A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. Many of the jobs here are in the retail industry with low paying jobs. Four Island. He has the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Worden was appointed to the council in 2014 and has served as mayor for the past year. The district was divided into five trustee areaswith a balanced number of residents in each area. For the first time since 2014, two incumbent board members are not running. Not beholden to large donors COMMUNITY FIRST! Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. To solve our crime and safety problems, we rely on our own community not state government. Housing has become unaffordable. According to media reports, 1 million county residents have a new district. Born and raised in San Diego County. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. I will always support local control. 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. Escondido voters will also decide on three measures this year: a -cent sales tax that would go toward public safety and services revenue, a term limit measure that would restrict the mayor to two terms and council members plus the treasurer to three terms, and a third measure that would reduce the treasurers compensation to councils compensation as well as standardize vacancy procedures for elected officials. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. Politics second. As a National Board-Certified Teacher with 25 years of experience in public education and parent of an OUSD student, I am determined to multiply my contributions to OSUD. Not enough people take public transit. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. (function ( d, s, id ) { 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. 1 role of government. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. Most of these issues are high priority. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. (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. Public school students 399,786 Charter school students 81,316 Percent charter 16.9%. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. Our first responders need to be fully supported, especially our firefighters. The superintendent's recommendations normally precede board action on matters relating to recruitment and supervision of staff, selection of instructional materials, development of curriculum, and the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. 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 Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. I will build a shelter for the homeless and ensure we keep our communities safe. Id like to tighten local governments control a little bit. Her campaign treasure is Briana Beleskie from Brian Billbrays organization in Imperial Beach. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. In a 2010 article about Shields campaign for re-election, East County Magazine reported, Board trustee Shield, a middle school teacher, is endorsed by the San Diego Republican Party, California Pro-Life-Council, San Diego Union-Tribune . He still has the Republican Party endorsement. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. I would have advocated proactive measures to retain local control. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. The school board will for sure see a new face representing Trustee Area No. Deferred maintenance and delayed purchases might provide a temporary relief in reducing costs, but this practice can lead to more expensive long-term consequences when conducted on a routine basis. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. 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%. 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. I will also insist on transparency and accountability in city government, starting with the restoration of open debate on public questions, instead of rubber-stamp, 5-0 votes issue after issue. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. In 2020, Mike Allman defeated her by 326 votes for a seat on the board. Item 10A Ordinance #2016-03 on Campaign Regulations. Ten candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council, including the mayor, while six are running for three seats on the Board of Trustees for the Carlsbad Unified School District. Im a wife, mom, homeowner and business owner. 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. 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. The decision to eliminate approximately 90% of the potential housing in the unincorporated areas of the county. Desmond is the former mayor of San Marcos and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is the Republican-endorsed candidate. The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. He became Oceansides fire chief in 2016. In District 1, incumbent candidate Consuelo Martinez will face Michael Johnson-Palomares. For too long, the mayor and council have approached our business with their minds made up. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to [email protected]. 1600 Pacific Highway. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D'Ambrosio who has served. I have transitioned from a Fire Captain to a Teacher. 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. } Curtin, meanwhile, spent his career first in aerospace, ran a division of Mitsubishi Electronics and then co-founded Gameday Sports Network. My husband and I have raised two children in Village Park. Local communities can realize local needs and how to achieve them. Deputy Mayor Tina Inscoe, who currently represents District 2, is not running for reelection. Her campaign web page is here. xfbml: true, Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. I am retired military and have lived in Oceanside for 11 years with my wife Anne. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. The uniqueness of D1 provides its own challenges and opportunities to thoughtfully build relative to infill, redevelopment and new construction. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. To solve the statewide affordable housing issue should not be controlled by the States solutions except for reforming CEQA. He worked in the SUHSD before transitioning to a position at the county board of education. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College. Im proud of what Vista has accomplished, but theres much more to do. Deputy Mayor John Franklin, the current representative for District 4, will face the current president of the Vista Unified School Board Cipriano Vargas. Oceanside 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. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. While a clean environment and ensuring the availability of natural resources are important issues, they require coordination among many local, county, and state agencies. From Oceanside school board members to executive level public servants. She and her husband founded Valor Education a charter management organization whose classic education is a conservative response to progressive values. www.curtinforcarlsbad.com; Email: [emailprotected]. Affordable housing, homelessness and the environment/natural resource management are linked. Mr. Transom and his wife, Betsy, havethree sons who all graduated from Oceanside High School. She was first elected to the council in 2018. There should be a happy medium. Primarily because cost of living / inflation is impacted and influenced by those at the state and federal level. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Deputy Sheriffs, Oceanside & Escondido Police Officers support me. Or do you support local control, allowing municipal governments to override state housing laws? This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. , 1 million county residents have a new district. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. We must support homes for our residents and working class families, so they arent forced to leave. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. 02/03/2023. He grew up in La Jolla attending public schools there. Schools #5 and #8 are among 300 public schools across the nation . 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. I intend to join other Cities who feel the same and join forces. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. Last week, I surveyed North County school districts on their varying reopening plans, which were mostly divided into three options: distance learning, in-person traditional learning or some in-between hybrid model. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. In North County, where D5 is located, Carlsbad was moved out of the district and placed in D3, which now runs down the coast to Coronado. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Nearly every North County city had done the same, and I expected it to be routine. Recent State planning laws permit up to 8 units on most of our single-family lots, inadequate parking, increased height waivers and minimal setbacks. In San Marcos, voters will be tasked with choosing candidates for the mayors seat and the District 1 and District 2 city council seats. 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. We need more units per building. I will prioritize youth programs for our children and rent relief for seniors and Veterans, to prevent them from joining our unsheltered population. Encinitas bows to state authorities and developers when approving huge projects that set aside only one in five units as affordable. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. 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. The city council should not delegate to staff their authority. Public transit does not really work well in Carlsbad. [emailprotected]; www.armen4vista.com; IG: armenkurdian2022; FB: armen4vista; LinkedIn: armen-kurdian-09207b11. In 2022, the Encinitas City Council could see a significant shift, as Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Deputy Mayor Joe Mosca will not be seeking re-election on Nov. 8. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. Review and improve traffic patterns to slow drivers to the speed limits and harden the separation of pedestrians and bikes from motor vehicles. Election 2020: North County's School Board Candidates . I want to cut all needles spending and focus on what we need. This will be his first election. Your issues are my issues. Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. Public transit. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. All board meetings feature an opportunity for public communication to the board. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. No other information is known about him. Babylon - Passed 904-262. Consideration of placing the Public Safety and Essential Services Revenue Measure before the voters. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. Create quality standards and goals for every department of local government. Community members are invited to present comments, suggestions or concerns related to agenda and non-agenda items. We have council members who play party-politics. Local voters should determine their communities future. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs ); Mr. Transom worked in real estate for 41 years, specializing in Property Management and Construction Management. Oceanside consolidates its elections with San Diego County, working with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. The city anticipates that $800,000 to $1,400,000 annually could be generated. The information contained below is directly from 32 candidates running for municipal office who participated in The Coast News questionnaire. Other larger local government agencies provide the majority of social services. I will push for more officers to keep crime and fentanyl out of our neighborhoods. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. Area C has 21-year high school councilor, Andres Ramos Martin, against a consultant at the nonprofit College Bound. We are ranked last in North County when it comes to affordable housing units built. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for covering my campaign! Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. url: 'https://thecoastnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', Check out The Coast News previews of state and federal races and statewide ballot propositions impacting North County. Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. The city needs to bring fire response times up to standard & coordinate regionally on evacuation planning. Approving and moving forward with Street Scape, Getting massive loans to fund it and not included actual needs like Rail Crossing on Vulcan North as part of the plan. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. Heather Plotzke is endorsed by the Democratic Party and her web page has a list Democratic Party groups that are supporting her. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. version: 'v3.0' Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', Elmira City School District. The surging cost of housing means that we are losing this Carlsbad. Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. Mike Johnson-Palomares, Escondido, District 1. 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. To protect quality schools and upgrade aging facilities, shall Oceanside Unified School District's measure to: upgrade classrooms for science, technology, engineering, arts, math instruction;. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. 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. The Oceanside Unified School District board voted in a special meeting Monday to finalize its shift to district elections, after being threatened with a lawsuit that said the change was necessary . Two council seats and the mayor are up for reelection this year. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. Contact the Board of Education at 678-1215. Oceanside School District. 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. Daniel Dominguez will face retired Oceanside Fire Chief Rick Robinson for the District 2 seat. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. 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. This is the disclaimer text. In 2016, he was elected to the office. We need someone willing to say no to cutting from our kids to benefit adults.. Incumbent Mayor Paul McNamara will face challenger Dane White. }); Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Public Safety. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. She is engaged with many Poway civic groups and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. My qualifications include 7 years as Encinitas Planning Commissioner; author and spokesperson of Proposition A, The Encinitas Right to Vote Initiative; 10 years on the Olivenhain Town Council Board and founding member and CFO of North County Advocates. I will continue to fund public safety as I have in the past and working hard to continue our crime rate decline as weve seen over the past 5 years. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. 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. Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. . Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: AnthonyBona, Melanie Burkholder, Cory Geigert, Allen Manzano, DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett and Sam Ward. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. The only rapid transit that has a serious appeal is a high speed rail line along the coast. Meetings are held in the School #6 Auditorium unless otherwise specified. This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Two candidates will be on the November ballot for the position of San Diego County Sheriff, with voters facing the choice between undersheriff Kelly Martinez and former San Diego assistant city attorney John Hemmerling. 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. I am uniquely qualified and make critical contributions to Board deliberations. Working people need government to ensure homes and apartments are affordable. 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. 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. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. 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. Public transit is important but there are so many other competing priorities. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. Anthony Bona. Theboard agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. Additionally, she represents the Board of Education on various advisory boards, councils and committees. Before being elected to the board in 2018 she taught school for 24 years. 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. 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. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. Prior to 1936, students who lived in coastal North County attended high school in Oceanside.In January 1936, the communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Green Valley, and Olivenhain voted in favor to form a new high school district. I will work towards a compromise, mobilizing state resources in ways that prioritize local needs and sustainability. They should have had way more affordable units and infrastructure in place to be approved. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. General election date: November 8, 2016. City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. Agencies Housing Elements should be held to a higher level of scrutiny to achieve measurable milestones. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. 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 disagree with our citys decision to utilize COVID relief funding for non-essential projects. Across the Nassau-Suffolk region, proposed school budgets for 124 districts total a combined $13.75 billion. , which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. Area 5 represents Imperial Beach and south San Diego. Also multi year experience in staff management in the hospitality industry. I am a terrible copy editor. appId: '348280475330978', Those wishing to address the board can simply fill out a speakers card prior to the start of the board meeting. He has beena trustee on the Oceanside Library Board, and first vice president of the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, where he led new activities and service programs. I dont see these approaches as mutually exclusive. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. End any form of Discrimination. However, at this time our focus needs to be infrastructure, housing, homelessness, and safety in our communities. Sorry again. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. Also cutting lanes down to 2. dataType: 'json', Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. Mr.D'ambrosio remains active in Oceanside Community Service, the Knights of Columbus,Long Island's Junior Soccer League, and the executive board of directors of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. Many of America's leading politicians began their career serving on a school board. In Area C, Rebecca Williams is the anti-mask and anti-vaccine mandates candidate endorsed by the Republican Party. Skip To Main Content. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. Public school students 16,261 Charter school students 2,410 Percent charter 12.9%. 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. According to her linked in page, after earning a masters in education from Northwestern University, she taught elementary school for two years. Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Oceanside. The most egregious decision I have witnessed recently was the trash hauling contract that occurred on April 6, 2021, under a/i 8. In District 1, incumbent Kori Jensen, appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: Eric Joyce, who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and Darin Selnick, David Turgeon and Alvin McGee. I cannot control inflation and in regards to public transportation, in an area as spread out as Southern California, it is difficult for any transportation system to be successful Particularly in non urban areas like coastal north county. , representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain. School board seats are supposedly non-partisan contests; however the Republican and Democratic parties have made recommendations in many of the matches. 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.

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