Amagansett - Passed 75-15. 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. 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. His two sons attended Oceanside schools from kindergarten until graduation from El Camino High School, he said. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. The City Council voted 4-0 Sept. 14 to approve the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. Cities have limited ability to directly control inflation and cost of living expenses when conducting municipal maintenance and operations. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. 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 . Mr. Maresca is a member of the Knights of Columbus, sits on the board of directors at the Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, and is active incommunity ser-vice. Their lockstep hits the Mute button on residents voices. Nov. 8, 2022. 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. 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. Area 1 covers National City and northwest Chula Vista. One year was at a charter school and the other at a Chicago public school. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. 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. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. District 2 stretches from the coast east to the Interstate 5 corridor and north from Nardo Road up to East Cliff Street. FB.Event.subscribe( 'comment.create', penciCommentCallback ); She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. MAGA Mike Allmans 2020 election to the SDUHSD board brought continuous turmoil and divisiveness. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. She is both a former student and a 26 year teacher in CVESD. It is the litter of campaign signage around town all year vs. a specific amount of time that I do not support. return; Encinitas bows to state authorities and developers when approving huge projects that set aside only one in five units as affordable. 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. One example was on August 24, 2022, An ordinance amending Chapter 37 Article V to authorize the Water Utilities Director to declare Drought Levels 2 through Level 4. Dominguez has received over $26,000 in campaign contributions and $19,000 from loans. Bronstein won the seat in a 2021 special election following Kristin Gibsons resignation from the board. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. }; The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its final map earlier this year. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. She was first elected to the council in 2018. My 25 years of experience in public education inspired my dedication to high expectations for all students, including Special Education and English Language Learners. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. Teacher Nancy Jennings has been endorsed by the Democratic Party for this seat. I now have the unique opportunity to continue representing as an unopposed candidate on November 8, 2022. Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. 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. The other two candidates are blank slates. This is an organization financed by the Walton Family Foundation, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and the NewSchools Venture Fund none of which are friends of public education. As North County Supervisor, my priorities are to protect residents from wildfires, fentanyl, and Sexually Violent Predators, to get the homeless off the streets, and address mental health issues. When is the new seafood restaurant on the Oceanside pier going to open? We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. 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. He has lived in Oceanside since 2003, and is an alumnus of Oceanside Schools. 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. Im a 20-year Carlsbad resident, father, lawyer, and community volunteer. Everything in life is about compromise. We need to reimagine what current public transit will evolve into and invest our money wisely. 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. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. When a community doesnt feel safe all other issues pale by comparison. February 20, 2019. 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. Robinson has received more than $27,000, of which $1,500 came from loans. Gas prices have hit record levels, inflation is out of control and its getting harder and harder to live where we work. I know our city could have better utilized those funds to meet our communitys needs. Two candidates will be on the November ballot for the position of San Diego County Sheriff, with voters facing the choice between undersheriff, and former San Diego assistant city attorney, Like all North County cities, the district map in Encinitas has shifted for the November general election. She has served as vice president four times and as president four times, presiding through challenges such as the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the introduction of Common Core, high stakes testing, tax cap legislation enacted by New York State and now the Covid-19 pandemic. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Councilmember Joe Garcia, representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain Jeff Griffith. I support Prop A and the tripartisan initiative because the building industry has too much control over the state policies. Gary Woods, the incumbent in Area 3, taught online graduate courses at Liberty University and serves as executive director of the Equip Biblical Institute. My opponent voted against trusting our own community to decide to increase our local sales tax to pay for our citys public safety professionals. The staff and community "meet and . Terry Kohlenberg is also in the running in Area 5. Lawson teaches psychology at Grossmont College and Lloyd is a councilor at San Diego City College. Many of our families are still recovering from the pandemic. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Two council seats and the mayor are up for reelection this year. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. I support a combination of the two. Community First! 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. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. Evans could not be reached for comment, but her biography on the Oceanside Unified website states that she has lived in Oceanside for 30 years, and has taught elementary and secondary education in the Oceanside Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District for 48 years. She is endorsed by the Republican Party. We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. Although Wichmann does not have any formal training or experience in education, her 24 years on the Oceanside Unified school board vests her with on the job training. Required fields are marked *. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. However the Democrats incorrectly endorsed him for Area 2. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. | LIVE 2022 Midterm elections National California San Diego County. [emailprotected], www.cindycremona4mayor.com. 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. Consideration of placing the Public Safety and Essential Services Revenue Measure before the voters. Mr. Blau volunteers with Oceanside Com-munity Service to make food deliveries to local families, especially around the holidays. 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. email: [emailprotected], website: www.petrek4sanmarcos.com. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. The school board will begin background and reference checks for the finalists over the next week. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. Those spending plans cover the 2021-22 fiscal year, which begins July 1. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. 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. 9/14/21 With two councilmembers absent, Councilwomen Contreras & Melendez moved to defund one sheriffs deputy and instead spend it on street lighting. I understand the need for the State to ask cities to do their part around affordable housing, but it is not right for the State to dictate how affordable housing is integrated into the Encinitas landscape. The general election is on Nov. 8, and mail-in ballots will be sent to voters this month. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. He is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Janet Bremseth lists herself as a community volunteer. I strongly support public transportation and believe we must work with North County Transit to shape a greater vision for that future. 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%. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) 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. This is all compliments of a low . Many priorities are high: public safety, environment, transparency but local control of our land use is the top local issue. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. The uniqueness of D1 provides its own challenges and opportunities to thoughtfully build relative to infill, redevelopment and new construction. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. The appointment will last until the 2023 Board of Education election. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). I promise to promote economic development that will reduce rising costs and ensure Carlsbad families dont have to leave the only home they know. County Board of Supervisors. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. He became Oceansides fire chief in 2016. Bring focus back to local issues. So money raised by gas taxes, should go to fix the roads used by those that pay the taxes. , representing District 3, is running for the District 2 council seat this year against retired fire captain. 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. We commute over 30 miles per day on average to work and cannot afford over $2000 per year in new taxes per car. Also cutting lanes down to 2. Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. All with my opponents vote of approval, he said. 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. Property manager Sheila King has the support of the Republican Party. The Goodson Project and the Clark Avenue apartments. 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 Voting takes placeduring the annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election which is held statewide on the third Tuesday of May. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. 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. Primarily because cost of living / inflation is impacted and influenced by those at the state and federal level. Joyce has about $4,450 in loans, while Jensen hasnt received any. 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;. We should build enough housing for our kids, not turn Vista into L.A. What City Council / County Board decision in the last few years did you disagree with most, and how would you have addressed the issue differently? xfbml: true, If there was lines to get on the train I would think differently. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. The race for the redistricted fifth district for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors features incumbent Jim Desmond against challenger Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. In D3, incumbent Priya Bhat-Patel is challenged by Ray Pearson, who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. Here is a review of the candidates in our ten largest school districts and the County Office of Education. These high housing costs are causing young people to leave the region, which is bad for families and for businesses (who cant find employees). It is a city built on the ownership of automobiles as a way to get around. 2023 Dates to Remember April 17 Petition must be filed for central, union free and common school districts April 26 Petition must be filed for all small city school districts May 16 Budget Vote & Election Day June 20 Budget Revote Running for the School Board 2023 Running for the School Board Brochure (PDF) English Version She is endorsed by the Republican 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. 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. This is the disclaimer text. For public safety, I will give consideration and support to issues related to recruitment and retention and expansion of safety services where appropriate. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. In 2016, he was elected to the office. Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. Kelly is known to be a political brawler who has been accused of lying at times but his east county constituents keep putting him back on the board and the Republican Party keeps endorsing him. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. Enrollment (13-14): 21,244 students. There is a designatedperiod for members of the community to speak at the meeting. Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. As a city, we depend heavily on healthcare providers, non-profits and other government agencies to provide social services. Order of appearance below randomly shuffled. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. Deputy Mayor Tina Inscoe, who currently represents District 2, is not running for reelection. OCEANSIDE Voters will decide on two school board seats as well as a $160 million bond measure for the school district by November. The use of R-30 by right upzoning with the preposterous presumption of affordability has unleashed a torrent of luxury apartment complexes without proper environmental review, adverse impact mitigation or necessary infrastructure development which in some cases puts public safety in jeopardy. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. Vista needs discretionary authority to ensure we are building the right mix of housing in the right places. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. He is a member of the districts Buildings and Grounds Comm-ittee and previously served on the School #9E site based team. Mr. Transom and his wife, Betsy, havethree sons who all graduated from Oceanside High School. I disagreed with the Covid response to businesses that chose to stay open and their patrons. 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 . The board agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. Other than her endorsement by the Republican Party little else is known about her. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. Finding creative ways to put in affordable housing with the lowest impact to surrounding neighborhoods will be something I will work closely on. 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. She has a campaign web page. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. Franklin currently represents District 4. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. [emailprotected], raypearson4citycouncil.com. 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.