Florida Gov. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. oceanside hamlet bands together to protect itself from climate change. 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. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. Her campaign reports show $1,500 from Alan Bersin, $1,500 from Scott Peters, $1,500 from Irwin Jacobs, $1,500 from Joan Jacobs, $1,500 from Allison Price, $1,500 from Robert Price and $1,000 from David Wax. 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 City is going to have to work hard to find developers who are committed to the same goals and to preserving local community character. Dominguez has received over $26,000 in campaign contributions and $19,000 from loans. Documentary film maker Rita Grant made a 2017 short film about Higa and his work at Cherokee Point Elementary School. With your help, I want to to stop the mileage tax, address the homeless issue, support small businesses and, most importantly, keep you safe! 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 would work with developers and ensure we get our fair share of funding from the state and federal government to build housing for the hard working people of Vista. The district was divided into five trustee areaswith a balanced number of residents in each area. Public safety is the No. 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. Spending a majority of revenue paid by 95% of the population, for transit that only 2-3% uses, is not a fair or equitable use of taxpayer funding. Local elected officials are responsive to voters, who have the right to appear before them when making decisions, a right you do not have at the state legislature. 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. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. Oceanside Unified School District board members met on July 21 to discuss the district's learning plan for the fall. I disagree with the Carlsbad City Council approving budgets the last three years that puts the city on a financial trajectory for a deficit and stress on reducing city services to balance the budget. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. Her campaign web site shares an impressive list of endorsements including the Democratic Party and the San Diego Union Tribune. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. Instead they should have had the Director recommend to declare a drought. 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. Notice of intention to amend the conflict of interest code of the OUSD, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Before moving back to Long Island to raise her family, Ms. Lisi worked as an ESL teacher in New York city. jQuery.ajax( { Our current investment is adequate and increased telecommuting and conversion to non-gas autos will further undermine transit ridership. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. 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. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. Without that change, stack and pack housing will transform Encinitas into a dense city with big-city problems. [emailprotected]; www.DesmondforSupervisor.com. The former Cost-Co manager who has no experience or training in education signed up for the position on August 17th the last possible day. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Incumbent Councilwoman Kristi Becker, elected to her first term in 2018, is running to represent District 2 against challenger Kristin Brinner, a software developer. Oceanside School Board Mike Blessing Eleanor Juanita Evans Palomar Community College District Tim Fillinger Rose Marie Dishman Poway Unified School Board Debra Cooper Carol Ware Ramona Unified School Board Dawn Perfect John Rajcic Rancho Sante Fe School Board Jee Manghani Tyler Seltzer lise L. Dufresne San Dieguito Union School Board Consideration of placing the Public Safety and Essential Services Revenue Measure before the voters. 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. 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. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. 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. Her campaign treasure is Briana Beleskie from Brian Billbrays organization in Imperial Beach. 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. 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. Solid efforts to improve our transportation, infrastructure, and housing element will ultimately benefit the many small businesses unique to Encinitas. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for covering my campaign! Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. She is currently the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. The City Council repeatedly backed Rick Carusos plan to build a high end shopping center at Cannon Road and the I-5. She ran against challengers Angel D. Jimenez, Garry L. Dillard, Bess Bronson, Ann Corwin, Robert "Camo" Gleisberg, Angel D. Jimenez, Garry L. Dillard, Bess Bronson, Ann Before working as a school counselor, I worked for college access programs, after-school programs, continuation and correctional schools, and high school leadership programs. I want to cut all needles spending and focus on what we need. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. Mr. Kaplan is the father of two daughters currently attending Oceanside schools and has been involved in the districts PTA. Thankfully, they removed the carwash that was planned. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. In the District 4 race covering the citys northeast area of Lomas Santa Fe, nonprofit president Jill McDonald runs unopposed for the seat. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs ); Our districts needs have not received the attention they deserve. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. According to her linked in page, after earning a masters in education from Northwestern University, she taught elementary school for two years. Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Vista consistently meets its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, even before SB9. She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. 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. 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. data: { FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.create', penciCommentCallback ); www.curtinforcarlsbad.com; Email: [emailprotected]. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. 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. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District. Also cutting lanes down to 2. In D5, most of Escondido was moved into D5. Mr. Blau has been active in the Oceanside community for many years. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { In Trustee Area Number 2, on the southern part of the school district, incumbent school board member Eleanor Juanita Evans is running uncontested. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. www.franklinformayor.com/issues. appointed to the seat in early 2021, is challenged by four other candidates: , who currently serves as a trustee for Oceanside Unified School Board District 1, and. Her campaign page notes that professionally she is Managing Executive Director of Development in Health Sciences at UC San Diego. Rebekkah Naputi has no known education background but she is endorsed by the Republican Party. It has given me the ability to make informed decisions and making sure that the priorities of the district are those that will make communication and engagement of our families and staff truly a success. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. White has raised over $26,000 with $8,750 in loans. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. 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 position on increasing safety is supporting our police officers, prevention, transparency, and communication. The city anticipates that $800,000 to $1,400,000 annually could be generated. Those wishing to address the board can simply fill out a speakers card prior to the start of the board meeting. } 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;. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Together with his wife, Sandie, he has raised two children and is a proud grandfather of four grandchildren, all of whom have attended Oceanside Schools. 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 Very bad decision. We need to focus on workforce housing. The city should partner with them to support our local needs. Patient advocate since 1996. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. 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. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). js = d.createElement( s ); Recommendations are included. How the Board of Education and Superintendent Work Together: The board appoints the superintendent of schools to serve as its executive officer in administering policies in the operation of schools. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. There is neither last-mile feasibility nor strong demand from the residents to transition to Public Transit. Transit investment was increased by 50%. autoLogAppEvents: true, I am running for District 1 to become more involved in the development of my hometown. Martinez has received. My hopes is that it will help with parking around the beach areas. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. 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. Supervisors explore ways to offset vehicle traffic from new rural housing, To help solve the child care crisis, new legislation would cap families costs and pay providers more, Veterans advocate Janessa Goldbeck running for county supervisor, E-bikes or EVs? All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election Nancy Licona-Area 1 School Counselor/Educator Candidate Statement: I've served as a school counselor in our community for the past 7 years and have seen firsthand how school closures and the pandemic have impacted student mental health and learning. 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; Primary . The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. A fundamental purpose of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. In 2020, Mike Allman defeated her by 326 votes for a seat on the board. John Borja is a former school teacher who recently ran for the Chula Vista city council. Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: Anthony. As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. This should not be binary either you support the California legislature and their approach OR you support a more Laissez-Faire approach. Public safety is not a zero sum game. Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. His two sons attended Oceanside schools from kindergarten until graduation from El Camino High School, he said. Our cost of living has skyrocketed. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. Daniel Hale lists himself as a software engineer. 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. In 2009, Vegas' current Chief Executive, Trevor Biscope pre-qualified & competed in an auction to found Vegas. 02/03/2023. COMMUNITY FIRST! Andersons economic interest statement (form 700) indicates she is quite wealthy. I would have advocated proactive measures to retain local control. The city should focus on helping citizens budgets go further by ensuring an adequate stock of housing affordable to all income levels with a priority on enabling home ownership especially for families. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. Area C is in north central Poway. He worked in the SUHSD before transitioning to a position at the county board of education. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. For more information, visit, Voters will also be asked to vote for or against. Marti Emerald is a well known investigative journalist and former San Diego city council member. (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. Im running because in the next few years, Carlsbad will be making major decisions that will significantly impact our community and our quality of life. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. Oceanside is among 90 charter schools in South Carolina. Increased engagement with parents, guardians and staff helps to put into perspective the data collected. I intend to go to Sacramento with like minded representatives and fight this. Mr. Transom worked in real estate for 41 years, specializing in Property Management and Construction Management. 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. As San Diegans weigh how to fight climate change, key challenges emerge, Obituary: San Diego Operas longtime arts educator Nicolas Reveles praised for his passions, wit and kindness, Tri-City Healthcare District names its chief medical officer as its interim CEO, Agency wants to study railroad relocation to protect endangered tracks in southern Orange County, Pharmaceutical company, restaurants & retail stores on track for Oceansides El Corazon, Residents upset over proposed Oceanside mega warehouse, Oceanside police chief announces retirement after two years in top spot, Transgender woman at Santees YMCA says she was thunderstruck by outcry over locker room use. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. Find Higas campaign web page here. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Navy veteran, SDSU graduate, former airline captain, former 12-year Mayor of San Marcos and was chairman of the San Marcos Fire Protection District. Cities have limited ability to directly control inflation and cost of living expenses when conducting municipal maintenance and operations. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. He may be the MAGA candidate. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. Oceanside Unified has struggled with financial distress in recent years, and was ranked at risk of financial failure, according to a state agency that helps school districts manage business issues. With limited exceptions, the delivery of social services should be left to our county, state and nonprofit partners. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. I am a 28+year resident with extensive volunteer service. Forcing more housing into overpopulated areas leads to more crime, higher housing costs, less parking, and lower quality of life for everyone in the area. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.remove', penciCommentCallback ); I am a special education teacher, elected School Board Member, father of two energetic children, and community advocate. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. She is both a former student and a 26 year teacher in CVESD. This is home, and I want to keep it safe, clean, and prosperous. 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. Geigert has yet to make a public appearance in the race, and Manzano is a longtime D1 resident who attended the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce candidates forum on Sept. 26. 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. Since 1999, the Green has served as a gathering place for Oceansiders to enjoy school and civic activities. This election brings a big change for Sweetwater. However, I do not believe in the no growth approach. Likewise, I will work with city staff and support reasonable and prudent methods that manage the impacts from and the prevention of homelessness. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. I disagreed most with the June 14, 2022 Item 7 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget decision. Registered nurse McCarthy has a doctorate in nursing and teaches at USD. As running are two candidates for City Treasurer incumbent Craig Lindholm and challenge Lance Schulte while Sherry Freisinger will be the next city clerk. Public school students 7,166 Charter school students 2,292 Percent charter 24.2%. By comparison, Higa reported $5,685. 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. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. It is a city built on the ownership of automobiles as a way to get around. The City Clerk serves as the Election Officer for the City. Im proudly endorsed by our Deputies & Firefighters. Susana Arvizu is also listed with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters as candidate for Trustee Area Number 5, but could not be reached for comment. Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. As in most things in life, a wise judge once said; context matters. Shame on the optics of pay-for-play. There are no citywide measures on this years ballot. 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. She maintains her 20+ year commitment to fundraising and organizing for Dawn Delirium, the school communitys annual post-prom party. 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. Franklin currently represents District 4. 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. He grew up in La Jolla attending public schools there. SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. Schools #5 and #8 are among 300 public schools across the nation . The other two candidates are blank slates. Programs such as Sixth Grade Conference Day, held at Hofstra University,the inter-generational holiday chorus,the intergenerational forum, anda career exploration lecture series,developed at School #2, continue decades after they were first launched. I have had the honor of serving the residents of Encinitas as a member of the City Council since 2012. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. 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. Use the city tool to search your address. We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. Heather Plotzke is endorsed by the Democratic Party and her web page has a list Democratic Party groups that are supporting her. 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. In District 1, incumbent Councilmember Corinna Contreras is running unopposed for her seat. GORDON'S UPDATE: Weather 2/28/23. N.S. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. She is engaged with many Poway civic groups and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. Worden was appointed to the council in 2014 and has served as mayor for the past year. There is nothing we can do in Oceanside about inflation or the cost of living. 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. Law enforcement officers provide medical aid to residents, encounter numerous residents on a daily basis and are critical in providing safety to our county residents. Im a 25-year veteran of the US Navy (retired Captain), a published author, Ive started a business, and am an active member of my community. We should streamline the process for builders and residents who desire to improve their property, which increases their property values. To retain and recruit high quality new officers to patrol our community I support affordable housing incentives for police officers. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the first option. I have earned endorsements of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, OUSD Trustees Mike Blessing, Stacy Begin, Eleanor Evans and Eric Joyce. A multi-pronged approach that provides a variety of options for addressing the statewide housing crisis that allows local control is needed that also obligates municipal governments to follow through on the options selected for implementing. In Area 3 on the west side of the district, incumbent Martha Alvarado is matched up against Jen Telles. Today families and young people are being pushed out of Vista by skyrocketing housing prices. Mr.D'Ambrosio currently works in local government and formerly was the owner of a family-run flooring business. Oceanside schools switching to district elections - Sun Sentinel Oceanside schools switching to district elections, following a trend for cities and school districts in the county.