Community members are invited to present comments, suggestions or concerns related to agenda and non-agenda items. This is the disclaimer text. Two of my top concerns are safety and having local control. 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. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District. The Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association has recognized Mrs. Schoell with one of its highest awards for board leadership. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. Working in schools has helped me gain a deeper understanding of the challenges families and schools currently face and the needs of our community. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. 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. I will never defund the police. I care deeply about providing care and resources to our community members who need it. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). We have seniors and Veterans living on fixed income. TRANSIT: Encinitas is autocentric, so NCTD (transit agency) invests its money elsewhere. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. Maddison has lived in the district for almost 20 years, and moved to the district because of its schools. I will work with developers and champion more homes that are affordable to our community. Item was prematurely placed before the council. Required fields are marked *. Public school students 35,192 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Audit property and sales tax revenue returns. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. I am all for obeying the law but it was indicative of the blanket mandates out of Sacramento. While Public Transit is important, technology is outpacing our current systems. In 2016, he was elected to the office. He was previously a police officer with the San Diego Police Department and a Marine Corps commander. By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. And finally, if elected, I will maintain my commitment to provide music, art, sports, and vocational training opportunities so that well-rounded young adults graduate from our schools, college and career ready, and are prepared to take on the challenges of the world, Blessing said. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. McNamara has raised over $17,000 in campaign contributions with $5,000 from loans. (619) 531-5700. 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. I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. Schools. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. How strongly do you agree with this statement: Crime and homelessness are directly linked improve the homeless crisis, crime goes down. The cram-and-jam project provides only one in five units as affordable but sticks the community with permanent impacts. 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. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. action: 'penci_clear_fbcomments', 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. This Initiative, when passed, will rewrite the California Constitution. www.franklinformayor.com/issues. Neither is known to have an experience in education. appId: '348280475330978', Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. The city anticipates that $800,000 to $1,400,000 annually could be generated. It would be my goal to partner and amplify those support services. My campaign theme of One Carlsbad is the idea of local Carlsbad people who are tired of the current climate of partisan bickering over past issues. Earlier this year my opponent voted against exploring an inclusionary housing requirement for all developments. Homelessness is up by 49%. Godwin Higa is perhaps San Diegos foremost expert on trauma informed education. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. Clearly neoliberal money is pouring in. Oceanside School District. It is not just the amount but who is contributing that is worrisome. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. At this time, not many are using public transportation. I support local control because it empowers voters. Area C has 21-year high school councilor, Andres Ramos Martin, against a consultant at the nonprofit College Bound. is the former mayor of San Marcos and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is the Republican-endorsed candidate. RSU #13 / Board Together, we are embarking on Schools of Our Future 2.0, our educational plan in which we are charting a course to excellence through Relationships, Proficiencies, and Pathways! Oceanside Unified School District Next Election Nov 03, 2022 Filing Window Jul 13, 2022 - Aug 07, 2022 Description School Board Members establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board community and district staff. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. I recently retired from the Fire Service after 33 years of public service. Mayor, endorsed by majority of Council, I work with my colleagues to shape policy in Vista. Since 1999, the Green has served as a gathering place for Oceansiders to enjoy school and civic activities. 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. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { New results show embattled council member remains in second place and unlikely to overtake her leading opponent 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. [emailprotected], www.cindycremona4mayor.com. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. The city has very little control over the cost of living/inflation. Mrs. Schoell and her husband Gary raised two sons who attended Oceanside schools and graduated as valedictorians. js.id = id; Franklin currently represents District 4. Their lockstep hits the Mute button on residents voices. Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. Im proud of what Vista has accomplished, but theres much more to do. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. Transparency, Social Services and Fiscal Mgmt is a given, it should already be happening. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. My experiences as a parent have helped me to see the importance of collaboration with teachers and staff. Area C is in north central Poway. Her campaign web page is here. Sorry about that Frida. Sandie Schoell was first elected to the board in 2005. 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. Flaco, Cordova named AAUW Girls of the Month for February Carlsbad Current Argus, Carlsbad middle schoolers visit mobile energy learning unit Carlsbad Current Argus, Four highlights of Eddy County teams in state basketball tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Riverblitz 2023 scheduled for March 4 Carlsbad Current Argus, Eddy County basketball players to watch in state tournament Carlsbad Current Argus, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. 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. Election 2020: North County's School Board Candidates . SANDAG and the Big 10 transportation tax, which includes a mileage tax, disproportionately affects Carlsbad residents. I am the sole Mayoral Candidate that supports this in San Marcos. Desmond is the former mayor of San Marcos and was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is the Republican-endorsed candidate. , which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. These high housing costs are causing young people to leave the region, which is bad for families and for businesses (who cant find employees). Board of Education trustees are volunteers. I believe in local control. We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. I plan on implementing a program that is working in other cities to reduce our homeless numbers. Stuart Kaplan was elected to the board in 2018. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. 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. The district was divided into five trustee areas with a balanced number of residents in each area. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. In the Northeast corner of Poway a battle is brewing for the Area B seat. As a result, we have pushed people out and homelessness is up in Vista by 49%. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. I have a strong sense and understanding of public service and Im inspired by those who support this community in so many ways. www.curtinforcarlsbad.com; Email: [emailprotected]. The city will soon trigger housing law requirements to find more parcels to up zone. At a 5/25/2021 workshop, the City Council declined to evaluate options that would retain local control for operating cannabis dispensaries in the community. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. 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. Two seats are set to expire on the Oceanside Unified. 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. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. I have a broad perspective, access to resources, research, and data. First thing I plan on doing as Mayor is to support our sheriffs so they can enforce the laws with homeless assaults on residents. Southern CA transit ridership steadily declined from 2000-2015 and fell further in the pandemic. An increase from the $163.4 million budget that was. In 2009, Vegas' current Chief Executive, Trevor Biscope pre-qualified & competed in an auction to found Vegas. We need to focus on workforce housing. The board is responsible for making policy, subject to state law, regulations and decisions of the New York State commissioner of education. Decisions around homelessness, public safety, the local economy, housing, and climate change. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. version : 'v3.0' I support the counties efforts on homelessness, and look to state and federal leadership on cost of living and inflation. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. I intend to go to Sacramento with like minded representatives and fight this. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. The Carlsbad I moved to 20 years ago was a middle-class town, where working families could live, buy a home, and raise a family. Our small business community is vital we should get out of their way and limit regulations, fees, & bureaucracy. All election-related questions should be addressed to the City Clerk Department at (760) 435-3001 or e-mailed to cityclerk@oceansideca.org. Earlier this year, Rodriguez ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 49th Congressional District. He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. Bob Weller is facing Mickey E. Jackson for the vacated seat in Area 1. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { I believe in Local Control and instead of creating more high density affordable housing, we instead require a quarter of all developments integrate affordable housing into any new developments. 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. Independent Candidate. Encinitas has a participation problem. Frida Brunzell holds a masters degree in chemical engineer. 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. He grew up in La Jolla attending public schools there. Her opponent Tigran Ghukasyan is a bit of an enigma. 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. Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. He worked in the SUHSD before transitioning to a position at the county board of education. MichaelD'Ambrosio has served on the Board of Education since 2012. She has a campaign web page. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. I think continuing to advocate for a notion of local control without any plans to address the housing crisis will only serve to worsen the affordable housing crisis. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. But each. County Board of Supervisors. 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. Since returning to San Diego, she has spent the last 12 years working at Jewish Family Services. Public safety is the No. Dec 20 2022. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments. Rena Marrocco is endorsed by the Democratic Party. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. 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. Crime is also on the rise. District-5 runs along the coast north from Del Mar to camp Pendleton. I am supported by local leaders and I am proudly endorsed by the Vista Firefighters. If each low-income housing project accommodated more mandated units, it would take fewer projects, less environmental impact & less traffic. Garcia, who was first elected to council in 2020, has raised nearly $19,000, while Griffith has raised over $5,000. I understand the need for publicity. Bay Shore - Passed 1,154-438. We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. Dominguez has received over $26,000 in campaign contributions and $19,000 from loans. post_id: '' We need someone willing to say no to cutting from our kids to benefit adults.. url: 'https://thecoastnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', Patrick Batten a former Marine and San Diego City council candidate is endorsed by the Republican Party and his web page lists several known Republican Politicians including Darrell Issa as supporters. 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. Once that is done we will see a safer town. 1600 Pacific Highway. 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. If there was lines to get on the train I would think differently. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. autoLogAppEvents: true, Throughout my term, I have significantly increased the engagement of parents, families, and teachers in conversations and decision making, as well as citizen groups on matters critical to student success. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. Born and raised in San Diego County. There is neither last-mile feasibility nor strong demand from the residents to transition to Public Transit. 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. autoLogAppEvents : true, Dominguez has received over $26,000 in campaign contributions and $19,000 from loans. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. }; Six candidates are vying for the D1 seat: Anthony. NO new property, sales, or mileage taxes! Area 1 covers National City and northwest Chula Vista. In Area 5 at the south end of the district, incumbent Julie Bronstein has 2 challengers, Georgia Ringler and Phan Anderson. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. 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. She is currently the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. City policies should provide for a successful business community and city fees should not exceed the cost of providing services. Public school students 12,704 Charter school students 0 Percent charter 0%. Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. She has the endorsement of the Republican Party and reports on her web page the support of Carl DeMaio and Joel Anderson. 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. All taxes should be purpose specific. Accessibility (opens in new window/tab) As a city, we depend heavily on healthcare providers, non-profits and other government agencies to provide social services. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). 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. Tamayo has been on the CVESD board since 2014. Neither Batten nor Plotzke list any experience in education. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. 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. The total deviation between districts with the largest and smallest populations was 12.4%, and revisions to Vistas voting map attempted to create four districts that each contained about 24,700 residents. Very disappointing. am beholden only to you and not big $$ donors. 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. With limited exceptions, the delivery of social services should be left to our county, state and nonprofit partners. (function ( d, s, id ) { Tyler is the Dean of Behavioral Science at San Diego City College. I now serve on the citys General Plan Advisory Committee. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. He is a long-time member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as Oceanside American Legion Memorial Post #1246 where he served as Commander for three years. The incumbent, Michelle OConnor Ratcliff, teaches business law at the University of San Diego. Click or tap the link below for to see if your budget passed and which candidates won board seats. 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. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. 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. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belong to local voters or their representatives. Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. I have corrected the article with Frida versus Frita. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. Many of the jobs here are in the retail industry with low paying jobs. Councilmember Joy Lyndes, appointed to the council in 2021, and community advocate Julie Thunder, face each other in District 3. On Dave Nelsons campaign web page, he makes clear the disdain he holds for present school board. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. Elva Lopez-Zapeda also has a web page and is a long time elementary school educator. Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. I support local control. Across the Nassau-Suffolk region, proposed school budgets for 124 districts total a combined $13.75 billion. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. Transit lines serve very few and cannot compete with the way we get to where we need to in the city within minutes. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. By establishing and implementing policy, the board is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. if ( d.getElementById( id ) ) { This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. Armando Farias is a former school board member. 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;. This election brings a big change for Sweetwater. Skip To Main Content. This item removed time limitations on the display of campaign signs. Elmira City School District. He is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I support public transit but we also have roadway needs in North County. Area 5 incumbent, Jim Kelly, has been on the Grossmont board since at least 2006. I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. 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. }); McNamara, a Marine veteran and executive director of the Marine Corps Recruits Depot Museum Foundation, was first elected mayor in 2018. San Marcos has emphasized the construction of high-end housing, at the expense of middle-income people. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. Boyd-Hodgson, endorsed by the Democratic party, was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. John Borja is a former school teacher who recently ran for the Chula Vista city council. The 5th Cycle Housing Element was a disaster. Michael Black is a personal injury attorney who shows no education experience or background. In District-3 which includes most of the southern end of the county, incumbent Alicia Muoz faces off against Marvin Attiq. We have council members who play party-politics. Smith has a masters degree in special education and 16 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. There should be a balance. Oceanside is among 90 charter schools in South Carolina. The Hot Topics page on the City website doesnt include public transit. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, Far Rockaway man charged for August incident in Inwood. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. 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. Also cutting lanes down to 2. Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. 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. State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. He has worked extensively with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to coordinate financial assistance for Oceansiders in need. We must support homes for our residents and working class families, so they arent forced to leave. On her Facebook page, she shares what an honor it was to be a speaker at a North County Patriots event. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the first option. I am running to balance out the city council. Public safety is not a zero sum game. End any form of Discrimination. 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. 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. The city has approved five projects with multifamily housing that are the result of our Housing Element Update. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. All actions authorized or required by law are taken in open meetings. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. Jeanie Tyler is challenging Robert Shield the incumbent in Area 4. 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.
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