HomeMy WebLinkAboutBallot - 2004FFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 2, 2004
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, darken the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name.
To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, darken the OVAL next to and write in the candidate's name on the Write -In
line. To vote on a measure, darken the OVAL to the left of the word "Yes" or the word "No". All distinguishing marks or erasures
are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you tear, deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another.
VOTE LIKE THIS: • VOTE BOTH SIDES OF THE BALLOT
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRE51DENT
SCHOOL
Vote.for One Party
Vote for One
SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL
Democratic
DISTRICT
O PRESIDENTS NAME
For President
Vote for One
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
For Vice-Prosident
Trustee Area #1
C� PRESIDENT'S NAME
Vote for no more than Two
For President
(� BILL JONES
`J Farmer/Businessman
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
WALTER J. MILLAR
For Vice -President
incumbent
C PRESIDENTS NAME
For President
C ADRIENNE DICKINSON
Educator
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
For Vice -President
LISA R. SIMON
Marketing/Economics Lecturer
PRESIDENTS NAME
J For President
Writedn
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
MARSHA FEINLAND Peace and Freedom
For Vice -President
Write-in
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
Trustee Area #2
PRESIDENTS NAME
For President
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
Vote for One
For vice -President
(� PRESIDENTS NAME
For President
KATHRYN PRATT ROGERS
EduestorfWriter/Parent
VICE-PRESIDENTS NAME
For Vice -President
CHRIS UNGAR
Governing Board Member, San Luis Coastal USD
write-in
CITY
CI CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Libertarian
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Vote for One
ICl STEW JENKINS
Democratic
MAYOR
SAM BLAKESLEE
Vote for One
Businessman/Collego Trustee
(� BARBARA BOXER
Democratic
Green
U.S. Senator
'-1
(� BILL JONES
`J Farmer/Businessman
Republican
MATT MACKEY
`—" Student
O DON J. GRUNDMANN
Doctor of Chiropractic
American
Independent
`) DAVE ROMERO
Mayor
j JAMES P. -JIM" GRAY
Libertarian
DAVID R. BOOKER
Judge
Local Businessman
MARSHA FEINLAND Peace and Freedom
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Public School Teacher
COUNCILMEMBER
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vote for no more than Two
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
23rd District
Vote for One
CI CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
City Council Member
(� LOIS CAPPS
Democratic
C) LAUREN LAJOIE
Member of Congress
Urban Planner
n DON REGAN
Republican
C ORVAL OSBORNE
Doctor/Business Owner
Planning Commissioner/Businessperson
C. MICHAEL FAVORITE
Libertarian
PHILIP P. HANNIFIN
Financial Advisor
Environmental Safety Engineer
C;
SHANE KRAMER
Writamin
Attorney At Law
ANDREW CARTER
Wim■
STATE SENATOR
15th District
Vote for One
C) PAUL BROWN
Restaurant Owner
`C PEG PINARD
Democratic
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San Luis Obispo County Supervisor
Write-in
C; ABEL MALDONADO
Bu sinessowner/Assemblymember
Republican
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Electrician
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MEMBER OF THE STATE -ASSEMBLY
33rd District
Vote for One
( GARY L. KIRKLAND
Libertarian
School Teacher
ICl STEW JENKINS
Democratic
Attorney
SAM BLAKESLEE
Republican
Businessman/Collego Trustee
�) TOM HUTCHINGS
Green
Retired Peace Officer
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SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS
STATE
PROPOSITION 1A
PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REVENUES.
Ensures local property tax and sales tax
revenues remain with local government thereby
safeguarding funding for public safety, health,
libraries, parks, and other local services.
Provisions can only be suspended if the
Governor declares a fiscal necessity and two-
thirds of the Legislature concur. Fiscal Impact:
Higher local government revenues than
otherwise would have been the case, possibly
in the billions of dollars annually over time. Any
such local revenue impacts would result in
decreased resources to the state of similar
amounts.
_) YES C, , NO
PROPOSITION 59
PUBLIC RECORDS, OPEN MEETINGS.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Amends Constitution to include public's right of
access to meetings of government bodies and
writings of government officials. Preserves
specified constitutional rights; retains existing
exclusions for certain meetings and records.
Fiscal Impact: Potential minor annual state and
local government costs to make additional
information available to the public.
YES (_) NO
PROPOSITION 60
ELECTION RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PARTIES.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Requires general election ballot include
candidate receiving most votes among
candidates of same party for partisan office in
primary election. Fiscal Impact: No fiscal
effect.
(- YES NO
PROPOSITION 60A
SURPLUS PROPERTY.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Sale proceeds of most surplus state property
pay off specified bonds. Fiscal Impact: Net
savings over the longer term—potentially low
tens of millions of dollars—from accelerated
repayment of existing bonds.
CI YES - NO
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1W 'RUCTIONS TO VOTE S
USE ONLY THE MARKING DEVICE PROVIDED TO FILL IN THE OVAL.
USE ONLY A BLACK OR BLUE COLORED PEN OR PENCIL WHEN VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
TO VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE BALLOT
• FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the candidate's name.
Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the names of
all candidates for the office for whom you desire to vote. Do not exceed the number of candidates to be elected
(that information is given after the title of the office to be voted on, i.e. Vote for no more than Three)
TO VOTE FOR A QUALIFIED WRITE-IN CANDIDATE
• Write the person's name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the printed names of the other
candidates for the same office.
FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the name you have written in. IF THE OVAL IS NOT FILLED IN YOUR VOTE
WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
TO VOTE ON ANY MEASURE, FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the word "YES" or to the left of the word "NO".
All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void.
If you wrongly fill in an oval, tear or deface any portion of your ballot, return it to the Precinct Board member in the secrecy
sleeve and obtain another one. For an absentee ballot, replace the spoiled ballot in the I.D. Return Envelope, fill out the
appropriate lines, mark the SPOILED box and return it to our office either by mail or in person.
HOW TO MARK YOUR BALLOT
IF YOU WANT YOUR VOTE TO COUNT, THE BALLOT MUST BE MARKED AS SHOWN BELOW
STEP 1
Fill in the oval to the left of the candidates or
measures of your choice. Make sure the oval is
filled in completely or your vote may not be
counted. Use only the marking device provided
to mark your ballot.
STEP 2
After you have completed voting, place your
ballot, with the stub at the top in the secrecy
sleeve and hand it to the Precinct Board
Member to remove the stub. If voting absentee
remove the stub and return the ballot in the I.D.
Return Envelope by mail or in person.
PROPER USE OF THE SECRECY SLEEVE
The secrecy sleeve is designed to preserve the
confidentiality of your vote. Place the ballot in
the secrecy sleeve with the voting instructions
and the stub at the top. Follow the precinct
worker's instructions at the ballot box. This will
ensure that your ballot cannot be viewed while it
is inserted into the AccuVote machine.
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JULIE L. RODEWALD
COUNTY CLERK -RECORDER
HELPFUL HINTS
MACE ELECTION DAY EASIER!
Your precinct workers are citizens like you. They sincerely want to make voting easy
while protecting against voter fraud. Here are some ideas for you to make Election day
easier for all.
• Your polling place is listed on the back page of this Sample Ballot booklet.
• If you are not planning on voting absentee (by mail), check to make sure you
know where your polling place is located. If you are not sure how to find your
polling place, check a map or call 781-5228 before Election day, if possible.
• Take the back page of this Sample Ballot booklet with you to the polls to help
your precinct workers quickly locate your name and address on the voter roster.
• Go to the polls prepared. Read and mark your sample ballot prior to Election day
and take it with you to refer to while you are in the voting booth. This is
especially helpful with a lengthy ballot.
• If you are a first time voter, be prepared to show identification, see below
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME VOTERS
The Help America Vote Act requires first time voters to show identification when voting.
If you registered to vote by mail after January 1, 2003 and have not previously voted in
San Luis Obispo County you will be required to show your current valid photo I.D. or a
copy of one of the following that shows your name and address when you go to the
polls on election day: Current Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check,
Government Paycheck or a Government Document. The same requirement applies if
you request to vote by absentee ballot. You will be required to send a copy of one of
the above with your voted absentee ballot. If you have questions about your status as
a First Time Voter, contact the Elections Division at 805 781-5228.
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LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 2, 2004
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, darken the OV
To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, darken the OVAL next to and write
line. To vote on a measure, darken the OVAL to the left of the word "Yes" or the word "N
are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you tear, deface or wrongly mark this ballot, re
VOTE LIKE THIS: � VOTE BOTH SIDES OF THE
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT
SCHOOL
Vote for One Party
SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL
Attorney
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DISTRICT
Q JOHN F. KERRY Denloaetk
President
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
JOHN EDWARDS
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Trustee Area 01
O DAVID COBE Grein
Vote for no more then Two
For President
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PAT LAMARCHE
O WALTER J. MILLAR
Fm vbe-President
Incumbent
O GEORGE W. BUSH RepuNrm
O ADRIENNE DICKINSON
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RICHARD CHENEY
LISA R. SIMON
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O MICHAEL SADNARIK Utilitarian
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23rd District
CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
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DeclurlBuwneee owner
O MICHAEL FAVORITE
Flnandal Addeer
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Enwronmantel Safety Engineer
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Attorney At Law
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BALLOT
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS
STATE
PROPOSITION to
PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REVENUES.
Ensures local property tax and sales tax
revenues remain with local government thereby
safeguarding funding for public safety. health•
libraries, parka, and other local services.
Provisions can oNy be suspended if the
Governor declares a fiscal necessity and two-
thirds of the Legislature concur. Fiscal Impact
Higher local government revenues than
otherwise would have been the case, possibly
in the billions of dollars annually over time. Any
such local revenue impacts would result in
deceased resources to the state of similar
amounts.
O YES 10 NO
PROPOSITION 59
PUBLIC RECORDS, OPEN MEETINGS.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Amends Constitution to include public's right of
access to meetings of government bodies and
writings of government officials. Preserves
specified constitutional rights; retains existing
exclusions for certain meetings and records.
Fiscal Impact: Potential minor annual state and
local government costs to make additional
information available to the public.
OYES ONO
PROPOSITION 60
ELECTION RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PARTIES.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Requires general election ballot Include
candidate receiving most votes among
candidates of same parry for partisan office in
primary election. Fiscal Impart No fiscal
effect.
O YES O NO
PROPOSITION SOA
SURPLUS PROPERTY.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Sale proceeds of most surplus state property
pay off specified bonds. Fiscal Impact Net
savings over the longer term-poten0ally low
tens of millions of dollars—from accelerated
repayment of existing bonds.
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PROPOSITION 61
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROJECTS.
GRANT PROGRAM. BOND ACT.
INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Authorizes $750 million general obligation bonds for
grants to eligible children's hospitals for construction,
expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing and
equipping children's hospitals. Fiscal Impact State
cost of about $1.5 billion over 30 years to pay off
both the principal ($750 million) and interest ($756
million) costs of the bonds. Payments of about $50
million per year.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 62
ELECTIONS. PRIMARIES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Requires primary elections where voters may vote
for any state or federal candidate regardless of party
registration of voter or candidate. The two primary -
election candidates receiving most votes for an
office, whether they are candidates with "no party" or
members of same or different party, would be listed
on general election ballot. Exempts presidential
nominations. Fiscal Impact No significant net fiscal
effect on state and local governments.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 63
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES EXPANSION,
FUNDING. TAX ON PERSONAL INCOMES
ABOVE $1 MILLION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Establishes 1% tax on taxable personal income
above $1 million to fund expanded health services
for mentally ill children, adults. seniors. Fiscal
Impact Additional state revenues of about $800
million annually by 2006-07, with comparable annual
increases in total state and county expenditures for
expansion of mental health programs. Unknown
partially offsetting savings to state and local
agencies.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 64
LIMITS ON PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT OF
UNFAIR BUSINESS COMPETITION LAWS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Allows Individual or class action "unfair business"
r_ lawsuits only if actual loss suffered: only government
officials may enforce these laws on public's behalf.
Fiscal Impact Unknown state fiscal Impact
depending on whether the measure increases or
decreases court workload and the extent to which
s diverted funds are replaced. Unknown potential
costs to local governments, depending on the extent
to which diverted funds are replaced.
s• Q YES Q NO
r• PROPOSITION 65
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS, REVENUES.
STATE MANDATES. INITIATIVE
— CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Requires voter approval for reduction of local fee/tax
iiiiiiiii revenues. Permits suspension of state mandate If
no state reimbursement to local government within
® 180 days after obligation determined. Fiscal Impact:
Higher local government revenues than otherwise
would have been the ase, possibly In the billions of
dollars annually overtime. Any such local revenue
impacts would result in decreased resources to the
state of similar amounts.
Q YES Q NO
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PROPOSITION 66, '
LIMITATIONS ON "THREE STRIKES" LAW.
SEX CRIMES. PUNISHMENT.
INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Limits "Three Strikes' law to violent and/or serious
felonies. Permits limited re -sentencing under new
definitions. Increases punishment for specified sex
crimes against children. Fiscal Impact: Over the
long run, net state savings of up to several hundred
million dollars annually, primarily to the prison
system: local jail and court -related costs of
potentially more than ten million dollars annually.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 67
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
FUNDING. TELEPHONE SURCHARGE.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Increases telephone surcharge and allocates other
funds for emergency room physicians, hospital
emergency rooms, community clinics, emergency
personnel traming/equipment and 911 telephone
system. Fiscal Impact Increased state revenues of
about $500 million annually to reimburse physicians
and hospitals for uncompensated emergency
medical services and other specified purposes.
Continues $32 million in state funding for physicians
and clinks for uncompensated medical care.
Q YES Q NO
NON -TRIBAL COMMERCIAL GAMBLING
EXPANSION. TRIBAL GAMING COMPACT
AMENDMENTS. REVENUES, TAX
EXEMPTIONS. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE
Authorizes tribal compact amendments. Unless
tribes accept authorizes casino gaming for sixteen
non -tribal establishments. Percentage of gaming
revenues fund government services. Fiscal Impact:
Increased gambling revenues -potentially over $1
billion annually-primadly to local governments for
additional specified services. Depending on
outcome of tribal negotiations, potential loss of state
revenues totaling hundreds of millions of dollars
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 69 .
DNA SAMPLES. COLLECTION.
DATABASE. FUNDING. INITIATIVE
STATUTE
Requires collection of DNA samples from all felons,
and from others arrested for or charged with
specified crimes, and submission to state DNA
database. Provides for funding. Fiscal Impact: Net
state cost to process DNA samples of potentially
neatly $20 million annually when costs are fully
realized. Local costs likely more than fully offset by
revenues, with the additional revenues available for
other DNA -related activities.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 70
TRIBAL GAMING COMPACTS. EXCLUSIVE
GAMING RIGHTS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO
STATE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Upon tribe's request Governor must execute 99 -
year compact. Tribes contribute percentage of net
gaming income to state funds, in exchange for
expanded, exclusive tribal casino gaming. Fiscal
Impact: Unknown effect on payments to the state
from Indian tribes. The potential increase or
decrease in these payments could be In the tens of
millions to over a hundred million dollars annually.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 71
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STEM CELL RESEARCH. FUNDING.
BONDS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
This measure establishes "California Institute
for Regenerative Medicine to regulate and
fund stem cell research, constitutional right to
conduct such research, and oversight
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committee. Prohibits funding of human
reproductive cloning research. Fiscal Impact:
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State cost of about $6 billion over 30 years to
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pay off bath the principal ($3 billion) and
interest ($3 billion) on the bonds. State
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year.
Q YES Q NO
PROPOSITION 72
HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS. REFERENDUM.
A'Yes'vote approves, and a'No" vote rejects
legislation requiring heath care coverage for
employees, as specified, working for large and
medium employers. Fiscal Impact: Significant
expenditures fully offset, mainly by employer
fees, for a state program primarily to purchase
private health insurance coverage. Significant
county health program savings. Significant
public employer health coverage costs.
Significant net state revenue losses. Overall
unknown net state and local savings or costs.
Q YES Q NO
COUNTY
MEASURE L-04
Shall Ordinance No. 3027 of the County of San
Luis Obispo be approved to increase the
countywide sales tax by one-quarter percent as
a transactions and use tax and a special tax to
provide needed funds for counlywide local
library operations including maintenance and
repair of library facilities, restoring and
protecting funding for books and materials,
increasing open hours, and restoring and
protecting services and programs for children,
young adults, and older adults?
Q YES Q NO
MEASURE Q-04 r•
Shall an ordinance be adopted prohibiting the
growing of genetically engineered organisms in e
San Luis Obispo County?
Q YES Q NO
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VOTER'S PAMPHLET INFORMATION SECTION
The Following Pages Contain
Voter Information Applicable to your Ballot
Which May Include Any/All of the Following Items:
# CANDIDATE'S STATEMENTS
# BALLOT MEASURES
# ANALYSES
# ARGUMENTS, PRO & CON
This pamphlet section may not contain a statement for each
candidate. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample
Ballot. Each candidate's statement in this pamphlet is volunteered
by the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate
unless otherwise determined by the governing body.
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED
LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS
Each candidate's statement is printed in uniform format exactly as
submitted by the candidate
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
Among all state legislative candidates appearing on the ballot in San
Luis Obispo County, only the candidates listed below have pledged to
abide by campaign spending limits as specified in the California
Government Code. This is a result of Proposition 34 adopted by the
voters at the November 2000 General Election, and of a new statute
passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2001.
Candidates agreeing to the campaign spending limits also have the
opportunity to have a Statement of Qualifications printed in the local
sample ballot booklet, at their own expense. Stew Jenkins is the
only candidate who filed a Statement of Qualifications for this
Sample Ballot Booklet.
33RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CANDIDATES
Stew Jenkins, Democratic Party
Tom Hutchings, Green Party
15T" STATE SENATE DISTRICT CANDIDATES
Brook Madsen, Green Party
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STATEMENT OF CML E FOR
MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY
33RD District
STEW JENKINS
Occupation: Attorney
DEC_ .1°•ACION DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA ESTATAL
EI Distrito 33
Age: 53 STEW JENKINS
Ocupacl6n: Abogado
Education and Qualifications: I've lived, worked and raised my family on the
Central Coast for 43 years. In 1978, 1 started practicing law on the Central
Coast, where I met and marded Diane, my beloved wife of 21 years. She was
raised in Santa Maria, and I in San Luis Obispo. My children have always
attended public schools and I strongly support quality public education. I've
been your neighbor and an active member of your community. I've served you
as:
Commissioner — Elected twice to the Port San Luis Harbor Commission, I
lowered taxes in the County's 2'd largest taxing district. I helped balance the
District's budget and successfully fought Big Oil's push to take over Avila Bay
for an Off -Shore Drilling base.
Director —Atascadem Land Preservation Society.
Elder— td Presbyterian Church.
President — San Luis IGwanis Club
President— Central Coast Fencing Foundation
Children's Counsel — Family and Juvenile Courts
As a fiscal moderate, devoted to education, I am proud to be endorsed by Leon
Panetta and Jack O'Connell.
Our Region requires a mixture of hearty solutions, like any good Stew.
my recipe:
A healthy portion of Job Creation;
Equal parts of Affordable Health -Care & Affordable Housing;
Generous seasoning of Good Education;
Finely Chopped Tax Loopholes;
Blended Road & Rail Improvements with Environmental Restoration;
Salt with Dignity & Human Rights.
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Educaci6n y Credenciales: Yo he vivido, trabajado y criado a MLS hijos an la
Costa Central por 43 anos. En 1978 empecd mi carrera juridica an la Costa
Central, donde conocl y me cash con Diane, mi amada esposa de 21 arios.
Ella fue criada an Santa Maria, y yo an San Luis Obispo. Mis hijos s'urmpre han
asisfido a escuelas publicas y yo totelmente apoyo una buena educaci6n
publica. Yo he sido su vecino y un miembro activo de la comunidad. He
ejercido los siguientes cargos:
Comisionado — Fui elegido dos veces tomo Comisionado de la Comisi6n del
Puerto de San Luis, reduje los impuestos an al segundo distrfto Mas grande del
rwndado. Ayud6 con all presupuesto del distrito y exitosamente previne que all
gran derrame petrolero "Big Oil" se apoderara del puerto de Avila para
establecer una base petrolera cerca de la costa.
Director — Sociedad de Atascadero para la conservaci6n de la terra
Anciano— Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana
PresidentB — Club Kiwanis de San Luis
Presidente — Fundacidn de Esgdma de la Costa Central
Abogado de los nirtos — Corte juvenil y Corte de la familia
Como una persona moderada an all fisoo, dedicada a la educaci6n, me
Here's enorgullece ser respaidado por Leon Panetta y Jack O'Connell.
Do not substitute leftovers from prior administrations. Mix ingredients and stir
gently. Simmer. Do Not Cover Up. Serve with Family and Community Values.
Enjoy a better California.
Vote for Stew Jenkins as your representative in the Assembly.
at Stew Jenkins
Nuestra Regi6n necesitan una mezcta de solutiones fuertes, tomo cualquier
Pozole (Stew). Aqui esti mi receta:
Una sana porci6n de Nuevo Empleo; Partes iguales de Seguro de Salud y
Viviendas Econ6micas; Gran condimento de Buena Educaci6n, Impuestos a la
rents tajados muy finos; Construcci6n mixta de ferrocarriles y carreieras con
Restauraci6n Ambiental; D6le sabor con Dignidad y Derechos Humanos.
No se puede sustituir las sobras [de administraciones anteriores] por ninguno
de los ingredientes nuevos. Mezcle todos los ingredientes y revuelve con
benevolencia. Cocine a fuego lento. No tape v no esconda nada. Sirva con
Valores de Familia y Comunidad. Disfrute de una major California.
Vote por Stew Jenkins como su representante para la Asamblea Estatal.
f/ Stew Jenkins
N SL 047-005
STATEMENT OF CANDIDAI ....JR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
TRUSTEE AREA NO.1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
ADRIENNE DICKINSON
Occupation: High School Teacher, Special Education, Lucia Mar Unified
School District
Education and Qualifications: Consider any problem in our society, and
education is the root of possible resolution. Education results from teamwork.
Learners, parents, teachers, administrators, staff, community, media, politicians,
and others all are players.
Alongside trustee voices from finance and law, we need voices of experience
from education itself. I have taught elementary, junior high, and high school. I
have worked in regular education, special education, alternative education,
independent study, and home school. I have worked with students who are
gifted, students with learning disabilities, students with mental illness, gang
members, college -bound standouts, and everyone in between.
Our three children attended K-12 in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District:
Eben, Rollin, and Sabrina Dickinson. They received an outstanding foundation
for their continued educations, and I hope the same for all students coming
along now.
I would like to be a voice for vision. I see education helping young people
blossom into their gifts as they gain experiences with music and the arts, health
and science, and as they build skills in reading, writing, and math. I see
educated adults with global knowledge and understanding, who access
information and discern propaganda, think and create, problem -solve and act,
take responsibility and participate in community.
sl Adrienne Dickinson
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
TRUSTEE AREA NO.2
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
CHRIS UNGAR
Occupation: Parent, Special Educator, Governing Board Member, San Luis
Coastal Unified School District
Education and Qualifications: When I was elected to the San Luis Coastal
school board four years ago, the State of California had just slashed our funding
and continued to do so for the next two years. We faced an unprecedented
crisis, but as partners we averted ruin. We never forgot that our children come
first.
As a Trustee, I did not submit to this robbery. I lobbied our legislators; I led the
charge to keep our property taxes out of Sacramento's hands; I worked to
insure that we searched out and found new sources of revenue; and, I insisted
on educational excellence for all students. As a result, our standardized test
scores have continued to rise, and three of our elementary schools were
designated California Distinguished Schools.
My son went to Monarch Grove, Los Osos Middle School, and now attends
Morro Bay High. My wife of 26 years teaches at Del Mar Elementary School. I
am a veteran special educator who has taught severely handicapped children.
Our community roots run deep and strong.
A vote for me is a vote for experience, advocacy, continued partnerships, and
the bright future our children deserve.
st Chris Ungar
STATE. . f OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
TRUSTEE AREA NO.1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
LISA R. SIMON Age: 44
Occupation: Marketing/Economics Lecturer
Education and Qualifications: Combining a business background with active
involvement in our schools, I am excited about the opportunity to represent our
community in responsibly educating every student. My diverse professional and
academic experiences help me reach sound judgments based on not only
theory but also practicality and common sense. As a parent volunteer and
consistent attendee of board meetings, I understand SLCUSD's budgetary and
governmental realities. Nevertheless, I remain committed to offering the best
education possible for each child.
Appreciative of my California K-12 public school education, I am dedicated to a
strong public education system. My husband and I, San Luis Obispo residents
for the past fourteen years, have two children who attend SLCUSD schools.
A Cal Poly marketingleoonomics lecturer since 1996, honored three times for
my teaching, I graduated cum laude in economics from Brandeis University
(1982) and earned an M.B.A. in finance and marketing from USC (1990). 1 have
worked as a preferred banker, business consultant, programming/fundraising
coordinator, and executive recruiter.
My extensive volunteer activities include: classroom volunteer, school site
council member and chairperson; PTA legislative chairperson; and since 2001,
SLCUSD's Superintendent's Advisory Committee member representing the
community and providing guidance in addressing concerns currently facing our
district.
sl Use R. Simon
CS -0240-1 n ar w1-
STATEMENT OF CAM !E FOR DEL. _ _..AC16N DE CANDIDATO PARA
. MAYOR ALCALDE
City of San Luis Obispo Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
MATT MACKEY Age: 20 MATT MACKEY
Occupation: Student Ocupacl6n: Estudiante
Education and Qualifications: I want to thank you for considering my
candidacy for the office of the mayor of San Luis Obispo. With your support at
the polls in November, I hope to create a paradigm shift in the local polifics of
San Luis Obispo.
I want to generate excitement about participating in the local political scene and
encourage the referendum process for local decision-making whenever
possible, especially on issues like the Marketplace Project. I want to make sure
that the concerns of all of San Luis Obispo. residents are represented. In order
to prevent costly future riots like Mardi Gras 2004, 1 want to bridge the gap
between the student and non -student populations, while expanding the powers
of the Student Community Liaison Committee, the officially recognized channel
of communication between the city, the community, and the students. I want to
be an advocate for students, renters, and for governmental devolution
returning taxation and spending control to the communities who bear the
burden, I want to keep San Luis Obispo's neighborhoods clean and safe, while
embracing, not denying, the traits associated with a college town. I want to bring
young blood, fresh perspective, and an outside -the -box mentality to the city
council. I want to see the city grow within a compact urban form, while
maintaining a vibrant and distinctive downtown character. Finally, I want to keep
San Luis Obispo among the top cities in the country in which to live, while
working to remove it from the nation's list of least affordable cities by providing
affordable housing choices.
Half of San Luis Obispo's residents are college students, and the median age of
San Luis Obispo's population is 27, yet, San Luis Obispo doesn't have a single
member of the city council who is under the age of 40. In such a young and
vibrant city, it only makes sense to have the city led with the perspective and
voice of someone who can bring all segments of the community together. Youth
is not a detriment to my candidacy, but a legitimizing factor in terms of
demographic -based, democratic representation.
With your help, I truly believe I can enact significant, positive changes within the
city, while personifying the concept of true representative democracy.
For more information about my candidacy, please visit my campaign website at:
www.MackeyForkbyor.com
st Matt J. Mackey
1e A&AA I
Edad: 20
Educacl6n y Credenciales: Quiero agradecede por considerar mi candidature
para at cargo de alcalde de San Luis Obispo. Con su apoyo en los lugares de
votaci6n an noviembre, espero crear un cambio de paradigma an la politica
local de San Luis Obispo.
Quiero generar entusiasmo sobre la particoaci6n an la escena politica local y
alentar el proceso de referendum para la toma de decisiones locales siempre
que sea posible, especialmente an asuntos tales tomo el Proyecto del
Mercado. Quiero asegurar que los intereses de todos los residentes de San
Luis Obispo est6n representados. Para impedir costosos disturbio futuros tomo
el de Mardi Gras 2004, quiero oerrar la brecha entre las poblaciones de
estudiantes y no estudiantes, a la vez que expandir los poderes de la Comisi6n
de Enlace Estudiantes Comunidad, el medio oficialmente reconocido para la
Comunicaci6n entre la Ciudad, la comunidad, y los estudiantes. Quiero ser un
defensor de los estudiantes a inquilinos, y de la devoluci6n gubemamental — el
retomo de la tributaci6n y del control de los gastos a las comunidades que
soportan la cargo. Quiero mantener a los vecindarios de San Luis Obispo
limpios y seguros, a la vez que aceptando, no negando, las caracteristicas
asociadas con un pueblo universftado. Quiero traer sangre joven, una nueva
perspective y una mentalidad de pensar fuera de to acostumbrado, al concejo
de la Ciudad. Quiero ver que la Ciudad crezca dentro de una fora urbane
compacta, a la vez que mantega un caracter vibrante y distintivo en el centro de
la Ciudad. Finalments, quiero mantener a San Luis Obispo entre las mejores
ciudades del pais para vivir, mientras trabajamos para quitarla de la lista de las
ciudades mes caras, proporcionando opciones de vivienda a precios
razonables.
La mftad de los residentes de San Luis Obispo son estudiantes universitados, y
la edad promedio de la poblaci6n de San Luis Obispo as de 27 arlos; sin
embargo, San Luis Obispo no liene ni un s6lo miembro del concejo municipal
de menos de 40 artios de edad. En una Ciudad tan joven y vibrante, tiene mucho
sentido hacer que la Ciudad este didgida con la perspectiva y la voz de alguien
que puede unir a todos los segmentos de la comunidad. La juventud no as un
detrimento a mi candidatura, sino un factor que la legitimiza desde el punto de
vista de una representaci6n democratica basada en los datos demogr9cos.
Con su ayuda, verdaderamente creo que puedo estatuir cambios significativos
y posifivos dentro de la Ciudad, mientras que personifico el concepto de una
verdadera democracia representativa.
Para mes inforaci6n sobre mi candidature, por favor visite el sitio Web de mi
campaha: www.MarkeyForMayor.com
V Matt J. Mackey
N SL 047.007
STATEMENT OF CANDIDAL. At
MAYOR
City of San Luis Obispo
DAVE ROMERO
Occupation: Mayor
DECLAR. A DE CANDIDATO PARA
ALCALDE
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
Age: 75 DAVE ROMERO
Ocupaci6n: Alcalde
Education and Qualifications: As your current Mayor, Councilman for 8 years,
and Public Works Director for 36, 1 have devoted over 46 years to protecting
and enhancing the unique quality of life we enjoy in our city. I am known for a
common sense approach to issues, for honesty, and for keen negotiating skills.
For years I have worked closely with officials from nearby cities, with the Board
of Supervisors, with city representatives in the Tri -Counties (as League of Cities
Division president), with Cal Poly, Cuesta, CMC, and with our state and federal
legislators.
With my extensive background and reputation for integrity, I have unmatched
qualifications to serve as Mayor. During my Mayor's term, your city made major
progress in addressing housing problems, obtaining a reliable long term water
supply, and relieving increasing traffic congestion.
Being retired, I can devote full time and effort to city issues. I will follow through
in resolving our water supply and housing needs, completion of the Margarita
and Airport Area annexations, meeting downtown parking needs, continuing to
improve and enhance downtown, and protecting and preserving our city's
neighborhoods. I will continue to support acquisition of open space,
development of the Youth Sports Complex, improved Senior Center Facilities,
and, most importantly, enhancement of our quality of life.
I have dedicated my life to public service and will continue to be accessible to
everyone. You can trust me to continue leading our City to an even better
future.
Personal:
City Resident, 1956 -present
Wife: MaryBelle, married 52 years
Children: Cathie, Teresa, Bruce (deceased), 11 grandchildren
Education:
BS in Civil Engineering, UNM, Albuquerque
Registered Civil Engineer, California
Professional Experience:
Commissioned officer —USC&GS 1950-54
LA County Road Department 1954-56
Public Works Director, City of San Luis Obispo, 1956-92
Lecturer, Cal Poly 1967-97
Memberships and Activities:
San W's Obispo Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Association
Rotary Club
Retired Active Men
Residents for Quality Neighborhoods
The land Conservancy
American Public Works Association
Old Mission Church, Newman Center (President), Grace Church
La Fiesta (1987 EI Presidents)
City Councilmember 1992-2000 (vice -mayor 2+ yrs)
Integrated Waste Management Authority (president)
Economic Opportunity Commission
Performing Arts Center Commission
California Mens Colony Citizens Advisory Committee
Student-oommunity Liaison Committee
North County Water Task Force
Airport Land Use Commission
California League of Cities (Division president 2 yrs)
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (president)
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (president)
CS -0640-2
Edad: 75
Educacl6n y Credenciales: Como su Alcalde actual, Concejal durante 8 aflos,
y Director de Obras Publicas durante 36, he dedicado mos de 46 aflos a la
protecoi6n y mejora de la calidad de vida sin igual qua disfndamos an nuestra
Ciudad. Soy conocido par aplicar sentido comun a los pioblemas, par mi
honradez, y par mis agudas habilidades de neigociaci6n. Durante aflos he
trabajado estrechamente con los funcionarios de las ciudades cercanas, con la
Junta de Supervisores, con los repnrsentantes de las ciudades de los Tri-
Condados (tomo Presidente de Divisi6n de la Liga de Ciudades), con Cal Poly,
Cuesta, CMC, y con nuestros legisladores estatales y federales.
Con mi extensa experiencia y mi reputaci6n de integridad, tengo calificaciones
sin igual para desemperiamie tomo Alcalde. Durante mi mandato tomo
Alcalde, su ciudad realiz6 mucho progreso an enfrentar los problemas de to
vivienda, an obtener un confiable abastecimiento de ague a largo plaza, y an
aliviar la creciente congest16n de trafico.
Por ester retirado, yo puedo dedicar todo mi tempo y esfuerzp a los asuntos de
la ciudad. Seguin§ traboando pars resolver nuestras necesidades de
abastecimiento de ague y de vivienda, para terminar las anexiones de
Margarita y del Area del Aeropuerta, pare satisfacer las necesidades de
estacionamiento an el centro de la ciudad, para corrtinuar hacienda mejoras en
all centro de la eluded, y pare proteger y preserver los vecindarios de nuestra
ciudad. Continuar§ apoyando la adquisici6n de espacios abiertos, all desarrollo
del Complejo Deportivo para la Juventud, unas mejores instalaciones para los
Centros para Personas de Edad Mayor, y, to nibs important§, la meiora de
nuestra calidad de vida.
He dedicado mi vida al servicio publico y oontinuar6 siendo accesible, a todos.
Ud. puede oonfiar an qua continuar§ dirigiendo a nuestra Ciudad hada un
futuro aun major.
Personal:
Residente de la ciudad,1956-presente
Esposa: MaryBelle, 52 aflos de casados
Hijos: Cathie, Teresa, Bruce (difunto),11 nietos
Educaci6n:
BS en Ingenieria Civil, UNM, Albuquerque
Ingeniero Civil Registrado, California
Experiencia profesional:
Oficial comisionado — USC&GS 1950-54
Departamento de Caminos del Condado de LA 195456
Director de Obras Publicas, Ciudad de San Luis Obispo, 1956-92
Conferencista, Cal Poly 1967-97
Membresias y actividades:
Camara de Comercio de San Luis Obispo
Asociaci6n del centro de la ciudad
Club Rotario
Hombres Refirados Activos
Residentes a Favor de Vecindarios de Calidad
La Conservaci6n de Terrenos
Asociaci6n Americana de Obras P6blicas
Iglesia de la Misi6n Viejo, Centro Newman (Presidente), Iglesia Grace
La Fiesta (1987 EI Presidente)
Miembro del Concejo de la Ciudad 1992-2000 (vicealcaide mos de 2 aflos)
Autoridad pare elManejo Integrado de la Basura (presidents)
Comisi6n de OpoRunidad Econ6mica
Comisi6n del Centro de Arles Interpretativas
Comisi6n Consultora Ciudadana para Is Colonia de Hombres de Califomia
Comisi6n de Enlace Estudiantes Comunidad
Fuerza de Tarea pare el Ague del Norte del Condado
Comisi6n de Utilizaci6n de los Terrenos del Aeropuerto
Liga de Ciudades de California (Presidents de Divisi6n, 2 aflos)
Concejo de Gobiemos de San Luis Obispo (presidents)
Autoddad Regional de Tr§nsito de San Luis Obispo (presidents)
fl Dave Romero
STATEMENT OF CAN►. X FOR
MAYOR
City of San Luis Obispo
DAVID R. BOOKER
Occupation: Local Businessman
Education and Qualifications: As your Mayor, I promise to:
DEi,_ ,ACION DE CANDIDATO PARA
ALCALDE
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
Age: 59 DAVID R. BOOKER
Ocupaci6n: Hombre de Negocios Local
• Listen to all issues with an open mind, respect diverse views and be
a consensus builder;
• Protect and preserve our City, our neighborhoods and quality of life;
• Work to maintain our high quality police and fire protection;
• Create work force housing opportunities;
• Support sustainable growth and responsible planning
• Be prudent in spending taxpayers' dollars; and
• Be decisive.
San Luis Obispo has been my home for more than 25 years. I have always
been an active contributor to our community, including serving currently as the
Chairman of the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo. I look forward
to the opportunity to serve as your Mayor.
s/ David R. Booker
Edad: 59
Educaei6n y Credenciales: Como su alcalde, yo prometo:
• Escuchar a todos los asuntos con una mente abierta, respetar las
diferentes opiniones y crear consenso;
• Proteger y preservar nuestra Ciudad, nuestros vecindarios y nuestra
calidad de vida;
• Trabajar para mantener nuestra protecci6n de alta calidad por la
policia y los bomberos;
• Crear oportunidades de vivienda para la fuerza de trabajadores;
• Apoyar un crecimiento sostenible y una planficaci6n responsable
• Ser prudente al gaster los d6lares de los pagadores de impuestos; y
• Ser decisivo.
San Luis Obispo ha sido mi hogar durante mas de 25 anos. Siempre he
contribuido activamente a nuestra comunidad, incluyendo los servicios que
presto actualmerde tomo Presidente de la Autoddad de Vvienda de la Ciudad
de San Luis Obispo. Anficipo Is oportunidad de poder prestar mis servicios
Como su Alcalde.
fl David R. Booker
U-IUp9U'3 N SL 0474)09
STATEMENT OF CANDIDAL R
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
C4 of San Luis Obispo
CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
Occupation: City Council Member
Education and Qualifications: I was honored four years ago to be elected to
the City Council to be a representative for residents of San Luis Obispo, and I
have honored my commitment to the voters. I consistently voted to protect the
quality of life of the residents of our town and to maintain a slow rate of growth. I
have worked to support local, independent businesses and to keep San Luis
Obispo the unique and special place we all love.
My re-election is endorsed by leaders of downtown businesses, conservation
groups and neighborhood associations. I have worked hard to bring different
groups together to work successfully for our community's common good.
I am a fifth generation Californian. I was bom 53 years ago in Southern
California and grew up on a fans in the San Joaquin Valley. I attended
California public schools from elementary to the University of California.
I have lived in San Luis Obispo for seventeen years and raised my family here. I
worked as a volunteer in our public schools, served on the PTA Board and the
School Site Council, and I was elected to the Board of Trustees for ECOSLO. I
served for several years as a member of the County's Water Resources
Advisory Committee.
It has been a gift to serve on the City Council, and I have learned so much. I
have earned a reputation as a dedicated and hard working Council Member. I
ask for your vote of confidence so that I may continue doing the work of the City
for you.
st Christine Mulholland
DECLAR.. A DE CANDIDATA PARA
MIEM13RO DEC CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
Ocupacl6n: Miembro del Concejo de la Ciudad
Educacl6n y Credenclales: Hace cuatro afios tuve el honor de ser elegida al
Concejo de la Ciudad para ser una representants de los residentes de San Luis
Obispo, y he cumplido con mi compromiso para con los votantes. Vot6
consistentemente para proteger Is calidad de vida de los residentes de nuestro
pueblo y pars mantener una lenta tasa de crecimiento. He trabajado para
respaldar a las empresas locales, independientes, y para mantener a San Luis
Obispo como el lugar 6nico y especial qua todos amamos.
Mi reelecct6n he recibido la recomendaci6n de los didgentes de empresas del
centro de la ciudad, de grupos para Is conservaci6n y de asociaciones de Ice
vecindarios. He trabajado con ahincw para hacer qua difarentes grupos se unan
para trabajar con 6xito a favor del bien com6n de nuestra comunidad.
Soy una califomiana de Is quints generaci6n. Nati hare 53 afios an California
del Sur y creci an una granja an el valle de San Joaquin. Estudi6 an las
escuelas p6blicas de California desde Is primaria haste Is Universidad de
California.
He vivido an San Luis Obispo durante diecisiete afios y aqui crib a mi familia.
He trabajado como voluntaria an nuesiras escuelas p6blicas, prest6 servicios
en la Junta Directive de la PTA y en el Concejo pard Locales Escolares, y fui
elegida a Is Junta Directive de ECOSLO. Durante vados afios me desempefi6
tomo miembro de Is Comisi6n Consultora de los Recursos Hidrbulioos del
Condado.
He sido un obsequio poder servir como miembro del Conejo de Is Ciudad, y he
aprendido tanto. Me he ganado la reputaci6n de ser una Concejala dedicada y
qua trabaja con ahinco. Le solicito su voto de confianza para, an su nombre,
poder seguir hactendo el trabajo de Is Ciudad.
fl Christine Mulholland
CS -0640.4 N SL 047-010
STATEMENT OF CAN! E FOR
MEMBER OF CRY CwrICIL
City of San Luis Obispo
LAUREN LAJOIE
Occupation: Urban Planner
DE( .. -SCION DE CANDIDATA PARA
MIE11114 t DEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
Age: 41 LAUREN LAJOIE
Ocupaci6n: Planificadora Urbana
Education and Qualifications: I have been a resident of the City of San Luis
Obispo since 1981 and I am very proud to call this city my home. I believe the
biggest issues facing San Luis Obispo are land use decisions and the pattern of
urban development. With 15 years of professional city and regional planning
experience I feel I am uniquely qualified to provide direction for the future
growth of the City. The question has been framed growth vs. no growth for too
long. I believe the issue is sprawl vs. smart growth and sustainable
development. Growth is inevitable, and this beautiful place should welcome new
citizens and businesses, but not at the expense of the natural resources that
give San Luis Obispo its unique character. It is not whether we accommodate
growth, but how that will shape our future.
What is loved most about San Luis Obispo is the historic downtown,
meandering creek, and rich agricultural resources. And yet the last 20 years
have seen low-density urban sprawl that threatens the things we love most.
This City should not fear growth, stifling commercial and residential
development, but incorporate these land uses in a unique small-town form. One
option for accommodating growth is to create small mixed-use villages in
existing parking lots accommodating large retail stores. Only providing detached
single-family housing, big -box stores and large parking lots is not a
development pattern that will preserve the small-town qualities that makes San
Luis Obispo so precious. If we are creative, we can build a town that
accommodates growth and retains the beautiful, diverse urban form that draws
people to our special community.
st Lauren Lajoie
Edad: 41
Educaci6n y Credenciales: He sido una residente de la Ciudad de San Luis
Obispo desde 1981 y estoy muy orgullosa de poder Ilamar a este ciudad mi
hogar. Creo qua los mayores problemas que enfrenta San Luis Obispo son las
decisiones sobre Is utilizaci6n de los terrenos y el modelo de desarrollo urbano.
Con 15 a6os de experiencia profesional an planificaci6n regional y de la ciudad,
me siento singularnente califirada para proporcionar direcci6n pare el futuro
crecimiento de la Ciudad. Durante mucho tiempo el problema he sido
enmarcado tomo uno de crecer versus no crecer. Yo creo que el problema as
uno de crecimiento suburbano desordenado versus un crecimiento inteligente y
un desarrollo sostenible. EI crecimiento es inevitable, y este bello lugar debe
dar Is bienvenida a nuevos ciudadanos y empresas, pero no a expenses de los
recursos naturales que dan a San Luis Obispo su carbcter sin igual. No se trate
de si damos cabida al crecimiento, sino de c6mo Este dart forma a nuestro
futuro.
Lo que mAs se ama de San Luis Obispo as el centro hist6rico de la ciudad, el
dachuelo serpenteante, y los ricos recursos agrlcolas. Pero, sin embargo, los
61fimos 20 afios han visto un crecimiento suburbano desordenado de baja
densidad que amenaza aquello que m3s amamos. Esta Ciudad no deberia
temer el crecimiento, ni un sofocante desarrollo comercial y residential, sino
que deberla incorporar estos usos de los terrenos dentro de una f6rmula Unica
de pueblo pequefio. Una opci6n pare der cabida al crecimiento as crear aldeas
pequerias de use multiple an lotes de estacionamiento existentes que dan
cabida a grandes almacenes de ventas al por menor. S610 proporcionando
viviendas individuales de una sola familia, almacenes tipo raja grande y
grandes lotes de estacionamiento, no es el modelo de desarrollo que
preservarA las cualidades de pueblo pequefio que hacen de San Luis Obispo
algo tan precioso. Si somos creadvos, nosotros podemos construir un pueblo
que d6 cabida al crecimiento pero que retenga la forma urbane bella, diverse
que atrae a la gente a nuestra comunidad especial.
f/ Lauren Lajoie
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDA R
MEMBER OF CRY COUNCIL"
City of San Luis Obispo
ORVAL OSBORNE
Occupation: Planning Commissioner, Businessperson
Education and Qualifications: Running for office is not a time for false
modesty. I am the best, the most highly qualified challenger in the race.
I have served on the City Planning Commission for the past four years. Last
year, when I was the Chair of the Planning Commission, we overhauled the
City's Housing policies. Many people, from diverse backgrounds, said I was a
highly effective Chair, and I got broader and deeper participation than they ever
expected. Our product provided strong policies for affordable housing and
provided more certainty to builders.
Earlier I served as the Business Representative to the City's Mass Transit
Commission. In my ter, we came up with ways to improve the readability of
the Transit Map and schedule.
I am a leader. I was recently voted President of my church's Board of Trustees.
This may be a difficult time to be in City government Revenues are limited, and
casts are increasing. What better time to have a City Council member with solid
business experience? I started my own business, Creek Environmental
Laboratories, 10 years ago, so I could keep my family in San Luis Obispo. I built
up my business through determination, skill and, to be sure, luck. Now am
proud to tell you I employ 12 full time people, and my company's sales are over
$1 Million a year.
I will bring my ability to provide customer service to the operation of City
government We have an excellent City staff. I have publicly praised many of
them. But let's remember that the people are in charge, and the people rely on
their elected Council to give direction to staff. I will provide that direction.
My goal is to enhance the quality of life for all. I won't promise to please
everyone every time. But I will promise to bring my experience, my dedication
and my vision to the job. You need someone who knows the system and knows
the players. You need a Council member who knows how to work with others
and get things done. I do.
Please vote for me, Orval Osborne, for City Council.
s/ Orval Osborne
DECLAR . -:A DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO DLL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
ORVALOSSORNE
Ocupacf6n: Comisionado de Planificaci6n, Hombre de Negocos
Educaci6n y Credenciales:.Cuando se es candidato no es el momento para Is
false modestia. Soy el major, el retador mss altamente calificado de este
competencia.
He prestado servicios en Is Comisi6n de Planificacidn de la Ciudad durante los
ulfimos cuatro afios. EI afio pasado, cuando fui Presidents de Is Comisi6n de
Planificaci6n, nosotros reparemos las politicas de Vvienda de la Ciudad.
Muchas personas con diversas experiencias, dijeron que fui un presidents
altamente efectivo, y consegui una participaci6n mAs amplia y profunda de Is
que nunca esperaron. Nuestro producto proporcon6 unas fires politicas para
viviendas de precios razonables y provey6 mis certeza a los constructores.
Anteriorente seryl tomo el Representante de las Empresas ante Is Comisi6n
del Transito Colectivo de la Ciudad. Durante mi mandato nosotros ideamos
formas para mejorar Is facilidad de lecture del Maps de Tr3nsito y del horario.
Soy un lider. Hace poco me eligieron tomo Presidente de la Junta Directive de
mi iglesia.
Este puede ser un tempo dificl para estar en el gobiemo de Is Ciudad. Las
rentas publicas son limitadas, y los costos estan creciendo. LQu6 major
momento para tener un miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad que tongs una
s6lida experienca de negocos? Yo empece mi propia empresa, Creek
Environmental Laboratories, hace 10 afios, pare poder mantener a mi familia en
San Luis Obispo. Hioe crecer a mi empress con deterinac6n, habilidad y, sin
Buda, con suerte. Hoy me enorgullezco de poder decide que empieo a 12
personas a tempo completo, y las ventas de mi compafiia estan por enema de
$1 million al afio.
Yo traere mi habilidad para proporconar servicio at ciente a Is operac6n del
gobiemo de Is Ciudad. Tenemos un excelente personal de la Ciudad. He
alabado p6blicamente a muchos de ellos. Pero recordemos que Is genie este a
cargo, y la gente depende de su Concejo elegido pare der direcci6n al personal.
Yo proporcionare esa direoci6n.
Mi meta es mejorar la calidad de vida pare todos. No prometo que voy a
complacer a todos siempre. Pero sl prometo traer al trabajo mi expedencia, mi
dedicaci6n y mi visi6n. Ud. necesita un miembro del Concejo que conozca el
sistema y sabe qui@nes son los jugadores. Ud. necesita un miembro del
Concejo que sepa o6mo trabajar con los demes y conseguir que las cocas se
hagan. Yo to se.
For favor, vote por mi, Orval Osborne, para el Concejo de Is Ciudad.
f/ Orval Osborne
N SL 047-012
STATEMENT OF CANE ii FOR DEC b6N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MEMBER OF CITY CuwigCIL MIEMtBKu DEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
City of San Luis Obispo Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
PHILIP P. HANNIFIN Age: 38 PHILIP P. HANNIFIN Edad: 38
Occupation: Environmental Health and Safety Engineer Ocupacl6n: Ingentero de Salud Ambtental y Seguridad
Education and Qualifications: As a resident of San Luis Obispo, I have
benefited from the quality of life that has been afforded by the serene open
space, agriculture and pleasant business atmosphere that has taken years to
develop and maintain. I appreciate the efforts of the council members and
citizens that have contributed to the surroundings that we share.
As a professional Environmental Health and Safety Engineer, I have a
combined 20 years experience beginning in the United States Navy (8 yrs)
working in Preventive Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Environmental Health
and Safety. Having worked in multiple industries, I can contribute to the council
with a multitude of issues the council will be deciding upon in the near future
and years to come. As a veteran and advocate for disabled veterans, I continue
to support the military and to ensure that our veterans are treated with the
respect and dignity that they have earned defending freedom.
Recognized as a CSP in the field of Safety Engineering by the Board of
Certified Safety Professionals, I have experience in areas of Environmental
Health and Safety Compliance, Risk Management, and Public Health. Other
credentials include Certifications in Environmental Health (EHT), Preventive
Medicine, Occupational Health and Safety (OHST), Certified Hazardous
Material Manager (CHMM), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and others.
I have worked as an engineer on projects coast to coast including the Avila
Beach Project, Atomic Bomb Test Site (DOE Nevada Test Site) & many other
environmental projects. I know what questions to ask concerning planning and
development, environmental issues, construction and can discern appropriate
risk and risk mitigation to minimize impact on people and the environment
I advocate Best Available Control Technology to ensure that planned projects
are sustainable for the future economically, environmentally and socially;
adhering to the city charter and protecting future generations' quality of life.
With the help of the citizens of San Luis Obispo, I have a vision for ensuring that
our community continues to enjoy our quality of life and demonstrating that we
are not subject to being run over by big business, corporate and individual
greed. We can be a leader in developing sustainable businesses, and maintain
our integrity without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs.
I humbly ask for your vote for Council Member.
slPhilip P. Hannifin
Educac16n y Cradenciales: Como residente de San Luis Obispo, me he
beneficiado de Is calidad de vida qua nos brtndan los espacios abiertas y
serenos, la agriculture y Is placentera atnWera de negodos qua han tomado
aflos pare desarrollar y mantener. Aprecio los esfuerzos de los miembros del
consejo y de los ciudadanos qua han contribuido a near los alrededores qua
compartimos.
Como pmfesional a ingeniero de Salud Ambiental y Seguridad, tengo una
oombinaci6n de 20 atlos de experiencia qua empez6 en Is Marina de los
EE.UU. (8 afios) trabajando en Medicine Preventive, Medicine de Emergencia y
Salud Ambiental y Seguridad. Habiendo trabajado an multiples industries, yo
puedo contribuir al ooncejo en una multitud de asuntos sobre los qua of concejo
estar5 tomando decisiones an un fuhrro pr6xuno y an los afios por venir. Como
veteran y defensor de los veterans incapackados, continuo apoyando a los
militares y para asegurar qua nuestros veteranos seen trafados con el respeto y
Is dignidad qua se han ganado defendiendo Is libertad.
Reconocido tomo un CSP an el campo de Ingenieda de Seguridad por Ia Junta
Directive de Profesionales de Seguridad Ceitificados (CSP, en ingl6s), tengo
experiencia en las areas de Salud Ambtental y Cumplimiento de Is Seguridad,
Administreci6n del Riesgo y Salud Fublica. Obas credenciates induyen
certifications an Salud Ambiental (EHT), Medicine Preventive, Salud y
Seguridad Ocupacional (OHST), Gerente Certficado de Materiales Peligmsos
(CHMM), Funcionario de Seguridad de Radiaci6n (RSO) y otras.
He trabajado tomo ingeniero an proyectos de costa a costa, induyendo el
proyecto de Is Playa Avila, el Sitio de Pruebas de Bombas At6micas (Sitio de
Pruebas del DOE en Nevada) y muchos afros pmyectos ambientales. S6 que
preguntas se deben hacer en to ooncemiente a la planficaci6n y el desarrollo, a
asuntos ambientales, consbucci6n, y puedo discemir los desgos y Is mitigad6n
de riesgos qua seen apropiados para minimizer el impacto sobre las personas y
el medio ambiente.
Yo abogo por Is Major Tecnologia de Control Disponible para asegurar qua los
proyectos planificados seen econ6micamente sostenibles en el huturo, an el
medio ambiente y en Is sociedad; adhidindose a los estaWkis de Is ciudad y
proteglendo Is calidad de vida de las futures generations.
Con la ayuda de los ciudadanos de San Luis Obispo, tengo una visi6n para
asegurar qua nuestra comunidad contm6e disfrutando nuestra calidad de vida y
demostrando qua no estamos sujetos a ser arrollados por las grandes
empresas, o la codicia corporative a individual. Nosotros podemos ser un lider
an of desarrollo sostenible de empresas, y en mantener nuestra integridad sin
comprometer la habilidad de las generacipnes futures para satisfacer sus
propias necesidades.
Humildemente solicito su voto pare Miembro del Concejo.
V Philip P. Hannifin
� 1 N SL 04M3
STATEMENT OF CANDIDA iR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNoti
City of San Luis Obispo
SHANE KRAMER
Occupation: Attorney at Law
DECLAF N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
Age: 49 SHANE KRAMER
Ocupacf6n: Abogado
Education and Qualifications: I moved to San Luis Obispo in 1973 to attend
Cal Poly. I have learned that San Luis Obispo is a community whose residents
have diverse and passionately held beliefs or opinions about the future of the
city. I think this diversity and involvement is a good thing and should be
encouraged. As a city council member I would make every effort to ensure that
these diverse opinions are heard and considered before decisions are made.
Too often I have seen our community's leadership disregard those with whom
they disagree. This is our city. It is my belief that we should all have a say in
what San Luis Obispo becomes.
Having dedicated my life to serving others in our community I believe I could be
an effective voice for our city. I have been a member, board member or officer
in numerous organizations including Kiwanis, Make -a -Wish Foundation,
Coalition on Victims Equal Rights, and my church. I was appointed by the San
Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to serve on the Interim Hospital
Authority Board. Besides my involvement with these various organizations I
have also participated in the formation of numerous local non profit
organizations that offer services or assistance to members of our community.
This includes housing, counseling and other assistance to homeless individuals
and families; to help provide needed medical assistance to all members of our
community; to protect our environment; to promote cultural endeavors and
events; and to provide free or low cost legal assistance to victims of domestic
violence, victims of other crimes, or in general to people in our community who
cannot afford to hire an attorney.
San Luis Obispo is the community where I received a college education, met
and married my wife, raised my children, established and run my business and
will continue to take an active roll.
I am running for city council in order to have a more direct effect on the
decisions that will determine the future of San Luis Obispo. That.future must
make it possible for young adults and families to live in San Luis Obispo by
providing gainful employment, affordable housing and health care. These
people will be providing assistance to our older residents, employees for our
small businesses and generally be the ones who provide the basic services that
this community will become more reliant upon.
s/ Shane Kramer
Edad: 49
Educaci6n y Credenciales: Vine a vivir en San Luis Obispo an 1973 para
estudiar en Cal Poly. He aprendido qua San Luis Obispo as una comunidad
cuyos residentes fienen creencias u opiniones apasionadas y diversas sobre el
futuro de Is ciudad. Pienso qua este diversidad y participaci6n son buenas y
deben ser alentadas. Como miembro del concejo de Is ciudad yo haria to
posible por asegurar que, antes de tomar las decisions, estas opiniones
diversas seen oldies y consideradas. Muy a menudo he visto que los lideres de
nuestra comunidad no prestan atenci6n a aquellos con quienes no estin de
acuerdo. Esta es nuestra ciudad. Creo que se nos dabs olr a todos, al hablar
de to que San Luis Obispo debe Ilegar a ser.
Habiendo dedicado mi vida a servir a otros an nuestra comunidad, creo que
puedo ser una voz eficaz para nuestra ciudad. He sido miembro, miembro de
junta o funcionario de numerosas organizaciones incluyendo Kiwanis, Is
Fundaci6n Haga un Deseo, la Coalici6n de Igualdad Derechos de las Victimas,
y de mi iglesia. Fui nombrado por la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San
Luis Obispo para servir an la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad Interim del
Hospital. Adembs de mi participaci6n en estas varies organizaciones, tambi6n
el participado an la farrnaci6n de numerosas organizaciones locales sin fines de
lucro que ofrecen servicios o asistencia a miembros de nuestra comunidad.
Esto incluye vivienda, asesoramiento y otra asistencia a individuos y families
sin hogar; para ayudar a proporcionar la asistencia medica necesaria a Was
los miembros de nuestra comunidad; pare proteger a nuestro medio ambiente;
para pmmover esfuerzos y evenios culturales; y para proporcionar asistencia
legal gratis o berate a las victimas de violencia domestica, a las victimas de
otros crimenes, o en general a las personas de nuestra comunidad que no
tienen medics para contratar a un abogado.
San Luis Obispo as la comunidad donde recibi mi educaci6n universitaria,
donde conocl y me case con mi esposa, donde crie a mis hijos, estableci y
administri§ mi empresa y donde continuare desempeiiando un papel activo.
Soy un candidato al concejo de la ciudad con el objeto de tener un efecto mis
directo an las decisiones que determinuAn all futuro de San Luis Obispo. Ese
fufuro debe hacer posible que los adultos j6venes y las families puedan vivir an
San Luis Obispo por medio de proporcionarles empleos lucrativos, viviendas a
precios razonables y atenci6n de salud. Estes personas prestaran asistencia a
nuesbos residentes de mayor edad, seran los empleados de nuestras
pequer5as empresas, y an general, ser5n quienes proporcionen los servicios
bbsicos de los cuales esta comunidad dependera m9s.
fl Shane Kramer
CS -0640-8 N SL 047-014
STATEMENT OF CANI E FOR DE( 06N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MEMBER OF CITY CuuNCIL MIEMBKO DEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
City of San Luis Obispo Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
ANDREW CARTER Age: 47 ANDREW CARTER
Occupation: Writer Ocupacl6n: Escritor
Education and Qualifications: A city that works for all of us. That's my vision
for San Luis Obispo. A city that works as a wonderful place to live, raise a
family, establish a career, enjoy retirement.
San Luis Obispo works for many of us. We love it here — the temperate climate
and natural beauty, the small-town pace and friendly people.
But San Luis Obispo doesn't work for everyone. It doesn't work for those bom
and raised here, with good jobs here, who can't afford a home here. It doesn't
work for those who do own homes, yet live near a party house or on a busy
street with speeding traffic.
What's more, due to statewide trends, San Luis Obispo is growing.
This is a great city, yet we can make it better. We must keep San Luis Obispo
great as it grows. To do that takes balance on the part of City Council. As
healthy living requires a balanced diet, a healthy city requires balanced
government.
It takes council members who'll consider all the needs of this community —
social, economic, environmental. It takes council members who'll listen to all
sides, who aren't beholden to any one group, who don't have a narrow preset
political agenda. It takes council members who'll strive to do the greatest good
for the greatest number, balancing our present needs and those of the future.
Over the past four years of attending city council meetings and addressing city
issues, I've demonstrated that balance. I've done my homework. I've listened.
I've added to the debate. I've helped improve the decision-making process.
Through my community involvement, I've demonstrated my commitment to San
Luis Obispo. I serve on the boards of the Workforce Housing Coalition,
Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, and the United Methodist Children's
Center. I'm a longtime Girl Scout volunteer and a member of the Chamber of
Commerce.
I love this city and what's great about it. I also recognize the community needs
like affordable housing and neighborhood quality which haven't been met As for
growth. I'm no fan of it, but I believe we can deal with it. I have faith in the
future.
A city that works for all of us. A council member who'll work for all of you.
Please vote Andrew Carter for San Luis Obispo City Council. Thank you.
s/ Andrew Carter
Edad: 47
Educaci6n y Credenciales: Una ciudad qua funcione bien pare todos
nosotros. Esa as mi visi6n para San Luis Obispo. Una ciudad qua funcione
tomo un lugar maravilioso para vivir, pare criar una familia, establecer una
carrere, disfrutar del retiro.
San Luis Obispo funciona bien para muchos de nosotros. Nos encanta vivir
aqui — el clime templado y Is belleza natural, el ri mo de un pueblo pequefio y la
gente amistosa.
Pero San Luis Obispo no funciona pare todos. No funciona para los qua han
nacido y se han criado aqui, qua tienen buenos traboos aqui, pero qua no se
pueden dar el lujo de comprar aqui una casa. No funciona para quienes tienen
rases, pero viven cerca de una case de fiestas o an una calle congestionada
con un trAfloo veloz.
Mn mos, debido a las tendencies an todo all estado, San Luis Obispo esti
creciendo.
Esta as una excelente ciudad, pero podemos haceda moor. Debemos
mantener un San Luis Obispo excelente mientres crece. Hacedo requiere de
equilibrio par parte del Conejo de la Ciudad. De la misma manors qua una
vida saludable requiere de una diets equilibreda, una ciudad saludable requiere
de un gobiemo equilibrado.
Requiere de miembros del concejo qua consideren todas las necesidades de
eats comunidad — sociales, econ6micas, ambientales. Requiere de mtembros
del concejo qua escuchen a todos los lados, qua no est6n subordinados a
ningun grupo an particular, qua no tongan una agenda politica pada y
estrecha. Requiere de miembros del concejo qua se esfuercen an hacer all
mkimo bien pare el mbximo numero de personas, equilibrando nuestras
necesidades presentes y futuras.
Durante los Oltimos cuatro afios de asistir a las juntas del concejo de la ciudad y
de abordar los asuntos de la ciudad, yo he demostrado toner ese equllibrio. Me
he preparado. He ascuchado. He contibuido al debate. He ayudado a mejorar
all proceso de la toma de decisions.
A trav6s de mi participaci6n an Is comunidad, he demostrado mi compromiso
para con San Luis Obispo. Presto servicios an las juntas directivas de Is
Coalici6n de Is Vlvienda pare la Fuerza de Trabajo, de los Residentes a Favor
de Vecindarios de Calidad, y dei Centro Metodista Unido pare los Nifios.
Durente largo tiempo he sido un voluntario con las Nifias Exploradoras y un
mlembro de la C6mare de Comercio.
Amo a este ciudad y a to qua tiene de excelente. Tambi6n reconozco las
necesidades de Is comunidad qua no han sido satisfechas, tomo son las
viviendas a precios razonables y la calidad de los vecindarios. En cuanto al
crecimiento, no soy ning6n fan6tico de ello, pero creo qua podemos negociar a
ese respecto. Yo tengo fe an el futuro.
Una ciudad qua funcione bien pare todos nosotros. Un miembro del concejo
qua traboar5 a favor de todos ustedes. For favor vote por Andrew Carter para
el Conejo de la Ciudad de San Luis Obispo. Muchas gracias.
fl Andrew Carter
1.,rUW V
N SL 047-015
STATEMENT OF CANDIDA )R
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
DECLAF N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO Uu CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
PAUL BROWN Age: 36 PAUL BROWN Edad: 36
Occupation: Restaurant Owner Ocupaci6n: Duerfio de Restaurante
Education and Qualifications: I believe San Luis Obispo is the best city on Educaci6n y Credenciales: Yo creo que San Luis Obispo es la mejor ciudad
earth. Anyone who doesn't believe that shouldn't ask for your vote. del mundo. Quien no crea en esto no debe solicitar su voto.
This city is home to diverse people with diverse opinions about how our city
should function today and what it should be like in the future. We have the right
to express ourselves, and we should be heard, not ignored. That freedom is
what makes America great, and it is one of the freedoms I defended as a
member of our Armed Forces.
I want to be one of your council members because the decisions made over the
next four years will determine San Luis Obispo's destiny. We can't stick our
heads in the sand like an ever -hopeful ostrich and hope everything will be grand
when we re-emerge. As a local business owner and long -tens resident, I can no
longer sit passively on the sidelines.
Complacency and ignorance is never bliss when it comes to our quality of life.
We need leaders who understand more than one side of an issue and are
capable of creating realistic solutions. It's time in San Luis Obispo for fresh
leadership with a common-sense approach. It's time for effective management.
This is what I think: Effective management means listening to everyone and
deciding what's best for the common good—even if it means that someone gets
upset, and even if it means acting like a leader instead of just talking like one.
Here's why you should vote for me: I'm the owner of the award-winning Mother's
Tavem, volunteer my time for many community-based organizations, I was
instructor for at -risk youth at the Grizzly Youth Academy, I served as a U.S.
Army military police sergeant, I am lead singer for the Sugar Daddy Swing
Kings, and I am a dedicated rugby player. Vote for me because I'm not a
politician who talks a good game but can't accomplish anything. I get things
done. I know no other way.
Vote for me because of my diverse background and real-world experience in
business, the military, the arts, and athletics. Vote for me because these
opportunities have given me the gift of leadership, tolerance, and compassion
for those whose voices may be weak, but whose hearts are strong.
Vote for me because I'm one of you. I get things done.
s/ Paul Brown
Esta ciudad es el hogar de personas diversas con opiniones diversas sobre
c6mo debe funcionar nuestra ciudad hoy, y sobre c6mo debe ser en el futuro.
Tenemos derecho a expresamos, y se nos debe oir, no ignorer. Esa libertad es
to que hate que Estados Unidos sea excelente, y es una de las libertades que,
tomo miembro de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas, yo defendi.
Quiero ser unos de sus miembros del concejo porque las decisions que se
tomen durante los pro'ximos cuatro ahos, determinarAn el destino de San Luis
Obispo. No podemos meter nuestras cabezas en la arena tomo un avestruz
siempre Ileno de esperanza y esperer que tpdo estarA muy bien cuando
volvamos a salir. Como el dueno de un negocio local y residente a largo piazo,
ya no me puedo quedar pasivamente sin intervenir.
Cuando se trata de nuestra calidad de vida, la complacencia a ignorancia
nunca son Is felicidad. Nosotros necesitamos lideres que cgmprendan mas de
un lado de un problema y que seen capaces de crear solutiones realistas. Ya
es hora de que San Luis Obispo cuente con un liderazgo fresco que tenga una
filosofia de sentido comun. Ya es hora de tener una administraci6n eficaz.
Esto es to que pienso: Una administraci6n eficaz significa escuchar a todos y
decidir to que es mejor para el bien comun— aun si eso significa que alguien se
enoje, y aun si eso significa actuar tomo un Iider en lugar de s6lo hablar tomo
uno.
Estas son las razones por las que deberia votar por mi: Soy el dueno de la
ganadora de premio Mother's Tavern, trabajo tomo voluntario en muchas
organizaciones con base en la comunidad, fui instructor para j6venes en desgo
en la Grizzly Youth Academy, servi como sargento de policia mil'dar en el
ejbrcito de los EE.UU., soy el cantante principal de los Sugar Daddy Swing
Kings, y soy un dedicado jugador de rugby. Vote por mi porque no soy un
politico que habla bien pero que no puede realizar nada. Yo consigo que las
cosas se hagan. No conozco ninguna otra manera.
Vote por mi por mi diversa experiencia y por mi experiencia prActica en los
negocios, el ejercito, las artes y el atletismo. Vote por mi porque estas
oportunidades me han dado el talento del liderazgo, de la tolerancia, y de la
compasi6n para aquellos cuyas votes pueden ser d6biles, pero cuyos
corazones son fuertes.
Vote por mi porque soy uno de ustedes. Yo consigo que las cosas se hagan.
f/ Paul Brown
Cs -060-10 N SL 047.016
FULL TEXT OF MEI : L-04
SECTION I: That Chapter 3.21 shall be added to the County Code, subject to
approval of two-thirds of the qualified voters voting on the measure at the
general election to be held on November 2, 2004; said Chapter 3.21 to read as
follows:
3.21.010 Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Save Our Public
Libraries Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance." The. County of San Luis
Obispo hereinafter shall be called "County." This ordinance shall be applicable
in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County (hereinafter
referred to as "District").
3.21.020 Operative Date. "Operative Date" means the first day of the first
calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this
ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below.
3.21.030 Purpose This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among
other purposes, and its provisions should be interpreted to accomplish those
purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the
provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7286.59 of Part 1.7 of Division 2
which authorizes the County to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be
operative if a two-thirds majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to
approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates
provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of
California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements
and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax
and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the
State Board of Equalization in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable
to, and requires the least possible deviation from the existing statutory and
administrative procedures followed by the State Board of Equalization in
administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a', transactions and use tax ordinance that can be
administered in a mariner that will be, to the greatest degree possible,
consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, minimae the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes,
and at the same time, minimae the burden of record keeping upon persons
subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
3.21.040 Contract with State. Prior to the operative date, the County shall
contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to
the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance;
provided, that if the County shall not have contracted with the State Board of
Equalization prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in
such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter
following the execution of such a contract.
3.21.050 Transactions Tax Rate. For the privilege of selling tangible
personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the
incorporated and unincorporated territory of the District at the rate of 0.25
percent of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal
property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this
ordinance.
3.21.060 Place of Sale. For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are
consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible
personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out -of --state
destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out -0f -state destination.
The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such
charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to
which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of
business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or
places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under
rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the State Board of
Equalization.
3.21.070 Use Tax Rate. An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use
or other consumption in the District of tangible personal property purchased
from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage,
use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.25 percent of the sales
price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such
charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which
delivery is made.
3.21.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law. Except as otherwise
provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the
provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the
provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this
ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
3.21.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use
Taxes. In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing
agency, the name of this County shall be substituted therefor. However, the
substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State
Controller, State Treasurer, State Board of Control, State Board of Equalization,
State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California.
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by
or against this County or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by
or against the State Board of Equalization, in performing the functions incident
to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections
referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of
the substitution would be to:
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Chapter 3.21
Save
Our Public Libraries Transactions And Use Tax
Sections:
3.21.010.
Title.
3.21.020.
Operative Date.
3.21.030.
Purpose.
3.21.040
Contract with State.
3.21.050
Transactions Tax Rate.
3.21.060
Place of Sale.
3.21.070
Use Tax Rate.
3.21.080
Adoption of Provisions of State Law.
3.21.090
Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of
Use Taxes.
3.21.100
Permit Not Required.
3.21.110
Exemptions and Exclusions.
3.21.120.
Amendments.
3.21.130.
Enjoining Collection Forbidden.
3.21.140.
Severability.
3.21.150.
Effective Date.
3.21.160.
Termination Date.
3.21.170.
Use of the Taxes.
3.21.180.
Expenditure Plan.
3.21.010 Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Save Our Public
Libraries Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance." The. County of San Luis
Obispo hereinafter shall be called "County." This ordinance shall be applicable
in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County (hereinafter
referred to as "District").
3.21.020 Operative Date. "Operative Date" means the first day of the first
calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this
ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below.
3.21.030 Purpose This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among
other purposes, and its provisions should be interpreted to accomplish those
purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the
provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7286.59 of Part 1.7 of Division 2
which authorizes the County to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be
operative if a two-thirds majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to
approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates
provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of
California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements
and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax
and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the
State Board of Equalization in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable
to, and requires the least possible deviation from the existing statutory and
administrative procedures followed by the State Board of Equalization in
administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a', transactions and use tax ordinance that can be
administered in a mariner that will be, to the greatest degree possible,
consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, minimae the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes,
and at the same time, minimae the burden of record keeping upon persons
subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
3.21.040 Contract with State. Prior to the operative date, the County shall
contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to
the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance;
provided, that if the County shall not have contracted with the State Board of
Equalization prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in
such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter
following the execution of such a contract.
3.21.050 Transactions Tax Rate. For the privilege of selling tangible
personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the
incorporated and unincorporated territory of the District at the rate of 0.25
percent of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal
property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this
ordinance.
3.21.060 Place of Sale. For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are
consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible
personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out -of --state
destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out -0f -state destination.
The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such
charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to
which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of
business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or
places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under
rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the State Board of
Equalization.
3.21.070 Use Tax Rate. An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use
or other consumption in the District of tangible personal property purchased
from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage,
use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.25 percent of the sales
price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such
charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which
delivery is made.
3.21.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law. Except as otherwise
provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the
provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the
provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this
ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
3.21.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use
Taxes. In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and
Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing
agency, the name of this County shall be substituted therefor. However, the
substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State
Controller, State Treasurer, State Board of Control, State Board of Equalization,
State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California.
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by
or against this County or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by
or against the State Board of Equalization, in performing the functions incident
to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections
referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of
the substitution would be to:
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a. Provide an exemption from thi; with respect to certain
sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which
would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or
other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of
Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or;
b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or
other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to
tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof),
6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word "District" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the
phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the
definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
3.21.100 Permit Not Required. If a seller's permit has been issued to a
retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional
transactor's permit shall not be required by this ordinance.
3.21.110 Exemptions and Exclusions.
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the
use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of
California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley -
Bums Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state -
administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions
tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum
products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the
County in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such
aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the
laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the District which is shipped
to a point outside the District, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to
such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier
for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph,
delivery to a point outside the District shall be satisfied:
a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles)
subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of
Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section
21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under
Chapter 2 of Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code
by registration to an out -of -District address and by a declaration under penalty
of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her
principal place of residence; and
b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a
place of business out -of -District and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed
by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to
furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to
the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of
such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease
the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this
ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4) of this section, the
sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated
pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the
contract or lease has the unt anal right to terminate the contract or lease
upon notice, whether or not suciright is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the
storage, use or other consumption in this District of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a
transactions tax under any state -administered transactions and use tax
ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of
aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the
use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or
compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued
pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government
This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and
6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed
price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this
ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over,
the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing
purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is
obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the
operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4) of this section,
storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or
power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated
pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the
contract or lease has the unconditional fight to terminate the contract or lease
upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subsection (71, a retailer engaged in
business in the District shall not be required to collect use tax from the
purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the
property into the District or participates within the District in making the sale of
the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either
directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the District or
through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in
the District under the authority of the retailer.
7. "A retailer engaged in business in the Districr shall also include
any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant.to
Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code,
aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code,
or undocumented vessels registered under Chapter 2 of Division 3.5
(commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be
required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the
vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the District.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that
tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district
imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division
2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of
the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the
use tax.
3.21.120 Amendments. All amendments subsequent to the effective date of
this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating
to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7
of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part
1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall
automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such
amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this
ordinance.
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321.130 Enioininp Collection Forbidder:: injunction or writ of mandate
or other legal or equitable process shall issue: any suit, action or proceeding
in any court against the State or the County, or against any officer of the State
or the County, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part
1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount
of tax required to be collected.
3.21.140 Severabllkv. If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the
ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
3.21.150_Effective and Operative Dates. This ordinance will take effect as
provided by law. This ordinance will become operative according to law only if at
least two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure at the November 2, 2004
election approve the enactment of the ordinance. If approved, the provisions of
this ordinance authorizing the levy of the 0.25% transactions and use tax will
become operative on April 1, 2005.
3.21.160 Termination Date. The authority to levy the tax imposed by this
ordinance shall expire on March 31, 2010.
3.21.170 Use of the Taxes.
A. All transactions and use tax revenue received from the State Board of
Equalization pursuant to the operation of this ordinance shall be used
exclusively for countywide library programs and operations.
B. The percentage of the total transactions and use taxes collected
countywide less any State Board of Equalization administrative fees which shall
be allocated to the City of Paso Robles (Paso Robles Public Library) shall be
the sales tax generated in the incorporated area of the City of Paso Robles for
the prior fiscal year as a percentage of the total sales tax generated in the
District for that fiscal year as set out in the most current edition of the State
Board of Equalization's published document entitled "Taxable Sales in
California: Sales and Use Tax Annual Report.'
C. The balance of the total amount of the transactions and use taxes
collected countywide less any State Board of Equalization administrative fees
each fiscal year shall be allocated to the County of San Luis Obispo (San Luis
Obispo City -County Library) for use for library operations and services within all
areas of the County of San Luis Obispo except the incorporated area of the City
of Paso Robles.
3.21.180 Expenditure Plan. The expenditure plan is designed to accomplish
the specific projects listed below with the revenues from the transactions and
use tax for only as long as that tax is in effect. The expenditure plan provides
for preserving existing libraries, reversing the deterioration in services at
existing libraries, upgrading of facilities, services and collections, and extending
branch library services to the served, underserved and unserved areas of the
county. The revenues from the transactions and use tax will supplement, and
not replace, existing funding for public libraries.
This expenditure plan is intended to provide residents of San Luis Obispo
County services that are similar to libraries operated in other areas of California
where local voters have approved the restoration and protection of their public
library services.
It is the intent of this ordinance and expenditure plan that the specific purposes
for which the revenues from the transactions and use tax may be expended will
De the following:
A. Repairing, maintaining and upgrading public library facilities and
equipment in San Miguel, Shandon, Simmler, Atascadero, Creston, Santa
Margarita, Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, Shell
3each, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo and Paso Robles. San Luis Obispo City-
:ounty Library staff will meet with library customers and supporters in every
bmmunity served by one of its branch libraries listed above to discuss what
hould be the priority of maintenance and repair projects.
B. Restoring and pt ,ig funding to the book and materials budgets at the
San Luis Obispo City -County Library and at the Paso Robles Public Library
For the San Luis Obispo City -County Library, the currency of materials in critica
areas such as consumer health, consumer law, and computer technology wil.
increase 100%. Book and material collections will be refreshed and enhanced
in every San Luis Obispo City -County branch library.
C. Restoring and enhancing open hours at San Luis Obispo City -County
Library branches and at the Paso Robles Public Library. Specific goals at San
Luis Obispo City -County Library branches are at a minimum the following
percentage increases for weekly open hours: Arroyo Grande, 40%; Atascadero,
40%; Cambria, 60%; Cayucos, 70%; Creston, 40%; Los Osos, 33%; Morro Bay,
33%; Nipomo, 60%; San Luis Obispo, 40%; San Miguel, 20%; Santa Margarita,
30%; Shandon, 40%; Shell Beach, 70%; Simmler, 20%; and the Bookmobile,
25%.
D. Restoring, protecting, and enhancing library services and programs for
older adults, such as service for the homebound, books by mail, large prini
books, books on tape, books for the visually -impaired, and outreach to senior
living communities.
E. Restoring, protecting, and enhancing library services and programs for
children and young adults.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect after approval by the Board of
Supervisors and two-thirds of the voters voting on this ordinance at the
November 2, 2004, General Election. It will be submitted to the voters of the
County of San Luis Obispo on November 2, 2004, and if two-thirds of the voters
voting on the ordinance approve it, the operative date for the ordinance will be
April 1, 2005. After passage of this ordinance by the Board of Supervisors and
before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage, it shall be published
once with the names of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and
against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the
County of San Luis Obispo, State of California.
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEA, L-04
This measure will determine whether an ordinance adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County ('the Board') shall be approved, which
increases the county -wide sales tax by one-quarter percent (0.25%) as a
transactions and use tax far the purpose of providing funding for public library
building maintenance and repairs, operations, programs, and for the acquisition
of books and other library materials for the benefit of the public.
In fiscal year 199211993, the State of Califomia began reducing local
government's share of property tax dollars. That same year, the State
eliminated the Special District Augmentation Fund which had specifically funded
public libraries. The Board has determined that this loss of funding, together
with other State -imposed revenue reductions, has resulted in the permanent
loss of over $1 million annually of ongoing revenues for public libraries in the
County. The Board has also determined that this loss has reduced library
building repairs and maintenance, resulted in fewer purchases of new books
and other library materials, and has decreased the hours that the library is open
to the public. Despite these reductions, the public's use of public library
facilities has increased during this eleven -year period.
In order to restore and protect public library services within the County, the
Board has decided to submit to the voters of the County the question of whether
an ordinance shall be adopted imposing a retail transactions and use tax in
accordance with provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code section -7286.59,
which authorizes the County to adopt this tax ordinance. The tax would
increase the countywide sales tax by 0.25% for a period of five years. The
revenue generated by the tax would be used only for the following purposes: (1)
repairing, maintaining and upgrading public library facilities and equipment; (2)
restoring and protecting funding to the book and material budgets at the San
Luis Obispo City -County Library and the Paso Robles Public Library; (3)
restoring and enhancing open hours at San Luis Obispo City -County Library
branches and at the Paso Robles Public Library; (4) restoring, protecting, and
enhancing library services and programs far older adults; and (5) restoring,
protecting, and enhancing library services and programs for children and young
adults. The special tax authorized by this Measure will be imposed only in the
event that two-thirds (213) of the qualified voters voting on the Measure approve
it
A 'yes° vote on this Measure is a vote in favor of imposing a transactions and
use tax in the amount of 025% for the purpose of providing funding for public
library building maintenance and repairs, operations, programs, and acquisitions
of books and other library materials for the benefit of the public.
A 'no' vote an this Measure is a vote against imposing a transactions and use
tax in the amount of 0.25% for the purpose of providing funding for public library
building maintenance and repairs, operations, programs, and acquisitions of
books and other library materials for the benefit of the public.
st James B. Lindholm, Jr.
Courcy Counsel
PR -2000-4
ARGUMEN'. WOR OF MEASURE L-04
Vote Wes" on Measure L on Tuesday, November 2 to Save Our Public
Lfbrartes.
There are more than 100,000 library cardholders and over 1 million visits are
made yearly to San Luis Obispo City -County and Paso Robles branch libraries.
UNFORTUNATELY, OUR LIBRARY BUILDINGS ARE IN DISREPAIR, OPEN
HOURS HAVE BEEN REDUCED, AND LIBRARY BOOKS ARE BOTH TOO
FEW AND TOO OLD.
Our local libraries lose over $1 million per year due to State budget cuts. To
date, Sacramento has slashed funding for our public libraries by more than
213rds — and even more budget arts are likely.!
MEASURE L will add one-quarter of one cent to the County's sales tax for only
5 years to:
Repair, renovate and modemize library buildings so they are functional,
accessible and attractive;
Keep libraries open longer hours, especially on evenings and
weekends ... the only time most young people and working families can
visit;
Provide new books and other materials that are currently outdated and
scarce.
MEASURE L IS written so that the one-quarter of one cerci sales tax for public
libraries expires In five years.
UNDER MEASURE L, funds raised for libraries will be monitored by an
Independent Oversight Committee, so the money can only go to the specific
library improvements listed in the measure.
MEASURE L ensures that the Library Director must meet with every community
and ask where and how they want the library money spent.
Join librarians, community leaders, and hundreds of your neighbors and friends
who are voting "Yes" on MEASURE L to repair old libraries, keep libraries open
longer, and buy new books.
Vote "Yes" on Measure L an Tuesday, November 2 to save our public libraries
st Grace N. Mitchell (Berg), Co -Chair, Committee to Save our Public Libraries
st Ruth E. Brackett, Co -Chair, Committee to Save our Public Libraries
sl James W. Brabedk, Business President & CEO
sl Harty Yasumoto, Retired Banker
st Bema Dallons, Refired Educator
NO REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE L-04 WAS
FILED
ARGUMENT AGAINST L JRE L-04
According to the County, shifts of local property taxes by/to the State over the
last decade have brought about a reduction in Library service resulting in a
need to "restore and protect library services and guarantee that these services
are accountable to, and under the control of, local residents.'
The City of Paso Robles has also experienced the shift as well as the Impacts
on local public services. The City agrees that local government should be
accountable to, and under the control of, local residents. However, to be
accountable government must disclose the challenge not just to one, but all,
local public services. And, it must be forthright concerning the capacity of a
limited -tens, single -purpose tax to address ongoing, multi -service challenges.
The proposal for a Ubraryonly tax fads to allow local residents to weigh the
relative importance of other public services. it also fails to address how speciaF
tax funded improvements will be continued after the tax expires - in 5 years
local residents will likely be faced with renewing the tax or losing service. And,
it does not inform citizens what they might have to give up — the tax measure
requires that current Library budget commitments be maintained, i.e., they
cannot be reduced or supplanted by special tax proceeds. Consequently, other
local services — police, fire, recreation, parks, etc. - when faced with tightening
budgets, may experience greater reductions to make up the difference.
California's, and thus local govemmerd's, financial challenges are significant
and affect many public services. A single -purpose short-term tax will, at best,
only temporarily defer one small part of the challenge; it could make matters
worse. For these reasons, the Paso Robles City Council urges your opposition
to this tax.
st George P. Finigan
st James N. Haggerty
s/ Gary A. Nemeth
st Duane J. Picanco
s/ Frank R. Mecham
REBUTTAL ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE L-04
Respectfully, we disagree with the authors of the argument against
Measure L.
Certainly they know that our public libraries are the most popular and heavily
used of all discretionary public services, and that libraries are the most cost
effective, returning $7 to S10 for every dollar invested.
Surveys show most Paso residents, as well as residents countywide,
agree that we must approve MEASURE L to:
Repair, renovate and modernize library buildings
Keep libraries open longer
Provide new, up-to-date books and updated technology.
OUR LIBRARIES LOSE OVER $1 MILLION PER YEAR DUE TO STATE
CUTS. To date, the state has slashed funding for our public libraries by more
than 213rds. Even more budget cuts are likely! LIBRARIES ARE ONE OF THE
FIRST TO BE CUT ATBUDGET TIMEI
Library buildings are in desperate need of renovation; hours have been slashed;
there aren't enough books; many are too old; and libraries may have to further
reduce hours.
MEASURE L will add one-quarter of one cent to the County's sales tax
MEASURE L will expire In five years.
MEASURE L funds will be monitored by an Independent Oversight
Committee; the money can only go to the specific library improvements listed in
the measure.
MEASURE L money can't be spent until the Library Director meets with every
community and the People decide how and what they want The people
will be In control of our libraries.
Vote "Yes" an Measure L on Tuesday, November 2 to save our public libraries.
sl Grace N. Mitchell (Berg), Co -Chair, Committee to Save our Public Libraries
s/ Ruth E. Brackett, Co -Chair, Committee to Save our Public Libraries
s/ Bill Storm, Senior Advocate
s/ Howard D. Mankins, Businessman
st Jerome H. Boxer, Retired CPA
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FULL TEXT OF MEASURE Q=04
COUNTY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING GROWING OF GENETICALLY
ENGINEERED ORGANISMS
Section 1. Finding. The people of San Luis Obispo County wish to protect the
county's agriculture, environment, economy, and private property from genetic
pollution by genetically engineered organisms until all the risks associated with
these organisms are fully understood.
Section 2. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to propagate,
cultivate, raise,.or grow genetically engineered organisms in San Luis Obispo
County.
Section 3. Exemptions. Nothing in this Ordinance shall make it unlawful for (1)
a fully accredited college or university to engage in scientific research or
education using genetically engineered organisms under secure, enclosed
laboratory conditions, taking precautions to prevent contamination of the outside
environment, or (2) any licensed health care practitioner to provide any
diagnosis, care or treatment to any patient.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any
provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application.
Section 5. Definitions.
(a) °Genetically engineered organisms" means specific organisms whose
native intrinsic DNA has been intentionally altered or amended with non -
species specific DNA. Such organisms are also sometimes referred to as
'genetically modified organisms" or'GMO's'.
(b) 'Genetic engineering' means aftering or amending DNA using
recombinant DNA technology. For purposes of this ordinance, genetic
engineering does not include traditional selective breeding, conjugation,
fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, fissue culture, or to
microorganisms created by moving genes or gene segments between
unrelated bacteria.
(c) "DNA" or deoxyribonucleic acid, the material naturally found within living
cells which contains the genetic code and transmits hereditary patterns.
(d) 'Organism" means any living thing, exclusive of human beings and human
fetuses
(e) 'Agricultural Commissioner" means the Agricultural Commissioner of San
Luis Obispo County.
(f) "Person' means an individual, partnership, corporation or organization of
any kind.
Section 6. Penalties.
(a) The Agricultural Commissioner shall not'rfy any person, firm, or corporation
that may be in violation of Section 2 of this Ordinance that any organisms
in violation of this Ordinance are subject to confiscation and destruction.
(b) Any person, fine, or corporation that receives notification under
subparagraph (a) shall have five (5) days to respond to such notification
with evidence that such organisms are not in violation of this Ordinance.
(c) Upon receipt of any evidence under paragraph (b), the Agricultural
Commissioner shall consider such evidence and any other evidence that
is presented or which is relevant to a determination of such violation. The
Agricultural Commissioner shall make such determination as soon as
possible, but at least before any genetic pollution may occur
(d) Upon making a determination that a violation of this Ordinance exists, the
Agricultural Commissioner shall cause to be confiscated and destroyed
any such organisms tl , in violation of this Ordinance before any
genetic pollution may occur.'
(e) If the Agricultural Commissioner determines there has been a violation of
this Ordinance, in addition to confiscation and destruction of any
organisms that are found to be in violation, the Agricultural Commissioner
shall impose a monetary penalty on the person, firm, or corporation
responsible for the violation, taking into account the amount of damage,
any potential damage, and the willfulness of the person, firm, or
corporation.
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COLmAl. FOR MEASURE 0-04
This measure will determine whether the People of the County of San Luis
Obispo shall adopt an ordinance prohibiting any person or entity from
propagating, cultivating, raising, or growing genetically engineered organisms in
San Luis Obispo County ("the County").
Pursuant to Elections Code section 9118, the County Board of Supervisors has
decided to submit to the voters of the County the question of whether an
ordinance should be established prohibiting the growing of genetically
engineered organisms within the County.
The ordinance makes any genetically engineered organism (as defined by the
ordinance) subject to confiscation and destruction by the County Agricultural
Commissioner. The ordinance authorizes the Agricultural Commissioner to
notify any person (which includes an individual, partnership, corporation, or
organization) who may be in violation of the ordinance that such organisms are
subject to confiscation and destruction. The ordinance provides for a person
that receives such notification from the Agricultural Commissioner to respond
with evidence that such organisms are not in violation of the Ordinance. The
ordinance requires the Agricultural Commissioner to consider the evidence
presented by the person notified, together with any other evidence that is
presented or which is relevant to a determination of the violation. The
Agricultural Commissioner is required to make a determination as to whether
there is a violation of the ordinance before any genetic pollution might occur,
and to confiscate and destroy any organism subject to the ordinance before any
genetic pollution might occur. The ordinance also provides for the imposition of
a monetary penalty by the Agricultural Commissioner, which shall take into
account the amount of any actual or potential damage, and the willfulness of the
person charged with the violation.
The ordinance would exempt from the prohibitions of the ordinance the use of
genetically engineered organisms to be used by a fully accredited college or
university for the purpose of engaging in scientific research or education under
secure, enclosed laboratory conditions. The ordinance also exempts the
provision of diagnoses, care or beat, ant to any patient by a licensed healthcare
practitioner.
if the measure passes, the ordinance may be subject to legal challenge based
on principles of preemption by federal or state law and procedural and
substantive due process.
A yes' vote on this measure is a vote in favor of adopting an ordinance
prohibiting any person or entity from propagating, cultivating, raising, or growing
genetically engineered organisms in the County.
A "no" vote an this measure is a vote against adopting an ordinance prohibiting
arty person or entity from propagating, cultivating, raising, or growing genetically
engineered organisms in the County.
S/ JAMES B. LINDHOLM, JR.
County Counsel
FISCAL IMr„%aT STATEMENT FOR MEASURE 0-04
If adopted, this measure will have impacts on revenues and expenditures of San
Luis Obispo County that are difficult to project. The impacts will depend on
future events, including policy decisions of the County Board of Supervisors,
and on the level of voluntary compliance.
If the County relies primarily on farmers and biotechnology firms ("producers") to
voluntarily comply, then costs could be minimal. However, should the level of
compliance prove unacceptable, then the Agricultural Commissioner's Office
would need additional funding to monitor producers and search for violations.
This cost is estimated at $200,000 per year initially, and more in the future.
There are no known existing revenues to offset this cost County general
revenues would be utilized, thus reducing funding available for Public Safety,
Health and Social Services, Parks, Roads, and other services provided by the
County.
If violations are suspected, then the measure requires notification to the
producer, consideration of evidence submitted, and eventual confiscation and
destruction of the prohibited organisms. These costs cannot reasonably be
projected, but are likely to be significant Expensive laboratory testing and legal
challenges would be expected before a grower would agree to destruction of his
crop or before a pharmaceutical development firm would relinquish its research
base materials. If the producer is found to be in violation of the ordinance, the
measure provides that the Agricultural Commissioner shall impose a monetary
penalty. Revenue from the penalty would be available to partially offset the
County's investigation and abatement costs, but actual collection from a
producer losing his product would often not be possible.
Should genetically engineered organisms become more prevalent, there will be
general impacts on the local economy, potentially resulting in gains or losses of
revenues to San Luis Obispo County. For example, if farmland becomes more
or less valuable, then property tax revenues would increase or decrease. If jobs
in farming or life science industries are gained or lost, there would be more or
fewer workers making purchases that generate sales tax revenue. Some
believe this measure will benefit local fanning operations by making their
products more saleable. Others contend that the measure will prevent utilization
of profitable new varieties and technologies, cost jobs, and make County
agricultural commodities less competitive in the marketplace. Accordingly, we
are not able to reasonably estimate the fiscal impact from general economic
effects if this measure is adopted.
st Gere W. Sibbach, CPA
Auditor -Controller
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEA. _-'Q-04 I REBUTTAL TO AR. :NT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE Q-04
Yes an Measure 01 1 NOON QI
Genetic engineering (GE) is a process that never occurs in nature. This MEASURE 0 ISN'T JUST ABOUT CROPS.
technology is different from traditional plant breeding. GE organisms are
created by forcing the genes from one species into another.
Measure Q: YES for our economy!
Keeping SLO County free of genetically engineered (GE) crops maintains our
strong agricultural economy.
Our U.S. and international trading partners are demanding GE free crops.
Having pure crops will ensure a market advantage for our county's $529
million agricultural economy.
The American Farm Bureau estimates that U.S. exporters have to
about $300 million per veer because of GE corn.
San Luis Obispo has an abundant and diverse fanning and ranching economy.
Why jeopardize what is working for something that is economically risky
and unproven?
Measure Q: YES for farms and farmers!
GE food, pharmaceutical and industrial crops can contaminate conventional
food crops at many points: seed production and transport, cross-pollination,
harvest, milling, storing, and processing.
Such contamination has already occurred:
In 2001, 1 % of Iowa comfields were planted with a GE corn but 50%
of Iowa's corn harvest was contaminated.
• In 2002, a pharmaceutical corn contaminated soybeans grown on
the same ground a year later. 500,000 bushels of soybeans were
destroyed.
Contamination raises liability questions for fanners and property owners.
From 2001-2003, over 73 million more pounds of pesticides were applied on GE
acres than on non -GE acres.
Some GE crops are classified as pesticides by the EPA. TheIp ant is the
pesticide!
Yes on QI
Fetzer Vineyards states: '... as the U.S.'s organic vineyard leader, Fetzer
supports Measure Q as appropriate action until such time as the long -tens
consequences of GMO crops and animals in the flood chain are fully
understood."
Measure Q is good for what we grow. IYs good for what we eat.
www.sloaefree.om
s/ Tem Carlson, M.D.
s/ Dr. Margaret C. Carman
s/ Eric Michielssen, Co -Owner, Clark Valley Farm
s/ Bill Spencer, Owner, Windrose Farm
s/ Matt Trevisan, Owner & Winemaker, Linne Calodo Winery
GMOs and GMO products are widely used in diverse industries including
medicine, food and beverage production, as well as agriculture.
Q BANS PRODUCTION OF ALL GMOs IN OUR COUNTY.
Likely impacts include:
• Technology jobs go elsewhere because SLO is labeled unfriendly to
technology.
• Development of life-saving medicines like Insulin and cancer
treatments prohibited.
• Development of cleaner industrial processes using GMOs prohibited.
• Cost-saving, environment -friendly crops outlawed.
0 CANNOT BE ENFORCED.
• Ag Commissioner has no current expertise or funding to regulate all
GMOs.
• Developing expertise would be extremely expensive to SLO citizens.
0 HARMS SLO'S BROAD FARM ECONOMY.
• American Farm Bureau estimates a gain of E1 BILLION in trade for
GMO soybeans to China alone.
e Hawaii's papaya industry was saved from a devastating virus
because of the development of GMO papaya trees.
• Grape growers will be able to protect their industry from Pieroe's
Disease.
GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT!
• Intemational acceptance for GMO crops is growing (EU just
approved GMO sweet corn; 4 million farmers in China grow GE
cotton).
GMO crops are safe (all evidence shows biotech crops are as safe
as non -biotech crops).
GMO crops reduce use of more expensive, toxic, carcinogenic or
persistent chemical treatments.
MAID? YOUR DECISION BASED ON FACTS. NOT ON FEARFUL CLAIMS.
For more information, check balanced websites like:
• Cornell University: htto:llwww.aeo-
pie.comell.edufissuesfissues.html and
htto://www.nvsaes.comell.edWcomm/amol!
• Colorado State University:
http://www.colosto.edulomqramsAffesdencesfTmnsaenicCm
BE INFORMED.
NO ON QI
s/Eric DjahWI, President Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association
s/Scott Steinmaus, Ph.D. Plant Biologist
s/Roger A. Miller, President San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen Association
a/Susan Elrod, Ph.D. Geneticist
s/Don Talley, Owner Talley Vineyards
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE Q-04
GENETIC RESEARCH IS ABOUT BENEFITING SOCIETY AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
MEASURE Q WILL NOT IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTY
Through genetic modification, farmers apply less pesticides and herbicides and
also reduce the cultivation of a field. This improves air and water quality through
lower emissions from tractors and less soil compaction. Moreover, worker
safety is improved. Current genetic research is underway to combat Pierce's
Disease and West Nile Virus, which could benefit the community.
MEASURE Q PREVENTS A SAFE, HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD
SUPPLY
The United Nations, World Health Organization, American Medical Association,
and the National Academy of Sciences have examined the health and safety
issues. The UN recently reported that genetically modified crops "pose no more
risk than conventionally grown crops' and 'there have been no verifiable reports
of them causing any significant health or environmental harm.'
MEASURE Q COULD DENY CITIZENS LIFESAVING TECHNIQUES
Researchers are creating ways to boost the nutritional value of foods using
genetic modification. For example, Vitamin A was added to rice to assist with
the fight against hunger in developing nations. Furthermore, this technology
has already yielded significant advances in the battle against diabetes,
Parkinson's, AIDS, cancer and other l"reatening diseases.
MEASURE Q COULD CUT VITAL SERVICES AND INCREASE TAXES
This initiative calls for the county Ag Commissioner to execute the prohibition.
With the current fiscal status of our county and state, this un -funded mandate
will increase the financial burden on all of our pocketbooks. Three federal
consumer protection agencies — the FDA, EPA and USDA — are already
responsible for assuring the safety of genetically modified organisms.
MEASURE Q IS NOT BASED ON SOUND SCIENCE
MEASURE Q IS NOT SOUND POLICY
VOTE NO ON MEASURE 01
s/ Thomas T. Ikeda, President San Luis Obispo County Farre Bureau
s/ Jan Haynes Director, San Luis Obispo -based medical device company
Member, Cal Poly Biotechnology Industry Advisory Council
s/ Richard Quandt, President Grower -Shipper Vegetable Association
s/ Lauren R. Brown, Ph.D. Manager, local biotechnology company
Member, Cal Poly Biotechnology Industry Advisory Council
s/ Kevin Merrill, President Central Coast Wine Growers Association
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE Q-04
Measure Q maintains our safe, healthy, and affordable agriculture.
Measure 0 prohibits the growing of GE organisms, not the sale of foods or
medicines.
Measure Q WILL ALLOW
... university research.
... all currently used grape growing practices.
... farm workers to be safe from increased chemical use that accompanies
GE herbicide tolerant crops.
.. the use of animal feed with GE byproducts.
... private property to remain free from GE contamination.
... the planting of °Vitamin A Rice" — or other crops — in developing
countries.
Measure Q: YES for GOOD Science. GE is technology, not science — and it's
unproven.
The FDA, EPA, and USDA leave besting of GE crops to the same
companies that make them. The Center for Food Safety believes such lax
testing requirements must be improved before there can be confidence in the
safety of GE foods.
The National Academy of Sciences agreed in a July 27, 2004 report:
"A significant research effort should be made to support analytical
methods of technology... to detect health changes in the population that
could result from genetic alteration and, specifically, genetic engineering of
food."
Genetic engineering isn't the path to progress. Techniques that use
genetics and biotechnology, like marker -assisted breeding, can solve problems
like Pierce's Disease without the risks of GE.
Testing for the presence of GE is not expensive. Enforcement costs would
be tiny compared to the billions lost to U.S. agriculture and taxpayers because
of GE crops.
Measure Q: YES for pure and wholesome SLO agriculture.
s/ Mike Cirone, Owner, Cirone Farms
s/ Iry McMillan, Rancher
S/ Lyle Overley, Nipomo Flower & Tomato Grower
s/ Jeffrey W. Pipes, Owner, Pipestone Vineyards
s/ Ryan Rich, Owner, Four Elements Farm
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