This year two council seats are up for election in Oceanside. Muoz has been on the board since 2014 and teaches English at Cuyamaca College. Students were relocated to San Luis Rey Elementary, which faces its own problems with deteriorating facilities, including mold, insect infestations, poor drainage and other issues. San Diego, CA 92101. for the District 2 seat. 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. Ratcliff, who has served on the PUSD board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. While many cities in CA have done a poor job of building homes, especially affordable ones for those with median income and below, the states imposition of one-size-fits-all laws penalizes cities like Vista that have been meeting their housing requirements. Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. County Board of Supervisors. The City has very limited ability to impact cost of living and inflation generally. She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. I believe local governments should have the ability to do what is best for their communities. Turning this issue into a political storm is not addressing the problem. I disagreed with the Covid response to businesses that chose to stay open and their patrons. Not enough people take public transit. Its imperative that voters support the ballot initiative next year to restore our local power. Twice elected to the School Board during a time of significant student growth and facility expansion. He is currently the president of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, where he previously served as vice president and as a member of the board of directors. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. With 299 employees and 100 million annually, voters expect us to be able to walk and chew gum. Before being elected to the board in 2018 she taught school for 24 years. Im running for district 4 because I want to bring values of hard work and a respect for human dignity to the work of city council to address homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. Id like to change the way we are going about the affordable housing issue. Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. , who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. . For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: l. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. History. The new map splits part of the former District 3 between the two northern districts and some of the easternmost parts to District 4. He currently works as director of human resources in the Coronado school district. To verify Oceanside's election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Oceanside Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, . Oceanside needs to be able to control its own housing destiny. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. I was Vice chairman of the senior commission, a business owner. Our cost of living has skyrocketed. We have to ensure that we build in the right places, our community deserves the best. 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. Every decade when the Census is released, the Board must review the new Census data on the current Trustee Area map to ensure population balance across each area. The vote overturned the Planning Commissions denial of the project, ignored public outrage and failed to address the projects serious flaws. 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 is a professor of mathematics at Nassau Community College and chair of the Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Tech-nology Department. Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. , 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, These include Vallecitos Water District Division 4 Director, , doctor Ambreen Ahmed, educator Lionel Saulsberry, and former San Marcos Unified School District trustee. This is all compliments of a low . }; Marquetta Brown has a campaign facebook page and web page. Nearly every North County city had done the same, and I expected it to be routine. 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. In Area 5 at the south end of the district, incumbent Julie Bronstein has 2 challengers, Georgia Ringler and Phan Anderson. Recommendation: Michelle OConnor Ratcliff. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. My future priorities include continued collaboration among Trustees, establishing clear priorities, sensibly allocating funding, and improving student outcomes. (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. Solutions Community-based policing, Safe Zones, Youth afterschool programs, more presence. 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. She was also an adjunct professor in the School of Education at San Diego State University and taught economics at MiraCosta and San Diego Community College Districts. 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. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. This November 8 th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Petersen is proud of his accomplishments in advancing career and technical education while on the board. 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. Another 5-0 vote from a Council that ignores the residents to pursue a partisan agenda. As in life, this is not an either/or answer. I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. } ); If one of the incumbents is unseated by Quirk, he will serve on the council alongside his brother. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. The next ten years will bring much change and exciting transit options. I will never defund the police. Likewise, I will work with city staff and support reasonable and prudent methods that manage the impacts from and the prevention of homelessness. js.src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=348280475330978&autoLogAppEvents=1"; Oceanside. There should be a balance. Balance the budget. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. All the estimated $3 million in annual revenue from the sales tax would remain local if approved. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. I am a 28+year resident with extensive volunteer service. Based on her posts on Facebook, it appears Wichmann tacitly supports the anti-LGBTQ attacks and her LinkedIn page indicates she supports standardized testing. 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. version : 'v3.0' No member of the public spoke against him, yet no council member stood FOR HIM. We need locals that care about Encinitas/Cardiff on city council. While Public Transit is important, technology is outpacing our current systems. We are a society of cars, we are better off with bikes, Electric Vehicles, Ridesharing, its just the way we are. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Its important to have experienced leadership at the helm, managing our Citys business. County Administration Center. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. Public school students 95,250 Charter school students 19,217 Percent charter 16.8%. Land use policy can have a major impact on housing costs. I support first responders and policies that wont saddle them with unnecessary challenges. He also sits on the executive council of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Public Safety: I will continue to provide resources, equipment, and personnel needed to fight wildfires. Eric Douglas lists himself as a retail manager and Jaqueline Gonzales says she is a parent and student advocate. On 2/12/29, I brought a city council resolution to oppose future offshore drilling. Use the city tool to, A candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 over Zoom. 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. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. There should be a balance. The Goodson Project and the Clark Avenue apartments. We need to reimagine what current public transit will evolve into and invest our money wisely. Neither a one-size-fits-all attempt by the state, or an initiative allowing municipal governments to override state law is the answer. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. 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. 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. 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. Passing a bond to improve facilities, updating curriculum are essential to the success of all OUSD students. Noem Abrego lists herself as a community volunteer. Council must lobby and oppose these laws to restore local land use control. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Earlier this year, Rodriguez ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 49th Congressional District. Terry Kohlenberg is also in the running in Area 5. We have council members who play party-politics. Registered nurse McCarthy has a doctorate in nursing and teaches at USD. Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. Board of Education Overview: The Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected to three-year terms. We must support homes for our residents and working class families, so they arent forced to leave. Agencies Housing Elements should be held to a higher level of scrutiny to achieve measurable milestones. I am in favor of local control. Local officials represent their constituents and can best decide what is right for their community. 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. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. 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. 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. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. A YES vote would support taxing cannabis businesses at annual rates of 4% to 7% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, 1% to 4% for non-retail cannabis businesses, and $2.00 to $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation. I am advocating for a Smart, Safe, and Sustainable San Marcos. We need to be smarter about housing (focus on affordability) and transportation (build more infrastructure, including transit). Alvarado who is a military veteran and a bilingual educator was first elected to the board in 2018. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. In District 1, incumbent candidate Consuelo Martinez will face Michael Johnson-Palomares. Encinitas has a participation problem. 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. Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. We need to prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety in ways that are sensitive to neighborhood desires. Remember politics second. Mr. Blau volunteers with Oceanside Com-munity Service to make food deliveries to local families, especially around the holidays. Councilmember Maria Nuez is running unopposed to represent District 1, covering the business and industrial district and part of Richmar. A long-time member and 12-year president of Oceanside Community Service, he helped develop the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food & gift delivery programs. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. But each. Debbie Morton is the incumbent trustee for Area 2 which is on the east side of the district. If the measure fails, the city will be forced to lay off employees. I intend to maintain and enhance Carlsbads safety record and be the voice of responsibility for Carlsbads taxpayer dollars. Incumbent Ginger Couvrette was first elected to the board in 2018. I voted against going to court for Declaratory Relief from Proposition A. I would have asked the voters to approve an amendment which made it possible to comply with state housing laws when a Housing Element Update is required. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. Rhetoric about defunding the police makes no sense. All taxes should be purpose specific. Here's why food advocates are worried they cant afford it. , a proposed local one-cent sales tax that will generate revenue for maintaining city infrastructure, including local streets and storm, drains, keeping trash and pollution out of local waterways and beaches and keeping public areas like neighborhoods and parks safe and clean. District 2 stretches from the coast east to the Interstate 5 corridor and north from Nardo Road up to East Cliff Street. I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. Area 2 incumbent Bill Durney is running unopposed. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. I disagree with Councils approval of the Goodson Project (Item10C on 6/8/22).