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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: USE ONLY THE MARKING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE POLLS TO FILL IN THE
OVAL. WHEN VOTING ABSENTEE USE ANY BLACK OR BLUE COLORED PEN
OR PENCIL TO FILL IN THE OVAL.
To vote for all of the electors of a party, FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the names of the presidential and vice presidential
candidates of that party. A filled in oval to the left of the name of a party and its presidential and vice presidential candidates is
a vote for all of the electors of that party, but for no other candidates.
To vote for those electors who have pledged themselves to vote for a candidate for President and Vice President not supported
by any particular party, FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of those presidential and vice presidential candidates.
To vote for those electors who have pledged themselves to vote for a candidate for President and for Vice President of any
party not qualified to participate in the election, write in the names and party of those presidential and vice presidential candidates
in the blank space provided for that purpose and FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the names you have written in, or your vote
will not be counted.
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, not to exceed the number of candidates to be elected.
To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write the person's name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the names
of the other candidates for the same office and FILL IN THE OVAL to the left of the name you have written in, or 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 ballot in the I.D. Return Envelope, fill out the appropriate lines,
mark the "SPOILED" box and return it to our office.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT. AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING, at the polls, place your
ballot in the secrecy sleeve with the NUMBERED STUB AT THE TOP, hand it to the Precinct Board Member who shall, in your
presence, remove the numbered stub, hand it to you and direct you to deposit your voted ballot in the ballot box. If you are voting
by absentee ballot, when you have completed voting, place the ballot in the I.D. Return Envelope, fill out the appropriate lines,
affix a $.33 postage stamp and return it to our office.
HOW TO MARK YOUR BALLOT
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STEP 1
Fill in the oval to the left of the
candidates or measures of your choice. INCORRECT
Make sure the oval is filled in completely
or your vote may not be counted. Use
only the marking device provided at the
poll to mark your ballot. For an absentee
ballot use any black or blue colored pen INCORRECT
or pencil to fill in the oval.
STEP 2 eq<<oT
After you have completed voting, place
your ballot, with the stub at the top in the
secrecy sleeve and hand it, along with O
the marking device to the Precinct 4ca
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VOTINI IN SAN LUIS OBISP() COUNTY
IS NOW AS EASY AS 1,2,3...
After years of using the punch -card
method of voting, San Luis Obispo
County has switched to a new
voting system, called Accu -Vote.
Accu -Vote has been implemented
in election jurisdictions nationwide
and is an advancement in the
technology of voting.
The new system makes voting
easier, delivers faster results and
securely stores the ballots cast.
The machine tallies each vote as it
is fed into the ballot box. After the
polls close at 8:00 p.m., voting
results are transmitted to the
Elections Office.
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Sign roster to
receive a ballot.
Once the voter signs the
roster, the voter will receive
a ballot with the names of the
candidates and measures
printed on it.
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Instructions for marking your ballot
are on the preceding page and a
sample ballot is located in this
booklet. Please take the time to
read the instructions and study your
ballot so you will be ready to vote at
your polling place on election day.
We at the County Clerk -Recorder's
Office are tremendously excited
about the advantages and benefits
the Accu -Vote system brings to the
voters of San Luis Obispo County.
If you have any questions about the
Accu -Vote system or your ballot,
please call 781-5228.
Vote Ballot
The voter takes the ballot to a
booth and votes by using the
device provided. When voting
fora candidate ora measure,
the voter should completely
rill in the oval beside the
candidate or measure of choice.
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Feed ballot
into ballot box.
Once the voter has finished
voting, the voter feeds the ballot
into the Accu -Vote ballot box.
The machine stores the vote
until the polls close at 8 p.m.
After the polls close, results are
electronically sent to the
Elections Office.
Spiimple Ball
OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
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 for 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: a
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT I UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE CITY
Vote For One Party 22nd District
Vote for One CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
O GEORGE W. BUSH
for President
DICK CHENEY
for Vice- President
O PATRICK J. BUCHANAN
for President
EZOLA FOSTER
for Vice -President
cD HOWARD PHILLIPS
for President
J. CURTIS FRAZIER
for Vice -President
O AL GORE
for President
JOE LIEBERMAN
for Vice -President
cD RALPH NADER
for President
WINONA LADUKE
for Vice-president
O JOHN HAGELIN
for President
NAT GOLDHABER
for Vice -President
HARRY BROWNE
0 for President
ART OLIVIER
for Vice -President
O
STATES
Vote for One
Republican
O JOE FURCINITE
Libertanan
Property Manager
O MIKE STOKER
Republican
Agricultural Boardmember, State of California
Reform
O LOIS CAPPS
Democratic
Member of Congress
Republican
O PATRICIA ANDREEN
J. CARLOS AGUIRRE
Natural Law
Green
Businessman
American
O RICHARD D. "DICK" PORTER
Reform
Independent
Educational Research Consultant
Democratic
O JOSE LUIS "JOE" CAMAHORT
Consulting Scientist/ Engineer
O TOM CAMPBELL
Congressman/Educator
O MEDEA SUSAN BENJAMIN
Nonprofit Organization Director
O DIANE. BEALL TEMPLIN
AttomeyBusinesswoman
O DIANNE FEINSTEIN
United States Senator
O BRIAN M. REES
Physician
O GAIL KATHERINE LIGHTFOOT
Registered Nurse
M
O
Democratic MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
33rd District
Vote for One
Green O ABEL MALDONADO Republica
Assemblymember/Farmer/Businessman
O LAURENCE HOULGATE Democrat
Teacher
Natural Law O
SCHOOL
Libertarian SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
O LLOYD REEVES
Charter Boat Captain
O CHRIS UNGAR
Teacher/Speech Pathologist
OLYNN HAMES
Teacher
O KRIS HOPKINS
ParenttCounty Employee
C
MAYOR
Vote for One
O ALLEN K. SETTLE
Mayor/Educator
O DAVE ROMERO
Council Member
O
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
Vote for no more than Two
O BILL TYSON
Tour Guide
cD LARK JURSEK
Retired
O DAVID A. JEFFREY
Occupational Therapist
O KEN SCHWARTZ
Appointed Incumbent
O CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
Community Service Worker
O ALLEN C. HAILE
University Administrator
O
O
DISTRICT I
PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONER
Vote for no more than Three
cD JACK SCARBROUGH
Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
O CAROLYN MOFFATT
Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
O WAYNE KING
Retired
O JAMES LOWRIE
Nuclear Operator -
O JAY A. COAKLEY
Manna Construction Manager
O DREW BRANDY
Incumbent
O JIM BLECHA
Marine Biologist
O PAUL ROBERT BAIN
Youth Activities Coordinator
O
O
O
Ill TO CONTINUE VOTING TURN THE BALLOT OVER 40-SB25F
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBE
TRUSTEE AREA NO.1
Vote for no more than Two
O WALT MILLAR
ParenVAttomey/Educator
O SETH KROGER
Warehouse Specialist
O JERRY DAGNA
Reform
Packaging Engineer
Republican
O PATRICIA ANDREEN
Retired lawyer/Educator
Green
O TORRE HOULGATE-WEST
Writer/Editor/rutor
American
O
ndependent
Democratic
O
Natural Law
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBE
TRUSTEE -AREA NO.2
Libertarian
Vote for One
O LLOYD REEVES
Charter Boat Captain
O CHRIS UNGAR
Teacher/Speech Pathologist
OLYNN HAMES
Teacher
O KRIS HOPKINS
ParenttCounty Employee
C
MAYOR
Vote for One
O ALLEN K. SETTLE
Mayor/Educator
O DAVE ROMERO
Council Member
O
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
Vote for no more than Two
O BILL TYSON
Tour Guide
cD LARK JURSEK
Retired
O DAVID A. JEFFREY
Occupational Therapist
O KEN SCHWARTZ
Appointed Incumbent
O CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND
Community Service Worker
O ALLEN C. HAILE
University Administrator
O
O
DISTRICT I
PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR
DISTRICT
COMMISSIONER
Vote for no more than Three
cD JACK SCARBROUGH
Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
O CAROLYN MOFFATT
Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
O WAYNE KING
Retired
O JAMES LOWRIE
Nuclear Operator -
O JAY A. COAKLEY
Manna Construction Manager
O DREW BRANDY
Incumbent
O JIM BLECHA
Marine Biologist
O PAUL ROBERT BAIN
Youth Activities Coordinator
O
O
O
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(3 -ample Ballot
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS
STATE
PROPOSITION 32
VETERANS' BOND ACT OF 2000
This act provides for a bond issue of five hundred
million dollars ($500,000,000) to provide farm and
home aid for California veterans. Fiscal Impact:
Costs of about $858 million over 25 years (average
cost of about $34 million per year); costs paid by
participating veterans.
O YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 33
LEGISLATURE. PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Allows Legislative members to participate in the
Public Employees' Retirement System plans in which
a majority of state employees may participate.
Fiscal Impact: Annual state costs under $1 million to
provide retirement benefits to legislators, with these
costs replacing other spending from the fixed annual
amount provided in support of the Legislature.
O YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 34
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPENDING.
LIMITS. DISCLOSURE. LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE
AMENDMENT.
Limits campaign contributions and loans to state
candidates and political parties. Provides voluntary
spending limits; expands public disclosure
requirements and increases penalties. Fiscal Impact:
Additional net costs to the state, potentially up to
several million dollars annually,and unknown but
probably not significant costs to local government.
O YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 35
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. USE OF PRIVATE
CONTRACTORS FOR ENGINEERING AND
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Amends constitution eliminating existing restrictions
on state, local contracting with private entities for
engineering, architectural services; contracts
awarded by competitive selection: bidding permitted,
not required. Fiscal Impact: Unknown impact on
state spending for architectural and engineering
services and construction project delivery. Actual
impact will depend on how the state uses the
contracting Flexibility under the proposition.
O YES
O NO
DRUGS. PROBATION AND TREATMENT
PROGRAM. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Requires probation and drug treatment, not
incarceration, for possession, use, transportation of
controlled substances and similar parole violations,
,except sale or manufacture.. Authorizes. dismissal of
charges after completion of treatment. Fiscal Impact:
Net annual savings of $100 million to $150 million to
the state and about $40 million to local governments.
Potential avoidance of one-time capital outlay costs
to the state of $450 million to $550 million:
O YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 37
FEES. VOTE REQUIREMENTS. TAXES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Requires two-thirds vote of State Legislature, majority
or two-thirds of local electorate to impose future
state, local fees on activity to study or mitigate its
environmental, societal or economic effects. Defines
such fees as taxes except property, development,
certain other fees. Fiscal Impact: Unknown,
potentially significant, reduction in futurestate and
local government revenues from making it more
difficult to approve certain regulatory charges.
YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 38
SCHOOL VOUCHERS. STATE -FUNDED PRIVATE
AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. PUBLIC SCHOOL
FUNDING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Authorizes annual state payments of at least $4000
per pupil for private/religious schools. Permits
replacement of.current constitutional public school
funding formula. Fiscal Impact: Near-term state
costs from zero to $1.1 billion annually. Long-term
state impact from $2 billion in annual costs to $3
billion in annual savings, depending on how many
public school students shift to private schools.
O YES
O NO
PROPOSITION 39
SCHOOL FACILITIES. 55% LOCAL VOTE,
BONDS, TAXES. ACCOUNTABILITY
REQUIREMENTS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Authorizes bonds for repair, construction or
replacement of school facilities, classrooms, if
approved by 55% local vote. Fiscal Impact:
Increased bond debt for many school districts. Long-
term costs statewide could total in the hundreds of
millions of dollars annually. Potential longer-term
state savings to the extent school districts assume
greater responsibility for funding school facilities.
O YES
n NO
COUNTY
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
MEASURE M-2000
Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring a vote
of the people for changes to the San Luis
Obispo County General Plan policies and land
use designations regarding "Open Space,"
"Agriculture," "Residential Rural," and "Rural
Lands" in the unincorporated areas of the
county?
O YES
O NO
CITY
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MEASURE S-2000
Shall the San Luis Obispo City Charter be
amended to provide that disputes about wages,
hours and other terms and conditions of
employment that cannot be resolved by
negotiations between the City and the Police
Officers' Association and the Firefighters' Union
be subject to binding arbitration that is final
without City Council or voter approval?
O YES
O NO
MEASURE T-2000
Shall the "Taxpayer's Right to Decide" be
enacted, amending the City's Charter to ensure
fiscal accountability to the San Luis Obispo
citizens by requiring voter approval of any
binding arbitration award that imposes a
financial burden greater than the increase in the
local cost of living or the City's final offer,
whichever is greater, limiting binding arbitration
to salary only, and enacting other provisions to
implement binding arbitration if it is approved by
Measure S?
C:) YES
r--� NO
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VOTER'S PAMPHLET
The following pages contain
CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS,
BALLOT MEASURES
AND
ANALYSES AND ARGUMENTS
(whichever is applicable to your ballot)
This pamphlet 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.
EACH CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT IS PRINTED IN
UNIFORM FORMAT
EXACTLY AS SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE.
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS
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STATEMENT OF CA ,ATE FOR
MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOk-Z ., TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified# chool District
WALT MILLAR AGE: 53
Occupation: Parent/Attorney/Educator
Education and Qualifications: From 1989 through 1999, 1 worked
at C. L. Smith Elementary as a classroom and library volunteer. I
served on the C. L. Smith Elementary Site Council as a member and
chairperson. I participated, as a community representative, in site
planning and architect selection for the San Luis Coastal Unified School
District's Measure A school construction program. Since 1994 1 have
been a parent/community representative to the District's long-range
financial planning committee. I regularly attend the District's Governing
Board meetings and workshops. I am a current member of the Adult
Education Advisory Committee.
This experience has given me a solid understanding of all phases
of the District's operations. I appreciate the complexities of education
funding and the need to look beyond short term funding increases.
Teaching at the community college and state university level has
provided an understanding of the needs of teachers and students.
Ten years law enforcement experience provides me with insight into
the importance of providing a safe learning environment.
A new chapter of our District's story is beginning. I believe that my
years of experience with our schools makes me uniquely qualified to
serve as a Trustee Member of the Governing Board.
s/ Walter Millar
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
PATRICIA ANDREEN AGE: 51
Occupation: Retired Lawyer/Educator
Education and Qualifications: I have served as counsel to over 30
school districts here in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Valley
and in Northern California. In this role, I have hounded Sacramento
to get money for schools. I have worked closely with school
administrators on construction, business and personnel matters. I have
helped insure that fair procedures were followed in student discipline
hearings. I have also taught junior high, high school, law school and
post -graduate education.
I retired from the daily practice of law last year to focus on family
and community. My candidacy is motivated by my long-standing interest
in education and my personal stake as the proud parent of a student
in this district. My daughter, Ally, a 7th grader at Laguna, attended
Bellevue -Santa Fe Charter School and Teach Elementary. We have
valued the options available to us in this district. I support an approach
to education which recognizes that "one size fits all" is true neither
for sweatshirts nor schools.
I ask the voters for the opportunity to serve. Let's use our combined
energies to make our schools a source of pride for all.
s/ Patricia Andreen
ST"MENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF T` VERNING BOARD, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
JERRY DAGNA AGE: 46
Occupation: Packaging Engineer-24yrs. Design, manufacture and dis-
tribute packaging materials, systems & equipment for
Unisource Worldwide: a Georgia Pacific Company
Education and Qualifications: As a former School board trustee
from Santa Maria, I gained invaluable experience and knowledge on
how the educational system works, and how to get things done by
working together.
For 24 years I have worked with hundreds of private sector businesses
and learned to establish goals, set budgets and timelines, and clearly
define end results. Those skills in business and education make me
the best candidate.
As a widower/single Dad for the past 11 years I have also learned
much about children and their needs while raising my 3 sons. I have
been involved in youth activities in our community since 1979. My
heart is for children.
I am not fond of administrative, bureaucratic layers in education. I
am committed to empowering teachers to teach and students to learn.
My goal is to remove any obstacles from that process, and manage
the $60,000,000 budget using sound business strategies, compassion
and common sense. I pledge to be accessible, accountable and
amenable to change. I look forward to working with our new energetic
superintendent. Thank you for your vote.
s/ Jerry Dagna
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
TORRE HOULGATE•WEST
Occupation: Literacy Tutor, Poetry Teacher, Writer/Editor, Parent
Education and Qualifications: My education, kindergarten through
university, has been almost entirely in California public schools. I
have volunteered in both public and private schools, teaching poetry.
I am currently a literacy tutor, specializing in English as a Second
Language (ESL). For many years, I was president of the California
State Poetry Society, and managing editor of its literary journal.
In extensive travels and residence in the United States and abroad,
I have studied various educational systems.
I believe all children are entitled to appropriate public education. Not
all students are bound for college. In addition to teaching strong basic
skills, we should offer vocational classes to help young people enter
the work force with experience and competence.
Technical education is especially important, but students should also
be able to pursue careers in the arts.
We should provide the broadest, deepest educational experience we
can afford, taking advantage of community resources by encouraging
skilled or knowledgeable volunteers to aid our teachers.
Safety of students, faculty, and staff is extremely important. Respect
for all persons is essential to creating a frient educational
environment. I believe all involved with our schools should promote
a spirit of cooperation in every phase of learning and social interaction.
s/ Torre C. Houlgate-West
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATF —'1R
MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, TR °E AREA NO. 2
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
LLOYD REEVES AGE: 46
Occupation: U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain
Education and Qualifications: I was very blessed to attend a
Pennsylvania high school with three curriculums; business, college
prep and vocational education. I graduated high school in 1972 with
a business background. I had accounting I & II instead of algebra
and geometry, marketing instead of biology, business law instead of
chemistry, and so on. My high school education allowed me to be
self employed the majority of my adult life. Currently, San Luis Obispo
County schools do a good job of preparing students for college, but
what about those students not going to college? As a father of two
daughters I would like for them to have the same choices I had.
In 1991 1 passed the Coast Guard Master program to .obtain my
Captain's license. I own and operate my own charter boat business
along with managing Morro Bay Marina. My desire to provide a usable
high school education for non college bound students may prove
difficult to implement, but, heck somebody has to try!
s/ Lloyd Reeves
STATEMF'iOF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF THE GOVvW!�.gWG BOARD, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 2
San Luis Co 61 Unified School District
CHRIS UNGAR AGE: 48
Occupation: Teacher/Speech Pathologist/Parent
Education and Qualifications: Public schools are a reflection of their
communities. In San Luis Obispo, we know that children are our most
precious asset, and we believe they are the future. I believe that it is
time to get back ,to basics and put kids first. To do this we must:
Support partnerships among parents, teachers, students,
administrators, and the community. This will lead to broad-based.
and responsive decisions.
Require that each dollar the district spends puts students' needs
first.
Ensure that our schools maintain the highest standards.
As a teacher, I strongly support public education. As a -parent, I want
my child to attend the finest schools in California. As a trained special
education mediator, I understand the importance and power of
listening. As a taxpayer; I demand fiscal responsibility.
My personal style is to listen, ask questions, and develop consensus.
While I will stand behind my core beliefs,my litmus test will always
be, "What is in the best interest of children."
We have wonderful schools. Please vote for me, so that together we
can make great schools even better.
s/ Christopher Ungar
STATEMENT OF CAN�ATE FOR
MAYOR:
City of San Luis Obispo
ALLEN K. SETTLE AGE: 56
Occupation: Mayor/Educator
Education and Qualifications:
I have lived in this city for 30 years with my wife Kathi, and our two
sons. I am currently the mayor and a professor specializing in municipal
government, finance, law and public administration. My service record
covering a period of twenty five years includes city planning
commissioner, city councilmember, and mayor.
I strive to reconcile environmental and business concerns with
emphasis on maintaining the small town atmosphere that makes San
Luis Obispo such an attractive place to live and work. I will continue
to build consensus on the council and in the community with
consultation and respect.
One of my goals is securing our share of a reliable water source
from Nacimiento Reservoir with Salinas as a backup resource. I
continue to work with North County communities to augment water
sources to protect our city from the danger of future droughts.
I have worked to improve the intergovernmental relations with other
cities, the county, the schools, and the university. I have initiated joint
meetings with all seven cities and the county to help resolve common
revenue, land use, and resource issues. I continue to support athletic
fields for the city and the success of the Performing Arts Center.
I support job stability with higher -paying employment opportunities,
and attracting business projects such as the Copeland/Court Street
Chinatown Project. I support the completion of the athletic fields and
a community/senior center. I continue to support tourism, public art,
and clean industry.
I support a green belt around the city such as the completed acquisition
of the Irish Hills. I will continue to work with the natural resource
manager and city biologist to achieve creek and habitat preservation.
I voted for the natural resources inventory and agricultural zoning for
the city.
I support improved public works projects such as street maintenance
and improvement, and additional downtown parking.
I have worked for neighborhood preservation and continued
communication with neighborhood associations. Viable neighborhoods
are vital to our quality of life.
I continue to support sound finance policies that have rewarded our
city with the highest financial ratings. I will continue to work to achieve
future balanced budgets for the city.
Help me achieve these goals and objectives. I ask for your vote to
be re-elected Mayor on November 7' .
s/ Allen K. Settle
DEC�� CION DE CANDIDATO PARA
v ALCALDE
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
ALLEN K. SETTLE EDAD: 56
Ocupaci6n: Alcalde/Educador
Educacidn y Calificaciones:
Por 30 anos, he vivido en esta ciudad con mi esposa Kathi, y con
nuestros dos hijos. Actualmente soy el alcalde y un profesor con
especializaci6n en gobierno municipal, en finanias, en derecho y en
administraci6n publica. Mi historial de servicios abarca un periodo
de veinticinco anos, incluyendo comisionado de planificaci6n
municipal, concejal municipal y alcalde.
Hago un esfuerzo para reconciliar las preocupaciones ambientales
y comerciales con un enfasis en conservar una atm6sfera de pueblo
pequeno que hace que San Luis Obispo sea un lugar tan atractivo
para vivir y trabajar. Continuare formando consensos en el concejo
y en la comunidad con consultas y con respeto.
Sere una de mis metas obtener nuestra porci6n de una fuente de
agua confiable del Embalse Nacimiento y usar a Salinas como una
fuente de resguardo. Sigo trabajando con las comunidades de North
Countyppara incrementar los recursos de agua para proteger nuestra
comunidad del peligro de una sequfa en el futuro.
He trabajado para mejorar las relaciones con los gobiernos de las
otras ciudades, con el condado, con las escuelas y con la universidad.
He iniciado reuniones conjuntas con todas las siete ciudades y con
el condado para ayudar a resolver problemas que tenemos en comun
como por ejemplo las Fuentes de ingresos, el use del suelo y los
recursos. Sigo apoyando los campos de deportes para la ciudad y
el exito del Centro de Artes de la Representaci6n.
Estoy a favor de la estabilidad de empleos y oportunidades para
empleos mejor pagados, y de atraer proyectos comerciales tales coma
el Proyecto Copeland/Court Street Chinatown. Apoyo la finalizaci6n
delos cameos de deportes y de un centro para la comunidad y para
las personas mayores. Sigo apoyando el turismo, el arte para el publico
y la industria limpia.
Estoy a favor de tener una franja verde alrededor de la ciudad como
por ejemplo la adquisici6n exitosa de Irish Hills. Continuar6 trabajando
con el administrador de los recursos naturales y con el bi6logo de
la ciudad para lograr la preservaci6n de riachuelos y de hebitats.
Vote por el inventario de los recursos naturales y por una zonificaci6n
agrfcola para la ciudad.
Respalde los proyectos de mejores obras publicas tales como el
mantenimiento y mejoras de las calles y el aumento de
estacionamiento en el centro.
He trabajado para preservar vecindarios y para continuar la
comunicacion con las asociaciones vecinales. Los vecindarios viables
son esenciales para nuestra calidad de vida.
Continuo apoyando las polfticas s6lidas de finanzas que han premiado
a nuestra Ciudad con las clasificaciones financleras mos altas.
Continuare trabajando para lograr presupuestos reconciliados en el
futuro para la ciudad.
Ayudeme a lograr estas metas y estos objetivos. Le pido su voto
para ser reelegido como alcalde el 7 de noviembre.
f/ Allen K. Settle
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATC 'R
MAYOR 1--_�
City of San Luis Obispo
DAVE ROMERO AGE: 71
Occupation: Councilmember
Education and Qualifications:
Personal:
City resident since 1956
Wife: MaryBelle, married 48 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 (part time) Cal Poly State University, 1967-97
PasUpresent memberships/activities
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
American Public Works Association
Old Mission Church, Newman Center, Grace Church
La Fiesta (1987 EI Presidente)
City Councilmember: 1992-2000
Vice -mayor (2+yrs)
Integrated Waste Management Authority (president)
Economic Opportunity Commission
Performing Arts Center Steering Committee
CMC Citizens' Advisory Committee
Student -Community Liaison Committee
North County Water Task Force
California League of Cities (Division president 2 yrs)
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (president)
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (president)
As your Councilman for the past 8 years and Public Works Director
for the previous 36, 1 have devoted nearly 45 years to protecting and
enhancing the unique quality of life we enjoy in our city. I am well
known for a common sense approach to issues, for honesty and
integrity and for keen negotiating skills. In recent years I have worked
closely and have a rapport with officials from nearby cities, with
members of the Board of Supervisors, with city representatives in
the tri -counties area (as League of Cities Division president) with Cal
Poly, Cuesta and CMC, and with our state and federal legislators.
With my extensive background and reputation for integrity, I have
unmatched qualifications to serve as Mayor. I will be a mayor with
vision, one you can depend on for reliability and decisiveness. I will
make every effort to restore a sense of trust between government
agencies and our city.
As fulltime mayor, I will concentrate on resolving our long standing
water supply needs, completion of the Airport Area annexation,
resolving downtown parking needs, continuing to improve and enhance
downtown, and protecting and preserving our city's neighborhoods. I
will continue to work for acquisition of open space, development of
a Youth Sports Complex, improved Senior Center facilities, relief of
traffic congestion and accelerated street maintenance.
I have dedicated my life to public service. Most importantly, you can
trust me to do what is right for our City.
s/ Dave Romero
DECLARAC' "DE CANDIDATO PARA
�LCALDE
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
DAVE ROMERO EDAD: 71
Ocupaci6n: Concejal
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
Personal:
Residente de la ciudad desde 1956
Esposa: MaryBelle, casados por 48 anos
Hijos: Cathie, Teresa, Bruce (difunto), 11 nietos
Preparation academica:
Licenciatura en Ingenieria Civil, UNM, Albuquerque
Ingeniero civil titulado, California
Experiencia profesional:
Funcionario comisionado — USC&GS 1950-54
Departamento de Carreteras del Condado de Los Angeles 1954-56
Director de Obras Publicas, Ciudad de San Luis Obispo, 1956-92
Conferenciante (a tiempo parcial) de la Universidad Estatal de Cal
Poly, 1967-97
Asociaciones y actividades actuatesy pasadas
Camara de Comercio de San Luis Obispo
Asociacion Americana de Obras Publicas
Old Mission Church, Newman Center, Grace Church
La Fiesta (1987 EI Presidente)
Concejal municipal: 1992.2000
Vice alcalde (mos de 2 anos)
Direcci6n Integrada del Manejo de Desperdicios (presidente)
Comisi6n de Oportunidad Economica
Comite Tim6n del Centro de Arles de Representaci6n
Comite Consultivo de los Ciudadanos del CMC
Comite de Enlace entre Alumnos y la Comunidad
Fuerza Especial de Agua de North County
Alianza de Ciudades de California (presidente de division por 2 anos)
Consejo de Gobiernos de San Luis Obispo(presidente)
Direcci6n de Transporte Publico Regional de San Luis Obispo
(presidente)
Como su concejal por los ultimos 8 anos y como Director de Obras
Publicas por los 36 anos anteriores, he dedicado casi 45 anos a
proteger y a meJJorar la calidad de vida Unica que disfrutamos en
nuestra ciudad. Tengo la reputaci6n de usar el sentido com6n para
analizar los asuntos, de ser honrado a integro y de tener buenas
habilidades de negociaci6n. En los ultimos anos, he trabajado
estrechamente y establecido relaciones con los funcionarios de las
ciudades circunvecinas, con los miembros del Consejo de
Supervisores, con los representantes municipales en sector tri -county
(tomo presidente de la Divisi6n de la Alianza de Ciudades) con Cal
Poly, con Cuesta y con CMC, y con nuestros legisladores estatales
y federales.
Con mi extensa experiencia y reputaci6n de integridad, tengo
calificaciones inigualables para desempenarme tomo alcalde. Serb
un alcalde con vision, del cual puede depender para confiabilidad y
decision. Hare todo Io posible para restaurar un sentido de confianza
entre las oficinas gubernamentales y nuestra ciudad.
Como alcalde a tiempo completo, me concentrare en solucionar
nuestras antiguas y constantes necesidades de suministros de agua,
en la finalization de la anexion del sector del aeropuerto, en satisfacer
las necesidades de estacionamiento en el centro de la ciudad, en
continuar mejorando y modernizado el centro, y en proteger y preservar
los vecindarios de nuestra ciudad. Continuare trabatando para la
adquisicion del espacio abierto, para el desarrollo de un completo
de deportes para j6venes, para mejores instalaciones para un centro
para anaanos, y para un aliwo al congestionamiento del trafico y
una aceleraci6n del mantenimiento de las Galles.
He dedicado mi vida al servicio publico. Mas importante, puede confiar
en mi a hater to que sea indicado para nuestra ciudad.
f/ Dave Romero
STATEMENT OF CAN'�ATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITY-";
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE ")R
MEMBER OF CITY COUN(.,;
City of San Luis Obispo
DAVID A. JEFFREY AGE: 52
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Education and Qualifications:
My primary reason for running for SLO City Council is to protect
and enhance our resident's quality of life. I believe that we need
to be responsible stewards and preserve the heritage of this unique
and wonderful city. Many challenges face us, but together, we can
make a difference. The best balance between environmental protection,
a sustainable and vibrant economy, and safe, livable and enjoyable
neighborhoods can only be achieved as we invite and. include all
residents and business community members to participate in the
process of defining and achieving community values and goals.
There is no substitute for experience! I have served the residents
of this community for the past decade, serving as: Vice Chairman of
SLO City Planning Commission (1996 – 2000); SLO County Alcohol
and Drug Advisory Board Member; SLO Sheriff's Department
volunteer; Chinese Garden Steering Committee (present member);
and a Terrace Hill neighborhood organizer, for railroad noise and air
quality compliance, as well as traffic issues.
My management experience in private industry, as well as my previous
small business ownership, Provides me with excellent fiscal awareness
and planning skills essential to help manage our city's $69.4 million
dollar budget.
My civic and community experience will prove invaluable in helping
to solve traffic congestion, establish a clean and accessible
downtown, provide affordable housing, as well as support much
needed social and recreational opportunities for residents of all
ages, including establishment of a permanent senior center. My
understanding of city zoning and general plan elements is essential
to help us carefully plan for in -fill projects and their potential impacts
upon our neighborhoods, schools, business, and environment.
I believe in open and honest communication. I also believe that to
be a good leader, one must be a good listener. My commitment to
you is to insure that our city government will be open, honest
and inclusive. Our greatest natural resource is our residents –
collectively we have the understanding and wisdom essential to keep
our city vital and livable. Let us work together to maintain and enhance
our wonderful quality of life in SLO.
I would consider it an honor to receive your vote. Together we can
make a difference!
Thank You,
s/ David A. Jeffrey
DECLARACIrl".DE. CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO DE )NCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad ue San Luis Obispo
DAVID A. JEFFREY EDAD: 52
Ocupaci6n: Terapeuta Ocupacional
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
La raz6n principal de mi candidature para el Concejo de la Ciudad
de SLO es proteger y mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestros
residentes. Creo que tenemos que ser administradores responsables
y preservar el patrimonio de esta ciudad Unica y maravillosa. Nos
enfrentamos con muchos retos, perojuntos podemos tener un impacto.
La Onica forma para lograr el mejor egwlibrio entre la protecci6n
ambiental, una economia viable y vibrante, y vecindarios segguros,
habitables y placenteros sera invitar a incluir a todos los residentes
y a los integrantes de la comunidad de negocios a participar en el
proceso de definir y alcanzar valores y metas comunitarios. -
iLa experiencia no tiene substituto! He estado a las 6rdenes de
los residentes de esta comunidad por la Oltima decada,
desempenandome como: Vice Director de la Comisi6n de Planificaci6n
de San Luis Obispo (1996-2000); miembro del Consejo Consultivo
sobre Alcohol y Drogas del Condado de San Luis Obispo; voluntario
con el Sherifato de SLO; Comite Tim6n Chinese Garden (miembro
actual) y organizador del vecindario de Terrace Hill, para el
cumplimiento de las normas para el ruido del ferrocarril y de la calidad
del aire, al igual que para asuntos del trafico.
Mi experiencia en administraci6n en la industria privada, al igual que'
mi experiencia anterior como dueno de un pequeno negocio, me da
una conciencia fiscal excelente y habilidades de planificacion
esenciales para ayudarme a administrar el presupuesto de $69.4
millones de nuestra ciudad.
Mi experiencia civica y comunitaria sera muy valiosa para ayudar a
solucionar el congestionamiento del trafico, establecer un centro
de la ciudad limpio y accesible, ofrecer vivienda econ6mica, y
tambien apoyar las oportunidades sociales y recreativas que los
residentes de todas las edades necesitan tanto, incluyendo el
estableeimiento de un centro permanenteppara las personas
mayores. Mi comprensi6n de los elementos de la zonificaci6n de la
ciudad y del plan general es esencial para ayudarnos a planear
cuidadosamente los proyectos de relleno de tierra y e1 impacto
potencial que podrfan tener sobre nuestros vecindarios, nuestras
escuelas, nuestros negocios y nuestro medic, ambiente.
Creo en una comunicaci6n abierta y sincera. Tambien, creo que para
ser un buen lider uno tiene que escuchar atentamente. Es mi
compromiso con usted asegurarme de que nuestro gobierno
municipal este ab!erto, sincero y global. Nuestro mayor recurso
natural son nuestros residentes — colectivamente tenemos la
comprensi6n y la sabidur!a esenciales para mantener a nuestra ciudad
vital y habitable. Trabajemos juntos para mantener y mejorar la calidad
de vida tan maravillosa que tenemos en SLO.
Sera para mi un honor tener su voto. IJuntos podemos tener un
impacto!
Gracias,
fl David A. Jeffrey
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STATEMENT OF CATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITU NCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
KENNETH S. SCNWARTZ AGE: 75
Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
Education and Qualifications:
My wife, Martha, and I have been residents of San Luis Obispo County
since 1952 and San Luis Obispo City since 1954. Our daughter and
son are products of our local schools; our son is a Cal Poly graduate.
I am aprofessor emeritus of Architecture having served on the faculty
and in administrative positions of Cal Poly's College of Architecture
and Environmental Design for 36 years.
My introduction to San Luis Obispo governmental affairs took place
in 1959 when I was appointed to the Planning Commission on which
I served for 8 years. Our very first General Plan was created during
my tenure. In 1969 1 was elected Mayor and served five two-year
terms. Mission Plaza was created during my tenure
as well as
numerous progressive programs that remain in place today.
I have also served 8 years on the County Planning Commission —
an experience that has given me a broad perspective of County -City
land planning issues. Eight years on both the Whale Rock Commission
and the County Water Resources Advisory Body has provided me
with a good understanding of water issues.
I have also served on the Grand Jury; the Board of Directors of,
Camp Fire Girls; Committeeman for a Cub Scout and Boy Scout troop;
and the Men's Colony Citizens' Advisory Committee. I was the founding
president of the Obispo Beautiful Association and a 19 year member
of the Jack House Committee. I was one of the five design professionals
who volunteered our services to work with citizen committees to
produce the "Downtown Concept Plan" a vision document that helps
guide development in our downtown.
I have been honored by both The American Institute of Architects
and The American Planning Association for my contributions to
community planning.
As a design professional I have the vision skills needed for creative
solutions to the problems generated by community growth. I can apply
those skills to balance the social, environmental and economic factors
the interplay of which create the vitality, livability and visual
attractiveness of San Luis Obispo.
I offer these skills and my dedication, my experience and my love
for San Luis Obispo for your consideration. Your vote for Ken Schwartz,
Council Member, would be appreciated.
s/ Kenneth S. Schwartz
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATA_IR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNT
City of San Luis Obispo
CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND AGE: 49
Occupation: Community Service Volunteer
Education and Qualifications:
I am a fifth generation Californian. I was born 49 years ago in Southern
California and grew up on a farm in the San Joaquin Valley. I attended
California public schools from elementary through the University of
California.
I have lived in San Luis Obispo for thirteen years and raised my
family here. I have worked as a volunteer in our public schools, both
in the classroom and the library, and served on the PTA Board and
the School Site Council.
l was elected to the Board of Trustees for ECOSLO and am currently
a member of the County's Water Resources Advisory Committee. Former
City Council member Bill Roalman is chair of my campaign committee,
and I am endorsed by Supervisor Peg Pinard, attorney and local business
owner Saro Rizzo, City Council member Jan Marc, former Supervisor
Richard Krejsa, and business owner Linnaea Phillips.
Through my work in the community, I have gained great respect for
the residents of San Luis Obispo. The community has consistently
supported preservation of our neighborhoods, protection of our clean
air and great natural beauty, and local, independent businesses. The
residents have twice voted against the costly, unreliable State Water
Project and continue to support slow growth rates that are linked to
the available resource base. Because I believe in the citizens' right
to vote on issues that are important to our future, I am a strong
supporter of the SOAR initiative.
I believe we are growing too quickly. As your representative on the
City Council, I will work for well-planned development that will preserve
the quality of life we enjoy in this very special place.
s/ Christine Mulholland
DECLARAC';DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO DL ONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
CHRISTINE MULHOLLAND EDAD: 49
Ocupaci6n: Voluntaria de Servicios Comunitarios
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
Mi familia ha vivido en California por cinco generaciones. Yo nacf
hace 49 ants en el Sur de California y me crie en una granja en el
Valle de San Joaquin. Asisti a las escuelas publicas de California,
desde la escuela primaria hasta la Universidad de California.
He vivido en San Luis Obispo por trece ants y he criado a mi familia
aqui. He trabajado como voluntaria en nuestras escuelas publicas,
tanto en las aulas como en la biblioteca, y me desempene en el
consejo de la PTA y en el Consejo Escolar Local.
Fui elegida al Consejo de Sindicos de ECOSLO y actualmente soy
miembra del Comite Consultivo sabre los Recursos de Agua del
Condado. EI ex miembro del Concejo de la Ciudad Bill Roaiman es
director demi comite de campana y tengo el respaldo dela Supervisora
Peg Pinard, del abogado y dueno de un negocio local Saro Rizzo,
del miembra del Concejo de la Ciudad Jan Marx, del ex Supervisor
Richard Krejsa, y de la Buena de un negocio Linnaea Phillips.
Por medio de mi trabajo con la comunidad, he establecido ungran
respeto para los residentes de San Luis Obispo. La comunidad ha
apoyado constantemente la preservaci6n de nuestros vecindarios, la
protecci6n del afire puro y la gran belleza natural, y los negocios
mdependientes locales. En dos ocascones los residentes han votado
en contra del Proyecto de Agua Estatal costoso y no confiable y han
continuado apoyando las tasas de crecimiento despacio que estgn
vinculadas a la base del recurso disponible. Debido a que creo en
el derecho del ciudadano de votar sobre los asuntos que sean
importantes para nuestro futuro, apoyo firmemente la iniciativa SOAR.
Creo que estamos creciendo demasiado rapido. Como su
representante en el Concejo de la Ciudad, trabafare para una
urbanizaci6n que sea bien regulada y que preserve la calcdad de
vida que disfrutamos en este lugar tan especial.
f/ Christine Mulholland
STATEMENT OF CAN,' `ATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITU, JNCIL
City of San. Luis O3 ispo
ALLEN HAILE AGE: 69
Occupation: University Administrator
Education and Qualifications: Never before has San Luis Obispo
been presented with so many attractive opportunities to create a
future that includes improved human conditions for so many. However,
making the most of these opportunities isn't automatic. It requires
vision, tenacity, perseverance, and the intellectual courage to
collaborate.
My goal is to take advantage of the opportunities we face, and to
promote communication and collaboration. I represent the "sensible
middle" of this city. I'm a bridge between extreme positions.
Both sides of the philosophical spectrum have valid points, and I
honor both for caring. By combining the best of both points of view,
and disregarding the fringe ideas, I plan to walk a centrist's path to
create solutions rather than divisions.
• I oppose development of the Dalidio property because it makes
neither economic nor environmental sense.
• I support the SOAR initiative as the simplest method for city
residents to protect home values and maintain the quality of
neighborhoods.
• 1 support Measure S, the Police and Firefighters Association's
binding arbitration ballot initiative. I oppose Measure T, City Hall's
unnecessary countermeasure.
My long history of participation in civic affairs is a natural outgrowth
of a desire to make an impact on the human condition. My education
includes a Ph.D. in public administration and a master's degree in
systems management from USC. I was the first in my family — and
the first of my parent's 14 children — to attend college.
MNexperience ranges from managing the family farm at age 15 during
II, to developing the entire management structure for a new city
in Saudi Arabia, to founding a project development consulting firm
in San Francisco. During a 20 -year Air Force career, I completed 134
night combat missions, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and
retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
My teaching experiences at Pepperdine and Golden Universities were
enriched by a host of overseas assignments, followed by a Carter
Administration appointment as Secretarial Representative for the U.S.
Department of Commerce.
I have served the citizens of San Luis Obispo through my work with
the Red Cross, United Way, Children's Services Network, Court
Appointed Special Advocates for Children, the SLO Chamber of
Commerce, Economic Forecast Project, Economic Advisory
Committee, California Space and Technology Alliance, and the
emerging California Central Coast Research partnership.
I am excited about the opportunity to serve in this new role, and
would be highly honored to receive your trust.
s/ Allen C. Haile
DECDCION DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEM( JDEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
�i"udad de San Luis Obispo
ALLEN HAILE EDAD: 69
Ocupaci6n: Administrador Universitario
Educaci6n y Calificaciones: Nunca antes se han presentado ante
San Luis Obispo tantas oportunidades atractivas para crear un futuro
qua incluya mejores condiciones humanas para tantas personas. Sin
embargo, aprovechar estas oportunidades no es autometico..Requiere
vision, tenacidad, perseverancia, y el valor intelectual de colaborar.
Es mi meta aprovechar las oportunidades que enfrentamos y promover
comunicaci6n y colaboracibn. Represento el "cwdadano sensato en
el centro" de esta ciudad. Yo soy un puente tendido entre posturas
extremas.
Ambos extremos de la gama filos6fica tienen puntos vMidos, y respeto
a los dos por su compasion. Si combino Io me or de ambos puntos
de vista, y si me olvido de las ideas en las mftrgenes, podr6 Ilevar
un camino medio para crear soluciones en lugar de di
ferencias de
opiniones.
• Me opongo a la urbanizaci6n de la propiedad Dalidio porque no
tiene sentido desde la perspectiva economica ni de la ambiental.
• Estoy a favor de la iniciativa SOAR como el metodo mes fecil
para los residentes de la Ciudad porque les permite proteger el
valor de su casa y al mismo tiempo conservar la calidad de los
vecindarios.
• Respaldo la Medida S, la iniciativa en la papeleta sobre el arbitraje
vinculante de la Asociaci6n de Policia y Bomberos. Me opongo a
la Medida T, la medida contraria innecesaria propuesta por el
ayuntamiento.
Mi largo historial de participaci6n en asuntos cfvicos es una extension
natural de un deseo de tener un impacto sobre la condici6n humana.
Mi preparacion academica incluye un doctorado en Adminisfraci6n
Publica y una maestrfa en Administraci6n de Sistemas de la USC.
Fui la primera persona en mi familia — y el primero de 14 hijos —
que asistib a la universidad.
Mi experiencia varia desde administrar la finca familiar cuando tenfa
15 anos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, a desarrollar toda la
estructura administrativa de una nueva ciudad en Arabia Saudita, a
fundar una empresa asesora del desarrollo de proyectos en San
Francisco. Durante 20 anos en la Fuerza Aerea, Nice 134 misiones
nocturnas de combate, y obtuve el Distinguished Flying Cross y me
jubile como Teniente Coronel.
Mi experiencia en ensenanza en Pepperdine University y Golden
University se enriqueci6 debido a varias tareas en el extranjero, y
despues obtuve un nombramiento del Gobierno de Carter como
representante secretarial del Departamento de Comercio de los
Estados Unidos.
He servido a los ciudadanos de San Luis Obispo por medio de mi
trabajo con la Cruz Raja, United Way, la Red de Servicios para Ninos,
Defensores Especiales de Ninos por Nombramiento del Tribunal, la
C6mara de Comercio de SLO, el Proyecto de Pronosticos Economicos,
el Comite Consultivo Econ6mico, la Alianza Espacial y Tecnol6gica
de California y la emergente alianza de Investigacion de California
Central Coast.
Estoy emocionado por la oportunidad de desempenarme en este nuevo
papel, y serfa un alto honor recibir su confianza.
f/ Allen C. Haile
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE'— %R
COMMISSIONER. i
Port San Luis Harbor Dist et
CAROLYN MOFFATT AGE: 58
Occupation: Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
Education and Qualifications:
I am an effective commissioner of a working port.
I will continue to:
Maintain current balance of priority uses—commercial fishing and
coastal recreational opportunities;
Work to assure longterm financial stability by reducing operating
costs, maintaining economic diversity, promoting capital investment
in major maintenance and revenue enhancing projects, retaining
local tax funds for essential public services not covered by user
fees, keeping a prudent reserve:
Provide clear, understandable financial accountability:
Promote resource conservation and species enhancement.
I actively participate with other governing agencies affecting district
activities:
Assured excavation and restoration of a beautiful clean safe beach
at Avila;
Lobbied California Senate and Assembly to retain locally collected
District revenues for local facilities, health and safety:
Consistently presented strong opposition to federal plans to develop
offshore ail at local, state and federal hearings:
Successfully lobbied Congress for federal funds to restore breakwater:
Worked to assure healthy, productive marine environment in San
Luis Bay.
I have represented the District in citizen advisory groups to resolve
issues of interesticoncern including offshore energy, air quality,
lighthouse restoration/utilization, District ordinances, Avila Road traffic,
fair and equitable coastal access.
The Central Coast is environmentally sensitive. All activities must be
performed within high environmental standards.
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE' FOR
COMMISSIONER
Port San Luis Harbor District
JIM BLECHA AGE: 54
Occupation: Marine biologist
Education and Qualifications: I am well qualified to serve as a
Commissioner at Port San Luis Harbor District because of my long-term
experience and knowledge of the Port. Since 1978 1 have kept a
sailboat in Port, and my family and I frequently sail, fish and swim
there. I served on the Board of Commissioners previously and know
the operations, obligations and expectations of the District along with
what it takes to work productively with the other commissioners.
Professionally, I am a marine biologist with 30+ years experience
and I know well the special demands and rewards of working in the
marine environment and with ocean -related politics.
I am committed to keeping Port San Luis a viable working harbor
with commercial and recreational boats, boat loading, unloading and
maintenance facilities, fuel docks, proficient employees and effective
administration. I support commercial fishing as an important Harbor
industry and advocate projects which improve environmental quality,
such as boat yard upgrades. I support continued efforts to develop
revenue sources that are independent from property taxes.
My goal is to maintain the commercial and recreational services of
Port San Luis, improve its economic viability and retain its unique
character. Vote Blecha for Harbor Commissioner.
s/ Jim Blecha
40-37
STATEME''— OF CANDIDATE FOR
MISSIONER
Port San Luis Harbor District
DREW BRANDY AGE: 49
Occupation: Commissioner, Port San Luis Harbor District
Education and Qualifications: Bachelor of Science/Natural Resource
Management: Cal Poly SLO
The last four years have been exceptionally positive for your harbor
district.
Services previously provided by district personnel have been converted
to private enterprises that generate income to the district. These
enterprise efforts have been accomplished without employee layoffs.
Employees are fairly compensated for quality workmanship.
Revenues have been wisely spent on port projects such as a new
parking lot- adding needed spaces, increasing dredging capability to
facilitate safe boat launching, and pier maintenance. The budget is
lean; however, needed capital projects and all Public services have
been maintained or in many cases enhanced, while building a prudent
reserve of funds.
I will continue to ensure that the Avila Beach restoration project is
completed in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
As your State Game Warden for 21 years, I am in regular contact
with fishermen, business owners, and recreational users of the Port.
Couple my substantial involvement with the daily activities of the Port
and 11 years of government experience, I am the best qualified
candidate for Harbor Commissioner. I have truly enjoyed serving as
your commissioner the past four years. Thank you again for your vote
of confidence.
s/ Drew Brandy
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY.r--4UNSEL
MEASURE M-"
State law requires each county to adopt a general plan controlling
development in the unincorporated areas of the county. State law
authorizes the Board of Supervisors to amend the general plan.
If enacted, this measure will modify existing law as follows: The
measure will readopt the Official Maps in existence as of January
10, 2000, which assign the "Agriculture," "Open Space," "Residential
Rural," and "Rural Lands" designations to parcels of land countywide.
It will also readopt the San Luis Obispo County General Plan definitions
of these designations, subdivision parcel size ranges, building density,
population density, and purpose and character statements in effect
as of January 10, 2000. Except as noted below, until the year 2031,
the measure will require a vote of the people in order to change the
foregoing Official Maps and General Plan land use designations,
definitions and policies (if changes are proposed by initiative) or Board
of Supervisors' approval, public hearing, and a vote of the people (if
the changes are initiated by the Board). In addition, approval by the
Coastal Commission may be required for land located within the
Coastal Zone.
A vote of the people will not be required for the Board of Supervisors
to: redesignate parcels from "Rural Lands" or "Residential Rural" to
"Agriculture" or "Open Space"; redesignate parcels designated "Open
Space" to "Agriculture," or "Agriculture" to "Open Space,' when
specified compatibility findings are made; redesignate parcels
designated "Agriculture," "Rural Lands," or "Residential Rural" to
"Public Facilities" when parcels are publicly owned and not prime
agricultural land; redesignate, under specified circumstances, up to
20 acres per year, to comply with the state affordable housing laws;
apply combining designations to "Agriculture," "Open Space," "Rural
Lands," or "Residential Rural" parcels; redesignate "Agriculture," "Open
Space;' "Rural Lands," or "Residential Rural" parcels after making
findings that (1) failure to redesignate would deprive the landowner
of a vested right or create an unconstitutional taking, and (2) the
redesignation is the minimum necessary step to avoid such a
deprivation or taking; redesignate four specific parcels designated
"Agriculture" in Cayucos, Nipomo and Templeton; and, approve "minor
modifications" to the General Plan such as renumbering or
reorganizing.
The measure will not apply to: projects with existing vested rights;
parcels encompassed within a validly approved and fully executed
development agreement; an approved vesting tentative map; or, any
project or legislative action beyond the voters' initiative power.
A "yes" vote on this measure is a vote in favor of retaining the
Official Maps and General Plan land use designations, definitions,
and policies, discussed above, until the year 2031, unless changed
by a vote of the people or amended by the Board without a vote of
the people under the limited circumstances set forth above.
A "no" vote on this measure is a vote against requiring a vote of
the people in order to change the Official Maps and General Plan
land use designations, definitions, and policies, discussed above.
s/ James B. Lindholm, Jr.
County Counsel
ARGUMFN FAVOR OF MEASURE M-2000
pen
The Save Osp nd Agricultural Resources initiative was placed
on the ballot after volunteers gathered more than 17,000 signatures
from voters concerned about urban sprawl and its impact on our
home values, property rights, and communities.
SOAR gives citizens a chance to vote on how our communities should
grow. It prevents sprawl and preserves the quality of our neighborhoods.
The future of our county is too important to be decided by the politics
of the Board of Supervisors.
SOAR protects property values by providing certainty of land uses
near our homes, by reducing the spread of strip malls and other
developments that devalue our neighborhoods, and by providing a
fair process for building and development that treats everyone's
property rights equally.
Out-of-town developers and speculators are trying to convince you
that "there is no sprawl," that strip malls are good for your property
values, and that homeowners have no property rights.
They believe they have a right to convert farmland and open space into
housing tracts and strip malls, but that you don't have a right to protect
your homes, neighborhoods, and schools from the consequences of bad
growth such as traffic congestion, pollution, and blight.
SOAR has been upheld by the California Supreme Court. It simply
allows voters to approve zone changes from agricultural, open space,
rural lands, and residential rural to urban uses such as housing tracts,
industrial parks, and shopping centers.
SOAR doesn't impose new restrictions on land. It doesn't prevent
owners from doing anything they are currently allowed to do on their
property. It merely gives voters a say when a developer or speculator
wants an exception made to our General Plan.
If you agree that your property values, property rights, and quality
of life are worth protecting, vote Yes on Measure M-2000.
s/ Betty J. Fiscalini, Rancher
s/ Niels Udsen, Winery & Vineyard Owner
s/ Lowell J.K. Davis, Homeowner
s/ John R. Ewan, San Luis Obispo City Council Member
s/ Turko Semmes, Builder
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE M-2000
Measure M does nothing to preserve agriculture and open space. In
fact if passed, the SOAR initiative would actually threaten farm land
and open space. This initiative takes away the rights of local
communities and individual property owners and gives it to 131,000
voters who have no stake in a local community or farm. The most
troubling part of this initiative is that unlike laws passed by our
representative government this initiative cannot be fixed. If it passes,
it cannot be changed for thirty years.
What would happen if Measure M passed?
• It would take away the right of local communities to plan for
their own future. It would require a countywide election anytime
a community wants to make even a small change to its
boundaries.
• Farmers and other small property owners would be required to
pay for a county wide election campaign to change the way they
use their property.
• Traffic congestion and school overcrowding would become a
bigger problem because all new growth would be crowded into
our neighborhoods.
• Higher densities mean higher housing costs for working families
in San Luis Obispo County.
Planning experts warn that "ballot -box -planning" would take away the
County's ability to plan for our long-term future and turn land use
decisions into political campaigns that can be manipulated by
developers and special interest groups.
Please vote No on Measure M.
s/ Candy Evenson, Secretary, Citizens For Local Planning, No On SOAR
s/ Hugh Pitts, SLO Farm Bureau Pres.
s/ Duane Picanco, Mayor, City of Paso Robles
s/ Harry L. Ovitt, Board of Supervisors
s/ Antonia Hampton, Citizen
40-501
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE -M-2000
Vote No on Measure i
Everyone agrees that open -space and agricultural land in San Luis
Obispo County must be protected - but it must be done the righl
way. An effective plan must include involvement from community
leaders, agriculturists, and county officials. There were no public
hearings and the measure was not subject to outside legal review.
Measure M is an ill-conceived proposal that would have unintended
negative consequences for San Luis Obispo County.
• It would lock -in the county's current general plan for thirty years,
and make it impossible to plan intelligently for our future.
• Measure M would replace careful planning with ballot -box
zoning. San Luis Obispo County voters would be required to
make literally hundreds of complex land -use decisions without
input from planning professionals.
• Measure M would also take away the right of local communities
to plan for their own future. It would require a countywide
election anytime a community wants to make even a small
change to its boundaries.
• Measure M also treats small landowners very unfairly. Family
farmers would be required to have a countywide election just to
divide land among their children.
• One critical loophole in Measure. M would even allow developers
to bypass the county's strict planning and environmental
procedures and go directly to the ballot.
• Measure M would increase density in existing neighborhoods,
meaning more traffic congestion, school overcrowding and
higher taxes for current San Luis Obispo County residents.
• Higher densities means higher housing costs for working
families in San Luis Obispo County. Only low-income and
high-density housing would be built since they are exempt from
Measure M. Traditional homes would become much more
expensive.
Measure M is the wrong solution. Please join us in voting No.
s/ Citizens for Local Planning, No On Soar, Candy Evenson, Secretary
s/ Duane Picanco, Mayor, City of Paso Robles
s/ Hugh Pitts, SLO Farm Bureau Pres.
s/ Antonia Hampton, Citizen
s/ Harry L. Ovitt, County Supervisor
REBUTTAL TO ARGI-WENT AGAINST MEASURE M-2000
The opponents of SOAR -,.,.d, using half-truths and falsehoods in an
effort to convince you that sprawl is good for you and that citizens
are incapable of deciding what is good for their communities.
If SOAR had the flaws alleged by its opponents, our County Counsel
would have identified those flaws in his impartial analysis. That's his
job. Read it, then decide who you believe.
Measure M opponents' "right way" of planning has led to increased
traffic congestion, strip malls where snow pea fields used to be, lower
levels of police and fire protection, water shortages, and the loss of
farmland and open space.
When the. Board of Supervisors approves zoning changes that result
insprawl, taxpayers are forced to foot the bill and homeowners risk
decreased property values. It is our right to make such decisions.
SOAR returns that right to us.
Proposition 13, a citizens' initiative adopted by California voters in
1978 without public hearings, changed the lives of millions of
homeowners by giving them control over property taxes. SOAR gives
communities control over their futures.
This is the truth about SOAR. Landowners will be able to do everything
they can do right now under SOAR, except sprawl without voter
consent. Environmental review will continue. Cities -will still decide
how they want to grow. SOAR is easy to understand and fair.
Believe your own eyes, not those who profit from sprawl. Measure
M protects homeowners' rights and our future. Vote "Yes" on M.
s/ Betty J. Fiscalini
s/ Wendy Brown, Certified Public Accountant
s/ John R. Ewan, San Luis Obispo City Councilman
s/ Lowell J.K. Davis, Homeowner
s/ Niels Udsen, Vineyard & Winery Owner
40-502
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connected disabled veterans at any California. State
University, University of California, or Community College
campus.
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M 4x,FUJTEXT OF MEASURE )\ "^70
A Measure Amending The City Charter T8- require That Labor
Disputes Between The City Of San Luis Obispo And The Police Officers'
Association And Firefighters' Association Be Resolved By Binding
Arbitration.
Section 1107 Impartial and Binding Arbitration For San Luis
Obispo Police Officers Association and San Luis Obispo
Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3523, Employee Disputes.
(a)Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
City of San Luis Obispo that strikes by firefighters and police officers
are not in the public interest and should be prohibited, and that a
method should be adopted for peacefully and equitably resolving
disputes that might otherwise lead to such strikes.
(b) Prohibition Against Strikes. No City of San Luis Obispo firefighter
or police officers shall willfully engage in a strike against the City.
Any such employee against whom the City brings charges of failing
to report for work as part of a strike shall be subject to dismissal
from his or her employment in the event the charges are sustained
upon conclusion of the proceedings that are required by law for the
imposition of disciplinary action upon said employee.
(c) Obligation to Negotiate in Good Faith. The City, through its duly
authorized representatives, shall negotiate in good faith with the San
Luis Obispo Police Officers Association and/or the San Luis Obispo
Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3523, as the exclusive
representatives of representation units comprised solely of employees
of the police department and/or the fire department, as such units
are currently constituted or as they may be amended through
negotiation or arbitration as provided in this section, on all matters
relating to the wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of City
employment. Unless and until agreement is reached through
negotiations between authorized representatives of the City and said
employee organization or organizations or a determination is made
through the impartial arbitration procedure hereinafter provided, no
existing benefit, term or condition of employment for employees
represented by the San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association and/or
the San Luis Obispo Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3523, shall
be altered, eliminated or changed.
(d) Impasse Resolution Procedures.
(1) All disputes, controversies and grievances pertaining to wages,
hours or terms and conditions of City employment which remain
unresolved after good faith negotiations between the City and said
employee organization shall be submitted to a three member Board
of Arbitrators upon the declaration of an impasse by the City or by
said employee organization. Upon declaration of impasse by either
party, the City and employee organization shall each exchange a
written last offer of settlement on each of the issues remaining in
dispute. Written last offer of settlement shall be exchanged between
parties within two days of the declaration of impasse.
(2) Representatives designated by the City and representatives of
the employee organization shall each select and appoint one arbitrator
to the Board of Arbitrators within three (3) business days after either
party has notified the other, in writing, of the declaration of impasse
and the desire to proceed to arbitration. The third member of the
Board of Arbitrators shall be selected by agreement between the
City's and the employee's organization representative within ten (10)
business days of the declaration of impasse. This third member shall
serve as the neutral arbitrator and Chairperson of the Board. In the
event that the City and the employee organization cannot agree upon
the selection of the neutral arbitrator within ten (10) business days
from the date that either party has notified the other that it has declared
an impasse, either party may then request the State Mediation and
Conciliation Service of the State of California Department of Industrial
Relations to provide a list of seven (7) persons who are qualified
and experienced as labor arbitrators. If the arbitrators selected by
the City and the employee organization cannot agree within three (3)
days after receipt of such list on one of the seven (7) to act as the
third arbitrator, they shall have five (5) business days to alternately
strike names, with the City's arbitrator striking first, from the list of
nominees until one name remains and that person shall then become
the neutral arbitrator and Chairperson of the Board of Arbitrators.
(3) Any arbitration proceeding convened pursuant to this Article shall
be conducted in conformance with, sub1'ect to, and governed by Title
9 of Part 3 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. The Board of
Arbitrators shall hold public hearings, receive evidence from the parties
and cause a transcript of roceedings to be prepared. The Board
of Arbitrators may adopt I)nimous consent such other procedures
that are designed to encouage an agreement between the parties,
expedite the arbitration hearing process, or reduce the costs of the
arbitration process.
(4) In the event no agreement is reached prior to the conclusion of
the arbitration hearings, the Board of Arbitrators shall direct each of
the parties to submit, within such time limit as the Board of Arbitrators
may establish, but not to exceed thirty (30) business days, a last
offer of settlement on each of the remaining issues in dispute. The
Board of Arbitrators shall decide each issue by majority vote by
selecting whichever last offer of settlement on that issue it finds most
nearly conforms to those factors traditionally taken into consideration
in the determination of wages, hours, benefits and terms and conditions
of public and private employment, including, but not limited to the
following: changes in the average consumer price index for goods
and services using the San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose index, as
reported at the time impasse is declared for the preceding twelve
(12) months, the wages, hours, benefits and terms and conditions of
employment of employees performing similar services in comparable
cities; and the financial condition of the City of San Luis Obispo and
its ability to meet the costs of the decision of the Board of Arbitrators.
(5) After reaching a decision, the Board of Arbitrators shall mail or
otherwise deliver a true copy of its decision to the parties. The decision
of the Board of Arbitrators shall not be publicly disclosed and shall
not be binding until ten (10) days after it is delivered to the parties.
During that ten If 0) day period the parties shall meet privately, attempt
to resolve their differences, and by mutual agreement amend or modify
the decision of the Board of Arbitrators. At the conclusion of the ten
(10) day period, which may be extended by mutual agreement between
the parties, the decision of Board of Arbitrators, as it may be modified
or amended by the parties, shall be publicly disclosed and shall be
binding on the parties. The City and the employee organization shall
take whatever action is necessary to carry out and effectuate the
arbitration award. No other actions by the City Council or by the
electorate to conform or approve the decision of the Board of Arbitrators
shall be permitted or required.
(6) The expenses of any arbitration proceeding convened pursuant
to this Article, including the fee for the services of the chairperson
of the Board of Arbitrators and the costs of preparation of the transcript
of the proceedings shall be borne equally by the parties. The expenses
of the arbitration, which the parties may incur individually, are to be
borne by the party incurring such expenses. Such expenses include,
but are not limited to, the expense of calling a party's witnesses, the
costs incurred in gathering data and compiling reports, and any
expenses incurred by the party's arbitrator. The parties may mutually
agree to divide the costs in another manner.
(7) The proceedings described herein shall supercede the dispute
resolution process for the San Luis Obispo Police Officers Association
and the San Luis Obispo Firefighters Association which is set forth
in Sections 13.2 and 14.1 of City of San Luis Obispo Resolution No.
6620, to the extent that such language is in conflict with this
amendment. Furthermore, the proceedings described herein shall
supercede any language within the Employer -Employee Resolution,
the Personnel Rules and Regulations, any Memorandum of Agreement
with the employee associations or any written policy or procedure
relating to wages, hours or other terms and conditions of City
employment, to the extent that such language is in conflict with this
amendment. However, nothing in this section shall preclude the parties
from mutually agreeing to use dispute resolution processes other than
the binding arbitration process herein set forth. Nor, does it preclude
the parties from negotiating, and submitting to the arbitration process
set forth herein, a grievance process, which includes a form of binding
arbitration that differs from the one, set forth herein.
40-509
Measure S-2000 continued on next page
Measure S-2000 continuedn
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
MEASURE S-2000
Under existing statutes, firefighters are prohibited from striking while
performing their official duties, and police officers are similarly limited
under case law. The City is also required by law to negotiate in good
faith with the employee organizations representing public safety officers
about wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
This measure would amend the Charter of the City of San Luis
Obispo relating to the resolution of labor disputes between the City
of San Luis Obispo and the Police Officers Association and Firefighters'
Association ("Police and Fire Associations").
Under existing law, when agreement is reached between the
negotiating representatives, the agreement is put in writing and
presented to the City Council. If matters remain in dispute and impasse
is declared, the employee organization may request mediation, and
if mediation does not resolve the impasse, advisory arbitration is
conducted. If no agreement is reached and impasse procedures have
been exhausted, the Council may adopt and implement the City's
last best offer.
This measure would require that all unresolved disputes pertaining
to wages, hours, or terms and conditions of employment for the Police
and Fire Associations be submitted to an independent three-member
board of arbitrators for a final and binding decision.
This measure would also prohibit the City from changing or
eliminating any existing benefit or condition of employment for the
Police and Fire Associations unless such change is either the result
of a negotiated agreement between the City and the affected
association or ordered by the three-member board of arbitrators.
The City and the affected association would each select one
arbitrator. The third arbitrator would be selected in accordance with
the procedure set forth in the measure. The arbitration would be
conducted in accordance with certain provisions of the code of Civil
Procedure.
This measure would require that each of the parties submit a last
offer of settlement on each of the disputed issues to the arbitration
board. By majority vote, the arbitration board would select and award,
on an issue by issue basis, whichever of the last offers the board
found most nearly conformed with those factors traditionally taken
into consideration in the determination of wages, hours, benefits, and
terms and conditions of public and private employment (including,
but not limited to changes in the consumer price index using the San
Francisca-Oakland-San Jose index, the wages, hours, benefits, and
terms and conditions of employment of other employees performing
similar services in comparable cities, and the financial condition of
the City and its ability to meet the cost of the award). The parties
would have ten days after the arbitration award to privately meet and
attempt to agree upon any modifications to the award. At the end of
such ten day period, the arbitration award, as modified by the parties,
would be publicly disclosed and become binding upon the parties.
Expenses of the arbitration would be borne equally by the parties.
Expenses incurred individually by each party would be borne solely
by the party incurring such expenses.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
City of San Luis Obispo
ARGUMN FAVOR OF MEASURE S•2000
Police officers an M,�'. ighters risk their lives to assure that, in an
emergency, we are protected. They face grave danger every day. All
they're asking for in return is fairness.
This Measure provides for impartial arbitration to resolve all disputes
over wages, hours and working conditions that reach an impasse.
The process is straightforward and fair. No strikes. No lawsuits. No
special elections. Just a final and binding decision that everyone honors
and implements quickly.
Police and firefighters have been working up to a year or more without
contracts, a condition that affects no other collective bargaining unit
in the city. Ethically, police officers and firefighters can't strike, so
they work without contracts.
Current city practices require police officers and firefighters to
sometimes work at below minimum safe staffing levels, allow bulletproof
vests to "expire" without replacement, and ignore minimum sleep
requirements prior to returning to work. These issues relate directly
to the health and safety of the public. This measure would allow
these issues to be raised during contract negotiations.
Under binding arbitration:
• Any police officer or firefighter who participates in a strike will be
subject to dismissal.
• City Hall and public safety employees are required to negotiate in
good faith on all wages, hours and working conditions.
• Only issues that are not agreed to in negotiations go to an arbitration
hearing, which is open to public.
• A three-member Board of Arbitrators is selected: one by City Hall,
one by employees, and the third by agreement of the first two. If they
can't agree on the third member, they select from a list of expert
arbitrators provided by the state Mediation and Conciliation Service.
• All costs of the Arbitration are shared equally by both parties.
Police and firefighters deserve fairness. Vote "Yes" on Measure S.
s/ Jack O'Connell, State Senator
s/ Ron Dunin, former Mayor
s/ Dr. Rene "Rick" Bravo, Pediatrician
s/ Sam Blakeslee, Businessman
s/ Mike Hogan, Firefighter
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE S-2000
Measure S isn't about fairness. Measure S is an irresponsible power
grab by the Unions for more money. Who loses? We do.
Police/fire salaries already comprise $7.6 million of our City's budget. SLO
taxpayers already pay top police, firefighters and paramedics $85,000/year
in salary, benefits and overtime. Measure S isn't fair—it's greedy.
Don't be misled by false and misleading information. The facts:
Truth: Measure S allows out-of-town arbitrators to use expensive
cost -of -living indexes from affluent cities like San Francisco and
Palo Alto in making final salary awards.
Truth: Measure S costs taxpayers money. Measure S doesn't
require mediation—a less expensive form of dispute resolution—before
intervention by arbitrators. Even a +1% arbitrator's award can
cause dramatic cuts in other City services.
Truth: Expensive delays in the bargaining process have been caused
not by the City, but by the Unions' foot -dragging on salary issues.
Truth: Measure S permits untrained arbitrators with no public safety
experience to make important decisions about your
safety—including emergency deployment, training and equipment.
Truth: The Unions' allegations are absolutely false. The City has never
required below -minimum staffing levels or faulty equipment to be used.
In a recent poll, SLO residents identified traffic congestion, responsible
growth management, parking, and social services as our City's most
important priorities. More than 2/3's of our citizens rate our
award-winning City services as good or excellent.
These services will be reduced if Measure S passes. Save Our
Services—vote No on S.
s/ David Cox, Chairman of the Board, San Luis Obispo
Chamber of Commerce
s/ John R. Ewan, Council Member
s/ Kenneth E. Schwartz, Council Member
s/ Sandi Sigurdson, Non-profit Administrator
s/ Bill Storm, Senior Advocate
Measure S-2000 continued on next page
Measure S-2000 continued
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURt: 5-2000
The Unions say current bargaining is unfair. Nothing is farther from
the truth:
• San Luis Obispo police and fire are already among the highest
paid in our County.
• Police and fire safety employees average $75,000-80,000 per year
in salary, benefits and overtime.
• Over the past ten years, including a recession, City police officers
and firefighters received raises totaling 34% and 40%,significantly
more than the 23% Consumer Price Index increase during that
same time.
• Wages and benefits paid for police and fire in our city's 2000-2001
budget is already a whopping $7.6 million.
Measure S is about money. The Unions want more of it, and they
want it to come out of your checkbook.
Measure S hurts citizens by jeopardizing the city's ability to provide
essential services such as senior programs, street maintenance, and
parks:
• Measure S takes the power to approve salaries away from officials
who are accountable to San Luis Obispo taxpayers and gives it
to outside bureaucrats with no knowledge of our financial condition.
• Measure S allows our city to lose control of over 50% of its
General Fund operating budget. Currently, you can vote
Councilmembers out of office if you're unhappy with their decisions.
Even a 1% additional arbitrator's award could force the City to
use emergency reserves, increase taxes, or reduce other city
services -and we're stuck with it.
• Measure S allows arbitrators with no public safety experience
to make important decisions on how public safety services
are delivered. Do you really want someone other than your local
police or fire chief making these decisions for you?
Only 20 of 475 California cities have binding arbitration. Measure S
threatens our quality of life and city services. Don't let out-of-towners
make these decisions for you—vote No on S.
s/ David Cox, Chairman of the Board, San Luis Obispo
Chamber of Commerce
s/ John R. Ewan, Council Member
s/ Kenneth E. Schwartz, Council Member
sl Sandi Sigurdson, Non-profit Administrator
s/ Bill Storm, Senior Advocate
REBUTTAL TO ARGy MENT AGAINST MEASURES -2000
The argument against Sa ti_a Obispo's police officers and firefighters
would be compelling if any of iTwere true. Problem is, this argument
is typical of City Hall's treatment of our public safety personnel: when
the facts aren't on the. bureaucrats' side; they make them up.
C!ty Hall claims the average annual pay of police and firefighters is
$80,000. When the standard benefit package and routinely required
overtime pay is removed from this equation (calculated on a typical
tenured public safety employee), the average annual pretax income
is closer to $43,000.
This is less than most bureaucrats make in the city's parking and
sanitation departments. Average salaries are so low for SLO police
and firefighters that more than 80% can't afford to live in the city.
City Hall should be embarrassed.
Instead, bureaucrats who've never spent a day in the field demean
public safety personnel because they seek fairness and respect at
the bargaining table and safer working conditions on the street. This
is shameful.
In some 30 years of binding arbitration for California's public safety
employees, taxes have NEVER been increased as a result. Binding
arbitration is routinely agreed to by most people who buy property
because it's a simple, inexpensive, proven method of conflict resolution.
Measure S requires City Hall to bargain honestly. The bureaucrats'
real objection is that Measure S provides neutral oversight of their
actions. No wonder they're against it.
You can fight City Hall! Vote "Yes" on Measure S.
s/Jack O'Connell, State Senator
s/ Ron Dunin, former Mayor
s/ Dr. Rene "Rick" Bravo, Pediatrician
s/ Mike Hogan, Firefighter
FULL TEXT OF MEAS'--` T-2000
A CHARTER AMENDMENT ADDING CTION 1106 TO THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO IMPLEMENTING
THE TAXPAYERS' RIGHT TO DECIDE
Section 1106. The Taxpayers' Right to Decide
To protect the public health, safety and welfare, to ensure responsible
fiscal authority, and to require the highest standards of public safety
employee performance, the binding arbitration established by Section
1107 of this Charter shall be subject to the followingprovisionsprovisions
notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contawithin that
Section:
(A) To protect the financial health of the City, any decision
resulting from arbitration that would result in the payment of
an across-the-board salary increase greater than the City's
last offer of settlement made pursuant to Section 1107
(d)(4), will not become effective unless and until approved
by a majority vote of the voters. The City Clerk and City
Council shall expeditiously take all steps necessary to submit
the matter to the voters. The City Council shall not be
required to call a special election for the approval of
arbitrated agreements more than once a year and may
consolidate such elections with elections held for other
purposes.
(B) Arbitration shall be limited to across-the-board salary
increases only. To provide the Police Chief, Fire Chief and
other city management with the ability to maintain the
highest standards for public safety service, other issues
besides salary related to working conditions, management
rights, employee discipline and other employment benefits,
including the assignment or deployment of personnel, will
not be subject to arbitration.
(C) The San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose Consumer Price Index
(CPI) shall not be used as a factor by the arbitrator.
(D) Mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution and as
described in Resolution 6620, 1989 series, shall be a
requirement prior to binding arbitration.
(E) If any provision or portion of this measure or the application
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity
shall not affect any other portion, provision, or application
of this measure..
IMPARTr`ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
v MEASURE T-2000
Measure T is a Charter amendment placed on the ballot by the
San Luis Obispo City Council. This measure is in response to Measure
S, an initiative Charter amendment sponsored by the Police Officer's
Association and Firefighter's Association which would require that
unresolved labor disputes pertaining to wages, hours, or terms and
conditions of employment for the Police and Fire Associations be
submitted to binding arbitration.
This measure would only go into effect if it receives voter approval
and if Measure S is also enacted by the voters. In such an event,
any across-the-board salary increases resulting from an arbitration
decision which is greater than the City's last offer of settlement will
not become effective unless approved at an election by a majority
vote. Arbitration would be limited to across-the-board salary increases
only, and would not include other issues related to working conditions,
management rights, employee discipline or other employee benefits,
including the assignment or deployment of personnel. The measure
specifically provides that the San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose
Consumer Price Index (CPI) shall not be used as a factor by the
arbitrator. Finally, mediation between the parties would be required
prior to initiating a binding arbitration proceeding.
If any provision or portion of the measure is held invalid, that invalidity
shall not affect any other portion, provision, or application of this
measure.
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s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
City of San Luis Obispo
Measure T-2000 continued on next page
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T-2000
Measure T guarantees that we --the citizens of San Luis Obispo --have
accountability and control over the quality of public safety services
and how tax dollars are spent.
Binding arbitration takes the power to approve salaries away from officials
who are accountable to the public and familiar with our community, and
gives it to outsiders with no knowledge of our City's financial condition.
If an out-of-town arbitrator is used to approve salaries, our City loses
control over 50% of our General Fund operating budget. Even a 1%
additional arbitrator's award could force the City to use emergency
reserves, increase taxes, or reduce other city services such as parks,
senior services, and libraries.
An arbitrator with no public safety experience could even make
important decisions on how public safety services are delivered.
We don't need or want binding arbitration. However, if binding
arbitration is passed, Measure T guarantees safeguards for you,
the taxpayer:
• Measure T protects your services and the City's financial health.
• Measure T prevents unnecessary disputes by requiring
mediation before an outside arbitrator can be used.
• Measure T gives San Luis Obispo voters the right to approve
an arbitrator's salary award if it is higher than the City's final
settlement offer.
• Measure T protects your health and safety by insuring that
important public safety decisions other than salaries, such as,
emergency deployment, training and equipment will continue
to be made by your local police and fire chiefs.
The citizens of San Luis Obispo should decide what our City's priorities
should be before any taxes are raised, or important services cut. Do you
really want outside bureaucrats to make these critical decisions for you?
Vote Yes on Measure T, the Taxpayers Right to Decide.
s/ Cydney Holcomb, Neighborhood Advocate
s/ Jan Howell Marx, Council Member
s/ Pierre Rademaker, Local Business Owner
s/ Dave Romero, Council Member
s/ Dodie Williams, Former Council Member
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T-2000
Measure T is a fraud.
The only reason it was placed on the ballot is to try to deceive voters
into defeating Measure S, the honest measure which brings fairness
and respect to the city's police officers and firefighters.
Measure S was placed on the ballot by more than 6,400 city voters who
signed petitions supporting the city's police officers and firefighters.
Measure T, on the other hand, was placed on the ballot by City Hall with
little notice, during a "public hearing" which took place midday on a Friday
to help insure it received as little public scrutiny as possible, and without
the support of the public safety personnel it purports to regulate.
Measure T is a dishonest attempt to fool voters into believing City
Hall bureaucrats care about your police officers and firefighters. They
don't. The bureaucrats know this. Police officers and firefighters know
it. You should know it, too.
Measure T guarantees nothing to the citizens of San Luis Obispo
except a continuation of the one-sided, top-down style of labor
management that has resulted in endless contract disputes, unsafe
working conditions, and low pay for all but a few management
employees in the Police and Fire Departments.
Measure T is little more than a job -security recipe for bureaucrats
who know nothing of the daily reality experienced by your public
safety employees.
Measure T is phony. Don't fall for it. Say no to political games.
Say "Yes" to S. Say "No" to T.
s/ Jack O'Connell, State Senator
s/ Ron Dunin, former Mayor
s/ Dr. Rene "Rick" Bravo, Pediatrician
s/ Allen C. Haile, University Administrator
s/ Mike Hogan, Firefighter
ARGUMENT" 1AINST MEASURE T-2000
This so-called "Taxpayei. .ght To Decide" Measure is a product of
City Hall and it's bureaucrats: It's designed to destroy the Citizen
Initiative, Measure S. Instead of a final, binding and impartial process,
City Hall proposes to substitute an arbitration decision with Special
Elections on labor contracts. Elections that will further delay the
process and result in substantial taxpayer expense.
City Hall's measure and its potential delays would do nothing to improve
the performance and morale of police officers and firefighters. The
costs of Special Elections will not improve the City's financial health.
Instead of negotiation on all wages, hours and working conditions,
City Hall wants to limit arbitration to salary only. City Hall's measure
would not allow arbitration of critical issues involving working
conditions, such as minimum safe staffing levels and replacement of
expired bulletproof vests, leaving such issues unresolved.
City Hall claims that they are interested in "the highest standards for
public service". They also claim they are interested in the "financial
health" of the City. Don't be fooled by the rhetoric. This City Hall
sponsored Measure doesn't try to help out the taxpayers. The
Administrators simply don't want to lose any of their power and control.
The Citizen's Initiative, Measure S, assures that City Administrators
will not abuse their power when they negotiate with your police officers
and firefighters. City Hall's counter -arbitration measure would just allow
City Administrators to conduct business as usual.
What is really at stake is City Hall's belated effort to undermine Measure
S, the citizen -initiated measure. Polls show that citizens in San Luis
Obispo and throughout California overwhelmingly favor an impartial
process for resolving police officer and firefighter disputes for all wages,
hours, and working conditions. Why? Because it's fair and it's impartial.
Vote "No" on Measure T
s/ Jack O'Connell, State Senator
s/ Ron Dunin, Former Mayor
s/ Dr. Rene "Rick" Bravo, Pediatrician
s/ Allen C. Haile, University Administrator
s/ Mike Hogan, Firefighter
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE T-2000
The Unions are engaging in scare tactics, misleading the public about
their Measure S power -grab and our Measure T, the Taxpayers' Right
to Decide. Here are the facts:
Fact: Measure T was developed at the request of citizens
concerned about the City losing control of over 50% of its General
Fund Operating budget as dictated in Measure S.
Fact: A citizens' committee of business leaders, neighborhood
representatives, senior advocates, and policy experts helped
develop Measure T.
Fact: Measure T saves money and prevents protracted disputes
by requiring mediation before an outside arbitrator is used.
Fact: Measure T requires voter approval if arbitrators refuse to
recognize local public spending priorities. Union -backed Measure
S allows arbitrators to use expensive cost -of -living indexes from
cities like San Francisco and Palo Alto for salary awards.
Fact: Measure T allows important safety decisions to continue to
be made by our Police and Fire Chiefs. Measure T prevents
untrained arbitrators with No public safety experience from making
decisions on emergency deployment, training and equipment.
Fact: More than 200 California cities have gone on record to
oppose binding arbitration, a 10-1 margin over cities that have
approved it.
Measure T protects our award-winning services from capricious,
irresponsible salary awards—not by preventing arbitration, but through
safeguards.
Remember—even a +1% arbitrator's award can force the City to reduce
other services, such as parks and senior services. Wouldn't You want to
have safeguards before such a step is made? Vote Yes on Measure T.
s/ Cydney Holcomb, Neighborhood Advocate
s/ Pierre Rademaker, Local Business Owner
s/ Dave Romero, Council Member
s/ Dodie Williams, Former Council Member
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A CHARTER AMENDMENT ADDINGt\NON 1106 TO THE
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THE TAXPAYERS' RIGHT TO DECIDE
Section 1106. The Taxpayers' Right to Decide
To protect the public health, safety and welfare, to ensure responsible
fiscal authorityy, and to require the highest standards of public safety
employee performance, the binding arbitration established by Section
1107 of this Charter shall be subject to the following provisions
notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained within that
Section:
(A) To protect the financial health of the City, any decision
resulting from arbitration that would result in the payment of
an across-the-board salary increase greater than the City's
last offer of settlement made pursuant to Section 1107
(d)(4), will not become effective unless and until approved
by a majority vote of the voters. The City Clerk and City
Council shall expeditiously take all steps necessary to submit
the matter to the voters. The City Council shall not be
required to call a special election for the approval of
arbitrated agreements more than once a year and may
consolidate such elections with elections held for other
purposes.
(B) Arbitration shall be limited to across-the-board salary
increases only. To provide the Police Chief, Fire Chief and
other city management with the ability to maintain the
highest standards for public safety service, other issues
besides salary related to working conditions, management
rights; employee discipline and other employment benefits,
including the assignment or deployment of personnel, will
not be subject to arbitration.
(C) The San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose Consumer Price Index
(CPI) shall not be used as a factor by the arbitrator.
(D) Mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution and as
described in Resolution 6620, 1989 series, shall be a
requirement prior to binding arbitration.
(E) If any provision or portion of this measure or the application
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity
shall not affect any other portion, provision, or application
of this measure.
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IMPARTI - NALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
IEASURE T-2000
Measure T is a Charter amendment placed on the ballot by the
San Luis Obispo City Council. This measure is in response to Measure
S, an initiative Charter amendment sponsored by the Police Officer's
Association and Firefighter's Association which would require that
unresolved labor disputes pertaining to wages, hours, or terms and
conditions of employment for the Police and Fire Associations be
submitted to binding arbitration.
This measure would only go into effect if it receives voter approval
and if Measure S is also enacted by the voters. In such an event,
any across-the-board salary increases resulting from an arbitration
decision which is greater than the City's last offer of settlement will
not become effective unless approved at an election by a majority
vote. Arbitration would be limited to across-the-board salary increases
only, and would not include other issues related to working conditions,
management rights, employee discipline or other employee benefits,
including the assignment or deployment of personnel. The measure
specifically provides that the San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose
Consumer Price Index (CPI) shall not be used as a factor by the
arbitrator. Finally, mediation between the parties would be required
prior to initiating a binding arbitration proceeding.
If any provision or portion of the measure is held invalid; that invalidity
shall not affect any other portion, provision, or application of this
measure.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
City of San Luis Obispo
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I NITIATIVE CONSfiTLMONA AMENDMEfIIT,
Requires tvro-lhirds vot6 ot StEte LegislaturO. majority
or two-thirdB qf local eleaorat€ b impose tuturE siErte,
local feee on activlry to €tudy or mifigal€ its
environmenlal, soci€tal or €conomic eflecls. Delinee
such feee a$ taxos orcept Frope(y, devolopment,
certain other feos. Fiscal lmpqd: Unknown,
potentially gignlflcant, redustion in furure slale and
local govehmgnt rev€nuee from maklng il more
diflicull to approv€ c€rlain regulalory charg€s.
cf YEs
ONO
PROPOSmON 33
LEGISIATURE. PABT'ICIPATION IN PUELIC
EMPLOYEES' RMNEMEITIT SYSTEM.
LEGISLATIVE CO NSTTTUTIONAL
ATIENDMENT.
Allows Legislariv€ mernbers b parrlclpate in the
Public Employeeg'Relirement System ptans in
which a majority of state employees miy
paniciFate, Fiscal lmpact: Annual state co6tg
under $1 million to provide retirement b€netitg to
leglslatore, with these cosr reptacing oth€r
spendlng from the lixed annual amount provlded
in support of the Legislature.
c YES
C) NO
MEASURE S-2OOO
Shall the San Luis Obispo City Chaner b€ amendd
to provlde that dispules about wages, hours and olher
terms and oonditions of employment that cannor be
resolved by negotlatigns beh,yeon the Ciry and the
Police Officere' Association end rhe Firefighters'
Union be subjoct to bindlng arbitration that is final
witror,rt City Councll or yoter approval?
(-) YES
(] ttoPROPOSmoN 38
SCHOOL VOUCHERS. STATE.FUNDED PRIVATE
AI{D RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOL
FUNDING. ]NMANVE CONSTITUTIONA
AMENDMENT.
Authorizes annual Ftate payments of ar leasr $4000
per pupil for pr'lvate/religious schools. Pernhs
teplacemerft of current conetitutional public school
tunding formula, Fiseal lmpact: Near-term state
cosl6 from zero b $'1.1 bllllon annually, Long-term
state impact from $2 billion ln annual ffitB to $g
bllllon in annual savings, dependlng on how many
publtc achool students shift ro prlvate €chools,
C) YEs
C) NO
MENSURE T.2OOO
Shall the'Tarpayer's Right to Decide" be enacted,
amendlng lhe City'E Charter to ensure tlscal
accounhbllhy !o the San Luis Obispo citizens by
requiring voter approvEl of any bincling abilrallon
awad lhat lmposes a financial burdon grEater than
the increase ln the local cost ol living or the City'e final
otfer, whichever ls greater, limiting binding arbirrarlon
to salary only, and enacting other provisions ro
implemenl bindlng arbitralion if it is approvd by
Measure S?
3 YEs
ONO
PFOPOSmON 84
CAIIPAIGN CONTRI BUTIONS AND
SPENDING. LIMITS. DISCLOSUHE,
LEGISLATIVE INTTIATIVE AMENDMENT,
Llmib campaign contrlbutions and loans to state
oandidates and political parties. Provides
volunutry 6pending limits; etpands pubtic
dledoeurB requiremenrg and incr€as€s penalrles,
Fisoal lmpact. Additionat net cosr€ ro rhe stato,
potenflally up b seyerel milllon dollars annually,
and unknoryn bm probably not significant c!6ts
to local governmant.
c YES
CNO PROPOSmON 39
SCHOOL FAC|UTIES, 6s% LOCAL vOrE.
BONDS, TAXES. ACOOUNTABTLTTY
REOUIREMENTS. IN]TIANVE CONSTITUNONAI-
AMENDMENT AHD STATUTE,
AUthoriz€e bonde fot repa.ir, ConSlrudion or
replacement of school facilitier, cleeeroomg, il
approved by 5sa/.locet vote, Fiscal lmpact:
lnereas€d bond debn for many €choot digtriqt€. Long-
brm c!3ts slalewldo could totBl in the hundrods of
millions of dollars annugJly. Poteotial longor.term
$lat€ savlngs to lhe exbnt gohool dislricts assum€
gteat€r re€ponciDiliV for lunding school facilitles.
c YES
CNO
PROPOSTnON 35
PUEUC WORIG PROJECTS. USE OF
PFIVATE CONTRACTOBE FOR
ENGINEEBINO AITID ARCHITESf].J RAL
SERVICEE. INITIATn|E CONSNTUT|ONAL
AIENDMENTAND STATUTE.
Amends con$t[ution €liminqting exlstlng
rgetrlctlons on sl,et€, looal conttacllng wilh
pri\|alo 6nll06s lor engineering, archh€ctural
eervl6ss; contEcts awerded by ootDpotitivg
B€lectlon; bidding permired, nor required. Fiscal
lmpact; Unknown impact on state spenctino tor
archhcclural and engine€rioO services and
congtructlon F roject delivgry. Actua, lmpact will
depsnd on how the EtEt€ uBee the contdctino
fleribility sndet the proposition,
C) YEs
c) l{o
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