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. End any form of Discrimination. Please be aware that the board is not permitted to respond to or engage in dialogue related to comments regarding non-agenda items. GORDON'S UPDATE: Weather 2/28/23. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. 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. The most egregious decision I have witnessed recently was the trash hauling contract that occurred on April 6, 2021, under a/i 8. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Corrupt politicians in Sacramento dont care about the daily lives of the working class families that struggle under the repercussions of their bad policies. I support the initiative and definitely support the authority of local governments to ensure that residential projects are consistent with general plans and needs of residents. Another 5-0 vote from a Council that ignores the residents to pursue a partisan agenda. Godwin Higa is perhaps San Diegos foremost expert on trauma informed education. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, College union continues push for fair contracts, Young students write Valentines letters for Veterans, Elmont school board president questioned about bus use, Lynbrook High student business leaders excel, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. 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. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Its important to have experienced leadership at the helm, managing our Citys business. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Property manager Sheila King has the support of the Republican Party. May 15, 2022, 7:24amUpdated on May 18, 2022 By: News 12 Staff Residents across Long Island cast their votes Tuesday for school budgets and board of education seats in their districts. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. Mr. Transom worked in real estate for 41 years, specializing in Property Management and Construction Management. I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. }; oceanside hamlet bands together to protect itself from climate change. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. Mr. Blau volunteers with Oceanside Com-munity Service to make food deliveries to local families, especially around the holidays. Without that change, stack and pack housing will transform Encinitas into a dense city with big-city problems. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. It would have created an enormous traffic problem at a critical crossing, would have diverted business away from existing stores and shops that give the city much of its character and appeal, and eliminated crucial open space. Her campaign web page highlights the work she has done as a President of the Palomar Council PTA which oversees all of the PTA organizations in the district. In this post both methods are treated as endorsements. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. When he retired, Mr. Maresca had been principal of School #2 for 15 years. Two candidates have stepped up in District 2 to replace Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez, who is not running for reelection this year. The County of San Diego will be a critical partner in expanding access for housing, homeless services, Medi-Cal, library services and other critical services. History. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. Its a waste of $ to push something people are not using. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. The intention of the exercise was to force the candidate to make tough decisions when it comes to important topics. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. [emailprotected]; www.DesmondforSupervisor.com. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. Her campaign web site shares an impressive list of endorsements including the Democratic Party and the San Diego Union Tribune. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. At least once a year, the bookkeeper for the restaurant and shop in Halls Harbour, N.S., has to help clean up after water from the Bay of Fundy breaches the seawall, sweeps . I am a special education teacher, elected School Board Member, father of two energetic children, and community advocate. Each petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district OR two percent of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater. On her Facebook page, she shares what an honor it was to be a speaker at a North County Patriots event. 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. Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. A statewide PAC in Pennsylvania, funded largely by venture capitalist and Bucks County parent Paul Martino, said that at least 101 of its candidates won their elections Tuesday, though results. The City is going to have to work hard to find developers who are committed to the same goals and to preserving local community character. Alberta's proposed 2023 budget will fund the construction of 13 school projects and create the province's first charter school hub in Calgary, the education minister says. Bring focus back to local issues. She has participated in Shared Decision Teams for her childrens schools, served on executive committees including Co-President of PTA Council, and has chaired many committees from book fair to nominating committee. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. 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. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. Southern CA transit ridership steadily declined from 2000-2015 and fell further in the pandemic. To solve the statewide affordable housing issue should not be controlled by the States solutions except for reforming CEQA. An industry-crafted ballot initiative approved by voters in a nearby city allows the widespread location of dispensaries. Mr. Kaplan is the father of two daughters currently attending Oceanside schools and has been involved in the districts PTA. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. The staff and community "meet and . Terry Kohlenberg is also in the running in Area 5. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. Worden was appointed to the council in 2014 and has served as mayor for the past year. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. In 2016, he was elected to the office. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. Keren Dominguez says she is an advocate, mother and educator. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. NY. The incumbent, Michelle OConnor Ratcliff, teaches business law at the University of San Diego. 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. I am a terrible copy editor. 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. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. We need to prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety in ways that are sensitive to neighborhood desires. Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. COMMUNITY FIRST! With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. Skip To Main Content. Sorry about that Frida. I now serve on the citys General Plan Advisory Committee. He has lived in Oceanside since 2003, and is an alumnus of Oceanside Schools. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. To request BOE agendas, financials or minutes from previous school years, please call the Board of Education secretary at 678-1215. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. I am uniquely qualified and make critical contributions to Board deliberations. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) As founder of Vegas Trev bootstrapped a US$3.05M+ investment to underwrite an . Most of these issues are high priority. Dec 20 2022. Agencies Housing Elements should be held to a higher level of scrutiny to achieve measurable milestones. Running for the Board of Education: Candidates for the board must be qualified voters of the district and must file a nominating petition with the district clerk no later than 30 days prior to the annual election. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. She has been recognized many times for her civic work, earning the Citizen of The Year, Woman of Distinction and PTA Heart and Soul awards. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. There should be a happy medium. 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. February 20, 2019. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. Before working as a school counselor, I worked for college access programs, after-school programs, continuation and correctional schools, and high school leadership programs. Sorry again. autoLogAppEvents: true, Every decade when the Census is released, the Board must review the new Census data on the current Trustee Area map to ensure population balance across each area. Our housing policy must require a higher ratio of affordable units to reduce the scale and impacts of supersized projects. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. In D5, most of Escondido was moved into D5. In addition to PTA, Ms. Lisi has volunteered on the districts Buildings and Grounds, Safety, Nutrition, Parent University and Staff Development Policy Board committees, and served as co-chair of Dawn Delirium, the districts post-prom celebration for students. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Im a wife, mom, homeowner and business owner. Rena Marrocco is endorsed by the Democratic Party. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Mrs. Schoell represents the school districts interests as a member of the New York State Legislative Network. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { My position on increasing safety is supporting our police officers, prevention, transparency, and communication. Other than her endorsement by the Republican Party little else is known about her. I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve on the board based upon my 40 years of public policy and planning experience, Blessing said. 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 have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. 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. Her campaign page notes that professionally she is Managing Executive Director of Development in Health Sciences at UC San Diego. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. As your mayor, I will fight to build affordable housing for working and middle-class families, provide relief for renters, and bring good paying jobs with benefits to Vista. Marti Emerald is a well known investigative journalist and former San Diego city council member. The City Council repeatedly backed Rick Carusos plan to build a high end shopping center at Cannon Road and the I-5. Elmira City School District. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', xfbml : true, I prefer local control to solve local problems. He worked for the city of Oceanside for more than 40 years in planning and development, and helped establish joint use neighborhood school and park facilities. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. 9/14/21 With two councilmembers absent, Councilwomen Contreras & Melendez moved to defund one sheriffs deputy and instead spend it on street lighting. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. They should have had way more affordable units and infrastructure in place to be approved. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. Crime is also on the rise. window.fbAsyncInit = function () { I know our city could have better utilized those funds to meet our communitys needs. Ms. Lisi and her husband have three children, two young adults who graduated from Oceanside High School, and one child currently enrolled in the school district. 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. I understand the need for publicity. The Coast News looks at each of the city council and county board races across North County San Diego. San Diego, CA 92101. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. 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. She worked as a marketing manager for trade publications and later obtained a masters degree in teaching English as a second language. Encinitas has a participation problem. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. Very bad decision. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. I will build a shelter for the homeless and ensure we keep our communities safe. She has also served on parent panels for district hiring committees. I disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for covering my campaign! Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. She is supported by the Democratic Party. His outrageous agendas like creating a gerrymandered map to eliminate board members he didnt like were passed because the other conservatives on the board felt obligated to support him. 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. 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. Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. These high housing costs are causing young people to leave the region, which is bad for families and for businesses (who cant find employees). The 5th Cycle Housing Element was a disaster. We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. Patient advocate since 1996. The Oceanside City Council has projected a $2.4 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year. Burkholder is the Republican-endorsed candidate and has previously run for state Assembly in 2020 and school board in 2018. They reversed Planning Commissions denial, ignored key wildfire evacuation plan inadequacies and allowed a lot line change to avoid environmental review. Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. Briefly tell us about yourself and why youre running. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. I strongly believe in local control. The cram-and-jam project provides only one in five units as affordable but sticks the community with permanent impacts. 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. (619) 557-4025 (Fax) Attiq appears to be a barber with no background in education. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. Heand his wife have three adult children who graduated from the Oceanside School District and five grandchildren, who also are attending Oceanside schools.
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