Take the Money & Run!

Steve Johnson and I let Obama know he's wrong for our country

Many people passing by agree with us - Obama must go!                                                                          

Obama came to town today. He had a pricey fundraiser luncheon at a home in La Jolla. A few of us could not let the opportunity pass without expressing our desire to defeat his agenda now and in 2012. Although many desired to come out and protest they could not. They still have jobs.

When I arrived, Steve Johnson was already at his post at the busy La Jolla intersection . Soon James Lambert also arrived with his sign - Anybody but Obama for 2012. Diana Davies came with her four wonderful children, ready to take their stand. 

We had some media coverage at KUSI & KGTV showed up to tape and interview. Their reporting was pretty fair as they recounted our dismay with Obama and his radical leftist agenda. His failures in the economy, jobs, spending, housing market took center stage. His extreme pro abortion policies were also noted.http://www.10news.com/news/29300434/detail.html

Around 1:45pm James and I went closer to the event house in La Jolla by All Hallows Catholic Church. The church had brought out their flag waving students to catch a glimpse of Obama. A lady driving by parked, borrowed a sign and joined us to give a message to Obama. She wondered where were the Republicans and the Tea Party people. The news later reported that another group, a Tea Party one had protested downtown.

Shortly there after, the police blocked off the streets. This was followed by dozens of motorcycle cops, squad cars, black SUV's and limos. It was as if the king and his entourage had burst onto to the scene totally taking over. 

As we stood there, James said he had looked into the Obama limo catching his eye as Obama saw we were not bowing to the great one.

In the end it was a good day. We gave a voice for those who could not - unborn babies and working people. As for Obama, he came, took the money and in just a few hours he was gone. He saw as the polls report,  that all around this nation people are working to retire him in 2012.

Circular Firing Squad Redirected?

Victory pic after the platform committee vote - left to right - Mike Spence, (me)Sylvia Sullivan, Celeste Greig and meeting chairman Assemblymen Dan Logue. Pic taken by a good sport,  John Peschong, who took the lead on the floor in favor of the losing watered down platform version.

Bev Miller had a spirited conversation with Charles Munger, Jr, the architect of the "moderate" platform attempt

Like the world uniting to fight space aliens attack, the CRP convention attendees focused on the real threat to the nation, Barack H. Obama. Although a serious alarm was sounded as conservatives were caught off guard in the platform drafting committee meeting. This committee passed a new watered down version of the platform. It lacked the previous strong language on the life issue, traditional marriage and the 2nd amendment. The money force behind this is Charles Munger, Jr. When I spoke with him to determine his motivation, he would not own up to his role. He went on about the need to update the platform to appeal to all those hypothetical  voters just waiting to join a Democrat light Republican party. However, his determined actions were detailed in a recent Sacrament Bee article. ( http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/16/3914662/charles-t-munger-jr-puts-more.html)

The sticker says it all, in expressing the winning side at the end of the day.

I attended the convention in LA this past weekend, ready to fight for our winning platform, equipped with stickers for all who wanted one. It read," We Win with Life & Marriage in GOP Platform!" with a red heart in the center.

After the general session adjourned on Sunday the platform committee met to an overflow, standing room only crowd. Due to the great efforts of Mike Spence, Mark Pruner, Jon Fleischman, Tony Krvaric, Ron Nehring, Celeste Greig as well as the voting presence of elected officials - Senator Joel Anderson, Assemblymen Brian Jones, Tim Donnelly, and Mike Morrell among others, resulted in victory. The final vote to keep our strong conservative winning platform was 66 yes, 50 no and 4 not voting.

This is the focus of the Republicans committed to the defeat of Obama to save our country!

The whole tone of the convention was one of civility. Maybe wearing a red heart sticker encouraged this, but I received more hugs and friendly kisses then ever. Even a serious discussion with San Diego moderate Mike McSweeny was respectful. We found much common ground in protecting  children, freedoms and small businesses. He even put on a sticker and ended up voting for the conservative platform. Even though he had previously supported the moderate one. He said in essence that the bottom line was that nothing should be done  to discourage the precinct volunteers needed. He recognized that affirming party principles is key in motivating those volunteers necessary to win.
Has the circular firing squad really been redirected to those who actually threaten our nation? Our next CRP convention in February will tell. It is then that the delegates will decide if to accept our winning platform to protect Life, Marriage and our 2nd Amendment. All signs point to the conclusion that Party has heard the voters who long for leaders who stand and fight for the principles that formed our great country!

Chaos, Confusion & Conflict - CRA Convention April 2011

There were four police squad cars in the front parking lot as I arrived at the CRA Convention at the Hilton Hotel in Sacramento on Saturday morning. Shockingly, they were there due to problems, even some physical altercation at the CRA convention! Unbelievably, it was a disturbance but at least no arrests. Sadly at a time the sorry state of California needs the strong leadership of CRA we are mired in this mess.

Something is definitely wrong in CRA. For weeks, poison emails flew back and forth as the two candidates, Celeste Grieg, the incumbent and Karen England,the challenger, battled for the state presidency. What should have been a clean competition of different visions for CRA, unfortunately, descended into destructive attacks, insults and even legal action.

I have been active in CRA since the 90's, currently serving as the president of the East County Unit. Consequently, I've attended numerous CRA conventions, this one had to be the most contentious, ranking as one of the worst.
In their desire to correct valid problems in CRA with the endorsement process, the current leadership totally bungled it. They made last minute rules changes. The changes made demands on autonomous units unaccustomed to top down directives in a grassroots up organization. This resulted in people of a volunteer organization, paying to show up at a convention only to learn they would not be seated as delegates. These numbered around 125 delegates ruled ineligible after a nine hours of grueling, ugly process on Saturday. In a departure from the norm, even guests who paid to register, were prevented from entering the sessions. Thus things got heated, I was told, requiring the police to come and restore order when people demanded to enter the session.

The credentials committee meeting dragged on as seated delegates voted out many units' delegates. When it came to discussion regarding the Greater Santee Lakeside unit, I wanted to offer assurance that the unit is not a fake one. On the contrary, our unit works with Frank Hilliker's group co-hosting forums, endorsing conventions and other events. I was not allowed to speak.
Even Karen England, the challenger to the president, I know has been involved with CRA for years was denied delegate status.
Ironically, Senator Joel Anderson, who our local units worked hard to get elected was voted out as a delegate. The Senator was able to briefly address the convention at the dinner Saturday night only because Assemblyman Dan Logue gave him some of his time. His remarks are on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N3tTKVY_R4

We were told that during the sessions, due to the still pending litigation, no video taping, recording or photos would be allowed except for the official CRA newspaper reporter. I made a simple request to be able to take a picture or two for my blog in case something exciting took place. The leadership and most members seemed inclined until Baron Night objected. He spoke against it, so it was denied failing to meet the 2/3rds threshold. They really didn't have to worry. The picture I was hoping to get was one of Celeste and Karen shaking hands in reconciliation. The shot I wanted was of the moment of recognizing and thanking Peggy Mew for her years of work and countless hours of faithful service when a new membership secretary was elected. And to capture the moment,of appreciation to those who served on the board so faithfully now replaced in the election. Actually, my camera would have stayed in my purse since it didn't happen.

The election resulted in Celeste winning over Karen by a vote of 165 to 119. Celeste's slate also swept the contested races.

This weekend reminded me of a quote, however distorted, from the Vietnam War years, "It became necessary to destroy the village in order to save it"

(In the interest of full disclosure, I endorsed Celeste early on in the campaign. Both ladies are long time, strong pro family conservatives who are professing Christians. It makes what happened even more regrettable.
Lastly, at the end of the convention we voted to at least refund the registration fees to those who paid and were denied entrance to the sessions.)

How Passivity Kills

30Lions Kill Elephant http://t.co/EtvcpOM via @youtube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882gYUK_bzc

Farewell Voepel!

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!

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.

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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.”



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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





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