Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. In 2011, he was honored with Kiwanis' Heartof Gold Award for exceptional service to the children of the Oceanside community. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. Teacher Nancy Jennings has been endorsed by the Democratic Party for this seat. My diverse experience in education and connection to our community allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. If one of the incumbents is unseated by Quirk, he will serve on the council alongside his brother. 6/23/20 PH1 Sunroad Plaza project for fast food restaurants at 460 Hacienda Drive. Mr. Maresca was known for developing innovative programs as a principal to complement curriculum and foster greater connections among residents and schools. San Diego County School Board Election 2022 12 Sep By Thomas Ultican 9/12/2022 The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). We encourage all residents to attend Board Meetings, including our budget workshops that take place January-March. Board of Education - Oceanside Union Free School District. xfbml : true, He was also the liaison between the #9E PTA and the Board of Education. Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. The city and CUSD underwent its redistricting process, which finished earlier this year, with some slight changes to the district maps. Lets not forget, SANDAG addresses public transit. Her campaign reports show $1,500 from Alan Bersin, $1,500 from Scott Peters, $1,500 from Irwin Jacobs, $1,500 from Joan Jacobs, $1,500 from Allison Price, $1,500 from Robert Price and $1,000 from David Wax. On her Facebook page, she shares what an honor it was to be a speaker at a North County Patriots event. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Id like to loosen local governments control a little bit. Blessing, 68, has been a school board member in Oceanside since 2008, and currently serves as board president. This is home, and I want to keep it safe, clean, and prosperous. data: { Many priorities are high: public safety, environment, transparency but local control of our land use is the top local issue. If elected, I will foster positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure our students have equitable opportunities to succeed and our schools have the resources necessary to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging place for all students to learn, grow, and pursue their passions. Mike has been endorsed by Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Jack Feller, Oceanside City Councilmen Ryan Keim and Christopher Rodriguez, OUSD Board Members Eleanor Evans, Raquel Alvarez, and Stacy Begin, the Oceanside Teachers Association, and many more. They do not receive any compensation and they pay taxes at the regular rate. I would have been more cautious with taxpayer money. Municipalities should be able to override bad policies or unconstitutional laws. I know the City and its residents and I understand that open and responsive institutions are prized in this City.. According to media reports, 1 million county residents have a new district. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { I am now a Community College faculty, training the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics. [emailprotected], raypearson4citycouncil.com. I support public transit but we also have roadway needs in North County. Safety incidents, guns on campus continue to prove this a poor decision. All businesses should have been held to the same safety standards, and allowed to remain open. Martinez, who was first elected in 2018, has raised over $26,000 in campaign contributions, while Johnson-Palomares has raised just over $2,000. Councilmember Joy Lyndes, appointed to the council in 2021, and community advocate Julie Thunder, face each other in District 3. The Republicans do a formal endorsement while the Democrats identify party members on the ballot. I support Local Control. I support the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for covering my campaign! Anderson has the endorsement of the Republican Party. As a board member I have served in different capacities that have made a significant difference in the district. If the measure fails, the city will be forced to lay off employees. It is a city built on the ownership of automobiles as a way to get around. Both candidates have served on one or multiple city boards. The mayoral race between current Councilman Keith Blackburn and retired businessman Mike Curtin is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. Approving and moving forward with Street Scape, Getting massive loans to fund it and not included actual needs like Rail Crossing on Vulcan North as part of the plan. Most of the citys current sales tax revenue goes to the state, county or the San Diego Association of Governments. The laws generally force mostly market-rate units and provide minimal (15%) lower income units. 2023 Dates to Remember April 17 Petition must be filed for central, union free and common school districts April 26 Petition must be filed for all small city school districts May 16 Budget Vote & Election Day June 20 Budget Revote Running for the School Board 2023 Running for the School Board Brochure (PDF) English Version Dominguez is a retired electric utility worker who headed the union representing Southern California Edison employees in electrical generation plants. Mr. Kaplan's focus is on expanding curriculum opportunities for students within budgetary restrictions, maintaining safety and security, bringing more attention and support to mental health issues, and ensuring that students are college and career ready when they graduate from Oceanside High School. County Administration Center. Area 5 has Katheryn McCarthy challenging incumbent Jon Petersen. Mrs. Schoell represents the school districts interests as a member of the New York State Legislative Network. I do not support the States one-size-fits-all housing laws forcing mostly high-rent and high-density housing on cities. Incumbent Richard Shea has the endorsement of the Democrats and Emily Wichmann is endorsed by the Republicans. My opponent voted against trusting our own community to decide to increase our local sales tax to pay for our citys public safety professionals. He is endorsed by the Republican Party. Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. By establishing and implementing policy, the board is dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent. For the environment, in the world of constraints, other levels of government county and state have this covered. This is the disclaimer text. Oceanside Unified School District board members met on July 21 to discuss the district's learning plan for the fall. She has also served on parent panels for district hiring committees. Two of his three children attended El Camino High School and one is a junior at the school. They should have had way more affordable units and infrastructure in place to be approved. I am running to balance out the city council. The superintendent's recommendations normally precede board action on matters relating to recruitment and supervision of staff, selection of instructional materials, development of curriculum, and the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds. I cannot control inflation and in regards to public transportation, in an area as spread out as Southern California, it is difficult for any transportation system to be successful Particularly in non urban areas like coastal north county. As Carlsbad sees more housing development in the next few years, I will be a champion for building density where AND ONLY WHERE it creates walkable communities that MAINTAIN our citys unique character. She has a campaign web page. Both candidates have shared different goals regarding pertinent issues facing the department, such as the rise in in-custody deaths at the San Diego County Jail. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. All board meetings feature an opportunity for public communication to the board. A 25-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside, Mr. Transom served four years as Club President. Many of our families are still recovering from the pandemic. Make information available to the public. All regularly scheduled board meetings are open to the public. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. Area 1 candidate Allison Mineau is endorsed by the Republican Party. How the Board of Education and Superintendent Work Together: The board appoints the superintendent of schools to serve as its executive officer in administering policies in the operation of schools. Incumbent Councilwoman Kelly Harless lives outside the boundaries of District 4 and is unable to run for re-election. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. Gaasterland was elected to her first term on the council in 2018. (619) 531-5700. She has been recognized many times for her civic work, earning the Citizen of The Year, Woman of Distinction and PTA Heart and Soul awards. I disagreed with a number of them. Three seats are up for election on the Oceanside Unified School District board. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belong to local voters or their representatives. Mr. Blau is an attorney specializingin labor law. The current technology is outdated, expensive and too reliant on fossil fuels. Maddison has lived in the district for almost 20 years, and moved to the district because of its schools. A quorum of board members (three of the five members) must be present for a regular meeting to take place. Encinitas has a participation problem. Area 1 covers National City and northwest Chula Vista. Nelson states, We parents have been taken over by mandates, CRT and Cancel Culture, which has devastating effects on our Schools and the Students ability to learn.. Each petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district OR two percent of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater. My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. But the current regulatory environment too much favors the second option. Martinez has worked in the San Diego Sheriffs Department since 1985 and serves as the departments first female undersheriff and second in command. She has the endorsement of the Republican Party and reports on her web page the support of Carl DeMaio and Joel Anderson. , a proposed local one-cent sales tax that will generate revenue for maintaining city infrastructure, including local streets and storm, drains, keeping trash and pollution out of local waterways and beaches and keeping public areas like neighborhoods and parks safe and clean. Joyce is a special education teacher who was first elected to Oceanside Unified School Board in 2018. The other two candidates are blank slates. At least once a year, the bookkeeper for the restaurant and shop in Halls Harbour, N.S., has to help clean up after water from the Bay of Fundy breaches the seawall, sweeps . Corrupt politicians in Sacramento dont care about the daily lives of the working class families that struggle under the repercussions of their bad policies. To solve the statewide affordable housing issue should not be controlled by the States solutions except for reforming CEQA. Ive served as a school counselor in our community for the past 7 years and have seen firsthand how school closures and the pandemic have impacted student mental health and learning. Public safety is the main reason for any government to exist. OSD Parent University Resources for Families, Northwell Health Partnership with School Districts, Frontline (Aesop, IEP Direct & My Learning PLan). Additionally, o, The district looks new after the countys redistricting commission approved its. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. I will never defund the police. }; Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He is a long-time member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as Oceanside American Legion Memorial Post #1246 where he served as Commander for three years. I prefer local control to solve local problems. } That includes correcting misguided approaches to housing and homelessness and stopping spending on vanity projects. Starting with the 2022-23 budget I would have froze all new hiring and audit all department on positions that are critical for maintaining the city. Other than her endorsement by the Republican Party little else is known about her. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. I believe in an accountability driven district that makes informed decisions about educational programs, staffing, and resources. Now retired, he continues to volunteer his time in service to the community, a passion that has spanned more than three decades. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Quite the contrary, we need to invest in more training, both to reduce unnecessary use of force incidents. Incumbent Councilwoman Kristi Becker, elected to her first term in 2018, is running to represent District 2 against challenger Kristin Brinner, a software developer. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. Oceanside Unified has struggled with financial distress in recent years, and was ranked at risk of financial failure, according to a state agency that helps school districts manage business issues. The Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association has recognized Mrs. Schoell with one of its highest awards for board leadership. Every parcels use affects others in the vicinity. Providing affordable housing is important but must not come at the expense of local control. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. I support a combination of the two. A cleaner safer city is my top priority. Mr. Transom worked in real estate for 41 years, specializing in Property Management and Construction Management. Hemmerling first joined the San Diego Attorneys Office in 2002, serving as a head criminal prosecutor at the time of his retirement in May amid the sheriffs office race. Many of the current city council have been appointed so they were put in to vote 5-0 on pretty much everything that Im against. version : 'v3.0' Public school students 399,786 Charter school students 81,316 Percent charter 16.9%. I disagree with the idea that in order to do some things well we must ignore others. Skip To Main Content. I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. Born and raised in San Diego County. Other larger local government agencies provide the majority of social services. Without that change, stack and pack housing will transform Encinitas into a dense city with big-city problems. Theres no good reason to take key decisions away from local voters, and let remote politicians dictate our future. Its a way for Encinitas to decide what we want Encinitas/Cardiff to look like without destroying our quality of life. 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