Farewell to Mayor Randy Voepel
Who did leave the GOP
But few could really tell
For at the Party, well
We did not ever see!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Unsung Heroes Dr. King Would Salute Today
If Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive today, he would surely salute these unsung heroes. In the same week that celebrates the birthday of the civil rights champion also marks a devastatingly dark Supreme Court decision. This January 22, 2011 will be 38th anniversary of the infamous Roe v Wade ruling. It paved the way for abortion on demand in the US resulting in the deaths of 53 million children.
Today there are many heroes who fight for civil rights for preborn children of all races. The following are but a few summarized stories of so many true accounts.
For those who live in San Diego County, it is likely that you have seen an RV covered in a powerful message for life, for the family, for marriage and/or righteousness. Since the nineties, Ronald Brock has driven countless miles with a message for life. His vehicle is often covered with gruesome pictures of aborted babies bodies. He has traveled the country from New York City, Washington DC, Florida, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, California and parts in between. He mostly travels by himself. He's encountered intense, sometimes violent opposition. He has been run off the road, had his vehicle vandalized, been assaulted, and falsely arrested. Yet he continues on the road proclaiming the truth as guardian angels watch over him.
He was just at the Mt Soledad Memorial Rally driving around with the message none could miss.
Then there is a couple, Tim and Colette Wilson, who met at a Rescue (a protest at an abortion clinic where rescuers risk arrest in order to save unborn babies). This began a courtship that ended in marriage. Colette, a pro life attorney, has assisted in numerous legal battles in the defense of life. For years they have reached out to pregnant women in crisis pleading for the life of the child. This couple's commitment to life is demonstrated by the four children they adopted. These precious little ones were saved from abortion. Their abortion minded moms chose life and adoption when shown the facts in a loving manner. Lucy, their youngest was born this past July 26th.
(http://www.lldf.org/pdf/LLDF_Lifeline_Summer2010.pdf)
In the mid nineties a sincere, bold young man showed up at a La Mesa, CA abortion clinic. He broke the rules usually enforced against the regular side walk counselors, who were not allowed in the parking lot. Troy was observed quietly speaking with a couple debating whether or not to go in for an abortion. After awhile the security guard made him leave the parking lot. His calling confirmed, he joined the group with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Operation Rescue's numbers in those days, had been greatly reduced. The unfair media coverage, the police brutality, the unjust courts and costly lawsuits had shocked and frightened off many.
Troy slowly gathered the willing and adjusted the tactics to save unborn children. His changes enabled the pro lifers to save children without long term incarceration or bankrupting lawsuits and trials.
Over the years he survived the learning curve of dealing with the media, police and pro abortion lawyers. His statements in the media went from brash to polished in his presentations. The results were tremendous in San Diego for example, over 40 abortionists quit doing abortions by retiring or moving away. Also over 20 abortion clinics closed.
In 2002, Troy Newman, pro life activist Cheryl Sullenger, along with their families moved Operation Rescue to Wichita, Kansas to focus on late term abortionists like George Tiller. Today, OR under Troy's leadership, continues a very effective life saving national ministry.
http://www.operationrescue.org/
Lastly, there is Lila Rose. Young, attractive and articulate, Lila is a student activist at UCLA. At fifteen years old she founded a youth pro life organization, Live Action. Cleverly using new media she has been ripping away Planned Parenthood's mask of respectability. Courageously, she lead undercover stings into Planned Parenthood clinics. Then she exposed their non reporting of sexual abuse by adult men of underage girls by posting the evidence on the internet. The publicity generated has been very costly to Planned Parenthood. Such young people infuse new blood into the movement to secure future victories. Lila continues to defend the defenseless.
http://liveaction.org/lila-rose
These heroes too, have a dream - that someday all life will be respected. Dr. King would have been proud.
Today there are many heroes who fight for civil rights for preborn children of all races. The following are but a few summarized stories of so many true accounts.
For those who live in San Diego County, it is likely that you have seen an RV covered in a powerful message for life, for the family, for marriage and/or righteousness. Since the nineties, Ronald Brock has driven countless miles with a message for life. His vehicle is often covered with gruesome pictures of aborted babies bodies. He has traveled the country from New York City, Washington DC, Florida, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, California and parts in between. He mostly travels by himself. He's encountered intense, sometimes violent opposition. He has been run off the road, had his vehicle vandalized, been assaulted, and falsely arrested. Yet he continues on the road proclaiming the truth as guardian angels watch over him.
He was just at the Mt Soledad Memorial Rally driving around with the message none could miss.
Then there is a couple, Tim and Colette Wilson, who met at a Rescue (a protest at an abortion clinic where rescuers risk arrest in order to save unborn babies). This began a courtship that ended in marriage. Colette, a pro life attorney, has assisted in numerous legal battles in the defense of life. For years they have reached out to pregnant women in crisis pleading for the life of the child. This couple's commitment to life is demonstrated by the four children they adopted. These precious little ones were saved from abortion. Their abortion minded moms chose life and adoption when shown the facts in a loving manner. Lucy, their youngest was born this past July 26th.
(http://www.lldf.org/pdf/LLDF_Lifeline_Summer2010.pdf)
In the mid nineties a sincere, bold young man showed up at a La Mesa, CA abortion clinic. He broke the rules usually enforced against the regular side walk counselors, who were not allowed in the parking lot. Troy was observed quietly speaking with a couple debating whether or not to go in for an abortion. After awhile the security guard made him leave the parking lot. His calling confirmed, he joined the group with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Operation Rescue's numbers in those days, had been greatly reduced. The unfair media coverage, the police brutality, the unjust courts and costly lawsuits had shocked and frightened off many.
Troy slowly gathered the willing and adjusted the tactics to save unborn children. His changes enabled the pro lifers to save children without long term incarceration or bankrupting lawsuits and trials.
Over the years he survived the learning curve of dealing with the media, police and pro abortion lawyers. His statements in the media went from brash to polished in his presentations. The results were tremendous in San Diego for example, over 40 abortionists quit doing abortions by retiring or moving away. Also over 20 abortion clinics closed.
In 2002, Troy Newman, pro life activist Cheryl Sullenger, along with their families moved Operation Rescue to Wichita, Kansas to focus on late term abortionists like George Tiller. Today, OR under Troy's leadership, continues a very effective life saving national ministry.
http://www.operationrescue.org/
Lastly, there is Lila Rose. Young, attractive and articulate, Lila is a student activist at UCLA. At fifteen years old she founded a youth pro life organization, Live Action. Cleverly using new media she has been ripping away Planned Parenthood's mask of respectability. Courageously, she lead undercover stings into Planned Parenthood clinics. Then she exposed their non reporting of sexual abuse by adult men of underage girls by posting the evidence on the internet. The publicity generated has been very costly to Planned Parenthood. Such young people infuse new blood into the movement to secure future victories. Lila continues to defend the defenseless.
http://liveaction.org/lila-rose
These heroes too, have a dream - that someday all life will be respected. Dr. King would have been proud.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Hope this helps you vote values. Please pass on.
YOUR ELECTION INFORMATION RESOURCE
2010 NOVEMBER ELECTION VOTE VALUES
We have compiled a list of resources below to make it easier for you to do your homework and decide how to vote your values. Several strong Christians have weighed in to help in making these decisions. Sadly, in some cases clear candidate values were muddy. However, we do hope this helps you contrast, compare and make prayerful decisions as you consider God’s non-negotiable moral values and stand with him.
CHRISTIANS CAN INFLUENCE AMERICAN VALUES - NOW MORE THAN EVER
1. Vote and Vote Values - Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage
2. Help 10 Others Get Registered to vote
3. Volunteer to Help a Worthy Candidate
4. Donate $25.00 to Support a Worthy Candidate
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct 26, 2010 - Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot
Nov 2, 2010 - Election Day Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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THE ANSWERS YOU NEED ARE IN THESE WEBSITES. SO DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
CONTRAST AND COMPARE!
PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES:
California Pro Life Council
So Cal Pro Life Voter Guide
JUDICIAL SEATS
(Note: You have to actually cast a NO vote to unseat a judge. Be clear on this. Cast a NO vote.)
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Family Voter Info Guide
(Guides are available for pick up at most churches)
Robyn Nordell’s Conservative California Election
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Save California
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California Family Policy Council
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PROPOSITIONS PRESENTATIONS
18 October (Monday): Horizon Christian Fellowship is hosting a "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm (5331 Mt. Alifan Drive; San Diego; 92111; in the cafeteria).
19 October (Tuesday): At The Rock Church (2277 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106) "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm. Contact Alana Sorensen for details and specific location at asorensen@alanascreative.com
24 October (Sunday): Rancho Del Rey Christian Church is hosting a "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm (3132 Tiger Run Ct.; Suite G-105; Carlsbad; 92010). Contact Chris White for details at saltnlightministry.rdr@gmail.com
17 October (Sunday): Grace Bible Church (655 West 11th Avenue; Escondido; 92025) "State-wide Proposition Presentation" from 7:30-8:30 pm. Contact Frank Kacer for more information at frankkacer@hotmail.com
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TRELLIS GROUP - Candidates and Propositions
The Trellis Group is comprised of Christian conservative women who represent a diverse ethnic and religious background, and believe in the values and principles of our founding fathers. The candidates and propositions have been vetted by Trellis according to certain essentials which are listed below and in line with those same principles of our founding fathers.
ESSENTIALS: Our litmus test in vetting candidates. Look for this sign ü or yes/no for judges
Pro-Life. Do they believe in life beginning at conception, and ending at natural death? Will they vote pro-life? Will they vote to overturn Roe v. Wade? Will they vote against embryonic stem cell research? Will they vote against euthanasia and cloning bills? We have allowed for the narrow exception of abortion in the case of rape, incest or risk of life of the mother if there was not a 100% pro-life candidate available.
Pro-Family. Do they believe that marriage is between a man and a woman? Will they vote to uphold traditional marriage? Will they uphold parental rights?
Pro-Constitutional. Will they strictly abide by a strict interpretation of the Constitution? Will they enforce border security, and vote against amnesty? Will they uphold religious liberties?
Pro Fiscal Responsibility. Do they believe in small government, and lowering taxes? Will they work to reform welfare? Do they believe in personal fiscal responsibility?
Upholding John 15: “Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.”
Important to Read the Trellis Disclaimer, below the Propositions.
November 2, 2010 Ballot for San Diego County
State Executive*
Governor
Edmund Brown – D
Meg Whitman – R
No selection – both candidates are pro-choice including support of taxpayer-funded abortion.
Lieutenant Governor
Abel Maldonado – R
Gavin Newsom – D
ü Karen England – R (write in candidate)
Secretary of State
ü Damon Dunn – R
Debra Bowen – D
Controller
John Chiang – D
ü Tony Strickland – R
Treasurer
Bill Lockyer – D
ü Mimi Walters – R
Attorney General
Kamala Harris – D
Steve Cooley – R
Insurance Commissioner
ü Mike Villines – R
Dave Jones – D
State Supt. of Public Instruction
Larry Aceves
Tom Torlakson
ü Diane Lenning (write-in candidate)
Board of Equalization*
State Board of Equalization – District 3
Mary Christian Heising – D
ü Michelle Steel – R
US Legislature*
United States Senator
Barbara Boxer – D
ü Carly Fiorina – R
United States Representative – Dist. 49
Howard Katz – D
ü Darrell Issa – R
United States Representative – Dist. 50
Francine Busby – D
Brian Bilbray – R
United States Representative – Dist. 51
Bob Filner – D
ü Nick Popaditch – R
United States Representative – Dist. 52
ü Duncan Hunter – R
Ray Lutz – D
United States Representative – Dist. 53
Susan Davis – D
ü Michael Crimmins – R
State Senate*
State Senator – Dist. 36
Paul Clay – D
ü Joel Anderson – R
State Senator – Dist. 38
ü Mark Wyland – R
Gila Jones – D
State Senator – Dist. 40
ü Brian Hendry – R
Juan Vargas – D
State Assembly*
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 66
ü Kevin Jeffries – R
Douglas Dye – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 73
ü Diane Harkey – R
Judy Jones – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 74
ü Martin Garrick – R
Crystal Crawford – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 75
Paul Garver – D
Nathan Fletcher – R
No selection – both candidates do not support Prop 8 – traditional marriage between a man and a woman.
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 77
Mark Hanson – D
ü Brian Jones – R
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 78
ü Rick Powell – R
Marty Block – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 79
Ben Hueso – D
ü Derrick Roach – R
Judicial
California Supreme Court
Tani Cantil-Sakauye no
Carlos Moreno no
Ming Chin no
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 1 (Y/N)
Judith McConnell no
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 2 (Y/N)
ü Manuel Ramirez yes
ü Carol Codrington yes
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 3 (Y/N)
ü William Bedsworth yes
David Sills no
Eileen Moore no
*Only Democrat and Republican candidates lis
San Diego County Candidate List
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE - OFFICE #20 Vote for 1
ü MILLER, JIM Attorney/Arbitrator
MONROY, RICHARD R. Deputy District Attorney
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - DISTRICT #5 Vote for 1
GRONKE, STEVE City of Vista Councilman/Teacher
ü HORN, BILL San Diego County Supervisor/Rancher
ASSESSOR/RECORDER/CLERK Vote for 1
BUTLER, DAVID L. SD Cnty Assessor/Recorder/Clerk, Appointed
ü DRONENBURG, ERNEST J. “ERNIE” Taxpayer’s Advocate
CITY OF CARLSBAD – MAYOR Vote for 1
BERNARD, GLENN R. Retired USMC Officer
BLACKBURN, KEITH Carlsbad Councilman/Businessman
ü HALL, MATT Councilmember/Businessman
MEIER, WALT Irrigation Repair Specialist
CITY OF CARLSBAD - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
DOUGLAS, FARRAH Businesswoman/Planning Commissioner
JUBB, BILL Banking/Lending
ü PACKARD, MARK Incumbent
WANTZ, JON Business Consultant
CITY OF CARLSBAD - CITY CLERK Vote for 1
WOOD, LORRAINE M. Carlsbad City Clerk
CITY OF CARLSBAD – TREASURER Vote for 1
COMSTOCK, JIM CPA/MBA
ü O’REILLY, JOHN Investment Advisor Fiduciary
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - CITY COUNCIL-SEAT #2 Vote for 1
AGUILAR, PATRICIA Community Group President
ü BREITFELDER, LARRY Small Businessperson
CITY OF CORONADO - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
DENNY, BARBARA Coronado Councilwoman/Atty CA
ü METZ, DOUG School Trustee
OVROM, AL JR. Incumbent
CITY OF EL CAJON – MAYOR Vote for 1
GARCIA, JOHN “MIKE” Retired United States Marine
ü LEWIS, MARK Mayor, City of El Cajon
MINARICK, JOHNNEY P. Student/ Handyman
MOORE, TODD C. Retired Police Officer
MROZ, DARRIN Business Owner
CITY OF EL CAJON - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 1
CHUISANO, ANTHONY Retired/Dog Trainer
ü KENDRICK, GARY El Cajon City Council Member
MACOMBER, DRUMMOND “DRUM” Retired
SWAINSTON, DUANE “TREE” Manufacturing Supervisor
CITY OF ESCONDIDO – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü ABED,SAM Councilmember/Business Owner
BOLOGNA,JOE Retired Business Owner
D’ AGOSTA, TOM Businessman
ü DANIELS,DICK Mayor Pro Tem
CITY OF ESCONDIDO - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
BARRON, RICHARD C. Business Owner
CRONE, JIM Entrepreneur/Developer/Father
EVERITT, JASON Economic Development Analyst
ü GALLO, ED Businessman
MIRANDA, CARMEN School Office Manger
PFEILER, LORI HOLT Mayor
ü WALDRON, MARIE Small Businessowner/Councilmbr
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH – MAYOR Vote for 1
BIBBEY, MIKE Small Business Owner
ü FISHER, JACK Pastry Chef/Chocolatier
JANNEY, JIM Mayor/Business Owner
WELSH, JENNIFER Parent/Businesswoman/Artist
CITY OF LA MESA - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
ü ARAPOSTATHIS, MARK City Councilman/Teacher
DEAN, PATRICK Food Server
ü EWIN, ERNIE Councilman/Businessman
REED, BYRON Security Services Manager
RYNEARSON, KEVIN Graduate Research Chemist
SHIFF, IAN I. Security Software Executive
CITY OF LA MESA – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü LOTHIAN, LAURA Realtor
MADRID, ART Mayor
CITY OF OCEANSIDE - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
CROSSMAN, KEN Retired Sheriff’s Sergeant
ü FELIEN, GARY Oceanside City Treasurer
KERN, JEROME M. “JERRY” Councilmember/Teacher
LOWERY, CHARLES Oceanside Councilmbr/Businessman
MARTIN, REX Retired 911 Director
CITY OF SAN DIEGO - CITY COUNCIL-DIST #6 Vote for 1
WAYNE, HOWARD Deputy Attorney General
ü ZAPF, LORIE Businesswoman/Legal Reform Advocate
CITY OF SAN DIEGO - CITY COUNCIL-DIST #8 Vote for 1
ALVAREZ,DAVID Legislative District Representative
HUESO, FELIPE College Chairman/Educator/Attorney
CITY OF SAN MARCOS – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü DESMOND, JIM Mayor/Airline Captain
CITY SAN MARCOS - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
HANSEN, MIKE Businessman
HUNSAKER, MICHAEL Retired Engineer
ü JABARA, KRISTAL Planning Commissioner/Businesswoman
ORLANDO, CHRIS Councilmember/Businessman
ü PRESTON, MIKE Councilmember/Businessman
CITY OF SANTEE - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 3
ENRIGHT, JANET Retired Administrative Manager
ü GROCE, SHARI L. Aerospace Engineer
KALASHO, BEN Business Owner/CEO
MCNELIS, ROB Santee Business Owner
MINTO, JOHN W. Incumbent
QUALIN, ROCKY Business Consultant
REYES, RUDY Archaeologist/Scientist/Educator
RYAN, JOHN Longshoreman
CITY OF VISTA – MAYOR Vote for 1
RABEL, CHUCK Retired Manufacturing Executive
ü RITTER, JUDY Mayor Pro Tem
UHRI, PATRICK Businessman/Contractor
CITY OF VISTA - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
ü AGUILERA, JOHN J. Chairman, Planning Commission
BOOTH, MICHAEL Real Estate Investor
CARRILLO, MARIO Business Owner
ü COWLES, DAVE Retired Educator
ü DINNEL, MICHAEL “DOC” Podiatrist/Business Owner
FELICCIA, SAM Restaurateur
FLEMING, TOM Shoe Repairman
MILES, CARLA Vice President, HOA
School District
GROSSMNT-CUY COM COLLEGE - SEAT #1 Vote for 1
BAKER, RYAN LEE
HIEL, EDWIN Community College Professor
ü PING, LELAND R. Preacher/Teacher
GROSSMNT-CUY COM COLLEGE - SEAT #2 Vote for 1
JUSTESON, DEBBIE College/University Instructor
ü KOLE, ORRIN Law Enforcement Officer
SOUTHWESTERN COMM COLL - SEAT #5 Vote for 1
DOMINGUEZ, JORGE Incumbent
ü MC LEROY, WILLIAM “BUD” Firefighter/Educator
MERCADO, JAIME Retired Principal
NADER, TIM Deputy Attorney General
CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
BELL, JAY Construction Executive/Parent
ü PEARSON, RAY Businessperson/Parent
RODMAN, LISA Incumbent
ü TANNER, ANN E. Social Worker/Parent
WILLIAMS, VERONICA Business Owner/Parent
OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
ABEL, BILL Retired School Administrator
ADAMS, LILLIAN V. Retired Educator
LACY, JANET BLEDSOE Family Law Attorney
ü WICHMANN, EMILY ORTIZ Bd Pres, Oceanside Un Sch Dist
POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
BEATTY, KIMBERLEY PTA Board Member
ü DAVIS, MARC Businessman/Financial Advisor
GILES, TOM Business Owner
GUNDERSON, JOHN District Attorney Investigator
GUTSCHOW, TODD Incumbent
PIERCE, FREDERICK W. Student Housing Executive
RANFTLE, PENNY Incumbent
RODKIN, STAN Retired Mechanical Engineer
RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
DOHM, RODGER Incumbent
LASLEY, KIM R. Business Owner/Volunteer
RAJCIC, JOHN Educator
ROSENBERG, DAVID S. Businessman
ü STOODY, BOB Incumbent
THELIN, JOE Parent/Computer Scientist
ESCONDIDO UNION HIGH Vote for 3
GARCIA, RANDY Appointed Bd Member, Esc UHS Dist
ü PETERSEN, JON Governing Bd Member, Esc UHS Dist
POPE, TINA Governing Board Member, Esc UHS Dist
GROSSMONT UNION HIGH Vote for 3
DIVINE, ROBERT B. “BOB” Businessman/Teacher/Coach
DIVINE, ROBERT B. “BRIAN” Teacher/Coach
HOY, RICHARD “DICK” Retired Teacher
ü KELLY,JIM Governing Bd Member, Grossmont UHS Dist
RIGGINS, DOLORES T. Pharmacist
ü SHIELD, ROBERT Teacher/President, Grossmont UHS Dist
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH - SEAT #1 Vote for 1
ü CARTMILL, JIM Governing Bd Member, SW UHS Dist - Seat #1
JANNEY, KAREN Retired Educator
RIVERA, HECTOR Community Volunteer
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH - SEAT #3 Vote for 1
ü MC CANN, JOHN Councilmember/Navy Reservist
PROVENCIO, LORENZO Retired Teacher
RIVERA, HECTOR Political Consultant
SANDOVAL, GREG R. Governing Bd Member, SW UHS Dist
ALPINE UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
ü ARCHER, JIM Retired Labor Consultant
CARUTHERS, TIMOTHY L. Doctor
DICKIE, GLENN Business Manager/Parent
HENKE, GINA C. Board Member/Teacher
NEWCOMB, CHRISTOPHER J. Appointed Incumbent
PERRICONE, JOSEPH Local Area Contractor
WRAY, ERIC Board President, Alpine Un Sch Dist
ZENO, DANA Alpine Planning Group Member
CAJON VALLEY UNION Vote for 3
ALFANO, JANE CRUZ Incumbent
ü BARTO, JILL D. Bd Member, Cajon Valley Un Sch Dist
MARKLE, DEANNE Community Volunteer
OTERO, TAMARA Community Volunteer
ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
ü ANDRADE, EMILY Retired School Administrator
ü GRAY, CINDY Community Volunteer
JULIUSSEN, ALLAN H. Retired General Contractor
LISAUSKAS, SAUL Business Owner/Engineer
MARTORANA, SHIRA Small Business Owner
MC CORKLE, BILL Chief Financial Officer
ü SONKEN, GREGG Retired School Administrator
STRICH, MARLA Vice-President, Encinitas Union School Dist Bd
ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
FRAGOZO, JOSE M. Parent/Electronic Technician
ü GARDNER, JOAN Governing Board Member
HRANEK, MARTY Educator/Parent
ü MOORE, ROYCE Governing Board Member
WOODS, LINDA Board Member/Homemaker
LA MESA-SPRING VLY SCH Vote for 3
ü DUFF, BOB Governing Bd Member, LM-SV Sch Dist
HALGREN, PENNY Governing Board Member
STEIGER, JAY Parent/Software Analyst
ü WINET, RICK Governing Bd Member, LM-SV Sch Dist
LAKESIDE UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
BOTTER, ANTON Contractor
COOK, GELIA Business Owner
ü HOWE, KEVIN C. Retired Firefighter
LA CHAPPA, BONNIE Community Relations Director
SAN PASQUAL UNION Vote for 3
BURROWS, JENNIFER Registered Nurse
ü HANSEN, DARLENE Trustee/RN/Educator
JACKSON, BLAISE J. Governing Board Member
ü KELLER, BENNETT Management Engineer/Parent
SANTEE SCHOOL - SEAT #5 Vote for 1
FOX, KEN Businessman
ü PINA, GABRIEL J. Self Employed Bookkeeper
MC LEAN, DEE Retired Teacher
TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE Vote for 3
ü CASS, GARY L. CEO
GOUNARIS, DOREEN E. Strategic Planning/Marketing
HORTON, RANDY Certified Public Accountant
KELLETT, CYRIL F. Physician
LANDIS, IRA M. Appointed Board Member
SCHALLOCK, LARRY W. Bd Member, Tri-City Healthcare Dist
WAKEMAN, CHRIS Healthcare Business Owner
Insufficient information was obtained to make selections of candidates other than Gary Cass
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITIONS
Proposition -
19 Legalize Marijuana and Allow It to Be Regulated and Taxed.
No
20 Constitutional Amendment- Redistricting of Congressional Districts.
Yes
Removes elected representatives from the process of establishing congressional districts and transfers that authority to the recently-authorized 14-member redistricting commission.
21 Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs and Grants Free Admission to All State Parks to Surcharged Vehicles.
No
22 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the State from Taking Funds Used for Transportation or Local Government Projects and Services.
No position taken
23 Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws Requiring Major Polluters to Report and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Global Warming Until Unemployment Drops Below Specified Level for Full Year.
Yes
24 Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Carry Back Losses, Share Tax Credits, and Use a Sales-Based Income Calculation to Lower Taxable Income.
No
25 Constitutional Amendment - Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes.
No
26 Constitutional Amendment - Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for State Levies and Charges. Imposes Additional Requirement for Voters to Approve Local Levies and Charges with Limited Exceptions.
Yes
27 Constitutional Amendment and Statute - Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for Redistricting with Elected Representatives.
No
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO LOCAL PROPOSITIONS
Proposition
County of San Diego - A
Yes
Proposed San Diego County Charter Amendment to Ensure Fair and Open Competition for County Construction Contracts.
City of San Diego - B
No
Amends City Charter to Add Good Cause Requirement for Certain Terminations or Suspensions of Deputy City Attorneys.
City of San Diego – C
Yes
Amending Ordinance Number O-18568 (Prop/ M of 1998) Relating to Development of Pacific Highlands Ranch.
City of San Diego - D
No
If Financial Reform Conditions Are Met, Authorizes Temporary One-Half Cent Sales Tax.
City of Carlsbad – G
Yes
Shall the Charter of Carlsbad, California be amended to add Section 502 Retention of Benefits limiting increases in safety retirement benefits without an amendment to this section?
City of Chula Vista - H
No
Shall the ordinance to modernize the City’s 1978 Telephone Users’ Tax (renamed the Telecommunications Users’ Tax),
San Diego Unified School District - J
No
Emergency Teacher Retention/Classroom Education Measure. Shall San Diego Unified School District levy a Temporary 5 Year Emergency annual tax of $98/single family home, and taxes on other types of parcels? Requires 2/3
San Marcos Unified School District - K
No
Shall San Marcos Unified School District issue $287 million in bonds?
Julian Union High School District - L
No
Shall the Julian Union High School District be authorized to issue $2,100,000 in bonds?
Dehesa School District - M
No
Shall Dehesa School District be authorized to issue $5.5 million of bonds?
South Bay Union School District - O
No
Shall South Bay Union School District raise $1.7 million per year for four years through a parcel tax at a rate described in the voter pamphlet?
Encinitas Union School District - P
No
Shall Encinitas Union School District acquire, construct, upgrade, and equip school facilities by issuing $44,200,000 of bonds?
DISCLAIMER:Trellis selections for candidates are based on information that we were aware of as of October 11, 2010. The information was obtained by personal communication with candidates of one or more members of our group, review of voting records or recommendations by other individuals who share our beliefs on the same four essential issues. We have not carried out an exhaustive search of all issues for all candidates. We understand and acknowledge that any or all of the candidates may choose to change their stance on issues at any point or may not vote in accordance with their stated views. Any changes of candidates’ stance on issues since our review have not been taken into account. We have not updated our information since October 11, 2010. Trellis selections represent the personal opinions of the members of the Trellis Group.------END TRELLIS GROUP INFORMATION
FINAL NOTE: Think 2012! Bring Christian values back into our political parties - run for Central Committee. It is time to let your Christian voice be heard and values seen. Find out how easy it is! Email: debra@saltandlightcouncil.org
We believe the Lord alone is Lord of the conscience and therefore each person is responsible before God and should vote their conscience. We are committed to helping people of faith engage the culture as “salt” and “light” by educating them on the importance of marrying biblical values with democracy. We seek to encourage all Americans of faith to exercise their civic rights and scriptural responsibilities. Register to vote, be informed, and prayerfully vote your own conscience. In part from www.ivotevalues.org
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YOUR ELECTION INFORMATION RESOURCE
2010 NOVEMBER ELECTION VOTE VALUES
We have compiled a list of resources below to make it easier for you to do your homework and decide how to vote your values. Several strong Christians have weighed in to help in making these decisions. Sadly, in some cases clear candidate values were muddy. However, we do hope this helps you contrast, compare and make prayerful decisions as you consider God’s non-negotiable moral values and stand with him.
CHRISTIANS CAN INFLUENCE AMERICAN VALUES - NOW MORE THAN EVER
1. Vote and Vote Values - Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage
2. Help 10 Others Get Registered to vote
3. Volunteer to Help a Worthy Candidate
4. Donate $25.00 to Support a Worthy Candidate
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct 26, 2010 - Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot
Nov 2, 2010 - Election Day Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Registrar of Voters Office is open for voting 7 a.m. through 8 p.m.
SD Country Registrar of Voters
NOTE: If you forgot to mail your ballot, you may hand-deliver your ballot to your local polling location or registrar of Voters Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
THE ANSWERS YOU NEED ARE IN THESE WEBSITES. SO DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
CONTRAST AND COMPARE!
PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES:
California Pro Life Council
So Cal Pro Life Voter Guide
JUDICIAL SEATS
(Note: You have to actually cast a NO vote to unseat a judge. Be clear on this. Cast a NO vote.)
www.judgevoterguide.com/
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Family Voter Info Guide
(Guides are available for pick up at most churches)
Robyn Nordell’s Conservative California Election
Craig Huey’s Election Forum
Save California
Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Information
California Family Policy Council
Christian Voter Guide
Citizen Link Voter
MUST READS:
TRELLIS PICKS (NEW! SEE BELOW FOR RECOMMENDATIONS)
Kacer Calls - Christian Citizenship Council
Tom McClintock Picks
CANDIDATE VOTING RECORDS:
On The Issues
Project Vote Smart
MULITLINGUAL - NON-PARTISAN ELECTION INFO: Easy Voter
OFFICIAL CALIF. STATE ELECTION INFO
Official State Voter Info Guide
Official State Elections and Voter Info
PARTY PLATFORMS COMPARED
REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRATIC, LIBERTARIAN
Republican Voter Guide
California Republican Assembly Endorsements
Democratic Party Voter Guide
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party California
ELECTION FORUMS - Bring ballots and learn from the experts
CANDIDATE EMPORIUM
October 24, (Sunday) 2-4pm, At San Diego Marketplace, 1755 Euclid Ave., SD 92105 - Meet in person candidates running for office. Hosted by Mary Moran and more...
PROPOSITIONS PRESENTATIONS
18 October (Monday): Horizon Christian Fellowship is hosting a "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm (5331 Mt. Alifan Drive; San Diego; 92111; in the cafeteria).
19 October (Tuesday): At The Rock Church (2277 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106) "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm. Contact Alana Sorensen for details and specific location at asorensen@alanascreative.com
24 October (Sunday): Rancho Del Rey Christian Church is hosting a "State-wide Proposition Presentation" by Frank Kacer from 7:00-9:00 pm (3132 Tiger Run Ct.; Suite G-105; Carlsbad; 92010). Contact Chris White for details at saltnlightministry.rdr@gmail.com
17 October (Sunday): Grace Bible Church (655 West 11th Avenue; Escondido; 92025) "State-wide Proposition Presentation" from 7:30-8:30 pm. Contact Frank Kacer for more information at frankkacer@hotmail.com
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TRELLIS GROUP - Candidates and Propositions
The Trellis Group is comprised of Christian conservative women who represent a diverse ethnic and religious background, and believe in the values and principles of our founding fathers. The candidates and propositions have been vetted by Trellis according to certain essentials which are listed below and in line with those same principles of our founding fathers.
ESSENTIALS: Our litmus test in vetting candidates. Look for this sign ü or yes/no for judges
Pro-Life. Do they believe in life beginning at conception, and ending at natural death? Will they vote pro-life? Will they vote to overturn Roe v. Wade? Will they vote against embryonic stem cell research? Will they vote against euthanasia and cloning bills? We have allowed for the narrow exception of abortion in the case of rape, incest or risk of life of the mother if there was not a 100% pro-life candidate available.
Pro-Family. Do they believe that marriage is between a man and a woman? Will they vote to uphold traditional marriage? Will they uphold parental rights?
Pro-Constitutional. Will they strictly abide by a strict interpretation of the Constitution? Will they enforce border security, and vote against amnesty? Will they uphold religious liberties?
Pro Fiscal Responsibility. Do they believe in small government, and lowering taxes? Will they work to reform welfare? Do they believe in personal fiscal responsibility?
Upholding John 15: “Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.”
Important to Read the Trellis Disclaimer, below the Propositions.
November 2, 2010 Ballot for San Diego County
State Executive*
Governor
Edmund Brown – D
Meg Whitman – R
No selection – both candidates are pro-choice including support of taxpayer-funded abortion.
Lieutenant Governor
Abel Maldonado – R
Gavin Newsom – D
ü Karen England – R (write in candidate)
Secretary of State
ü Damon Dunn – R
Debra Bowen – D
Controller
John Chiang – D
ü Tony Strickland – R
Treasurer
Bill Lockyer – D
ü Mimi Walters – R
Attorney General
Kamala Harris – D
Steve Cooley – R
Insurance Commissioner
ü Mike Villines – R
Dave Jones – D
State Supt. of Public Instruction
Larry Aceves
Tom Torlakson
ü Diane Lenning (write-in candidate)
Board of Equalization*
State Board of Equalization – District 3
Mary Christian Heising – D
ü Michelle Steel – R
US Legislature*
United States Senator
Barbara Boxer – D
ü Carly Fiorina – R
United States Representative – Dist. 49
Howard Katz – D
ü Darrell Issa – R
United States Representative – Dist. 50
Francine Busby – D
Brian Bilbray – R
United States Representative – Dist. 51
Bob Filner – D
ü Nick Popaditch – R
United States Representative – Dist. 52
ü Duncan Hunter – R
Ray Lutz – D
United States Representative – Dist. 53
Susan Davis – D
ü Michael Crimmins – R
State Senate*
State Senator – Dist. 36
Paul Clay – D
ü Joel Anderson – R
State Senator – Dist. 38
ü Mark Wyland – R
Gila Jones – D
State Senator – Dist. 40
ü Brian Hendry – R
Juan Vargas – D
State Assembly*
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 66
ü Kevin Jeffries – R
Douglas Dye – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 73
ü Diane Harkey – R
Judy Jones – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 74
ü Martin Garrick – R
Crystal Crawford – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 75
Paul Garver – D
Nathan Fletcher – R
No selection – both candidates do not support Prop 8 – traditional marriage between a man and a woman.
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 77
Mark Hanson – D
ü Brian Jones – R
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 78
ü Rick Powell – R
Marty Block – D
Member of the State Assembly – Dist. 79
Ben Hueso – D
ü Derrick Roach – R
Judicial
California Supreme Court
Tani Cantil-Sakauye no
Carlos Moreno no
Ming Chin no
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 1 (Y/N)
Judith McConnell no
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 2 (Y/N)
ü Manuel Ramirez yes
ü Carol Codrington yes
Justice, CA State Court of Appeal – Dist. 4, Div. 3 (Y/N)
ü William Bedsworth yes
David Sills no
Eileen Moore no
*Only Democrat and Republican candidates lis
San Diego County Candidate List
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE - OFFICE #20 Vote for 1
ü MILLER, JIM Attorney/Arbitrator
MONROY, RICHARD R. Deputy District Attorney
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - DISTRICT #5 Vote for 1
GRONKE, STEVE City of Vista Councilman/Teacher
ü HORN, BILL San Diego County Supervisor/Rancher
ASSESSOR/RECORDER/CLERK Vote for 1
BUTLER, DAVID L. SD Cnty Assessor/Recorder/Clerk, Appointed
ü DRONENBURG, ERNEST J. “ERNIE” Taxpayer’s Advocate
CITY OF CARLSBAD – MAYOR Vote for 1
BERNARD, GLENN R. Retired USMC Officer
BLACKBURN, KEITH Carlsbad Councilman/Businessman
ü HALL, MATT Councilmember/Businessman
MEIER, WALT Irrigation Repair Specialist
CITY OF CARLSBAD - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
DOUGLAS, FARRAH Businesswoman/Planning Commissioner
JUBB, BILL Banking/Lending
ü PACKARD, MARK Incumbent
WANTZ, JON Business Consultant
CITY OF CARLSBAD - CITY CLERK Vote for 1
WOOD, LORRAINE M. Carlsbad City Clerk
CITY OF CARLSBAD – TREASURER Vote for 1
COMSTOCK, JIM CPA/MBA
ü O’REILLY, JOHN Investment Advisor Fiduciary
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - CITY COUNCIL-SEAT #2 Vote for 1
AGUILAR, PATRICIA Community Group President
ü BREITFELDER, LARRY Small Businessperson
CITY OF CORONADO - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
DENNY, BARBARA Coronado Councilwoman/Atty CA
ü METZ, DOUG School Trustee
OVROM, AL JR. Incumbent
CITY OF EL CAJON – MAYOR Vote for 1
GARCIA, JOHN “MIKE” Retired United States Marine
ü LEWIS, MARK Mayor, City of El Cajon
MINARICK, JOHNNEY P. Student/ Handyman
MOORE, TODD C. Retired Police Officer
MROZ, DARRIN Business Owner
CITY OF EL CAJON - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 1
CHUISANO, ANTHONY Retired/Dog Trainer
ü KENDRICK, GARY El Cajon City Council Member
MACOMBER, DRUMMOND “DRUM” Retired
SWAINSTON, DUANE “TREE” Manufacturing Supervisor
CITY OF ESCONDIDO – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü ABED,SAM Councilmember/Business Owner
BOLOGNA,JOE Retired Business Owner
D’ AGOSTA, TOM Businessman
ü DANIELS,DICK Mayor Pro Tem
CITY OF ESCONDIDO - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
BARRON, RICHARD C. Business Owner
CRONE, JIM Entrepreneur/Developer/Father
EVERITT, JASON Economic Development Analyst
ü GALLO, ED Businessman
MIRANDA, CARMEN School Office Manger
PFEILER, LORI HOLT Mayor
ü WALDRON, MARIE Small Businessowner/Councilmbr
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH – MAYOR Vote for 1
BIBBEY, MIKE Small Business Owner
ü FISHER, JACK Pastry Chef/Chocolatier
JANNEY, JIM Mayor/Business Owner
WELSH, JENNIFER Parent/Businesswoman/Artist
CITY OF LA MESA - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
ü ARAPOSTATHIS, MARK City Councilman/Teacher
DEAN, PATRICK Food Server
ü EWIN, ERNIE Councilman/Businessman
REED, BYRON Security Services Manager
RYNEARSON, KEVIN Graduate Research Chemist
SHIFF, IAN I. Security Software Executive
CITY OF LA MESA – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü LOTHIAN, LAURA Realtor
MADRID, ART Mayor
CITY OF OCEANSIDE - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
CROSSMAN, KEN Retired Sheriff’s Sergeant
ü FELIEN, GARY Oceanside City Treasurer
KERN, JEROME M. “JERRY” Councilmember/Teacher
LOWERY, CHARLES Oceanside Councilmbr/Businessman
MARTIN, REX Retired 911 Director
CITY OF SAN DIEGO - CITY COUNCIL-DIST #6 Vote for 1
WAYNE, HOWARD Deputy Attorney General
ü ZAPF, LORIE Businesswoman/Legal Reform Advocate
CITY OF SAN DIEGO - CITY COUNCIL-DIST #8 Vote for 1
ALVAREZ,DAVID Legislative District Representative
HUESO, FELIPE College Chairman/Educator/Attorney
CITY OF SAN MARCOS – MAYOR Vote for 1
ü DESMOND, JIM Mayor/Airline Captain
CITY SAN MARCOS - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
HANSEN, MIKE Businessman
HUNSAKER, MICHAEL Retired Engineer
ü JABARA, KRISTAL Planning Commissioner/Businesswoman
ORLANDO, CHRIS Councilmember/Businessman
ü PRESTON, MIKE Councilmember/Businessman
CITY OF SANTEE - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 3
ENRIGHT, JANET Retired Administrative Manager
ü GROCE, SHARI L. Aerospace Engineer
KALASHO, BEN Business Owner/CEO
MCNELIS, ROB Santee Business Owner
MINTO, JOHN W. Incumbent
QUALIN, ROCKY Business Consultant
REYES, RUDY Archaeologist/Scientist/Educator
RYAN, JOHN Longshoreman
CITY OF VISTA – MAYOR Vote for 1
RABEL, CHUCK Retired Manufacturing Executive
ü RITTER, JUDY Mayor Pro Tem
UHRI, PATRICK Businessman/Contractor
CITY OF VISTA - CITY COUNCIL Vote for 2
ü AGUILERA, JOHN J. Chairman, Planning Commission
BOOTH, MICHAEL Real Estate Investor
CARRILLO, MARIO Business Owner
ü COWLES, DAVE Retired Educator
ü DINNEL, MICHAEL “DOC” Podiatrist/Business Owner
FELICCIA, SAM Restaurateur
FLEMING, TOM Shoe Repairman
MILES, CARLA Vice President, HOA
School District
GROSSMNT-CUY COM COLLEGE - SEAT #1 Vote for 1
BAKER, RYAN LEE
HIEL, EDWIN Community College Professor
ü PING, LELAND R. Preacher/Teacher
GROSSMNT-CUY COM COLLEGE - SEAT #2 Vote for 1
JUSTESON, DEBBIE College/University Instructor
ü KOLE, ORRIN Law Enforcement Officer
SOUTHWESTERN COMM COLL - SEAT #5 Vote for 1
DOMINGUEZ, JORGE Incumbent
ü MC LEROY, WILLIAM “BUD” Firefighter/Educator
MERCADO, JAIME Retired Principal
NADER, TIM Deputy Attorney General
CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
BELL, JAY Construction Executive/Parent
ü PEARSON, RAY Businessperson/Parent
RODMAN, LISA Incumbent
ü TANNER, ANN E. Social Worker/Parent
WILLIAMS, VERONICA Business Owner/Parent
OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
ABEL, BILL Retired School Administrator
ADAMS, LILLIAN V. Retired Educator
LACY, JANET BLEDSOE Family Law Attorney
ü WICHMANN, EMILY ORTIZ Bd Pres, Oceanside Un Sch Dist
POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
BEATTY, KIMBERLEY PTA Board Member
ü DAVIS, MARC Businessman/Financial Advisor
GILES, TOM Business Owner
GUNDERSON, JOHN District Attorney Investigator
GUTSCHOW, TODD Incumbent
PIERCE, FREDERICK W. Student Housing Executive
RANFTLE, PENNY Incumbent
RODKIN, STAN Retired Mechanical Engineer
RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL Vote for 3
DOHM, RODGER Incumbent
LASLEY, KIM R. Business Owner/Volunteer
RAJCIC, JOHN Educator
ROSENBERG, DAVID S. Businessman
ü STOODY, BOB Incumbent
THELIN, JOE Parent/Computer Scientist
ESCONDIDO UNION HIGH Vote for 3
GARCIA, RANDY Appointed Bd Member, Esc UHS Dist
ü PETERSEN, JON Governing Bd Member, Esc UHS Dist
POPE, TINA Governing Board Member, Esc UHS Dist
GROSSMONT UNION HIGH Vote for 3
DIVINE, ROBERT B. “BOB” Businessman/Teacher/Coach
DIVINE, ROBERT B. “BRIAN” Teacher/Coach
HOY, RICHARD “DICK” Retired Teacher
ü KELLY,JIM Governing Bd Member, Grossmont UHS Dist
RIGGINS, DOLORES T. Pharmacist
ü SHIELD, ROBERT Teacher/President, Grossmont UHS Dist
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH - SEAT #1 Vote for 1
ü CARTMILL, JIM Governing Bd Member, SW UHS Dist - Seat #1
JANNEY, KAREN Retired Educator
RIVERA, HECTOR Community Volunteer
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH - SEAT #3 Vote for 1
ü MC CANN, JOHN Councilmember/Navy Reservist
PROVENCIO, LORENZO Retired Teacher
RIVERA, HECTOR Political Consultant
SANDOVAL, GREG R. Governing Bd Member, SW UHS Dist
ALPINE UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
ü ARCHER, JIM Retired Labor Consultant
CARUTHERS, TIMOTHY L. Doctor
DICKIE, GLENN Business Manager/Parent
HENKE, GINA C. Board Member/Teacher
NEWCOMB, CHRISTOPHER J. Appointed Incumbent
PERRICONE, JOSEPH Local Area Contractor
WRAY, ERIC Board President, Alpine Un Sch Dist
ZENO, DANA Alpine Planning Group Member
CAJON VALLEY UNION Vote for 3
ALFANO, JANE CRUZ Incumbent
ü BARTO, JILL D. Bd Member, Cajon Valley Un Sch Dist
MARKLE, DEANNE Community Volunteer
OTERO, TAMARA Community Volunteer
ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
ü ANDRADE, EMILY Retired School Administrator
ü GRAY, CINDY Community Volunteer
JULIUSSEN, ALLAN H. Retired General Contractor
LISAUSKAS, SAUL Business Owner/Engineer
MARTORANA, SHIRA Small Business Owner
MC CORKLE, BILL Chief Financial Officer
ü SONKEN, GREGG Retired School Administrator
STRICH, MARLA Vice-President, Encinitas Union School Dist Bd
ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
FRAGOZO, JOSE M. Parent/Electronic Technician
ü GARDNER, JOAN Governing Board Member
HRANEK, MARTY Educator/Parent
ü MOORE, ROYCE Governing Board Member
WOODS, LINDA Board Member/Homemaker
LA MESA-SPRING VLY SCH Vote for 3
ü DUFF, BOB Governing Bd Member, LM-SV Sch Dist
HALGREN, PENNY Governing Board Member
STEIGER, JAY Parent/Software Analyst
ü WINET, RICK Governing Bd Member, LM-SV Sch Dist
LAKESIDE UNION SCHOOL Vote for 3
BOTTER, ANTON Contractor
COOK, GELIA Business Owner
ü HOWE, KEVIN C. Retired Firefighter
LA CHAPPA, BONNIE Community Relations Director
SAN PASQUAL UNION Vote for 3
BURROWS, JENNIFER Registered Nurse
ü HANSEN, DARLENE Trustee/RN/Educator
JACKSON, BLAISE J. Governing Board Member
ü KELLER, BENNETT Management Engineer/Parent
SANTEE SCHOOL - SEAT #5 Vote for 1
FOX, KEN Businessman
ü PINA, GABRIEL J. Self Employed Bookkeeper
MC LEAN, DEE Retired Teacher
TRI-CITY HEALTHCARE Vote for 3
ü CASS, GARY L. CEO
GOUNARIS, DOREEN E. Strategic Planning/Marketing
HORTON, RANDY Certified Public Accountant
KELLETT, CYRIL F. Physician
LANDIS, IRA M. Appointed Board Member
SCHALLOCK, LARRY W. Bd Member, Tri-City Healthcare Dist
WAKEMAN, CHRIS Healthcare Business Owner
Insufficient information was obtained to make selections of candidates other than Gary Cass
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITIONS
Proposition -
19 Legalize Marijuana and Allow It to Be Regulated and Taxed.
No
20 Constitutional Amendment- Redistricting of Congressional Districts.
Yes
Removes elected representatives from the process of establishing congressional districts and transfers that authority to the recently-authorized 14-member redistricting commission.
21 Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs and Grants Free Admission to All State Parks to Surcharged Vehicles.
No
22 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the State from Taking Funds Used for Transportation or Local Government Projects and Services.
No position taken
23 Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws Requiring Major Polluters to Report and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Global Warming Until Unemployment Drops Below Specified Level for Full Year.
Yes
24 Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Carry Back Losses, Share Tax Credits, and Use a Sales-Based Income Calculation to Lower Taxable Income.
No
25 Constitutional Amendment - Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes.
No
26 Constitutional Amendment - Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for State Levies and Charges. Imposes Additional Requirement for Voters to Approve Local Levies and Charges with Limited Exceptions.
Yes
27 Constitutional Amendment and Statute - Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for Redistricting with Elected Representatives.
No
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO LOCAL PROPOSITIONS
Proposition
County of San Diego - A
Yes
Proposed San Diego County Charter Amendment to Ensure Fair and Open Competition for County Construction Contracts.
City of San Diego - B
No
Amends City Charter to Add Good Cause Requirement for Certain Terminations or Suspensions of Deputy City Attorneys.
City of San Diego – C
Yes
Amending Ordinance Number O-18568 (Prop/ M of 1998) Relating to Development of Pacific Highlands Ranch.
City of San Diego - D
No
If Financial Reform Conditions Are Met, Authorizes Temporary One-Half Cent Sales Tax.
City of Carlsbad – G
Yes
Shall the Charter of Carlsbad, California be amended to add Section 502 Retention of Benefits limiting increases in safety retirement benefits without an amendment to this section?
City of Chula Vista - H
No
Shall the ordinance to modernize the City’s 1978 Telephone Users’ Tax (renamed the Telecommunications Users’ Tax),
San Diego Unified School District - J
No
Emergency Teacher Retention/Classroom Education Measure. Shall San Diego Unified School District levy a Temporary 5 Year Emergency annual tax of $98/single family home, and taxes on other types of parcels? Requires 2/3
San Marcos Unified School District - K
No
Shall San Marcos Unified School District issue $287 million in bonds?
Julian Union High School District - L
No
Shall the Julian Union High School District be authorized to issue $2,100,000 in bonds?
Dehesa School District - M
No
Shall Dehesa School District be authorized to issue $5.5 million of bonds?
South Bay Union School District - O
No
Shall South Bay Union School District raise $1.7 million per year for four years through a parcel tax at a rate described in the voter pamphlet?
Encinitas Union School District - P
No
Shall Encinitas Union School District acquire, construct, upgrade, and equip school facilities by issuing $44,200,000 of bonds?
DISCLAIMER:Trellis selections for candidates are based on information that we were aware of as of October 11, 2010. The information was obtained by personal communication with candidates of one or more members of our group, review of voting records or recommendations by other individuals who share our beliefs on the same four essential issues. We have not carried out an exhaustive search of all issues for all candidates. We understand and acknowledge that any or all of the candidates may choose to change their stance on issues at any point or may not vote in accordance with their stated views. Any changes of candidates’ stance on issues since our review have not been taken into account. We have not updated our information since October 11, 2010. Trellis selections represent the personal opinions of the members of the Trellis Group.------END TRELLIS GROUP INFORMATION
FINAL NOTE: Think 2012! Bring Christian values back into our political parties - run for Central Committee. It is time to let your Christian voice be heard and values seen. Find out how easy it is! Email: debra@saltandlightcouncil.org
We believe the Lord alone is Lord of the conscience and therefore each person is responsible before God and should vote their conscience. We are committed to helping people of faith engage the culture as “salt” and “light” by educating them on the importance of marrying biblical values with democracy. We seek to encourage all Americans of faith to exercise their civic rights and scriptural responsibilities. Register to vote, be informed, and prayerfully vote your own conscience. In part from www.ivotevalues.org
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Friday, September 10, 2010
CRA Endorsements!
Last night at the Ranch House Restaurant, local CRA units enthusiastically gathered to listen to about twenty eager candidates. After the speeches, questions, discussions and votes the candidates below were endorsed.
We congratulate them! Let's work hard to elect them to advance conservative principles - life, liberty and pursuit of happiness while defending our US Constitution.
CRA endorsed candidates:
Duncan Hunter - 52nd Congressional District
Joel Anderson - 36th State Senate Dist
Brian Jones - 77th Assembly District
Orrin Kole & Leland Ping - Grossmont-Cuyamaca Comm College
Jim Kelly & Rob Shield - Grossmont Union High School
Mark Lewis - El Cajon Mayor
Gary Kendrick - El Cajon City Council
Shari Groce - Santee City Council
Bob Duff & Rick Winet - La Mesa Spring Valley School District
Gabriel Pina - Santee School Board
Kevin Howe - Lakeside School District
Jill Barto - Cajon Valley School District
Ronn Hall & James Peasley - Padre Dam MWD
Mike Anderson & Jon Lorenz - Lakeside Fire Board
Richard Augustine & Gary Kelley - San Miguel Fire Board
Lorenzo Provencio - Sweetwater School District #3
Prop A - support
Sylvia
East County CRA President & Frank Hilliker - President of Greater Santee CRA
We congratulate them! Let's work hard to elect them to advance conservative principles - life, liberty and pursuit of happiness while defending our US Constitution.
CRA endorsed candidates:
Duncan Hunter - 52nd Congressional District
Joel Anderson - 36th State Senate Dist
Brian Jones - 77th Assembly District
Orrin Kole & Leland Ping - Grossmont-Cuyamaca Comm College
Jim Kelly & Rob Shield - Grossmont Union High School
Mark Lewis - El Cajon Mayor
Gary Kendrick - El Cajon City Council
Shari Groce - Santee City Council
Bob Duff & Rick Winet - La Mesa Spring Valley School District
Gabriel Pina - Santee School Board
Kevin Howe - Lakeside School District
Jill Barto - Cajon Valley School District
Ronn Hall & James Peasley - Padre Dam MWD
Mike Anderson & Jon Lorenz - Lakeside Fire Board
Richard Augustine & Gary Kelley - San Miguel Fire Board
Lorenzo Provencio - Sweetwater School District #3
Prop A - support
Sylvia
East County CRA President & Frank Hilliker - President of Greater Santee CRA
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A Time For Choosing
Note: These are my remarks before the Grossmont Union High School Board on 06/10/10 regarding the naming of the new H.S. in Alpine.
Good Evening;
I’m Sylvia Sullivan, district resident, taxpayer, business owner and concerned citizen.
For this board, it truly is a time for choosing. You have a very exciting opportunity for our students. Before you, is a chance to make history for our district by naming the new high school after a transformational, inspirational and exceptional individual – Ronald Reagan!
And yes, I have an agenda, one that most in this room would support. The agenda is to promote all that will improve education and opportunities for our students.
Our beloved former President and California Governor was a very humble person. And he would not impose his name on a school. True, but the naming of the school is not so much for him but it is for our students. They deserve to be taught about our exceptional country that produces leaders like Ronald Reagan. They should learn about freedom, liberty and the joy of life he exuded.
As one whose family fled the tyranny and loss of freedom in Cuba, I especially appreciate his stands against evil and his successful triumph for liberty in the former Soviet bloc countries. He understood that “if we lose freedom here, there’s no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth.”
Please do not allow misguided political correctness rob our children of this honor. Do not cave to such words as expressed by Robert Welch, Viejas Vice Chairman, saying, “Your actions will have an impact on our future relationship with this district.” Even such opponents had to admit that Reagan supported the Indian Tribal Gov’t Tax Status Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Yes, Ronald Reagan was a very strong supporter of local control. As the duly elected body for our district you should exercise the authority properly given to you by the people.
Let’s allow the new High School, our students, our community to have this honor. Let it be like a shining city on hill in Alpine –Ronald Reagan High School!
Good Evening;
I’m Sylvia Sullivan, district resident, taxpayer, business owner and concerned citizen.
For this board, it truly is a time for choosing. You have a very exciting opportunity for our students. Before you, is a chance to make history for our district by naming the new high school after a transformational, inspirational and exceptional individual – Ronald Reagan!
And yes, I have an agenda, one that most in this room would support. The agenda is to promote all that will improve education and opportunities for our students.
Our beloved former President and California Governor was a very humble person. And he would not impose his name on a school. True, but the naming of the school is not so much for him but it is for our students. They deserve to be taught about our exceptional country that produces leaders like Ronald Reagan. They should learn about freedom, liberty and the joy of life he exuded.
As one whose family fled the tyranny and loss of freedom in Cuba, I especially appreciate his stands against evil and his successful triumph for liberty in the former Soviet bloc countries. He understood that “if we lose freedom here, there’s no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth.”
Please do not allow misguided political correctness rob our children of this honor. Do not cave to such words as expressed by Robert Welch, Viejas Vice Chairman, saying, “Your actions will have an impact on our future relationship with this district.” Even such opponents had to admit that Reagan supported the Indian Tribal Gov’t Tax Status Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Yes, Ronald Reagan was a very strong supporter of local control. As the duly elected body for our district you should exercise the authority properly given to you by the people.
Let’s allow the new High School, our students, our community to have this honor. Let it be like a shining city on hill in Alpine –Ronald Reagan High School!
Monday, June 7, 2010
I Choose Chuck!
Yes, I encourage you too, to choose Chuck Devore for U.S. Senate. He has a proven conservative track record of votes and positions to advance our principles. Carly, while sounding good, lacks this important background. In which case, I looked to her campaign to judge her character and commitment. Sadly, she broke her first campaign promise to me.
In February, I was invited to a small group meeting with Carly Fiorina. Granted, she speaks well and has a compelling story. We were asked to submit our questions in writing and she answered a few. Of course time was up and many were left unanswered. Carly assured us that those answers would be emailed to our email addresses we had turned in. This is June and to date no email has come from Carly. Normally this would not be a big deal. Obviously candidates are very busy and it's hard to fulfill such a promise. At the very least an aide should have responded apologizing for the oversight explaining the campaign schedule , etc.
Since she lacks a track record, is the above account a forboding insight to the value of her word? For instance she is now against Obamacare, and now against amnesty for illegals and has flip flopped on the Arizona immigration law. Also troubling are positions that remained unchanged - her support for Sotomayor and praise for Jesse Jackson.
Experience has taught tough lessons that demonstrate it is imperative to elect tested conservatives and that talk is cheap.
Our vote must be based on more than money and gender. Our vote must count for character and proven conservatism - please choose Chuck Devore.
Below are my elections selections -
Duncan Hunter - 52nd Congressional District
John Eastman - Attorney General
Joel Anderson - 36th State Senate District
Bill Wells - 77th Assembly District
Martin Garrick - 74th Assembly District
Bill Horn - Board of Supervisors #5
Jay La Suer - Sheriff
Jeff Olson - Assessor/Recorder/ClerkSuperior
Court Judges:
Craig Candelore office #14
Larry Kincaid office #34
Bill Trask office #21
Prop 14 vote NO
Chula Vista Prop G - support
Sunday, May 9, 2010
U-T's Lame Response to -What Else is Wrong?
Update - The U-T's response printed below, to errors in the editorial of 05/09/10, entitled "What's in a Name?"
It was a very lame attempt to distract from the point I was making. The editor, Don Sevrens,who wrote the piece, was very defensive about his errors as we spoke on the phone. The point was that on the issue of GUHSD naming the new high school, he rushed to judgement. His liberal knee jerk response was reflected throughout the piece. Just as he had not checked out the facts about me or Louis Russo, he failed to accurately portray the process of naming the new high school.
(my letter to the editor)
If today's U-T editorial regarding the Grossmont Union High School board's advisory panel is as accurate as the facts used to describe me, it's time for the editors to go back to school.
Contrary to what was penned, I do not live in La Mesa, or own a bookkeeping business nor am I a member of the Republican Central Committee. Three out of four incorrect facts about me, set the pace for inaccuracy in the rest of the editorial.
Examining the facts demonstrates that the Board is following a standard process and delegating the initial selection by the appointment of a panel of local concerned citizens. This hardly constitutes diverting attention from education. Simply performing a proper function of naming a new high school.
As for the Helix Charter High School issue, it is imperative that officials do what is necessary to keep our students safe from sexual predators. Again a very proper function of the Board.
East County parents, students and taxpayers appreciate these efforts. Furthermore, the editor is wrong again in representing participation in the political process as a kind of dirty word. It is our American system and no grounds to disqualify one from service to the community. In fact, the only place stirring up distractions and feuds is on editorial pages of the U-T.
Below is the lame response from the U-T:
For the Record
Editorial had out-of-date references
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.
• A Sunday editorial, “What’s in a name?/East County school fight diverts attention from education,” contained out-of-date references to the associations of Sylvia Sullivan and Louis Russo, appointees to an advisory committee helping to find a name for a new high school in Alpine. Sullivan is a former resident of La Mesa, former owner of a bookkeeping business and former Republican County Central Committee member. Russo is a former member of the Alpine Planning Group and San Diego Rural Fire District board. He lists his occupation now as a corporate instructional systems designer.
The Union-Tribune regrets the errors.
It is the policy of the Union-Tribune to correct all errors. To discuss accuracy or fairness of articles on the editorial and opinion pages, please write:
William Osborne, senior editor/opinion, (619) 293-1395, or e-mail:bill.osborne@uniontrib.com
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/12/editorial-had-out-date-references/
below is link to original editorial:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/09/whats-in-a-name/
It was a very lame attempt to distract from the point I was making. The editor, Don Sevrens,who wrote the piece, was very defensive about his errors as we spoke on the phone. The point was that on the issue of GUHSD naming the new high school, he rushed to judgement. His liberal knee jerk response was reflected throughout the piece. Just as he had not checked out the facts about me or Louis Russo, he failed to accurately portray the process of naming the new high school.
(my letter to the editor)
If today's U-T editorial regarding the Grossmont Union High School board's advisory panel is as accurate as the facts used to describe me, it's time for the editors to go back to school.
Contrary to what was penned, I do not live in La Mesa, or own a bookkeeping business nor am I a member of the Republican Central Committee. Three out of four incorrect facts about me, set the pace for inaccuracy in the rest of the editorial.
Examining the facts demonstrates that the Board is following a standard process and delegating the initial selection by the appointment of a panel of local concerned citizens. This hardly constitutes diverting attention from education. Simply performing a proper function of naming a new high school.
As for the Helix Charter High School issue, it is imperative that officials do what is necessary to keep our students safe from sexual predators. Again a very proper function of the Board.
East County parents, students and taxpayers appreciate these efforts. Furthermore, the editor is wrong again in representing participation in the political process as a kind of dirty word. It is our American system and no grounds to disqualify one from service to the community. In fact, the only place stirring up distractions and feuds is on editorial pages of the U-T.
Below is the lame response from the U-T:
For the Record
Editorial had out-of-date references
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.
• A Sunday editorial, “What’s in a name?/East County school fight diverts attention from education,” contained out-of-date references to the associations of Sylvia Sullivan and Louis Russo, appointees to an advisory committee helping to find a name for a new high school in Alpine. Sullivan is a former resident of La Mesa, former owner of a bookkeeping business and former Republican County Central Committee member. Russo is a former member of the Alpine Planning Group and San Diego Rural Fire District board. He lists his occupation now as a corporate instructional systems designer.
The Union-Tribune regrets the errors.
It is the policy of the Union-Tribune to correct all errors. To discuss accuracy or fairness of articles on the editorial and opinion pages, please write:
William Osborne, senior editor/opinion, (619) 293-1395, or e-mail:bill.osborne@uniontrib.com
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/12/editorial-had-out-date-references/
below is link to original editorial:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/09/whats-in-a-name/
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