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STRUCTIONS TO VOTERS
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: VOTE ONLY ONE BALLOT CARD AT A TIME. PLACE THE BALLOT CARD UNDER THE PLASTIC SO
THAT IT LIES COMPLETELY FLAT IN THE BALLOT CARD TRAY.
To vote for all of the electors of a party, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right of the names of the presiden-
tial and vice presidential candidates of that party. A punch in the voting square to the right 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, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right 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 PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right 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, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right of the candi-
date's name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) after the names of all
candidates for the office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number of candidates to be elected.
To vote for a qualified WRITE -1N 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 PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) to the right of the name you have written in, or your vote will not
be counted.
To vote on any measure, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square after the word "YES" or after the word "NO."
All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void.
If you wrongly punch, tear or deface any portion of your ballot cards, replace the cards in the ballot envelope, return it to the Precinct
Board Member and obtain another set.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT CARDS.
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING, place your ballot cards in the Ballot Envelope with the NUMBERED STUBS AT THE TOP and
hand it to the Precinct Board Member who shall, in your presence, remove the numbered stubs, hand them to you and deposit the voted
ballot in the ballot box.
HOWTO VOTE YOUR BALLOT CARDS
STEP 1
Vote only one ballot card at. a time. Slip
ballot all the way into tray UNDER clear
plastic cover from left side of machine.
STEP 2
Move the chrome punch lever with its red
plastic pointer to the right of the candidate
or measure of your choice and completely
depress the lever which will punch out the
cross (+). Repeat the process until you have
voted for all candidates or measures of your
choice.
STEP 3
After you have completed voting, return the
chrome punch lever to the top position.
Place your ballot cards with the stubs at
the top, in the ballot envelope and hand it
to the Precinct Board Member.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
This ballot stub shall be torn off by precinct board
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I HAVE VOTED -HAVE YOU?
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Vote for One Party
ROSS PEROT
Educational Research Consultant
for President
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JAMES CAMPBELL
Reform
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for Vice President
Businessman
HOWARD PHILLIPS
for President
American
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HERBERT W. TITUS
Independent
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for Vice President
Certified Public Accountant
HARRY BROWNE
WALTER HOLDEN CAPPS, Democratic
for President
Professor/Educator
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JO JORGENSEN
Libertarian
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
for Vice President
33rd District Vote for. One
BETTY SANDERS, Democratic
JOHN HAGELIN
for President
MIKE TOMPKINS
Natural taw
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for Vice President
Teacher
RALPH NADER
TOM J. BORDONARO, JR., Republican
for President
WINONA LADUKE
Green
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KATHERINE R. BAKER, Natural Law
for Vice President
Businesswoman
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MARSHA FEINLAND
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for President
Peace and
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KATE MC CLATCHY
Freedom
for Vice President
BOB DOLE
for President
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JACK KEMP
Republican
for Vice President
BILL CLINTON
for President
AL GORE
Democratic
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for Vice President
for President
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for Vice President
TURN CARD OVER
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VOTING
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I HAVE VOTED -HAVE YOU?
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
22nd District Vote for One
RICHARD D. "DICK" PORTER, Reform
Educational Research Consultant
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ANDREA SEASTRAND, Republican
United States Representative
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DAVID L. BERSOHN, Libertarian
Businessman
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DAWN TOMASTIK, Natural Law
Motivational Speaker/Educator
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STEVEN WHEELER, Independent
Certified Public Accountant
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WALTER HOLDEN CAPPS, Democratic
Professor/Educator
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MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
33rd District Vote for. One
BETTY SANDERS, Democratic
Lawyer, Registered Nurse
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GARY L. KIRKLAND, Libertarian
Teacher
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TOM J. BORDONARO, JR., Republican
Legislator/Farmer/Businessman
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KATHERINE R. BAKER, Natural Law
Businesswoman
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
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member and handed to the voter.
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JUDICIAL
Judge of the Superior Court
Office No. 1 Vote for One
BARRY T. LA BARBERA
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District Attorney _
TERESA E. MULLANEY
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Municipal Court Judge
TOM HARRINGTON
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SCHOOL
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ANNE KELLER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Vote for no
Governing Board Member more than Three
DANIEL FULMER
PAUL H. POBOR
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Podiatrist
Physician
SYLVIA BOLANDER MUSCIA
DEE LACEY
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Educator -Businesswoman -Rancher
Community Volunteer _
TED WHEELER
GARY G. FOWLER
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Incumbent
State Public Employee _
WILLARD S. OSHIIN
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Appointed Incumbent
Governing Board Member
GAYE L. GALVAN
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Community Volunteer
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PER "MAT" MATHIESEN
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Automotive Business Owner
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CARLYN R. CHRISTIANSON
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Medical Office Administrator
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Supervisor, 3rd District Vote for One
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ROGER M.FREBERG
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Governing Board Member Vote for no
Trustee Area No. 1 more than Two
TERRY BEETLE
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Construction Estimator/Manager
R. THOMAS BIGGERS
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Financial Services Manager
TOM HARRINGTON
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Businessperson
ANNE KELLER
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Mediator/Educator/Attorney
DANIEL FULMER
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Podiatrist
SYLVIA BOLANDER MUSCIA
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Educator -Businesswoman -Rancher
TED WHEELER
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Incumbent
Governing Board Member
Trustee Area No. 2 Vote for One
ROBERT M.BERNS
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Incumbent
DALE L. REDDELL
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Local Business Owner
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Supervisor, 3rd District Vote for One
PEG PINARD
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San Luis Obispo Retired Mayor
ROGER M.FREBERG
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Businessman/Educator
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL ELECTION
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
This W10t stub shall be tom off try precinct board
member and handed to the voter.
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I HAVE VOTED -HAVE YOU?
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF VOTERS
STATE
204 SAFE, CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY
ACT. This act provides for a bond issue of nine
hundred ninety-five million dollars ($995,000,000) to
provide funds to ensure safe drinking water, increase
water supplies, clean up pollution in rivers, streams,
lakes, bays, and coastal areas, protect life and property
from flooding, and protect fish and wildlife and makes
changes in the Water Conservation and Water Quality
Bond Law of 1966 and the Clean Water and Water
Reclamation Bond Law of 1988 to further these goals.
Fiscal Impact: General Fund cost of up to $1.8 billion to
pay off both the principal ($995 million) and
interest ($776 million). The average payment YES +
for principal and interest over 25 years would
be up to $71 million per year. NO +
ANDDULT LOCAL
YOUT205
FACILITIES ES BONDFUL
ACT OFFENDER 1996. Th act
provides for a bond issue of seven hundred million
dollars ($700,000,000) to provide funds for the
construction, renovation, remodeling, and replacement of
local juvenile and adult correctional facilities. Fiscal
Impact: General Fund costs of $1.25 billion to repay
principal and interest, with annual payments
averaging $50 million for 25 years. Unknown YES +
costs, potentially millions of dollars annually,
to counties to operate new facilities. NO +
206 VETERANS' BOND ACT OF 1996. This act
provides for a bond issue of four hundred million
dollars ($400,000,000) to provide farm and home aid for
California veterans. Fiscal Impact: General Fund cost of
about $700 million to pay off both the principal ($400 million)
and interest (about $300 million) on the bonds,
with an average annual payment for 25 years YES +
of about $28 million to retire this debt; costs
offsetbypayments from participating veterans. NO +
ATTORNEYFEES. RIGHT TO TIATE.
207
F VOLOUSSLAWSUITS. INITIATI EESTATUTE.
Except as allowed by laws in effect on January 1, 1995,
prohibits restrictions on the right to negotiate amount of
attorneys' fees. Prohibits attorneys from charging excessive
fees. Authorizes court to impose sanctions for
filing frivolous lawsuit or pleading. Fiscal
Impact: Unknown, but probably not significant, YES +
net fiscal impact on state and local
governments. NO +
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208CAMPAIGN AND
SPENDING LIMITS. RESTRICTSIONS LOBBYISTS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Limits campaign contributions to
$500 statewide elections, $250 large districts, $100
smaller districts. Incentives for voluntary spending limits.
Prohibits lobbyist contributions. Fiscal Impact: Costs of
up to $4 million annually to state and local governments
for implementation and enforcement;
unknown, but probably not significant, state YES +
and local election costs.
NO +
TIDISCRIMINATION
PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BYAND
OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT. Generally prohibits discrimination or
preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin in public employment,
education, and contracting. Fiscal Impact: Could affect
state and local programs that currently cost well in
excess of $125 million annually. Actual savings would
depend on various factors (such as
future court decisions and implementation YES+
actions by government entities).
NO +
210 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Increases the state minimum wage
for all industries to $5.00 per hour on March 1, 1997,
and to $5.75 per hour on March 1, 1998. Fiscal Impact:
Unknown impact on government revenues. Annual
wage -related costs to state and local governments of
$120 million to $300 million (depending on federal
action), partly offset by net savings, in the
low tens of millions, in health and welfare YES
programs.
NO +
211
SECUR T ESCLIENT FRAUD.FEE LAWSUITS. INITIATI E
STATUTE. Prohibits restrictions on attorney-client fee
arrangements, except as allowed by laws existing on
January 1, 1995. Prohibits deceptive conduct by any
person in securities transactions resulting in loss to
retirement funds, savings. Imposes civil liability,
punitive damages. Fiscal Impact: Probably
minor net fiscal impact on state and local YES +
governments.
NO +
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CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL ELECTION
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
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MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF VOTERS
STATE
212 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPENDING
LIMITS. REPEALS GIFT AND HONORARIA
LIMITS. RESTRICTS LOBBYISTS. INITIATIVE STATUE.
Repeals gitVhonoraria limits. Limits contributions to $200 in
state and $100 in other campaigns. Imposes spending limits.
Prohibits lobbyist contributions. Fiscal Impact: Costs of up
to $4 million annually to state and local governments for
implementation and enforcement; unknown, but YES +
probably not significant, state and local election
costs. Increases state revenues about $6 NO +
million by eliminating tax deduction for lobbying.
LIMITATION ON RECOVERY TO FELONS,
21 LIMITATION
J UNINSURED MOTORISTS, DRUNK DRIVERS.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Denies recovery of all damages
to convicted felons for crime -related injury. Denies
recovery of noneconomic damages (e.g., pain,
suffering) to drunk drivers, if convicted,
and most uninsured motorists. Fiscal YES +
Impact: Probably minor net fiscal impact on
state and local government. NO +
TEC
HEALTH CARE. COSUMERN.
214 Rheal Tca
INITIATIVE STATU EN Regulates he
businesses. Prohibits discouraging health care professionals
from informing patients or advocating treatment. Requires
health care businesses to establish criteria for payment and
facility staffing. Fiscal Impact: Increased state
Hospital be established by ordinance in or-
and local government costs for existing health YES +
programs and benefits, probably in the tens to
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hundreds of millions of dollars annually. NO +
lease the hospital would need to be approved
215 MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Exempts from criminal laws patients
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and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana
SCHOOL
for medical treatment recommended by a
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
physician. Provides physicians who recommend YES +
DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUSTEE AREAS
use shall not be punished. Fiscal Impact:
Trustee Areas and the election of one mem-
Probably no significant fiscal impact on state NO I +
and local governments.
HEALTH CARE. PROTECTION.
Obispo County Community College District residing
216 TAXES ON CORPOR TEM RESTRUCTURING.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Regulates health care businesses.
Prohibits discouraging health care professionals from informing
of the entire San Luis Obispo County Community Col-
patients. Prohibits conditioning coverage on arbitration
agreement. Establishes nonprofit consumer advocate. Imposes
taxes on corporate restructuring. Fiscal Impact: New tax
revenues, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars annually,
to fund specified health care. Additional state and YES +
local government costs for existing health
AREAS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
programs and benefits, probably tens to hundreds NO +
of millions of dollars annually.
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INCOME TAX BRACKETS.
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REINSTATEMENT. REVENUES TO LOCAL
AGENCIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Retroactively reinstates
highest tax rates on taxpayers with taxable income over
$115,000 and $230,000 (current estimates) and joint
taxpayers with taxable incomes over $230,000 and
$460,000 (current estimates). Allocates revenue from
those rates to local agencies. Fiscal Impact: Annual
increase in state personal income tax YES +
revenues of about $700 million, with about
half the revenues allocated to schools and
half to other local governments. NO I +
OTER FOR LOCAL
218 TAXES. LOIMITATIONSGOVONNFEMES,
ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires a majority of
voters to approve increases in general taxes. Requires
property -related assessments, fees, charges be submitted
to property owners for approval. Fiscal Impact: Short-term
local government revenue losses of more than $100 million
annually. Long-term local government revenue
losses of potentially hundreds of millions of YES +
dollars annually. Comparable reductions in
spending for local public services. NO +
COUNTY
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
HShall San Luis Obispo County General
Hospital be established by ordinance in or-
der to require that any decision to close, sell or YES
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lease the hospital would need to be approved
by a vote of the people? NO
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SCHOOL
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUSTEE AREAS
Trustee Areas and the election of one mem-
GShall
ber of the Governing Board of the San Luis
Obispo County Community College District residing
in each Trustee Area elected by the registered voters
of the entire San Luis Obispo County Community Col-
lege District be established?
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUSTEE
AREAS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT YES
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FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUSTEE NO
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AREAS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL ELECTION
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996
This ballot stub shall be torn off by precinct board
member and.handed to the voter.
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CITY .
YES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
NO
Mayor Vote for One
LARK D. JURSEK
Retired Draftsman
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ALLEN K. SETTLE
Mayor/Educator
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T Shall City Charter Section 407 concerning
the powers,and duties of Mayor during an YES
emergency be amended to bring them into
conformance with Municipal Code Chapter 2.24?
NO
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Vote for no
Member of City Council more than Two
LANCE PARKER
Financial Advisor
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KATHY SMITH
Appointed Council Member
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VShall City Charter Section 709 be amended
to allow the Council to adopt a Personnel YES
Policy by ordinance or resolution?
NO
DAVE ROMERO
Council Member
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PAT VEESART
Planning Commissioner/Carpenter
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YES
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NO
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X Shall City Charter Section 901(A)
concerning public works to be done by YES
contract be amended to refer to the Public
Contracts Code?
NO
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF VOTERS
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CITY
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADVISORY VOTE ONLY
0 Should the City forma City-wide assessment
district for open space protection and park
acquisition and development that would raise $1
million annually for this purpose, in accordance YES
with the program guidelines recommended by
the Open Space Financing Task Force? NO
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CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS
PShall City Charter Article IX be amended
to add "Section 909. Use of Water Supply
Reliability Reserve"?
YES
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NO
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QShall City Charter Section 406 be
amended to extend the period of time in
which to hold an election to fill a Council YES+
Vacancy?
NO
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Shall City Charter Section 109 be amended
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11 to delete reference to the City Jail?
YES
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NO
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SShall City Charter Section 404 (C)
extending Councilmember terms of office
be deleted?
YES
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NO
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T Shall City Charter Section 407 concerning
the powers,and duties of Mayor during an YES
emergency be amended to bring them into
conformance with Municipal Code Chapter 2.24?
NO
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Shall City Charter Section 410 concerning
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Compensation be amended to conform with the
the time of payment of Council r0NO
regular City payroll schedule?
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VShall City Charter Section 709 be amended
to allow the Council to adopt a Personnel YES
Policy by ordinance or resolution?
NO
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WShall City Charter Section 807 concerning
property taxes be deleted?
YES
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NO
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X Shall City Charter Section 901(A)
concerning public works to be done by YES
contract be amended to refer to the Public
Contracts Code?
NO
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may call their local County Elections Division.
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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
CO mplete 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
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ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDA',`,;OR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 1
BARRY T. LA BARBERA AGE: 52
Occupation:. Elected County criminal prosecutor
Education and Qualifications: A Superior Court Judge makes critical
decisions on hundreds of cases each year. As your elected District
Attorney since 1985, 1 have made public decisions on criminal cases
and my policies helped us prosecute approximately 140,000 cases.
I directed specialized prosecution of dangerous criminals who commit
rape, child abuse, and gang violence and I have hired a highly trained
staff. I developed award-winning Child Support and Victim -Witness
Programs. I championed crime victims' rights statewide as President,
California District Attorneys' Association. As statewide leader, I helped
pass the Three Strikes Law and One Strike Law for rapists and child
molesters.
I have the experience, judgement, courage and integrity to make
touch decisions as a judge, in a common sense manner.
Affiliations: California District Attorneys' Association President,
1994/95; Founder and Chair, State Victim Rights Committee; Past
President, Rape Crisis; Founding Member Domestic Violence Task
Force; Board of Directors, Women's Shelter; Chair, Suspected Sexual
Assault Response Team; Children's Policy Council.
Family: Married 28 years to Jeanne, Cal Poly Gallede; Daughter,
Lisa, Senior, Cornell Law School.
I commit my work ethic, my experience and common sense to ensure
that litigants receive a fair hearing and a timely decision, according
to law.
s/ Barry T. LaBarbera
STATER OF CANDIDATE FOR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 1
TERESA E. MULLANEY AGE: 49
Occupation: Municipal Court Judge
Education and Qualifications: Graduate, UCLA Law School
I am the only candidate with experience as a Judge, as a criminal
prosecutor, and as an advocate for victims' rights.
Governor Pete Wilson honored me with the Governor's Public Safety
Award in 1991 -and in 1992 appointed me to the Municipal Court
Bench.
My record in San Luis Obispo -bounty includes:
prosecutorial -
the first to successfully use DNA technology resulting in
taking a violent criminal off our streets.
the first woman ever assigned to convict murderers .. .
and send them away, and I did!
-judicial-
1996 cross -assigned as a Superior Court Judge
handling a criminal caseload
1996 appointed by the Chief Justice of the California
Supreme Court to serve on the statewide Drug
Court Task Force
1994- Member, statewide Judicial Council Criminal
Law Committee
1993-94 Presiding Judge, Municipal Court
I am recognized as a tough but fair judge. This is why I am strongly
supported by representatives of virtually all of our county's law en-
forcement agencies.
As native Californians, my husband and I have raised our family in
this community. l want to continue to do my part to keep our county
safe. As my campaign theme states, I am already doing the job.
s/ Teresa E. Mullaney
STATEMENT OF CANDIFOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
San Luis Obispo County Community College District
PAUL H. POBOR AGE: 66
Occupation: Physician/ Educator
Education and Qualifications:
I have a vested interest in Cuesta Community College because my
wife attended, and my daughter is presently attending Cuesta College.
In addition to that, and having lived and practiced in this county for
fourteen years, I feel an obligation to the community to see that the
primary objectives of Cuesta Community College are to broaden the
educational opportunity to all of the county's population, both north
and south, and to maintain its excellent faculty. There are indications
that these priorities are not always being kept in focus.
I have had extensive experience in higher education, both in graduate
and undergraduate teaching programs, and I know what a good edu-
cation can mean. I have the following degrees: B.A., B.S. (Med.),
and M.D. I have served as Chairman of the Anesthesia Department
at Sierra Vista Hospital, and served on the Executive Board of the
Central Coast Surgical Center.
I believe I would bring a common-sense approach to the Cuesta
College Board in dealing both with fiscal and personnel matters. As
a trustee and a taxpayer, I would vote conscientiously to represent
the taxpayers' interests. I ask for your vote.
Thank you.
s/ Paul H. Pobor
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
San Luis Obispo County Community College District
GAYE L. GALVAN
Occupation: Community Volunteer
Education and Qualifications:
Lay boards were created to ensure that educational institutions were
responsive to the communities they served. Boards are responsible
for the resources, performance and welfare of the institutions they
govern. As Cuesta plans for the expansion of the San Luis Obispo
campus, a North County Campus and prepares for the 21st Century,
it is crucial that the Board be responsive to the citizens and com-
munities in the district.
Mine is a "Cuesta Family". My husband, daughter, son and I attended
Cuesta. I am committed to the community college concept and want
to represent you in planning Cuesta's future.
I have lived in this county thirty years and been an active volunteer
for 24 years. Currently I am President of the County Board of Education,
on the Board of Directors of 'Friday Night Live' and 'The Partnership
for the Children' and serve on the 'State Advisory Group on Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention'. I was in the United States Marine
Corps prior to moving to San Luis Obispo.
My interest, commitment and experience qualify me to be your Cuesta
College trustee.
Your vote for Gaye L. Galvan on November 5 will give you a voice
in Cuesta's future.
s/ Gaye L. Galvan
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STAT( INT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
San Luis Obispo County Community College District
DEE LACEY AGE: 53
Occupation: community volunteer
Education and Qualifications: I have been a community advocate
for education and recreational needs for our youth for 22 years. I
have been a volunteer leader in PTA, CampFire, Athletic Boosters,
City recreation programs, Chamber of Commerce and Community
Fund Raising. This November I will retire after serving 20 years on
the Paso Robles School Board. This experience gives me a great
deal of knowledge in state funding, budgeting, negotiations, collective
bargaining, curriculum development, building and maintenance pro-
grams, and consensus building. I would like to put that knowledge
to use serving on the Cuesta Board.
I am committed to helping Cuesta College continue to offer courses
that recognize general education requirements for transfer students.
I plan to work on expanding occupational or vocational courses, con-
tinuing educational or reentry programs and activities which meet the
cultural, recreational and educational needs of the community. I am
able to assess the facts and I am an independent thinker. As a trustee
I would be a vocal advocate for the educational needs of our county,
a responsible caretaker for the facilities paid for by taxes and a con-
scientious employer of an outstanding faculty and staff. I hope that
you will give me the opportunity to serve.
s/ Dee Lacey
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
San Luis Obispo County Community College District
PER C. MATHIESEN AGE: 64
Occupation: Owner, Mat's Brake & Alignment Service
Education and Qualifications: In the 1966 San Luis Obispo Junior
College Sight Selection Report, technical training was number one
on the list of educational functions of the college. Since then, college
transfer education has been number one, and occupational, technical
and vocational education, which is more expensive, has taken a back
seat. I believe the taxpayers who built and are paying for the facilities
want Cuesta Community College to be an all-around educational facility
for all college district residents. With the lack of technical educational
facilities in our vicinity, Cuesta needs to take a larger part in occu-
pational education.
I came from Norway with a vocational education, which has served
me well. As a trustee of Cuesta, I would work to expand the voca-
tional -technical -occupational curriculum.
I have been a resident of San Luis Obispo for 45 years, and have
been actively involved in the community. I served on and chaired a
number of advisory boards, including the Cuesta Community College
Automotive Technology Board for over 15 years. I have a community
college education credential and taught for over 10 years at Cuesta's
evening division. I am a past president of the Rotary Club of San
Luis Obispo.
s/ Per C. Mathiesen
STATEMENT OF CANDIDAL "OR ^'
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
San Luis Obispo County Community College District
CARLYN CHRISTIANSON AGE: 42
Occupation: Medical office administrator
Education and Qualifications:
Education is the cornerstone of a healthy community. It is the only
real prevention for many of society's problems, and Cuesta College
provides access to education for the largest possible number of people.
Today Cuesta is at a crossroads. With tight resources and outside
competition, Cuesta needs to expand and improve educational tech-
nology. The College needs to build in North County. They need to
work positively with all employees to plan for growth and change.
I will bring my business, law and fiscal background, as a medical
office administrator and attorney, to work on Cuesta's issues. My
experience as Vice Chair of the Committee to Study Teach School,
two years as Chair of the County Health Commission, and as a graduate
of the SLO Chamber Leadership Program demonstrate my commitment
to working together. I will emphasize the cooperation that Cuesta
represents in our community when making decisions, ensuring that
Cuesta stays connected and involved with our entire community.
As an eight year resident of San Luis Obispo, a wife and mother of
two young sons, it's also important to me personally that we make
sure a strong, vital Cuesta College continues to provide high quality
educational access to the future for everyone.
s/ Carlyn Christianson
40.7
STATEMENT OF CANDI E FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, T TEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
TERRY BEETLE AGE: 50
Occupation: Construction Estimator/Project Manager
Education and Qualifications:
As a native of California, resident of San Luis Obispo since 1972,
and an advocate of California Public Education, I am concerned about
the lack of value for dollar spent that the students and parents of
San Luis Coastal Unified School District are currently receiving.
After studying architecture at Cal Poly, my wife and I, like many
others, chose to make our home and raise our family in San Luis
Obispo. This decision was influenced in no small part, by the belief
in the quality of life available here for our children, including an edu-
cation that would prepare them for their adult years. My two older
children attended San Luis Coastal schools from kindergarten through
high school, and currently attend Cal Poly. My youngest attends special
education classes provided by the County Superintendent of Schools.
I believe the educational qualities I took for granted over the years
have eroded to an unacceptable point.
Changes in physical plants and classroom curriculum currently in pro-
gress, will have impacts far beyond this school board term. As a
trustee, I will look to parents rather than outside consultants in deciding
how Measure A and program money should be spent.
s/ Terrence A. Beetle
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
TOM HARRINGTON
Occupation: Businessperson
Education and Qualifications:
Our abundant District resources mean we can provide an inspiring
and challenging education for our young people.
I've worked on boards resolving community issues and have man-
agement skills with finance, personnel and construction. My children
have attended school in the District. As a parent I understand education
issues and will make decisions that support children's education and
lives.
I'm dedicated to hearing everyone's viewpoint and have the courage
to make sure our District resources are used for the advantage of
our children.
Relevant experience includes: member/past President of Avila Valley
Advisory Council; director/past President of the Avila Beach County
Water District; current Board Member[Treasurer for Questa Food Co-
operative; Energy Manager, City of San Luis Obispo; project man-
agement with Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm self employed in marketing,
organizational development, and data management for business and
non-profit organizations.
My personal School Board objectives are: make sure all students
have appropriate opportunities to achieve high competency in math,
science, language and arts; foster neighborhood school control; assure
technology and facilities enhance the personal education process;
and establish a School Board that listens and includes the community.
s/ Tom Harrington
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STAT ENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOIRD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
R. THOMAS BIGGERS
Occupation: Financial Services Manager
Education and Qualifications:
As a parent of two school age children and a local businessman, quality
education in the public schools is very important to me. I have served
as PTA co -president and treasurer for several years as well as a school
site council member. I enjoy being an active partner in my children's
education, and will encourage more parent involvement and input. I feel
that my experience in running a local business gives me good insight
in the financial aspects of this position, overseeing the expenditures of
very large sums of budget and capital outlay monies.
We are blessed with some of the finest teachers in the world, who
care a great deal about the education they impart to our children.
As a board member, I will work to drive more of our resources into
the classroom, and promote open lines of communications so that
teachers, parents, and administrators are active partners in the de-
cision making processes.
If elected, I can't promise that everyone will always agree with my
decisions; only that my decisions will be based on providing the best
possible educational experience for our children in order to insure
their, and our, future. I would appreciate your support.
s/ R. Thomas Biggers
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
DANIEL C. FULMER
Occupation: PODIATRIST
Education and Qualifications:
I obtained my B.S. and M.S. from Cal Poly, S.L.O., my medical training
in San Francisco and San Diego. I have three children, two completed
K-12 in the S.L.C.U.S.D. and my third is a senior this year.
I have served on and chaired many school committees: P.TA.'s at
C.L. Smith and Laguna Middle School, "Black and Gold" at San Luis
High and S.I.P. committees at C.L. Smith. I have volunteered in class-
rooms for many years, worked the 24 hour relay challenge four years
and participated in many school fund-raisers.
I believe in "personal responsibility in developing excellence"
("p.r.i.d.e ") in our district. I believe in student, parent, teacher, staff,
administrator, and board responsibility: responsibility for education,
extracurricular activities, esteem building and all other aspects of the
learning experience.
I support the board's continuing quest to improve reading and math
programs. I advocate smaller classes and more in -class aides.] support
an active building program to meet our growing district's needs. I
have had much experience in the educational process as a student,
worker/volunteer and parent. I believe that I am well qualified to make
a significant, meaningful and positive contribution to the governing
board of this district.
s/ Daniel C. Fulmer
STATEMENT OF CANDIDA'=,;„�'OR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
SYLVIA BOLANDER MUSCIA AGE- 57
Occupation: Retired School Teacher, Real Estate Broker, Rancher
Education and Qualifications: M.A. Education. Taught K-12 thirty years
. I am a descendant of a Spanish immigrant and an American Indian.
I am grateful to Caldomia public schools for teaching me to read, write,
compute and reason. I want no less for our children today.
As a grandmother, my love for children and my passion for excellence
in their education grows ever stronger.
I believe: (1) The Board of Education is an elected body that should
be respectful and accountable to the people. (2) The teacher is the
critical factor in a child's schooling. (3) Teaching a child to read well
is paramount. (4) Schools should be clean, safe, healthy and disci-
plined environments. (5) School sites should be determined by what
is best for the students and parents, not what is easiest for the
administrators. (6) Large capital expenditures and construction con-
tracts need to be designed to allow local contractors access to the
process. (7) Prior to mandating educational innovations, the Board
should evaluate scientific evidence to insure their adoption will benefit
students. Our children are not guinea pigs. Generations of learners
can be harmed irrevocably with ill-conceived, untested programs.
First and foremost ... Put the money where the kids are!
sl Sylvia Bolander Muscia
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 2
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
ROBERT M. BERNS AGE: 49
Occupation: Family Physician and School Board Member
Education and Qualifications:
I have served on the San Luis Coastal School Board for six years.
We can be proud of the recent accomplishments of the district. We
are now in the third year of "Reading Recovery", a program that
takes the lowest 20% of first grade readers and brings them up to
average or above average reading skills. This program supplements
our strong, phonics based reading curriculum and will help decrease
the number of high school dropouts due to functional illiteracy.
We have started the first phase of the District wide school modern-
ization plan, financed by the Measure A Bond issue of 1991. Con-
struction has begun at C.L. Smith, Sinsheimer and Del Mar -Elementary
Schools and Laguna Middle School. Included in the modernization
plan is a District wide technology program.
The relationship between the District and its employees has improved
greatly in the past five years. School Board members participated directly
in the successful contract negotiations with all the employee groups.
Your vote for me will help ensure that the Board will continue to
serve the best interests of the children of our community.
sl Robert M. Berns
40.5
STATER' 7 OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARu-MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
TED WHEELER AGE: 61
Occupation: Retired Elementary Teacher;, Co-director, Central Coast
Math Project
Education and Qualifications: I am currently finishing my second
year as President of the San Luis Coastal Unified School Board.
Formerly, I was an elementary teacher for 24 years with this District.
I retired from teaching and am working with the Central Coast Math
Project to help improve mathematics teaching in schools on the Central
Coast. I also volunteer as an advocate for children with special needs.
My experiences include graduation from the University of California,
Riverside; service as an aviation electronics technician in the Navy;
and 30 years as a teacher, including one year as a Fulbright exchange
teacher to England.
My wife, Katie, and I have been married 36 years and raised two
sons. Both attended San Luis Coastal Schools.
I have the knowledge, time, energy, and enthusiasm to be involved with
our schools on an almost daily basis. I visit classrooms, bus barns,
central office facilities and evening community meetings. I receive input
from a cross-section of our community, including the students.
I know the many positives in our school system, but also the areas
needing improvement. I will continue to work for`.an even better edu-
cation for our students.
s/ Theodore A. Wheeler
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR.
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 2
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
DALE REDDELL
Occupation: Local business owner
Education and Qualifications:
During my many years as a Morro Bay Planning Commissioner and
Mayor, I worked hard for this school district on many important projects.
For example, we closed Napa Avenue to improve the Morro Elementary
school parking lot and stop the flow of dangerous traffic. -
The children come first! I am committed to neighborhood schools
and I will oppose the current District policy of consolidating elementary
schools. 1 believe in a public education that meets the needs of all
students, and I believe making the administration cost effective so
more money can be spent in the classroom.
I also believe the millions of dollars raised by Measure A should be
spent in this county and earned by the people who live and work
here. We should spend our time and money on, the students, not on
lawsuits over miniature golf courses!
We have two children who have been educated by our local schools.
One son is currently attending Cal Poly and our granddaughter attends
Morro Elementary. I want schools that are personal and dedicated
to the individual child's success, both academically and emotionally.
I believe public meetings should be conducted to make sure every
viewpoint is heard and considered.
s/ Dale Reddell
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STATEMENT OF CANDIV , FOR
SUPERVISOR, 3RD DIICT
PEG PINARD
Education and Qualifications:
There are no shortcuts to doing a good job.
To me, doing a good job as an elected representative means getting
out, listening to people, and making decisions based on real community
needs. As a Councilmember and Mayor of San Luis Obispo, I did not
take shortcuts. I talked with children in schools, met with businesspeople,
discussed neighborhood problems with residents, and worked to stabilize
rent for mobile home residents. Together we solved problems.
I'm proud of our accomplishments:
-Balanced our budget while preserving .public services that assure
high quality of life.
-Made Scolari's, Payless, and Downtown Centre a reality.
-Cut government spending by $3.3 million.
-Provided children with new softball fields, soccer fields, and skate-
board park.
-Successfully protected local control of our future when Sacramento
tried to snatch it away.
-Made safe, liveable neighborhoods top priority.
-Passed Campaign Reform and Lobbyist Disclosure Laws.
I will bring this kind of hands-on, experienced, people -oriented lead-
ership to the Board of Supervisors. Weare neighbors in this wonderful
county, and I want to work side-by-side with you to preserve and
enhance our quality of life. Together, we will get things done.
I would appreciate your vote.
See`Peg Pinard's homepage:,
http://www.fix.neV—pegpinard
s/ Peg Pinard
V
OF CANDIDATE FOR
3R, 3RD DISTRICT
ROGER M. FREBERG AGE: 44
Occupation: Businessman/Educator
Education and Qualifications:
Roger Freberg's vision of "local control:"
1) "Safe Communities"
With the recent intrusion of "big city crime," we need to support the
police. As a member of the Sheriff's Advisory Board, I know what
needs to be done.
2) "Pro Job"s"
With the closing of Diablo, $20,000,000 will be lost/year. Reducing
costs and attracting clean jobs are key.
3) "Keeping Government Affordable"
Some raise taxes, quadruple water rates and hire folks to peek into
your house. It happened in SLO and it was wrong. I won't support
new fees and taxes.
4) "Finding the Balance"
For four years, as an elected director of the Conservation District, I
ensured that all parties had their say. I fought for creative solutions
that retained local business and preserved our environment.
5) "Tough ... but Fair Management"
I have plans to cut waste in the county welfare system and save
General Hospital.
With two Masters degrees in Business, 12 years self-employed and
22 years in Business, I have the skills and experience.
If you want a safe, vital county and you don't want your taxes going
up, vote for Roger Freberg.
The choice is yours.
I'm at 549-0903 or on the Internet at http://www.thegrid.net/freberg
s/ Roger Freberg
STATEMENT OF CANDII`" —E FOR
MAYOR �J
City of San Luis Obispo
LARK D. JURSEK AGE: 77
Occupation: Retired
Education and Qualifications:
My education and experience includes the following:
(1.) Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University
of Idaho.
(2.) United States Air Force aircraft engineering officer.
(3.) Instructor of Mechanical and Electronic Drafting at Wentworth
Institute, Boston, MA.
I believe that the mayor of San Luis Obispo should be a leader in
some matters, and a follower in others. I believe that the mayor
should follow the will of the people on issues such as water and
growth. I believe that the mayor should be a leader in other matters
such as presenting a vision of the future of San Luis Obispo. I share
the vision of the people of San. Luis Obispo who have a vision of a
New America that will have ever increasing love, joy, and peace. I
pray that on November. 5, 1996, we will be given government officials
who share this vision. I pray that we are not given another set of
government officials that are settled in their ways. If I am elected
mayor, I will continue to give highest priority to.the world production
and distribution of love, joy, and, peace.
s/ Lark D. Jursek
40.35
DECLAf"ION DE CANDIDATO PARA
va ",ION.
Ciu ad de San Luis Obispo
LARK, D. JURSEK EDAD: 77
Ocupaci6n: Retirado
Educac16n y Calificaciones:
Mi educacihn y experiencia incluyen to siguiente:
(1.) Maestrfa an ingenierfa agrfcola. de la Universidad de Idaho.
(2.) Oficial de ingenierfa de aeronaves para la Fuerza Aerea de los
Estados Unidos.
(3.) Instructor de dibujo mecanico y electr6nico en el Instituto
Wentworth, Boston, MA.
Creo que el alcalde de San Luis Obispo deberfa ser un dirigente
para algunos asuntos, y un seguidor para otros. Creo que el alcalde
deberfa seguir la voluntad del pueblo an cuanto a los asuntos como
el ague y el crecimiento. Creo que el alcalde deberfa ser un dirigente
en otros asuntos como el presenter una visi6n del futuro de San
Luis Obispo. Comparto la vision de las personas de San Luis Obispo
que tierien Una Jisi6n de unos Estados Unidos novedosos que gozarA
de mos amor, alegrfa y paz. Tengo la esperanza de que el 5 de
noviembre de 1996, nos daran funcionarios gubernamentales que
compartan esta visi6n. Ojala no nos den otro grupo de funcionarios
gubernamentales resistentes all cambio. Si fuera elegido alcalde, con-
tinuaria fijando como la prioridad mds alta establecer y distribuir el
amor, la alegrfa y la paz.
f/ Lark D. Jursek
STATEMENT OF CANDIDA�:, OR
MAYOR
City of San Luis Obispo
ALLEN K. SETTLE AGE: 52
Occupation: Mayor/Educator
Education and Qualifications:
I have lived in this city for 26 years with my wife Kathi and our two
sons. 1 am currently the mayor and am a professor specializing in
municipal government, finance, law and public administration. My serv-
ice record covering a period of twenty years includes city planning
commissioner, city councilman, and mayor.
I strive to reconcile environmental and business concerns with em-
phasis 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 con-
sultation and respect.
One of my goals is securing our share of a reliable water source
from Nacimiento Reservoir. I have worked with Paso Robles, .Atas-
cadero, and the county to augment water sources to protect our City
from the danger of future droughts.
I have worked to improve intergovernmental relations with other cities,
the county, the schools and the university. I have initiated joint meetings
with all seven cities in the county to help resolve revenue, land use
and resource issues involving the cities and county. I continue to
support the joint recreational efforts with the public schools and the
success of the new Performing Art Center of San Luis Obispo.
I support economic and job stability with higher paying employment op-
portunities and have successfully attracted businesses such as Trader
Joe's. I continue to encourage computer and other technology related
business to join our community. I also support tourism. I worked to establish
the new economic coordinator position to help achieve these goals.
I support the green belt preservation opportunities around the city,
including creek and habitat preservation and inventory while encour-
aging continued agricultural uses of land. I also worked to establish
the new natural resource manager position.
I support sound finance and borrowing policies that have rewarded
our city with the highest financial ratings. I will continue to work to
achieve future balanced budgets for the city.
I am proud of the successful completion of projects such as a new
fire station and recreation administration building. I will continue to
work for improved public works projects such as street maintenance
and improvement.
I have worked for neighborhood preservation and continued commu-
nication with neighborhood associations. A viable neighborhood is
vital to our quality of life.
Help me achieve these ongoing goals and objective by re-electing
me mayor on November 5th.
s/ Allen K. Settle
DECLARP'IN DE CANDIDATO PARA
." ALCALDE
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
ALLEN K. SETTLE EDAD- 52
Ocupaci6n: Alcalde/Educador
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
He vivido en esta ciudad par 26 anos con mi esposa, Kathi, y nuestros
dos hijos varones. Actualmente, soy alcalde y un profesor especializdn-
dome en gobierno municipal, finanzas, derecho y administraci6n
publica. Mi historial de servicio que abarca un perfodo de veinte
anos incluye mi desempeno como Comisionado de Planificaci6n, con-
cejal municipal, y alcalde.
Me esfuerzo por una reconciliaci6n entre las preocupaciones del sector
comercial y los defensores del medio ambiente, destacando que quiero
conservar el ambiente de pequeno pueblo que hace de San Luis
Obispo un lugar tan atractivo para vivir y trabajar. Continuar6 elabo-
rando consensos en el concejo y en la comunidad mediante la consults
y el respeto.
Una de mis metas as obtener nuestra porci6n de un recurso confiable
de agua del Embaise Nacimiento. He trabajado con Paso Robles,
Atascadero, y con el condado para incrementar los recursos hidraulicos
para proteger a nuestra ciudad de los peligros de una sequia en el
Futuro.
He trabajado para mejorar las relaciones entre las entidades guber
namentales con otras ciudades, el condado, las escuelas y con la
universidad. He iniciado reuniones colectivas con todas las siete ci-
udades an el condado para ayudar a solucionar distintos asuntos
tales como la fuente de rentas p6blicas, el use del suelo y sus recursos
que afectan a las ciudades y at condado. Contin6o apoyando las
gestiones recreativas colectivas con las escuelas p6blicas y el 6xito
del nuevo Centro de Arles Representatives en San Luis Obispo.
Respaldo la estabilidad econ6mica y de empleos con mis oportuni-
dades de empleo con mejores, salarios y he podido atraer negocios
como Trader Joe's. Contin6o animando a negocios de computadoras
y de otra tecnologia a unirse a nuestra comunidad. Tambidn respaldo
el turismo. Trabaj6 para establecer el nuevo puesto de coordinador
econ6mico para ayudar a realizar estas metas.
Apoyo las oportunidades para preservar zonas verdes en toda la
ciudad, incluyendo una preservaci6n a inventario de los riachuelos
y habitats en tanto que se estimula el sostenido use Agricola de la
tierra. Tambi6n, trabaj6 para establecer el nuevo puesto de admin-
istrador de recursos naturales.
Estoy a favor de las politicas s6lidas sobre finanzas y pr6stamos
que han dado a nuestra ciudad las mds altas ciasificaciones finan-
cieras. Continuar6 trabajando para lograr presupuestos equilibrados
para la ciudad an el futuro.
Estoy orgulioso de la exitosa terminaci6n de proyectos tales como
una nueva estaci6n de bomberos y el edificio de administraci6n rec-
reativa. Continuar6 trabajando para mejores proyectos de obras p6bli-
cas tales como el mantenimiento y mejoramiento de las calles.
He trabajado para la preservaci6n de los vecindarios y una sostenida
comunicaci6n con las asociaciones vecinales.' Un vecindario viable
es esencial para nuestra calidad de vida.
Ayudeme a realizar estas metas y objetivos duraderos al reelegirme
como alcalde el 5 de noviembre.
40.36
f/ Allen K. Settle
STATEMENT OF CANDIr"TE FOR
MEMBER OF THE CITY ,UNCIL .
City of San Luis Obispo
LANCE PARKER AGE: 35
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Education and Qualifications:
I know most people in our local paradise, we call San Luis Obispo,
will not know who I am. I am. one of the local town people you see
on the street, walking downtown smiling. We might have even said
"Hi" to each other today.
I have been a resident of San Luis Obispo since 1984; moving here
from the San Francisco Bay Area after graduating from U.C. Berkeley.
My family and I had been vacationing in San Luis Obispo since the.
early 60's and I felt this is where I would like to make my own claim
and call home. After purchasing my first home here 4 years ago, I
felt at that time I had planted some deep roots. Now is the time to
deepen my roots in the community. I look at the City Council as a
way of being a contributing factor in the direction of the city, a city
that.I proudly call home.
s/ Lance Parker
40.37
DEC . ION DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
LANCE PARKER EDAD: 35
Ocupacl6n: Consejero de Finanzas
Educacl6n y Cali icaciones:
Yo se qua la mayor(a de la gente en nuestro parafso local, qua
Ilamamos San Luis Obispo, no me conocen a mf. Soy uno de los
residentes del pueblo que uno ve en la calle, caminando por el centro
con una sonrisa. Puede que nos hayamos saludado el dfa de hoy..
He sido residente de San Luis Obispo desde 1984; me muds de la
Bahia de San Francisco despues de graduanne de la Universidad
de. California, Berkeley. Mi familia y yo hemos pasado las vacaciones
an San Luis Obispo desde principios de los anos 60 y creta que yo
querfa radicarme aqui y hacerlo mi hogar. Despues de comprar mi
primera casa aqui hace 4 anos, creta, en ese momento, que habfa
echado unas rafces muy hondas. Ahora es el momento para pro-
fundizar mis rafces en la comuhidad. Entiendo que el Concejo de la
Ciudad es una oportunidad para contribuir a la direction de la ciudad, .
Una ciudad que orgullosamente Ilamo mi hogar.
f/ Lance Parker
STATEMENT OF CANDIDA7— cOR
MEMBER OF THE CITY CL_.CIL
City of San Luis Obispo
KATHY SMITH AGE: 57
Occupation: Human Services Director/Business Owner
Education and Qualifications:
I have served on the City Council since my appointment in December,
1994. As a business person and civic leader, I brought a diverse
background and a sense of balance to the Council, building bridges
between economic growth and environmental protection.
In partnership with my husband, Dan, we restored and opened the
historical Garden Street Inn as a business and community resource
in 1990. In addition, my professional background includes 23 years
of management responsibilities in non-profit hospitals and health care
organizations as well as 6 years as a newspaper reporter. I am currently
Executive Director of the SLO Literacy Council.
My approach to all issues facing the city is with an open mind and
practical perspective. An ardent supporter of representative government,
I encourage citizen participation and listen to new ideas with objectivity.
I initiated efforts leading to the hiring of Economic Development and
Natural Resource managers. I also proposed formation of a new Stu-
dent Housing Task Force addressing neighborhood concerns.
I believe in fairness, balance and concern. Diversity is the sign of a
healthy community. I recognize and respect divergent opinions and dif-
fering points of view. I will continue to encourage all citizens to express
their opinions through our active and open governmental process.
As we approach the next four years, several issues are of particular
concern.
I support the following:
• Economic development and appropriate industrial growth.
• A dedicated "greenbelt" preserving the environment to maintain
the SLO Quality of Life.
• Airport area annexation.
• Reasonable approaches to alternative transportation.
• Maintaining the Downtown as a commercial core.
• Seeking viable solutions to existing and future parking challenges.
• Building and maintaining sensitivity to the diversity of people
and neighborhoods.
• Promoting cooperative relationships with other cities and the
county, addressing water resources and land use planning.
Community Involvement
• Promotional Coordinating Committee,
• Senior Peer Counseling
City of SLO
• HIV Consortium
• Mozart Festival Board of Directors
• Hotline Phone Volunteer
• Environmental Center of SLO
• Historical Museum/
• Public Affairs Committee,
Art Center
SLO Chamber of Commerce
• Central Coast Women's
• Residents for Quality Neighborhoods
Political Committee
• Latino Outreach Policy Board
• Adult Day Care
• SLO Little Theatre Fund Development
for Alzheimer's
Comunicaci6n con Latinos
• Women's Network
Education: Bachelors Degree, English
Graduate work in Public Administration & Public Relations
s/ Kathy Smith
DECLARA"N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO L _, CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
KATHY SMITH EDAD: 57
Ocupaci6n: Directors de Servicios Humanos/Duena de un Negocio
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
He servido en el Concejo de la Ciudad desde que fui nombrada en
diciembre de 1994. Como comerciante y lider civica, aporte una for-
maci6n diversa y un sentido de equilibrio para el Concejo, tendiendo
puentes entre el crecimiento econ6mico y la protecci6n ambiental.
En asociaci6n con mi esposo, Dan, restauramos y abrimos Is Garden
Street Inn, una fonda hist6rica, como un negocio y recurso comunitario
en 1990. Ademds, mi formaci6n profesional incluye 23 anos de re-
sponsabilidades administrativas en hospitales y organizaciones de
cuidado de la salud sin fines de lucro, al igual que 6 anos como
periodista para un peri6dico. Actualmente soy Directora Ejecutiva del
Consejo de Alfabetizaci6n de SLO.
Mi enfoque para todos asuntos que enfrentan la ciudad es tener la
mente abierta y una perspective practica. Una vehemente seguidora
del gobierno representativo, estimulo la participaci6n de los ci-
udadanos y escucho a nuevas ideas con objetividad.
Comence las gestiones que redundaron en la contrataci6n de ad-
ministradores del desarrolio econ6mico y de recursos naturales. Tam-
bi6n, propuse la formaci6n de una nueva Fuerza Especial de Vivienda
para Estudiantes para atender las preocupaciones vecinales.
Creo en la justicia, el equilibrio y el compromiso. La diversidad es
la sepal de una comunidad saludable. Reconozco y respeto las opin-
iones y los puntos de vista encontrados y diferentes. Continuare es-
timulando a todos los ciudadanos a expresar sus opiniones mediante
nuestro proceso gubernamental activo y abierto.
A medida que nos acercamos a los cuatro anos pr6ximos, varios
asuntos son de particularinter6s.
Respaldo to siguiente:
• EI desarrollo econ6mico y el crecimiento industrial apropiado.
• Una "zona verde" dedicada que preserve el medio ambiente
para mantener la calidad de vida en SLO.
• La anexi6n de la zona del aeropuerto.
• Enfoques razonables para alternativas de transporte publico.
• Mantener el centro de la ciudad como un n6cleo comercial.
• Buscar soluciones viables para las actuales y futuras dificul-
tades de estacionamiento.
• Establecer y mantener una sensibilidad a la diversidad de la
gente y de los vecindarios.
• Promover relaciones de colaboraci6n con otras ciudades y con
el condado que atiendan las cuestiones de recursos hidraulicos
y planificaci6n del use del suelo.
Participaci6n comunitaria
• Comite Coordinador Promocional, • Asesoramiento para
de la Ciudad de SLO
Ancianos
• Consejo de Directores
• Consorcio de HIV
del Festival Mozart
• Voluntario de la Linea
• Centro Ambiental de SLO
Telef6nica de Emergencia
•Comit6 de Asuntos Publicos,
• Museo Hist6rico/Centro
Camara de Comercio de SLO
de Arte
• Residentes para Vecindarios
• Comit6 Politico de
de Primera Calidad
Mujeres de Central Coast
• Consejo de la Politica de
• Cuidado Diumo para
Comunicaci6n con Latinos
Pacientes con el Mal de
• Recaudaci6n de Fondos para el
Alzheimer
Pequeno Teatro de SLO
• Red de Comunicaciones
para Mujeres
Preparaci6n academica: Licenciatura en literatura inglesa
estudios posgrados
en administraci6n
publica y relaciones p6blicas.
40-3B
f/ Kathy Smith
STATEMENT OF CANDID'''E FOR
MEMBER OF THE CITY �,_1NCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
DAVE ROMERO AGE: 67
Occupation: Incumbent
Education and Qualifications:
Background
Personal:
City resident since 1956
Wife: MaryBelle, married 44 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
Publicworks Director, City of San Luis Obispo. 1956-92
Lecturer (part time) Cal Poly State University. 1967-96
Past/present memberships:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
American Public Works Association.
Old Mission Church, Newman Center, Grace Church
La Fiesta (1987 EI Presidente)
City Council: 1992-96
Vice -mayor
Integrated Waste Management Authority
Economic Opportunity Commission
Performing Arts Center Steering Committee
CMC Citizens' Advisory Committee
Student -Community Liaison Committee
North County Water Task Force
Regional Water Management Committee
As Councilmember I have worked diligently to protect our city's unique
quality of life for today as well as the future. I have been actively
involved in the adoption of numerous General Plan Documents, con-
struction of public improvements such as the new .fire station, rec-
reation administration building, major upgrades of the wastewater and
water treatment plants, the Marsh Street Makeover, the Performing
Arts Center and dozens of smaller projects. I helped hire managers
for both natural resource protection and economic development, adopt
a Downtown Concept Plan and an open space acquisition plan. I
assisted in bringing the Copeland Center, Scolari's and Trader Joe's
to town. I have worked diligently on the airport annexation, for de-
velopment of an additional water supply, for additional downtown park-
ing, and additional recreation facilities and programs.
Equally important are those projects I opposed, such as the removal
of 40 parking spaces and the reduction of Marsh Street to 2 lanes
in downtown, restriction of incoming traffic at Johnson Underpass to
one lane, restricting outer Johnson Avenue to 2 traffic lanes, and the
overaggressive traffic calming on Chorro.
I believe my actions, efforts and decisions all speak clearly of the
vision I have for San Luis Obispo. My 36 years as a city Department
Manager and 4 years as a councilmember give me unmatched ex-
perience in understanding our City operations and enable me to well
represent our residents in continuing to develop the safe, clean, ideal
city we all enjoy. I am well known for a common sense approach to
issues, for honesty and integrity, and for keen negotiation skills - the
kind needed to maintain the city's quality of life. Perhaps most important
is my ability to disagree with other councilmembers without antago-
nism, as is shown by the harmonious relationship enjoyed by the
current Council.
s/ Dave Romero I
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDAnFOR
MEMBER OF THE CITY cL /CIL
City of San Luis Obispo
PAT VEESART AGE: 44
Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Carpenter
Education and Qualifications:
As a small-business owner, strong environmentalist and Planning Com-
missioner, I am in a unique position to help lead our city.
I have lived in San Luis Obispo County since 1971 and have volunteered
my time working for transportation improvements, organizing neighbor-
hoods, advocating responsible city water policy, and serving on:
• City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission
• City of San Luis Obispo Economic Strategy Task Force
• Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee, City of San Luis
Obispo representative
• San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Advisory Committee, Chairman
• San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class III
• ECOSLO Board of Directors
• Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter, Chairman
• Residents for Quality Neighborhoods
• City of San Luis Obispo Open Space Financing Task Force
I have two children: Corrina, 15, and Ryland, 12.
San Luis Obispo is entering the most rapid period of change in its
history.
I am concerned about the direction our city is taking. The incumbents
have focused too much on commercial expansion and large annexa-
tions, and too little on neighborhoods and residents' quality of life.
The short-sighted growth policies pursued by the incumbent Council
have increased traffic, congestion, noise and pollution, and disrupted
our neighborhoods.
Furthermore, the sort of growth pursued by the incumbents will burden
city taxpayers with hundreds of millions of dollars of debt, and so
impoverish the city that the present high level of municipal services
may have to be cut and future services become impossible to fund.
Instead of focusing on short-range "planning" and immediate profits,
we must take a long-range approach to shaping our future, one that
makes protecting our environmental assets and residential neighbor-
hoods its top priority. Conserving these assets is essential to our
city's long-term economic vitality, and will be the key reason healthy
new businesses choose to locate here.
I believe it is time to focus city attention more on the needs of residents.
We need to:
• Provide more city parks, youth recreation opportunities, and pre-
serve open space within our designated greenbelt.
• Implement our General Plan's policies that protect our quality of
life and neighborhoods.
• Respect our General Plan's urban boundary line, and not move
it outward every time a landowner requests.
• Continue our past conservative water policies, and cease the
incumbents' giveaways of our water reserves.
Above all, I believe in citizen participation. When the city faces
major changes in direction like large territorial expansions or as-
suming huge indebtedness for infrastructure projects, the people
should be allowed to vote whether to proceed. I pledge to abide
by those votes of the people.
s/ Pat Veesart
DECLARp"N DE CANDIDATO PARA
MIEMBRO ., J CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD
Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
PAT VEESART EDAD: 44
Ocupaci6n: Comisionado de Planificaci6n/Carpintero
Educaci6n y Calificaciones:
Como dueno de un pequeno negocio, firme defensor del medio am-
biente y Comisionado de Planificaci6n, estoy en una posici6n Unica
para poder dirigir a nuestra ciudad.
He vivido en el Condado de San Luis Obispo desde 1971, y he
ofrecido mi tiempo como voluntario, trabajando para mejoras en el
transporte publico, la organizaci6n de vecindarios, en la defensa de
una ppolftica responsable en cuanto al agua municipal, y he servido:
• En la Comisi6n de Planificaci6n de la Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
• La Fuerza Especial de Estrategias Econ6micas de la Ciudad de
San Luis Obispo
• EI Comite Consultivo de Ciudadanos sabre el Transporte, repre-
sentante de la ciudad de San Luis Obispo
• Como Presidente del Comit6 Consultivo sobre Bicicletas del Con-
rado de San Luis Obispo
• En Direcci6n Clase III de la CAmara de Comercio de San Luis
Obispo
• En el Consejo de Directores de ECOSLO
• Como Presidente de la Organizaci6n Local del Club Sierra de
Santa Lucia
• En Residentes para Vecindarios de Calidad
• En la Fuerza Especial de Financiamiento para Espacios Abiertos
de la Ciudad de San Luis Obispo
Tengo dos hijos: Corrina, 15, y Ryland, 12.
San Luis Obispo entra en el perfodo mAs rapido de cambio en su
historia.
Estoy preocupado por la direcci6n que Ileva nuestra ciudad. Los ti-
tulares han fijado demasiada atenci6n en la expansi6n comercial y
anexiones grandes, y muy poca en la calidad de vida para los vecin-
darios y sus residentes. Las polfticas de crecimiento con poca visi6n
de futuro que fueron elaboradas por los titulares en el concejo han
aumentado el trafico, el congestionamiento, el ruido y la contaminaci6n
y han perjudicados nuestros vecindarios.
Adem$s, el tipo de crecimiento procurado por los titulares agobiard
a los contribuyentes de la ciudad con una deuda de millones de
d6lares, y empobrecera a la ciudad tanto que posiblemente sea ne-
cesario una reducci6n en el actual nivel alto de servicios municipales,
y serfa imposible financiar estos servicios en el futuro.
En lugar de fijar nuestra atenci6n en la "planificaci6n" a corto plazo
y an gananaas inmediatas, tenemos que adopter un enfoque a largo
plazo para dar forma a nuestro futuro, uno que ponga como primera
prioridad la protecci6n de nuestro patrimonio ambiental y vecindarios
residenciales. La conservaci6n de este patrimonio es esencial para
la vitalidad econ6mica de nuestra ciudad a largo plazo, y serd el
motivo primordial por el cual. los nuevos negocios vendrfan a radicarse
aquf.
Creo que ha Ilegado el momento para fijar la atenci6n de la ciudad
mos en las necesidades de los residentes. Necesitamos:
• Proporcionar mds parques municipales, oportunidades de rec-
reaci6n para los j6venes, y preservar los espacios abiertos dentro
de nuestro zona verde designada.
• Articular las polfticas de nuestro Plan General que protejan nuestra
calidad de vida y nuestros vecindarios.
• Respetar el lindero urbano de nuestro Plan General, y no ex-
tenderlo hacia afuera cada vez que to solicite un terrateniente.
• Continuar nuestras polfticas hidraulicas conservadoras del
pasado, y evitar que los titulares regalen nuestras reservas de
agua.
Sobre todo, creo en la participaci6n de los ciudadanos. Cuando la
ciudad se enfrenta con cambios grandes en su rumbo, tales como
hacer grandes expansiones territoriales o contraer deudas exorbitan-
tes para proyectos de infraestructura, se deberfa permitir que el pueblo
vote sobre si se debiera proseguir. Prometo obrar de acuerdo con
esos votos del pueblo.
40-40
f/ Pat Veesart
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY C01-_�Y COUNSEL
MEASURE G v
This Measure is intended to determine whether trustee areas should
be established for the San Luis Obispo County Community College
District (°District"), with one member of the Governing Board of the
District residing in each trustee area to be elected by the registered
voters of the entire District.
The Governing Board of the District consists of five trustees, each
of whom is presently elected on an at -large basis. In accordance
with the Education Code, the Governing Board of the District adopted
a resolution proposing to the County Committee on School District
Organization ("County Committee") that trustee areas be established.
The County Committee conducted public hearings and approved the
District's request on May 22, 1996. The specific request approved
by the County Committee was for the establishment of trustee areas,
with the election of one member of the Governing Board of the District
residing in each trustee area to be elected by the registered voters
of the entire District.
If trustee areas are established by a majority vote of the District's
electors, incumbent trustees will serve out their terms of office and
succeeding trustees will be nominated and elected in accordance
with the method approved by the electors. In the event that two or
more trustee areas are established at an election on the proposal
which are not represented in the membership of the Governing Board
at that time, the County Committee will determine by lot the trustee
areas from which the nomination and election for the next vacancy
or vacancies on the Governing Board shall be made.
In establishing the proposed trustee areas, the Governing Board of
the District determined that it would be reasonable and cost effective
for trustee areas to have the same boundaries as the existing su-
pervisorial areas in San Luis Obispo County, with the exception that
the northernmost trustee areas will also include two portions of the
District lying within Monterey County.
A "Yes" vote on this Measure is a vote for the establishment of
trustee areas and the election of one member of the Governing Board
of the District residing in each trustee area elected by the registered
voters of the entire District.
A "No" vote on this Measure is a vote against the establishment of
trustee areas and the election of one member of the Governing Board
of the District residing in each trustee area elected by the registered
voters of the entire District.
s/ James B. Lindholm, Jr.
County Counsel
40504
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF M� -URE G
Currently, elections to the San Luis Obispo County Community College
District Board of Trustees call for trustees to be elected at -large from
the district at -large. The Board of Trustees is now proposing a change
in the method of election. The change described in Measure G calls
for trustees to be residents of areas or districts and elected by voters
in the District at -large. Electing trustees from trustee areas will en-
courage better representation from all geographic regions of the Dis-
trict. The use of the current San Luis Obispo County supervisorial
areas will prevent the San Luis Obispo County Community College
District from incurring the separate costs of required redistricting.
Election at -large will encourage trustees to consider the District as
a whole in their decision making while at the same time representing
the interests of their particular area. Election at -large will also avoid
the domination of elections by special-interest groups. No additional
costs will be incurred by the District as a result of this change.
s/ M. Ellen Harper, President
Board of Trustees
s/ Willard S. Osibin, Vice President
Board of Trustees
s/ James W. Brabeck, Member
Board of Trustees
s/ Frances J. Reynolds, Member
Board of Trustees
s/ Frank R. Martinez
Retired President/Superintendent
Cuesta College
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE G
Measure G is grossly misleading:
—Supporters say that this measure will improve electoral account-
ability. They say that Cuesta College Board members will care about
people in their supervisorial district, even though they are elected by
the county at large. Would your member of Congress focus on the
local district if he or she were elected by all California voters? We
think not. In fact, this measure would allow organized interests in
other parts of the county to control who is elected in your supervisorial
district.
—Supporters say they are saving taxpayer money. Not so! The names
of all candidates for the Board would have to be placed on every
ballot in the county. It would be less expensive to list candidates
from each supervisorial district only on ballots in that district. In ad-
dition, taxpayers have been forced to absorb the cost of this do-nothing
ballot measure!
—Supporters say that election at large will avoid domination by
"special interests." We don't think voters are special interests; more
often educational bureaucrats, the instigators of this measure, are
special interests.
Don't be misled. Vote NO on Measure G.
s/ Louis M. Tedone, M.D
s/ Effie McDermott
s/ George Brudney
s/ L. Jane Swanson
s/ Don Woolley
ARGUMF"v. AGAINST MEASURE G
You are being asked to prove a change in the way Cuesta College
Board of Trustee members are elected that is in reality very little
change and no improvement. This measure is a charade and would
result in poorer public representation on the Board.
Although this measure calls for each Board member to live in one
of the five supervisorial districts, each would continue to be elected
at large by all county voters. This means that a candidate could win
election from District 3, for example, without the support of District
3 votersl It would be like your member of Congress being elected
by all the voters of California. To whom would that member of Congress
feel accountable?
In addition, interested and qualified citizens would be discouraged
from seeking election because they would be forced to run expensive
countywide campaigns. This would continue to work to the advantage
of incumbents and against the involvement of ordinary citizens.
This misleading measure is a waste of ballot space and tax dollars.
Its supporters want you to believe that passing it will enhance
educational accountability to taxpayers, but the truth is it will not.
This measure promises you change that it can't deliver. Vote NO
on Measure G.
s/ Louis M. Tedone
s/ Don A. Woolley
s/ Effie R. McDermott
s/ George Brudney
s/ L. Jane Swanson
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE G
The proposed change in the way Cuesta College Trustees are elected
will certainly improve the geographic diversity of the Board. It encourages
better representation for all areas of the county while avoiding the
domination of the elections by special interest groups. The opposition
to this change is, in truth, an attempt by special interest groups to elect
board members to represent only their specific interests.
Board members elected by voters from the District at large are an-
swerable to those residents as a whole and would rightly be held
accountable for representing the District in its entirety. This election
is not and should not become a partisan election.
Interested and qualified citizens are encouraged to participate in all
elections, and the election for the Cuesta College Board of Trustees
is no exception. The proposed change in no way alters the current
process, which requires candidates to run a county -wide cam-
paign, nor does it favor incumbents. Election campaign expenses
remain at the discretion of each candidate.
The passage of this measure creates no additional costs for the
district or for taxpayers. Indeed, the proposed change, which uses
current San Luis Obispo County supervisorial areas for District elec-
tions, imposes no additional charges for the District or for taxpayers
at election time.
The passage of Measure G would result in better representation for
all citizens of the San Luis Obispo County Community College District.
s/ M. Ellen Harper, President
Board of Trustees
s/ Frances J. Reynolds, Member
Board of Trustees
s/ Willard S. Osibin, Vice President
Board of Trustees
s/ Frank R. Martinez
Retired President/Superintendent
Cuesta College
s/ James W. Brabeck, Member
Board of Trustees
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CO! -7Y, COUNSEL
MEASURE HU
This Measure is intended to establish an ordinance which would
require a vote of the people for any closure, sale, or lease of San
Luis Obispo County General Hospital, as well as any action "trans-
ferring the management" of General Hospital. The Measure also pur-
ports to be retroactive to January 5, 1996. It is the opinion of the
office of County Counsel that the proposed Measure would be invalid
if enacted, because it impermissibly attempts to regulate matters which
are administrative, rather than legislative, and are within the exclusive
authority of the Board of Supervisors.
The California State Legislature has enacted a comprehensive leg-
islative scheme which imposes on all counties through their boards
of supervisors the mandatory duty to provide for the medical care
and support of indigents. The fulfillment of that duty is a matter of
statewide concern and the County acts as an agent of the State in
administering the means by which indigent care is provided. The
authority delegated to the Board of Supervisors by the Legislature
extends specifically to "closing, leasing, selling, or in any way trans-
ferring the management" of the County facility, and to "reduction or
elimination" of the medical services provided. The Measure imper-
missibly attempts to transfer control over those matters from the Board
of Supervisors to the local electorate.
The Measure mandates new legal obligations for not only indigent
residents, but for all' residents of the County, regardless of their fi-
nancial ability to pay. The Measure could also obligate the County
to insure access to medical services through non -County providers
whenever the County's equipment or staff is below the state-of-the-art
available through those non -County providers. The Measure would
also require the County to devote "all available resources," rather
than "legally sufficient" resources to meet the State mandated indigent
care obligation. Consequently, the Measure would interfere with the
County's fiscal ability to conserve resources so that funds might also
be available for other necessary programs that compete for discre-
tionary funding. Finally, the Measure would require an election every
time the Board of Supervisors needs to make a decision regarding
the sale, lease, or other disposition of General Hospital assets, as
well as decisions to reduce or eliminate hospital services. Virtually
all of the Measure's provisions directly conflict with essential admin-
istrative decisions the Board of Supervisors are mandated by State
statute to make through public hearing processes, rather than through
elections.
A " Yes" vote on this Measure is a vote in support of establishing
an ordinance which would require a vote of the people for any closure,
sale, or lease of San Luis Obispo County General Hospital, including
transferring the management of General Hospital.
A "No" vote on this Measure is a vote against establishing an or-
dinance which would require a vote of the people for any closure,
sale, or lease of San Luis Obispo County General Hospital, including
transferring the management of General Hospital.
s/ James B. Lindholm, Jr.
County Counsel
40-506
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF Mr `1RE H
Voting yes on Measure H compels the BoardbfSupervisors to make
responsible decisions regarding health care with your input. The issue
is not what you choose, but that you gain the right to choose, perhaps
from a spectrum of health care services that best meets the needs
of the residents of San Luis Obispo County.
You stand to lose control of your health care destiny, and your right
to make personal choices. By voting YES ON MEASURE H, you gain
the ability to have a say in the future of your public hospital.
Managed care, corporate down -sizing and restructuring have resulted
in medical mega -corporations, leaving consumers with little or no
choice. Corporate special interest and politicians are deciding your
destiny. With the closure of General Hospital, managed care becomes
monopolized care, and you are merely a blip on corporate financial
statements.
Measure H gives the citizens of San Luis Obispo County the opportunity
to let their voices be heard in the only place where it matters - the
ballot box. Whether a supporter or not, this is the only time you can
let your public officials hear the message loud and clear: We, the
people, reserve the right to determine what health care options remain
in this county.
The bureaucracy's opposition to this initiative is a classic example
of govemment taking away your right to choose. Why are they so
threatened by your right to vote on this issue?
Don't be fooled. The future of Mental Health and the outpatient clinic
system, which would provide preventive care in this county, are already
in jeopardy. Passage of Measure H assures that we will all have a
voice in the future of our health care system.
Please vote YES ON MEASURE H.
s/ David Blakely
s/ William L. Cattaneo, Jr.
s/ Roger Freberg
s/ Imogene Haidet
s/ Peg Pinard
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE H
• Measure H denies your Board of Supervisors the power to do
what they are elected to do: make day-to-day decisions about
the use of your tax dollars. The process is public, subject to
open hearings and open meetings. It gives people choices,
with timely citizen input and public decision-making.
• Today's changing health environment requires rapid decision
making. Measure H would require a 2 -year lag in acting on
patient care needs at General Hospital. The measure demands
another public vote each time a decision is needed.
• A vote for the initiative does not increase choice regarding
health care decisions. It actually decreases choice by adding
to the financial burden from the excessive costs of hospital
ovemight services. The County cannot continue to provide ex-
pensive inpatient services and increase access to other impor-
tant County health resources. A NO vote will help ensure that
funds remain available for continued operation of Mental
Health, Day Surgery, walk-in and Family Care Clinics, Kidney
Dialysis, Pharmacy, Laboratory, X -Ray and SART.
• Be aware: this initiative has nothing to do with managed care or
your rights to choice of health care. The proponents want to keep
open a hospital with dated facilities, limited services, and minimal
physician support. In 1992, the County taxpayers voted NO on a
bond issue for General Hospital. Today consumers, including sen-
iors, use other hospitals closer to their homes.
• No matter what arguments are made for or against this meas-
ure, it is illegal.
WE RECOMMEND A "NO" VOTE ON MEASURE H.
s/ Colleen Ehrenber , R.N., Ed.D., Chairperson
San Luis Obispo ounty Health Commission
ARGU0`7 AGAINST MEASURE H
MEASURE H SEEKS 1_.
• PREVENT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM performing
their legal duties in administrative, fiduciary and legislative areas;
• PREVENT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM selling, leas-
ing or changing the operation of General Hospital, even to the
extent of complying with changing legal requirements;
• PREVENT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM maximizing
health care service for the county's total population.
FACT-
• On an average day only 16 patients stay overnight at General
Hospital. Of these, the County only has the legal responsibility
to care for 1 or 2.
• County taxpayers' monies are now paying to maintain a system
based upon a full service acute care hospital. These monies could
be used to improve health services for the entire county.
• This initiative would cost the county taxpayer an additional $3
million over the current budget and could adversely affect other
services demanded by the taxpayers.
• The county already contracts with local hospitals for indigent care
(an average of 1 to 2 patients daily) for much less than it costs
to take care of a patient at General Hospital. This initiative would
prevent expansion of those existing contracts to provide better,
more cost effective service countywide.
• Through contracts, the County will continue to provide hospital serv-
ices for those persons who are the legal responsibility of the County.
• In reality, the increased operating expenses and the changing
nature of health care are leaving the county with no financially
viable .option other than contracting for hospital services while
concentrating on accessible Community Health Centers.
• This initiative raises a legal question as to its validity to say what
administrative decisions are granted to the Board of Supervisors.
WE RECOMMEND A "NO" VOTE ON MEASURE H
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
sl Laurence L. Laurent, Chairman
s/ Harry L. Ovitt, District 1
S/ Evelyn Delany, District 3
s/ Ruth E. Brackett, District 4
s/ Colleen Ehrenberg, Chairperson
San Luis Obispo County Health Commission
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE H
The objections raised by the opponents to this initiative make it
clear that their biggest fear is losing power. The proponents believe
that the decision regarding the future of General Hospital is rightfully
yours, not the bureaucrats.
FACT-
' Measure H will not raise your taxes one cent.
• Measure H will not require an increase in expenditures over last
years' costs.
County taxpayers' monies are funding an entire Medical Services
Budget. Closure of the in-patient unit and contracting out to the private
hospitals offers no guarantees of savings.
' The proposed contracts are not ironclad; are subject to the un-
certainty of changing ownership; and, if the largest medical corporation
has their way, will contain a "no cause" escape clause.
The contracts guarantee care only for those indigent patients that
fall within the county's legal responsibility. The uninsured and others
who fall between the cracks, 14 to 20 patients daily, are left without
any guarantee of in-patient medical care.
' The issue of the initiatives' validity can only be determined in the
courts and only if the county chooses to challenge it.
Comparisons of average daily costs are highly disputable. A recent
report to the State of California demonstrated that with current re-
imbursements the actual cost to the county is less at General.
' San Bernardino, Riverside, San Joaquin and Contra Costa County
are building new hospitals. Our wish is to preserve the current level
of services and access to care. San Luis Obispo County is no worse
off financially than they.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE H
s/ David Blakely, SLO County Supervisor, District 5
s/ Imogene Haidet, Senior Advocate
s/ William Louis Cattaneo, Historian
40.507
FULL TEXT OF MEAS'" 0
ADVISORY VOTE (�f
SUMMARY OF OPEN SPACE FINANCING TASK
FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS
The following summary outlines the program guidelines recommended
by the Open Space Financing Task Force:
• The direct purchase of open space is only one component of a
comprehensive open space protection program. Given limited
fiscal resources, there are a number of other methods (such as
donations, easements, regulatory ordinances, dedications as
part of development, cluster zoning, and transfers of develop-
ment credits) which must also be used in preserving open
space. Therefore, direct purchase of open space should only be
used when ail other alternatives are unlikely to achieve the
City's open space protection goals. The program should be vol-
untary, and no condemnation should be used.
• The open space financing program should initially be funded on
a "pay-as-you-go" basis, without using debt financing, at a level
sufficient to generate $1 million annually. Debt financing may
be appropriate at some future point.
• The program should be funded through a city-wide assessment
district. Assessments should be allocated to developed properties
only, based on a per unit assessment for residential properties,
and on a square footage assessment for non-residential properties.
The estimated monthly cost to generate $1 million annually would
be as o ows:
-per single family residential unit - $4.38;
-per multi -family residential unit - $3.28;
-commercial1office/industrial per 1000 square feet - $1.56.
• The program should be submitted for voter approval as an ad-
visory measure on the November 1996 ballot.
• While the focus of the program should be on protecting and
maintaining open space, up to 25% of the new revenues may
be used for parkland acquisition and development, with the spe-
cific exclusion of golf courses.
• An oversight committee composed of interested community
members should be formed to monitor on an on-going basis the
fiscal status of the program, its progress in achieving open
space goals, and the specific use of funds.
• While the recommended program would be subject to annual
review as part of the assessment -setting process, a comprehen-
sive evaluation of the program in meeting open space protection
goals should be performed after four years by a community-
based task force similar to the Open Space Financing Task
Force.
• Reasonable funds should be set aside for the proper mainte-
nance of any open space which is acquired.
IMPARTIAIWALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
MEASURE 0
This is an Advisory Measure Only.
In November, 1995, the San Luis Obispo City Council established
a fifteen member "Open Space Financing Task Force" to evaluate
and recommend to the Council ways of providing long-term funding
for open space protection.
The primary recommendation of the Task Force was to place an
advisory ballot measure on the November 5, 1996 ballot to determine
whether or not City voters would support the creation of a City-wide
assessment district for open space protection and park acquisition
and development which would raise $1 million annually in accordance
with the program guidelines recommended by the Task Force. (A
summary of the Task Force program guidelines is included in the
Ballot Pamphlet.)
In June, 1996, the City Council reviewed the Task Force recom-
mendations and directed that this advisory ballot measure be submitted
to the voters of the City.
As an advisory vote only, this measure will provide an indication of
general voter opinion regarding the ballot proposal, but will not create
an assessment district, and the results of the advisory vote are not
controlling on the City Council. The actual creation of an assessment
district, should the Council choose to proceed, would require separate
Council action at some future date, including public notice and hearing
as required by law.
The estimated monthly cost for residential and nonresidential prop-
erties of a City-wide assessment district is an accurate estimate based
upon certain assumptions about how a future assessment district
would be structured. To the extent the assumptions are changed, the
estimated monthly costs would vary.
A yes vote for this measure will advise the City Council of support
for the formation of a City-wide assessment district for open space
protection and park acquisition and development which would raise
$1 million annually in accordance with the program guidelines rec-
ommended by the Open Space Financing Task Force.
A no vote for this measure will advise the City Council of opposition
to the formation of a City-wide assessment district for open space
protection and park acquisition and development which would raise
$1 million annually in accordance with the program guidelines rec-
ommended by the Open Space Financing Task Force.
40.516
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF Mr `URE 0
Mission Plaza exists because of community vision. Measure 0 offers
an opportunity to create that same kind of vision by preserving view -
sheds and open space surrounding San Luis Obispo — forever.
Measure 0 creates a fund to acquire conservation easements and
open space from willing sellers. The measure ensures that funds are
spent wisely, by creating an oversight committee that annually reviews
spending and verifies that taxpayers get good value for our hard
earned dollars.
Measure 0 helps our youth. 25% of funds raised annually ($250,000)
will be available for parks. San Luis Obispo needs more recreational
opportunities for our youth. Measure 0 funds will create much needed
soccer fields and other recreation areas for San Luis Obispo.
Measure 0 is necessary. As development pressures increase, there
will be times when we will not be able to preserve open space through
land donations, development conditions and other strategies. For those
times, we must be able to purchase easements or land to protect
our open space.
Measure 0 will give us that ability for a modest cost. Residences
would be assessed $4.37 per month. Multiple family housing like
apartments or mobile homes would pay only $3.28 per month. Busi-
nesses would pay $1.56 per month per 1,000 square feet. For the
price of one fast food lunch per month, we can give our children,
and our grandchildren, permanently protected hillsides and open
space.
Measure 0 is not "just another tax". Measure 0 allows us to decide
our own destiny. It allows us to protect open space. It assures that
funds will be used only for acquiring open space and parklands, so
important to our quality of life. Vote Yes on Measure 0 to protect
what you already cherish.
s/ Kenneth Schwartz - Former Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
s/ Robert L. Griffin - President
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
s/ Pat Veesart - Chairman
Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club
s/ Bill Cattaneo - Local Historian
s/ Penny Rappa - Former Councilwoman
City of San Luis Obispo
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE 0
Mission Plaza was paid for without the additional burden of a new tax!
Measure 0 is just another tax that allows only the oversight com-
mittee, made up of those for the tax, to decide our destiny. They will
fleece us.
Measure 0 does not provide facilities for any income producing
activities, and you cannot expect new soccer fields on the hillside
viewsheds.
Measure 0 is not necessary because of the City's General Plan
Land Use Element and the County's SRA's.
Those in favor act as if we can afford this new tax. Not only do
they demand we sacrifice one lunch each month, they expect the
restaurant owner to give up the income on those multiple lunches
and pay for the additional tax on top of the loss!
Measure 0 is an advisory vote. I strongly suggest that we advise
the City Council with the strong message that they should not take
any more of our money for this special interest group.
Stop the madness, vote NO!
s/ Lawrence Pennington
SLO overtaxed resident
ARGUMr`r, AGAINST MEASURE 0
Renters beware, rent will o up! Buyers beware, prices will go up!
Proponents cite the tax as an innocuous 15¢ per day but that is
deceptive; it adds up quickly to $54.75 per year! Your cost of living
will increase much faster than you feared.
Taxpayers have no impact on the oversight review, allowing the
bureaucrats to extend and increase the annual $1,000,000.00 col-
lection. The proposed $1,000,000.00 tax can be increased at any
time and there is no end in sight. Remember, the small increase in
our water bill for the drought has gone up, not away! Also, people
who own a business or property in SLO but happen to live out of
town have no vote. Taxation without representation!
Measure 0 does not specify any properties for purchase so we
have no idea where your hard earned money will go.
The city's Open Space Fund has had $1,400,000.00 sitting idly for
six years with nothing to show for it except interest put into the
general fund. The city has a history of refusing free open space,
rejecting projects like Central Park which gave 34 acres, and La
Lomita, which offered several hundred acres of open space. So, why
do they now say we should buy it?
The 1994 General Plan Land Use Element, designed to protect our
scenic setting by reaching beyond our jurisdiction, already prohibits
building above 320' behind Southwood and above 150' in Irish Hills.
The County's SRA and view shed policies also protect the city. These
policies are in effect without a tax increase. So, why make us buy
what is already protected?
Measure 0 is yet another dubious scheme to confiscate your money.
Measure 0 raises taxes without telling us what it wants and when
it's had enough!
s/ Lawrence Pennington
,r
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE 0
Measure 0 is about saving our special places. It directly benefits
all citizens of San Luis Obispo by providing a means to permanently
protect the views and open space which make San Luis Obispo so
special. It creates a fund dedicated solely to preserving open space
and creating recreational opportunities through voluntary negotiations
with willing sellers.
Measure 0 is necessary because we can't always prevent de-
velopment in the areas surrounding San Luis Obispo. Some of
that land is protected, but much of it is not. Unless funds are
available to purchase easements or land, many of our special
places will be vulnerable to development pressures. Some already
are. Measure 0 funds will sometimes be the only means available
to protect our open space.
Measure 0 protects our open space, and provides recreational
opportunities, at a modest cost. It does not provide for increased
costs or indefinite extensions. It creates a citizen committee to
annually review the use of funds to make sure that tax dollars
are wisely spent.
Measure 0 is an advisory vote. It poses a simple question. It asks
you, the voters and citizens of San Luis Obispo, whether the natural
beauty, quality of life, and open spaces of San Luis Obispo are im-
portant enough to permanently protect for the modest costs which
have been proposed. If so, vote yes on Measure 0 to save our
special places.
40-517
s/ Ron Dunin - Former Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
s/ Jack Higbee - President,
Board of Directors, YMCA
s/ Geoffrey Land - Executive Director - E.C.O.S.L.O.
s/ Dan Krieger - Historian
s/ Wendy Pyper - Parks and Recreation Advocate
FULL TEXT OF MEA9'P
PROPOSED CHANE._.,
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Section 909. Use of Water Supply Reliability Reserve.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE P
In 1993 the City Council amended the Water Management Element
of the City's General Plan to establish the objective of acquiring a
"water supply reliability reserve" to protect the City from future water
shortages. in order to make it clear that such a reliability reserve
shall not be used to allow additional development, and to require
voter approval of any change of use of the reliability reserve once
it is obtained, the City Council directed that this Charter amendment
be submitted to the voters. If approved, this'amendment would add
a new Charter Section 909 which limits the use of any water supply
reliability reserve which may be acquired only to maintain an adequate
City water supply during unpredictable changes in water supply status
such as a new worst case drought, loss of one of the City's water
sources, contamination of a source, or failure of a new source to
provide projected yield, and not to allow additional development. If
approved, this Charter provision concerning the use of the water
supply reliability reserve may only be amended by a subsequent vote
of the people.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FUFO�TEXT OF MEASURE 0
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SECTION 406. Vacancies.
An elective office becomes vacant when the incumbent thereof dies,
resigns, is removed from office under recall proceedings, is adjudged
insane, convicted of a felony, or of an offense involving a violation
of the Mayor or Counciimember's official duties, or ceases to be a
resident of the City, or has been absent from the State without leave
granted by the City Council for more than sixty (60) consecutive days,
or fails to attend the meetings of the Council for a like period without
being excused therefrom by said body.
A vacancy in the Council shall be filled for the remainder of the
unexpired term, if any, at the next regular municipal election following
not less than seventy-two (72) days upon the occurrence of the va-
cancy, but the Council by a majority vote of its remaining members
shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the person
elected to serve the remainder of the unexpired term or new term
takes office. If the term still has two (2) years until expiration at the
time of the next regular municipal election, the election to that seat
shall be separated from the election for the other Council candidates.
If the Council fails to fill the vacancy within (30) days following its
occurrence, it shall call a special municipal election to fill the vacancy,
to be held not sooner than ninety (90) days or not later than one
hundred and twea#y (120) fifty 150 days following the occurrence
of the vacancy. The election shall be governed by the provisions of
Article III.
A person elected to fill a council vacancy for an unexpired term
shall take office on the first Tuesday following his election. Notwith-
standing any other provisions of this Charter, a minority of the members
of the Council may fill vacancies on the Council by appointment in
the event that a majority of the Council seats becomes vacant.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE 0
Existing Charter Section 406 provides that the Council must fill a
Council vacancy within 30 days by appointment, and if an appointment
is not made within that time period, to hold an election to fill the
vacancy not sooner than 90 days nor longer than 120 days from the
occurrence of the vacancy. However, it is not possible to hold an
election within 120 days and still comply with State Election Code
requirements concerning nomination periods and publication of the
Notice of Election. This Charter amendment would extend the period
of time in which an election must by held for an additional 30 days,
for a total of 150 days, so that the Election Code requirements can
be met.
40.518
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FULL TEXT OF MEASI'___`,R
PROPOSED CHANE.
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SECTION 109. Violation of Charter.
The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be deemed a
misdemeanor, and may be prosecuted by the authorities of the City
in the name of the People of the State of California, or may be
redressed by civil action, at the option of said authorities. The maximum
penalty upon conviction for the violation of any provision of this Charter
shall be a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or
imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year or both such
fine and imprisonment. Any person sentenced to imprisonment for
the violation of a provision of this Charter may be imprisoned On the
Gity jai BF in the County jail of the county in which the City of San
Luis Obispo is situated.
The City Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the enforce-
ment of the provisions of the Charter.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE R
Existing Charter Section 109 provides that any person sentenced
to imprisonment for a violation of the Charter may be imprisoned in
the City Jail. However, the City no longer has a jail, but rather uses
the County Jail, and there are no plans within the foreseeable future
to create a new City jail. This Charter amendment would delete the
outdated reference to the City Jail.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FUI ' EXT OF MEASURE S
i POSED CHANGES
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SECTION 404. Terms of Office.
(A) The term of the Mayor shall be two years, and the terms
of the Councilmembers shall be four years.
(B) Terms shall commence on the first day of December at
twelve o'clock noon following the election and each shall serve
until a successor is elected or appointed and qualified. Ties in
votina shall be settled by the castma of lots.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE S
In 1991, the City Council amended Charter Section 404 to extend
the terms of Councilmembers then in office because the general mu-
nicipal election was moved to the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in November in each even numbered year. The terms of office of all
Councilmembers affected by the extensions contained in Charter Sec-
tion 404(c) have expired, and therefore there is no further need for
these provisions. This Charter amendment would delete the unnec-
essary provisions concerning.term extensions.
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s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FULL TEXT OF MEAS- � T
PROPOSED CHAN"'
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SECTION 407. Mayor - Powers and Duties.
The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the City Council and
perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be imposed
by the Council or by vote of the people. The Mayor shall be entitled
to, and must vote when present, but shall possess no veto power.
As presiding officer of the Council, the Mayor will faithfully commu-
nicate the.will of the Council majority to the Administrative Officer in
matters of policy.
The Mayor shall present an annual work program to the -Council
for its consideration at the first meeting in May. The Mayor shall have
the responsibility for forwarding the work program approved by the
Council.
The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City for
all ceremonial purposes and by the GeyeFROF 16F FRilitaly PUFpeses.
shall be Chair-
person of the Disaster Council during an emergency.
The Mayor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance or by resolution of
the Council, except as limited by this Charter.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE T
Existing Charter Section 407 provides that the Mayor shall be rec-
ognized by the Governor as the official head of the City for "military
purposes,' and shall take command of the public forces, maintain
order, and enforce laws in times of public danger or calamity. These
provisions conflict with a comprehensive plan for emergency response
and services adopted by the State, as implemented by the City in
Chapter 2.24 of the Municipal Code. Chapter 2.24 sets forth the
basic incident command structure used by the City, which designates
the Mayoras the chairperson of the Disaster Council during an emer-
gency. This amendment would bring the Charter into conformance
with Municipal Code Chapter 2.24.
s/ Jeffery G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
Ft TEXT OF MEASURE U
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SECTION 410. Compensation.
The Mayor and each Councilmember shall receive compensation
for services payable taeRHh4y according to the regular City Payroll
schedulewith the Mayor receiving greater compensation than the
other Councilmembers.
Compensation for Mayor and Councilmembers shall be reviewed
biennially in even -numbered years. When warranted, said compen-
sation may be adjusted by Council resolution, to be effective January
1st of the year following the review. The compensation rate may be
revised by the electorate by initiative.
Mayor and Councilmember expenses incurred for official business
shall be reimbursed.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE U
Existing Charter Section 401 provides that the Mayor and Council -
members shall be paid monthly. However, all other officials and em-
ployees of the City are currently paid on a bi-weekly basis. The creation
of a separate payroll schedule solely for the Mayor and Councilmem-
bers would create unnecessary expense and administrative procedure.
This Charter amendment would conform the time of payment of Council
compensation with the regular City payroll schedule.
40.520
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FULL TEXT OF MEASU"V
PROPOSED CHANGEw
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SECTION 709. Employment Policy.
The City Council shall adopt a Personnel Policy OF&anee, by or-
dinance or resolution, prescribing hiring, discharge and performance
standards for Council appointees, department heads, and other ap-
pointive officials.
No official appointed by the City Council shall be terminated within
the three (3) months following a municipal election. No official subject
to appointment by the City Administrative Officer shall be terminated
within the three (3) months immediately following the appointment of
a new City Administrative Officer. Any notice of termination, transfer,
or demotion shall state the effective date of the action and a copy
shall be filed with the Personnel Department.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE V
Existing Charter Section 709 requires the City Council to adopt a
Personnel Policy by ordinance. At the same time, ongoing changes
to federal and state law with respect to personnel matters, and em-
ployee negotiations, require frequent amendment to the City's per-
sonnel policy. The requirement that such changes be done only by
ordinance adds an unnecessary procedural burden and expense.
This Charter amendment would enable the City Council to adopt a
personnel policy by ordinance or resolution at its discretion, or as
otherwise required by law.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FULr''XT OF MEASURE W
Pi._OOSED CHANGES
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE W
In 1978, California Constitution Article XIII(A), commonly known as
Proposition 13, was adopted by the voters. Proposition 13 limited
the manner in which ad valorem property taxes may be imposed,
and superseded any local assessment method to the contrary. Charter
Section 807 sets forth a tax limitation which could exceed the limits
imposed by Proposition 13, and is therefore invalid. This Charter
amendment would delete the inoperative provisions of the Charter
concerning property taxes.
40-521
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
FULL TEXT OF MEASt'"'' X
PROPOSED CHANt..1;
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SECTION 901. Public Works To Be Done By Contract.
(A) Except as provided in subsection (D) of this section, every project
involving an expenditure of City monies of more than the amount
specified in Section 37992 20162 of the GBVeffiment Public Contract
Code of the State of California, as the same now exists or may
hereafter be amended for the construction or improvement of public
buildings, works, drains, sewers, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and
streets (exclusive of projects for resurfacing, maintenance, and repair
of streets) shall be let by contract to the lowest responsible bidder
after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more
insertions the first of which shall be at least ten (10) calendar days
before the time for opening bids."
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CHARTER PROPOSITION
MEASURE X
Existing Charter Section 901(A) makes a reference to Government
Code Section 37902. Since Government Code Section 37902 has
been replaced and superseded by Public Contract Code Section 20162,
this measure would amend the Charter to refer to the appropriate
State regulation.
s/ Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST
THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
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From
JULIE L. RODEWALD
COUNTY CLERK -RECORDER
Elections Division
1144 Monterey St Ste A
San Luis Obispo CA 93408-2509
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APPLICATION FOR ABSENT VOTER'S BALLOT
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
NOVEMBER 5, 1996
ELECTION DAY
STATE
ZIP CODE
OCTOBER 29, 1996
LAST DAY APPLICATION MAY BE RECEIVED
I hereby apply for an absent voter's ballot:
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information on this application is true and correct
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ALLOT WILL NOT BE SENT UNLESS SIGNED BY APPLICANT
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