on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for the Homeless. Her campaign web site shares an impressive list of endorsements including the Democratic Party and the San Diego Union Tribune. Another 5-0 vote from a Council that ignores the residents to pursue a partisan agenda. Parents are paying up on school meals again. There are many issues that need to be addressed and I hope to get the residents voices heard about their neighborhoods, I believe our city and the residents should determine what works in their community and what the infrastructure can accommodate. In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. version: 'v3.0' No more free rooms or parking spots unless they commit to get better. Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. Shea worked as a special assistant to the county superintendent and was originally appointed to a vacant seat in 2015. As Dep. As mayor, I will act on housing that meets the needs of our workforce, so the state doesnt have to. DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett, Carlsbad, District 1, Born & raised in Carlsbad, 3rd generation co-managing family business, Lolas, the oldest & longest run business in Carlsbad. Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. Gary Woods, the incumbent in Area 3, taught online graduate courses at Liberty University and serves as executive director of the Equip Biblical Institute. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. Jensen has received just over $30,000 in campaign contributions, Joyce has received over $43,000 and Selnick over $86,000, about $65,500 from loans received. Once that is done we will see a safer town. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. And we need to act aggressively to meet the goals of our climate action plan. We should streamline the process for builders and residents who desire to improve their property, which increases their property values. In Area 3, Incumbent Stacy Begin is running unopposed. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. Since her children began attending Oceanside schools, Ms. Lisi has been active in PTA. Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College.