Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served on . Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. Weve built one moderate rate housing development in the last few years and around 30% of what we need for below moderate rate income families. A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. If we are serious about the affordable housing crisis, we need to refine both approaches. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. My first name is Frida with a d (not Frita). The city should partner with them to support our local needs. We need to encourage deputies to live locally as part of the community. We must support homes for our residents and working class families, so they arent forced to leave. MAGA Mike Allmans 2020 election to the SDUHSD board brought continuous turmoil and divisiveness. Land use policy can have a major impact on housing costs. Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. Four Island. ) I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. I intend to maintain and enhance Carlsbads safety record and be the voice of responsibility for Carlsbads taxpayer dollars. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. 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. Or do you support local control, allowing municipal governments to override state housing laws? No other information is known about him. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. I will work with the other City Council members and the mayor to create a permanent Homeless Advisor Commission, which would create a Continuum of Care Program to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Nonprofit Director for Constitutional and Civil Rights of underrepresented people since 2003. At that time, staff and members of the community will have an opportunity to meet the candidates. Mr. Blau volunteers with Oceanside Com-munity Service to make food deliveries to local families, especially around the holidays. All taxes should be purpose specific. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). My husband and I have raised two children in Village Park. She is now a proud grandmother of four. Before moving back to Long Island to raise her family, Ms. Lisi worked as an ESL teacher in New York city. 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. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. Anthony Bona. Gary Woods, the incumbent in Area 3, taught online graduate courses at Liberty University and serves as executive director of the Equip Biblical Institute. The Goodson Project and the Clark Avenue apartments. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. Eleanor Evans has served as a school board member for Oceanside Unified since 2016. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. Encinitas needs certain affordable housing, especially for the very low wage workers, people on fixed income, and starter homes affordable to young families so they can build generational wealth. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. I would love to participate on the SANDAG board and lend my common-sense ideas. Her campaign treasure is Briana Beleskie from Brian Billbrays organization in Imperial Beach. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. 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. There should be a balance. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. The city is in excellent fiscal shape, is one of the safest Cities in the County and we continue to make improvements to legacy infrastructure. We need to focus on workforce housing. Oceanside School District. 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. See our Guide to Board of Education Meetings for more information. My position on increasing safety is supporting our police officers, prevention, transparency, and communication. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. San Marcos has emphasized the construction of high-end housing, at the expense of middle-income people. Rhetoric about defunding the police makes no sense. I support Prop A and the tripartisan initiative because the building industry has too much control over the state policies. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. Todd Maddison is a parent advocate who works part time as a data analyst and previously worked as director of service for Tweeter Entertainment, as the CEO of a television repair company, and as a project manager for Toshiba. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. Martinez has proposed increasing onsite medical and mental health professionals, while Hemmerling has proposed immediate behavioral health assessments for all inmates and increased support for jail deputies. I will work towards a compromise, mobilizing state resources in ways that prioritize local needs and sustainability. Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. In District 1, incumbent Councilmember Corinna Contreras is running unopposed for her seat. Area 1 covers National City and northwest Chula Vista. An increase from the $163.4 million budget that was. I support Local Control. Her opponent is VUSD councilor Nancy Licona who is endorsed by the Oceanside Teachers Association and the Democratic Party. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Increased engagement with parents, guardians and staff helps to put into perspective the data collected. Local voters should determine their communities future. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. Flaco, Cordova named AAUW Girls of the Month for February Carlsbad Current Argus, Carlsbad middle schoolers visit mobile energy learning unit Carlsbad Current Argus, Four highlights of Eddy County teams in state basketball tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Riverblitz 2023 scheduled for March 4 Carlsbad Current Argus, Eddy County basketball players to watch in state tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belong to local voters or their representatives. Hi Im Jeff Morris and Im running for Encinitas Mayor. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. Its important for us to come together to protect our town! Independent Candidate. Rebekkah Naputi has no known education background but she is endorsed by the Republican Party. Unlike traditional public schools, charters are largely autonomous, with each governed by a school board elected by parents. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. This will be his first election. During nearly four decades as an Oceanside resident, Mrs. Schoell has earned a reputation for community service, volunteering for Oceanside Community Ser-vice, Kiwanettes and the Ocean-side Chamber of Commerce, among others. Needs before aesthetics. Locally we know what is best for Oceanside, not Sacramento. (619) 531-5700. I prefer local control to solve local problems. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. GORDON'S UPDATE: Weather 2/28/23. She has teaching experience in charter schools. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. The school board will for sure see a new face representing Trustee Area No. I will work to ensure our fiscal management systems are transparent and just, however, my priority is in deciding how we can best utilize these resources to support our diverse community, including policies to offset the effects of inflation. I will push for more officers to keep crime and fentanyl out of our neighborhoods. History. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Starting with the 2022-23 budget I would have froze all new hiring and audit all department on positions that are critical for maintaining the city. RSU #13 / Board Together, we are embarking on Schools of Our Future 2.0, our educational plan in which we are charting a course to excellence through Relationships, Proficiencies, and Pathways! My lowest is increased funding of public transportation in Encinitas. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. I agree with local control and placed a Resolution of support on our agenda for this Initiative since many state mandated laws restrict local control. He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. Heather Plotzke is endorsed by the Democratic Party and her web page has a list Democratic Party groups that are supporting her. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. As Carlsbad sees more housing development in the next few years, I will be a champion for building density where AND ONLY WHERE it creates walkable communities that MAINTAIN our citys unique character. Oceanside Schools YouTube Channel Meeting Dates We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. Martinez has received. An insider believes that the Sweetwater Teachers Association will endorse Elva Lopez-Zapeda. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. } ); February 20, 2019. I think Public Transit is my lowest priority because, in Carlsbad, the only modes of Public Transit, busing and rail, are managed by the County, State and Federal levels of government. I have a strong sense and understanding of public service and Im inspired by those who support this community in so many ways. The political firing of Planning Commissioner Bruce Ehlers (4-13-22, #10A) a political hit job on a respected & experienced public servant that was opposed by other commissioners. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results . OCEANSIDE Voters will decide on two school board seats as well as a $160 million bond measure for the school district by November. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, Far Rockaway man charged for August incident in Inwood. I am running to balance out the city council. Bayport-Blue Point - Passed . , 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, These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director, , doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee. Bremseth has made no other information about herself available. Most of the other issues are directly within the citys purview, such as public safety, which should be of prime importance to every governing body. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. And in Trustee Area Number 5, on the eastern portion of the district, incumbent Mike Blessing is running for re-election against challengers Todd Maddison and Susana Arvizu. 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. The district was divided into five trustee areas with a balanced number of residents in each area. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Mike has been endorsed by Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Jack Feller, Oceanside City Councilmen Ryan Keim and Christopher Rodriguez, OUSD Board Members Eleanor Evans, Raquel Alvarez, and Stacy Begin, the Oceanside Teachers Association, and many more. I disagreed with a number of them. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. Since her children began attending Oceanside schools, Ms. Lisi has been active in PTA. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. 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. Carla Rivera-Cruz was just named Director of Alumni and Network engagement by Latinos for Education. Heand his wife have three adult children who graduated from the Oceanside School District and five grandchildren, who also are attending Oceanside schools. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. Recommendation: Michelle OConnor Ratcliff. Theres no good reason to take key decisions away from local voters, and let remote politicians dictate our future. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. And we need to act aggressively to meet the goals of our climate action plan. Additionally, she represents the Board of Education on various advisory boards, councils and committees. In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. The City Clerk serves as the Election Officer for the City. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. Sorry about that Frida. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. } Instead they should have had the Director recommend to declare a drought. data: { [emailprotected]; www.DesmondforSupervisor.com. A YES vote would support taxing cannabis businesses at annual rates of 4% to 7% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, 1% to 4% for non-retail cannabis businesses, and $2.00 to $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. At the root of those problems is a like-minded City Council on which three of four members originally were seated by appointment. Joyce leads, Jensen lags in early results for Oceanside City Council seats. If the measure fails, the city will be forced to lay off employees. According to her linked in page, after earning a masters in education from Northwestern University, she taught elementary school for two years. Click or tap the link below for to see if your budget passed and which candidates won board seats. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. Amagansett - Passed 75-15. Winter, the gift that keeps on giving. The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. From Oceanside school board members to executive level public servants. Babylon - Passed 904-262. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. She is both a former student and a 26 year teacher in CVESD. The city and. Cavelliers reference to Project Tomorrows 2021 Speakup survey indicates that she has been taken in by the billionaire financed education reform movement. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. I was Vice chairman of the senior commission, a business owner. In Area 4, Raquel (Rockie) Alvarez, the incumbent, works at Amador repair services and has been engaged in education studies at Grand Canyon University since 2019. https://electrebeccajones.com, [emailprotected]. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. To solve the statewide affordable housing issue should not be controlled by the States solutions except for reforming CEQA. Her campaign web page is here. 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. Top down zoning can create the kind of patchwork that lowers property values. I support local control. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. New results show embattled council member remains in second place and unlikely to overtake her leading opponent I understand the need for publicity. At Genentech Quita was selected . Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. Housing has become unaffordable. I know our city could have better utilized those funds to meet our communitys needs. The city will soon trigger housing law requirements to find more parcels to up zone. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. I now serve on the citys General Plan Advisory Committee. Terry Kohlenberg is also in the running in Area 5. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Deputy Mayor Tina Inscoe, who currently represents District 2, is not running for reelection. We need flexibility, not one size fits all and waivers that harm Oceanside residents. 02/03/2023. We need attainable housing, but not without environmental, traffic, and resource-use considerations, and not without thorough community input and collaboration on development plans. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. In 2015, John Franklin and the council slashed inclusionary housing. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. 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. Two of my top concerns are safety and having local control. 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. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. Phan Anderson says she is a software engineer and parent. The forced shutdowns hurt minority owned and small businesses the worst. That financial mismanagement has lead to poor academic performance and put them on the brink of being taken over by the state. Janet Bremseth lists herself as a community volunteer. Balance the budget. , 1 million county residents have a new district. Police, fire and paramedic services should be tailored to meet the needs of the community, based on characteristics unique to each neighborhood and areas of focus. Burkholder is the Republican-endorsed candidate and has previously run for state Assembly in 2020 and school board in 2018. My background is uniquely comprised of local knowledge combined with global business experience. I now have the unique opportunity to continue representing as an unopposed candidate on November 8, 2022. He has been on the school board since 2008. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. The candidates responses can be found by scrolling past the race previews. Community members unable to attend a meeting may also express their thoughts to the board via e-mail, fax, telephone calls and U.S. mail. 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. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. When is the new seafood restaurant on the Oceanside pier going to open? She maintains her 20+ year commitment to fundraising and organizing for Dawn Delirium, the school communitys annual post-prom party. 145 Merle Avenue. Election 2022: School Board Races October 13, 2022; Election 2022: Municipal Races Preview October 7, 2022; Election 2020: North County's City Council and County Board October 16, 2020 . I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. I have skills and experience that can help Carlsbad resolve its critical issues, the lack of affordable housing, the protection of its seacoast and open spaces, the threat of fires, the demands for water in an ongoing drought and to do it in a financially sound manner without raising taxes while maintaining a superior level of community service. , who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. After 30 years with the Carlsbad Police Department, Blackburn has spent 14 years on the council and is making his second run for mayor after losing his first attempt to Mayor Matt Hall in 2010. Daniel Hale lists himself as a software engineer. No member of the public spoke against him, yet no council member stood FOR HIM. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. } Tuesday: School elections to approve budgets, elect board members Voters in Herkimer and school districts across the state will get their chance to vote for or against proposed 2021-22. Recommendations are included. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. Audit all city revenues and spending. I fully support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative that seeks to preserve Carlsbads ability to shape local growth, preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and require developers to produce more affordable housing and contribute to the costs associated with new housing. 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 Working people need government to ensure homes and apartments are affordable. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. Mike Johnson-Palomares, Escondido, District 1. Each finalist will be invited for a "day in the district" on March 10th in Neah-Kah-Nie School District. Mr. Blau has been active in the Oceanside community for many years. He has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. I am a 28+year resident with extensive volunteer service. Area 2 incumbent Bill Durney is running unopposed. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Public transit does not really work well in Carlsbad. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. xfbml: true, As your Councilman, I have consistently worked to improve public safety and to meaningfully address the epidemic of homelessness affecting our city and state. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett, Carlsbad, District 1, Born & raised in Carlsbad, 3rd generation co-managing family business, Lolas, the oldest & longest run business in Carlsbad. Public Transportation is important but creating safety so people want to use it is my priority. 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. General election date: November 8, 2016. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. 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. In Area 3, Incumbent Stacy Begin is running unopposed.