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Sample Ballot
& Voter’s Pamphlet
STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
MARK YOUR VOTES AND USE THIS AT THE POLLS
THE LOCATION OF YOUR POLLING PLACE IS SHOWN ON BACK COVER
POLLS OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M.
Last day to register to vote in this election:
OCTOBER 18, 2010
For Voting Information Call 600-VOTE
or Toll Free 1-800-742-1011
www.co.fresno.ca.us or www.sos.ca.gov
Boleta de Muestra
y Folleto del Elector
ELECCIÓN GENERAL ESTATAL
MARTES, 2 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2010
El plazo para empadronarse a votar en esta elección vence:
EL DÍA 18 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2010
Para informes tocantes al proceso de votación,
favor de llamar al teléfono 600-VOTE por cobrar 1-800-742-1011
IF VOTING BY MAIL, YOUR VOTED BALLOT MUST BE RECEIVED
BY FRESNO COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS
NO LATER THAN 8:00 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY.
Compiled by Victor E. Salazar
Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
MARQUE SUS VOTOS EN ESTA BOLETA DE MUESTRA Y USELA EN LA URNA ELECTORAL.
EL SITIO DE SU URNA ESTA INDICADA AL DORSO DE SU BOLETA EJEMPLAR.
LAS URNAS SE ABREN A LAS 7:00 DE LA MAÑANA Y SE CIERRAN A LAS 8:00 DE LA NOCHE.
SÍ USTED VOTA POR CORREO, SU BOLETA VOTADA DEBE SER RECIBIDA POR LOS
OFICIALES DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FRESNO NO MAS TARDAR DE LAS 8:00 DE
LA NOCHE DEL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN.
Compilada por Victor E. Salazar, Oficial del Registro Civil/Registro de Votantes del
Condado de Fresno.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS
THIS SAMPLE BALLOT BOOKLET contains the tools you will need in order to participate fully in this election. Look at the sample ballot pages that follow.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: YOU MUST USE A BLACK PEN, BLUE PEN, OR A NO. 2 PENCIL TO COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL TO THE LEFT
OF YOUR CHOICE. FILL IN THE WHOLE OVAL, OR YOUR VOTE MAY NOT BE COUNTED. (VOTE LIKE THIS
)
Any distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you wrongly mark, tear or deface your ballot, you should return it and obtain another ballot.
• Do not sign or print your name anywhere on the ballot.
• Do not initial your ballot, even if you make a change.
• Do not make extraneous markings, such as distinct drawings or numbers.
To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, FILL IN THE OVAL next to the candidate’s name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, FILL IN THE OVAL next to 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-in candidate, FILL IN THE OVAL and write the person’s name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office. If you would like the names and offices
of qualified write-in candidates, call the Fresno County Clerk/Elections office at (559) 600-VOTE.
To vote on any measure, FILL IN THE OVAL next to the word “Yes” or next to the word “No.”
PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL VOTERS:
VOTING AT THE POLLING PLACE:
After you have completed voting, place your ballot in the secrecy holder and deposit the ballot into the ballot box.
You will receive your ballot in the mail within the next two weeks.
Please do not apply again for a vote by mail ballot.
VOTING BY MAIL:
After you have completed voting, remove the stub and place your ballot in the return envelope, and sign and date the envelope. The envelope must have your signature on it or the ballot will not be counted. Return the envelope according
to the instructions you received with your ballot.
INSTRUCCIONES AL ELECTOR
ESTE PANFLETO DE LA BOLETA ELECTORAL contiene las herramientas que usted necesitará para participar completamente en esta elección. Observe las páginas siguientes de la boleta electoral de muestra.
INSTRUCCIONES AL ELECTOR: UTILICE USTED UNA PLUMA O BOLÍGRAFO DE TINTA NEGRA O AZUL, O BIEN UN LÁPIZ N 2, PARA LLENAR
COMPLETAMENTE EL ÓVALO AL LADO IZQUIERDO DE SU PREFERENCIA. LLENE EL ÓVALO COMPLETAMENTE, PARA
QUE SU VOTO SEA CONTADO CON SEGURIDAD. (VOTE ASÍ
)
O
Se prohíbe toda marca distintiva o borrón, y éstos tendrán el efecto de anular su boleta. Si usted marca, rompe, o mutila su boleta sin querer, devuélvala y obtenga otra.
• No escriba su nombre ni firme en ninguna parte de la boleta electoral.
• No coloque sus iniciales en la boleta electoral, aun si realizó algún cambio.
• No haga marcas extrañas, tales como dibujos distintivos o números.
Para votar por un candidato cuyo nombre consta en la boleta, LLENE USTED EL ÓVALO al lado del nombre del candidato. Si han de ser elegidos dos o más candidatos al mismo cargo, LLENE EL ÓVALO al lado de los nombres de todos los
candidatos por los que usted desee votar, sin exceder, sin embargo, el número de candidatos por ser elegidos.
Para votar por un candidato elegible cuyo nombre no consta en la boleta, LLENE EL ÓVALO y escriba el nombre de la persona en el espacio en blanco provisto para el efecto a continuación de los nombres de los otros candidatos al mismo
cargo. Si usted desea saber los nombres de los candidatos cuyos nombres no constan en la boleta, llame a la oficina del Oficial del Registro Civil/Empadronador de Electores al (559) 600-VOTE.
Para votar sobre una propuesta, LLENE USTED EL ÓVALO al lado de la palabra “Sí” o al lado de la palabra “No”.
VOTANDO EN EL SITIO DE VOTACIÓN:
Al terminar de votar, coloque usted su boleta en el sobre de confidencialidad provisto y deposítela dentro de la urna electoral.
VOTANDO POR CORREO:
VOTANTES DE VOTO POR CORREO PERMANENTES:
Recibirá su boleta por correo postal durante las próximas dos semanas.
Por favor no solicite nuevamente una boleta de votante de voto por
correo.
Al terminar de votar, quite usted el talón y coloque su boleta en el sobre de devolución; y después firme el sobre y apunte la fecha. Sin su firma en el sobre, su boleta no se contará. Devuelva el sobre de acuerdo con las instrucciones adjuntas
a su boleta.
Dear Registered Voter:
On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Fresno County will conduct the November General Election.
Numerous statewide and local offices will be on the ballot as well as statewide propositions
and local measures. You have an important opportunity to voice your opinion by selecting
your choices on the ballot items before you.
To assist you with the choices, the Fresno County Elections Department is providing this
Sample Ballot and Voters Pamphlet. It contains a copy of your ballot. It is important that you
take time to read this informational pamphlet and become aware of the items before you in this
election. Also, the location of your polling place or your method of voting is contained on the
back cover.
I trust you will find this material to be informative and helpful. However, if you have any
questions regarding the voting process, you may contact our office at 600-VOTE. Our
experienced staff will be available to assist you.
Victor E. Salazar
Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
FR 047-001
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: You must use a black pen, blue pen or No. 2 pencil to completely fill in the oval to the left of your choice. Fill in the whole oval, or your vote may not be counted.
BT-047--F
OFFICIAL BALLOT
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FRESNO COUNTY
FILL IN OVAL LIKE THIS
STATE
GOVERNOR
Vote for One
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Democratic
District Attorney, City and County of San Francisco
American Independent
Peace And Freedom
CARLOS ALVAREZ
Retail Worker
Green Party
LAURA WELLS
Financial Systems Consultant
DIANE BEALL TEMPLIN
Attorney/RE Broker
Republican
ROBERT J. EVANS
Criminal Defense Lawyer
DALE F. OGDEN
Business Consultant/Actuary
Libertarian
PETER ALLEN
Environmental Energy Attorney
JERRY BROWN
Attorney General of California
Democratic
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Vote for One
Write-In
DINA JOSEPHINE PADILLA
Injured Worker Consultant
ABEL MALDONADO
Senator/Businessman/Farmer
Republican
RICHARD S. BRONSTEIN
Licensed Insurance Broker
Green Party
WILLIAM BALDERSTON
Teacher/Union Organizer
American Independent
JIM KING
Real Estate Broker
PAMELA J. BROWN
Economics Professor
Write-In
Libertarian
ANN MENASCHE
Civil Rights Attorney
Green Party
Write-In
BD OF EQUALIZATION NO. 2
Vote for One
Republican
CHRIS PARKER
Tax Professional/Educator
Democratic
Libertarian
EDWARD C. NOONAN
Computer Store Owner
DUANE ROBERTS
Community Volunteer
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, JENNIFER DETJEN
be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
YES
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, CHUCK
POOCHIGIAN be elected to the office for the term
provided by law?
Vote for One
CARLY FIORINA
Business Executive
Republican
Peace And Freedom
UNITED STATES SENATOR
American Independent
CONTROLLER
Vote for One
TONY STRICKLAND
State Senator/Businessman
Write-In
FOR PRESIDING JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, BRAD R. HILL be
elected to the office for the term provided by law?
NO
GEORGE RUNNER
Taxpayer Advocate/Senator
WILLARD D. MICHLIN
CPA/Businessman
Write-In
NO
YES
Libertarian
MERTON D. SHORT
Aviator
Green Party
Republican
CHRISTINA TOBIN
Voting Rights Advocate
Democratic
YES
MIKE VILLINES
Businessman/State Assemblyman
TOBY MITCHELL-SAWYER
Security Officer
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State
Libertarian
Democratic
Republican
Peace And Freedom
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE
SUPREME COURT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE CARLOS R. MORENO
Peace And Freedom be elected to office for the term provided by law?
DAVE JONES
Member, California State Assembly
DAMON DUNN
Small Business Owner
MARYLOU CABRAL
Community Volunteer
NO
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SECRETARY OF STATE
Vote for One
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE
SUPREME COURT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, MING W. CHIN be
Green Party elected to office for the term provided by law?
American Independent
CLAY PEDERSEN
Retail Manager
Peace And Freedom
NO
Peace And Freedom
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Vote for One
Democratic
C.T. WEBER
Retired Government Analyst
Republican
YES
YES
GAVIN NEWSOM
Mayor, City and County of San Francisco
JAMES "JIMI" CASTILLO
Cultural Spiritual Advisor
American Independent
STEVE COOLEY
District Attorney, County of Los Angeles
MEG WHITMAN
Businesswoman
Write-In
Libertarian
TIMOTHY J. HANNAN
Attorney/Arbitrator/Mediator
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT,
TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE be elected to the office for
the term provided by law?
Sample Ballot
CHELENE NIGHTINGALE
Business Owner
JUDICIAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Vote for One
YES
Republican
American Independent
Green Party
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, BERT LEVY be
elected to the office for the term provided by law?
FR 047-002
PAMELA J. BROWN
Economics Professor
Write-In
Libertarian
ANN MENASCHE
Civil Rights Attorney
Green Party
YES
BD OF EQUALIZATION NO. 2
Vote for One
GEORGE RUNNER
Taxpayer Advocate/Senator
Republican
CHRIS PARKER
Tax Professional/Educator
Democratic
DAMON DUNN
Small Business Owner
Republican
TOBY MITCHELL-SAWYER
Security Officer
CHRISTINA TOBIN
Voting Rights Advocate
Libertarian
WILLARD D. MICHLIN
CPA/Businessman
MARYLOU CABRAL
Community Volunteer
MERTON D. SHORT
Aviator
JOHN CHIANG
Controller
LAWRENCE G. BELIZ
Independent Businessman
ROSS D. FRANKEL
Accountant
ANDREW "ANDY" FAVOR
Certified Public Accountant
ROBERT LAUTEN
DEBRA L. REIGER
Retired Technology Manager
EDWARD M. TEYSSIER
Business Owner/Attorney
CHARLES "KIT" CRITTENDEN
Retired Professor
MIMI WALTERS
Businesswoman
Write-In
EDWARD C. NOONAN
Computer Store Owner
YES
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, CHUCK
POOCHIGIAN be elected to the office for the term
provided by law?
Vote for One
YES
Republican
CARLY FIORINA
Business Executive
American Independent
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, BERT LEVY be
elected to the office for the term provided by law?
Republican
DUANE ROBERTS
Community Volunteer
Green Party
Peace And Freedom
BARBARA BOXER
United States Senator
Democratic
YES
Democratic
GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT
Retired Nurse
Libertarian
NO
American Independent
MARSHA FEINLAND
Retired Teacher
Peace And Freedom
Green Party
Libertarian
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
DEVIN G. NUNES
U.S. Representative/Farmer
Democratic
Write-In
American Independent
LARRY ACEVES
Retired School Superintendent
Libertarian
Green Party
Republican
TOM TORLAKSON
Teacher/California Legislator
Republican
STATE SENATOR
Write-in
FRESNO UNIFIED NO. 3
Vote for One
SILVIA ASTORGA SALCIDO
Teacher
16TH STATE SENATE
Vote for One
Peace And Freedom
SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Vote for One
Write-In
21ST CONGRESS
Vote for One
TREASURER
Vote for One
BILL LOCKYER
California State Treasurer
Libertarian
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, JENNIFER DETJEN
be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
VALERIE DAVIS
School Board Member
TIM THIESEN
Farmer/Business Owner
Republican
MICHAEL J. RUBIO
County Supervisor
Democratic
Write-In
COUNTY
ASSESSOR-RECORDER
Vote for One
Write-in
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
CAROLE T. LAVAL
State Certified Appraiser
29TH ASSEMBLY
Vote for One
Sample Ballot
KAREN MARTINEZ
Retired
Peace And Freedom
UNITED STATES SENATOR
American Independent
CONTROLLER
Vote for One
TONY STRICKLAND
State Senator/Businessman
Write-In
Write-In
Democratic
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State
Write-In
Peace And Freedom
NO
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SECRETARY OF STATE
Vote for One
Write-In
PAUL DICTOS
Certified Public Accountant
MICHAEL J. ESSWEIN
Senior Care Provider
Democratic
LINDA HALDERMAN
Doctor/Business Owner
Republican
Write-In
Write-In
TURN OVER AND VOTE BOTH SIDES IF APPLICABLE
FRONT Card 304 RptPct 311-10 "0000311" English
FR 047-003
STATE MEASURES
YES
NO
YES
NO
20. REDISTRICTING OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Removes
elected representatives from process of establishing
congressional districts and transfers that authority to recentlyauthorized 14-member redistricting commission comprised of
Democrats, Republicans, and representatives of neither party.
Fiscal Impact: No significant net change in state redistricting
costs.
26. REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL FEES
BE APPROVED BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE. FEES INCLUDE
THOSE THAT ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON SOCIETY
OR THE ENVIRONMENT CAUSED BY THE FEE-PAYER’S
BUSINESS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Fiscal Impact: Depending on decisions by governing bodies and
voters, decreased state and local government revenues and
spending (up to billions of dollars annually). Increased
transportation spending and state General Fund costs ($1 billion
annually).
YES
NO
YES
NO
BT-047--B
21. ESTABLISHES $18 ANNUAL VEHICLE LICENSE
SURCHARGE TO HELP FUND STATE PARKS AND
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS. GRANTS SURCHARGED VEHICLES
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL STATE PARKS. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Exempts commercial vehicles, trailers and trailer
coaches from the surcharge. Fiscal Impact: Annual increase to
state revenues of $500 million from surcharge on vehicle
registrations. After offsetting some existing funding sources,
these revenues would provide at least $250 million more
annually for state parks and wildlife conservation.
27. ELIMINATES STATE COMMISSION ON REDISTRICTING.
CONSOLIDATES AUTHORITY FOR REDISTRICTING WITH
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Eliminates
14-member redistricting commission. Consolidates authority for
establishing state Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization
districts with elected representatives who draw congressional
districts. Fiscal Impact: Possible reduction of state redistricting
costs of around $1 million over the next year. Likely reduction of
these costs of a few million dollars once every ten years
beginning in 2020.
YES
YES
NO
22. PROHIBITS THE STATE FROM BORROWING OR TAKING
FUNDS USED FOR TRANSPORTATION, REDEVELOPMENT,
OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits State,
even during severe fiscal hardship, from delaying distribution of
tax revenues for these purposes. Fiscal Impact: Decreased
state General Fund spending and/or increased state revenues,
probably in the range of $1 billion to several billions of dollars
annually. Comparable amounts of increased funding for
transportation and redevelopment.
Sample Ballot
19. LEGALIZES MARIJUANA UNDER CALIFORNIA BUT NOT
FEDERAL LAW. PERMITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO
REGULATE AND TAX COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION,
DISTRIBUTION, AND SALE OF MARIJUANA. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Allows people 21 years old or older to possess,
cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use. Fiscal Impact:
Depending on federal, state, and local government actions,
potential increased tax and fee revenues in the hundreds of
millions of dollars annually and potential correctional savings of
several tens of millions of dollars annually.
25. CHANGES LEGISLATIVE VOTE REQUIREMENT TO
PASS BUDGET AND BUDGET-RELATED LEGISLATION
FROM TWO-THIRDS TO A SIMPLE MAJORITY. RETAINS
TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR TAXES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Legislature
permanently forfeits daily salary and expenses until budget bill
passes. Fiscal Impact: In some years, the contents of the state
budget could be changed due to the lower legislative vote
requirement in this measure. The extent of changes would
depend on the Legislature’s future actions.
BT-047--B
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
NO
SCHOOL
Q. QUALITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS,
CLASSROOM REPAIR
AND TEACHER RETENTION MEASURE To offset
state budget cuts, attract quality teachers, and repair
classrooms by: Upgrading vocational education
classrooms / science labs / technology / libraries;
Improving security / fire safety / restrooms / plumbing
/ ventilation systems; Increasing handicapped
access; Securing state matching funds; Replacing
deteriorating portables; Preventing dropouts by
improving alternative schools; Acquiring,
constructing, repairing campuses / facilities /
FR 047-004
districts. Fiscal Impact: Possible reduction of state redistricting
costs of around $1 million over the next year. Likely reduction of
these costs of a few million dollars once every ten years
beginning in 2020.
BT-047--B
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL STATE PARKS. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Exempts commercial vehicles, trailers and trailer
coaches from the surcharge. Fiscal Impact: Annual increase to
state revenues of $500 million from surcharge on vehicle
registrations. After offsetting some existing funding sources,
these revenues would provide at least $250 million more
annually for state parks and wildlife conservation.
YES
YES
NO
SCHOOL
NO
YES
NO
23. SUSPENDS AIR POLLUTION CONTROL LAWS
REQUIRING MAJOR POLLUTERS TO REPORT AND
REDUCE GREEHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE
GLOBAL WARMING UNTIL UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS TO 5.5
PERCENT OR LESS FOR FULL YEAR. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Fiscal Impact: Likely modest net increase in overall economic
activity in the state from suspension of greenhouse gases
regulatory activity, resulting in a potentially significant net
increase in state and local revenues.
Q. QUALITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS,
CLASSROOM REPAIR
AND TEACHER RETENTION MEASURE To offset
state budget cuts, attract quality teachers, and repair
classrooms by: Upgrading vocational education
classrooms / science labs / technology / libraries;
Improving security / fire safety / restrooms / plumbing
/ ventilation systems; Increasing handicapped
access; Securing state matching funds; Replacing
deteriorating portables; Preventing dropouts by
improving alternative schools; Acquiring,
constructing, repairing campuses / facilities /
equipment; Shall Fresno Unified School District issue
$280 million in bonds requiring audits, citizens’
oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, no
money for Sacramento, and no tax rate increase?
YES
NO
YES
NO
24. REPEALS RECENT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW
BUSINESSES TO LOWER THEIR TAX LIABILITY. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues of about
$1.3 billion each year by 2012-13 from higher taxes paid by
some businesses. Smaller increases in 2010-11 and 2011-12.
Sample Ballot
22. PROHIBITS THE STATE FROM BORROWING OR TAKING
FUNDS USED FOR TRANSPORTATION, REDEVELOPMENT,
OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits State,
even during severe fiscal hardship, from delaying distribution of
tax revenues for these purposes. Fiscal Impact: Decreased
state General Fund spending and/or increased state revenues,
probably in the range of $1 billion to several billions of dollars
annually. Comparable amounts of increased funding for
transportation and redevelopment.
YES
NO
TURN OVER AND VOTE BOTH SIDES IF APPLICABLE
BACK Card 304 RptPct 311-10 "0000311" English
FR 047-005
INSTRUCCIONES AL ELECTOR: Utilice usted una pluma o bolígrafo de tinta negra o azul, o bien un lápiz No. 2, para llenar completamente el óvalo al lado izquierdo de su preferencia. Llene el
óvalo completamente, para que su voto sea contado con seguridad.
BT-047--F
BOLETA OFICIAL ELECCION GENERAL ESTATAL
2 DE NOVIEMBRE 2010, CONDADO DE FRESNO
LLENE EL ÓVALO ASI
ESTADO
CHELENE NIGHTINGALE
Propietaria de empresa
Ind. Americano
TIMOTHY J. HANNAN
Abogado/Árbitro/Mediador
CARLOS ALVAREZ
Trabajador de ventas al por menor
Paz y Libertad
DIANE BEALL TEMPLIN
Abogada/Corredora de bienes raíces
LAURA WELLS
Consultora de sistemas financieros
Verde
Republicano
DALE F. OGDEN
Consultor de empresas/Actuario
JERRY BROWN
Procurador General de California
Voto Escrito
Libertario
Demócrata
ABEL MALDONADO
Senador/Empresario/Agricultor
JAMES "JIMI" CASTILLO
Asesor espiritual cultural
ROBERT J. EVANS
Abogado de defensa penal
Demócrata
Republicano
Verde
Ind. Americano
DINA JOSEPHINE PADILLA
Consultora de trabajadores lesionados
Paz y Libertad
RICHARD S. BRONSTEIN
Corredor de seguros autorizado
Demócrata
Republicano
Republicano
Libertario
Paz y Libertad
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretaria de Estado
Demócrata
MERTON D. SHORT
Aviador
Ind. Americano
TOBY MITCHELL-SAWYER
Oficial de seguridad
Demócrata
Paz y Libertad
WILLARD D. MICHLIN
Contador público certificado/Empresario
Libertario
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, DEL LA CORTE
SUPERIOR
“¿Debe la Juez Asociado, de la Corte Superior
CARLOS R. MORENO ser electa al cargo por el
período provisto por la ley?
Si
No
PRESIDENTE DE LA CORTE DE APELACIÓN,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACIÓN
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, BRAD R. HILL ser electo al
cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
SENADO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
Vote por uno
DUANE ROBERTS
Voluntario Comunitario
No
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, JENNIFER DETJEN ser electo
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Si
No
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, CHUCK POOCHIGIAN ser
electo al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Voto Escrito
EDWARD C. NOONAN
Propietario de Tienda de Computación
Republicano
Republicano
CHRIS PARKER
Profesional tributario/Educador
CARLY FIORINA
Ejecutiva empresaria
CONTRALOR
Vote por uno
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, DEL LA CORTE
SUPERIOR
“¿Debe la Juez Asociado, de la Corte Superior MING
W. CHIIN ser electa al cargo por el período provisto
por la ley?
Si
Voto Escrito
GEORGE RUNNER
Defensor del contribuyentes/Senador
Verde
No
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SECRETARIO DE ESTADO
Vote por uno
TONY STRICKLAND
Senador estatal/Empresario
Verde
MIEMBRO DE LA DIRECTIVA DE IMPUESTOS SOBRE
VENTAS, USO Y OTROS, DISTRITO 2
Vote por uno
Voto Escrito
Voto Escrito
Libertario
WILLIAM BALDERSTON
Maestro/Organizador sindical
MIKE VILLINES
Empresario/Asambleista del Estado
Libertario
Si
No
CLAY PEDERSEN
Gerente de ventas al por menor
Ind. Americano
MARYLOU CABRAL
Voluntaria comunitaria
Verde
PARA EL JEFE DE JUSTICIA DE LA CORTE
SUPREMA
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Tercer
Distrito de Apelación, TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE ser
electo al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Si
JIM KING
Corredor de bienes raices
CHRISTINA TOBIN
Defensora del derecho al voto
Paz y Libertad
Voto Escrito
DAVE JONES
Miembro, Asamblea del Estado de California
DAMON DUNN
Propietario de pequeña empresa
Republicano
PETER ALLEN
Abogado ambiental y de enerigia
Paz y Libertad
ANN MENASCHE
Abogada de derechos civiles
Ind. Americano
STEVE COOLEY
Fiscal, Condado de Los Angeles
C.T. WEBER
Analista gubernamental jubilado
PAMELA J. BROWN
Profesora de economia
Libertario
COMISIONADO DE SEGUROS
Vote por uno
VICEGOBERNADOR
Vote por uno
GAVIN NEWSOM
Alcade, Ciudad y condado de San Francisco
Demócrata
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Fiscal Ciudad y Condado de San Francisco
Boleta Ejemplar
GOBERNADOR
Vote por uno
MEG WHITMAN
Empresaria
JUDICIAL
PROCURADOR GENERAL
Vote por uno
Si
Republicano
Ind. Americano
Verde
No
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, BERT LEVY ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
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PAMELA J. BROWN
Profesora de economia
Libertario
Voto Escrito
DAMON DUNN
Propietario de pequeña empresa
CHRISTINA TOBIN
Defensora del derecho al voto
MARYLOU CABRAL
Voluntaria comunitaria
GEORGE RUNNER
Defensor del contribuyentes/Senador
Verde
Republicano
Libertario
Paz y Libertad
Demócrata
MERTON D. SHORT
Aviador
Ind. Americano
Voto Escrito
TONY STRICKLAND
Senador estatal/Empresario
KAREN MARTINEZ
Jubilada
JOHN CHIANG
Contralor
LAWRENCE G. BELIZ
Empresario independiente
ROSS D. FRANKEL
Contador
ANDREW "ANDY" FAVOR
Contador público certificado
Voto Escrito
ROBERT LAUTEN
DEBRA L. REIGER
Gerente de tecnología jubilada
EDWARD M. TEYSSIER
Propietario de empresario/Abogado
CHARLES "KIT" CRITTENDEN
Profesor jubilado
MIMI WALTERS
Empresaria
Voto Escrito
Republicano
Paz y Libertad
Paz y Libertad
WILLARD D. MICHLIN
Contador público certificado/Empresario
Libertario
SENADO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS
Vote por uno
Republicano
Ind. Americano
DUANE ROBERTS
Voluntario Comunitario
Verde
Demócrata
BARBARA BOXER
Senadora de Estados Unidos
GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT
Enfermera Jubilada
Libertario
Ind. Americano
MARSHA FEINLAND
Maestra Jubilada
Paz y Libertad
Libertario
Voto Escrito
REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADO UNIDOS
DISTRITO 21
Vote por uno
DEVIN G. NUNES
Representante de EE.UU./Agricultor
Demócrata
Voto Escrito
Ind. Americano
SENADOR ESTATAL
Paz y Libertad
DISTRITO 16
Vote por uno
Libertario
TIM THIESEN
Agricultor/Propietario de empresa
Verde
Republicano
No
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, BERT LEVY ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
Si
No
ESCOLAR
SUPERINTENDENTE DE INSTRUCCIÓN PÚBLICA
Vote por uno
LARRY ACEVES
Superintendente escolar retirado
TOM TORLAKSON
Maestro/Legislador de California
Republicano
Voto Escrito
UNIFICADO DE FRESNO NO. 3
Vote por uno
SILVIA ASTORGA SALCIDO
Maestra
VALERIE DAVIS
Miembro de la Junta Escolar
Republicano
Voto Escrito
Demócrata
MICHAEL J. RUBIO
Supervisor de Condado
Voto Escrito
MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA DEL ESTADO
DISTRITO 29
Vote por uno
CONDADO
TASADOR-REGISTRADOR
Vote por uno
CAROLE T. LAVAL
Tasadora Certificada del Estado
PAUL DICTOS
Contador Público Titulado
Demócrata
MICHAEL J. ESSWEIN
Proveedor de cuidados a personas mayores
LINDA HALDERMAN
Doctora/Propietaria de empresa
No
Si
Demócrata
Verde
Si
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, CHUCK POOCHIGIAN ser
electo al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Voto Escrito
EDWARD C. NOONAN
Propietario de Tienda de Computación
TESORERO
Vote por uno
BILL LOCKYER
Tesorero del Estado de California
TOBY MITCHELL-SAWYER
Oficial de seguridad
CARLY FIORINA
Ejecutiva empresaria
CONTRALOR
Vote por uno
Demócrata
CHRIS PARKER
Profesional tributario/Educador
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION,
QUINTO DISTRITO DE APELACION
“¿Debe el Juez Asociado, Corte de Apelación, Quinto
Distrito de Apelación, JENNIFER DETJEN ser electo
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Boleta Ejemplar
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretaria de Estado
Republicano
No
BT-047--F
SECRETARIO DE ESTADO
Vote por uno
ANN MENASCHE
Abogada de derechos civiles
Si
Voto Escrito
MIEMBRO DE LA DIRECTIVA DE IMPUESTOS SOBRE
VENTAS, USO Y OTROS, DISTRITO 2
Vote por uno
Voto Escrito
Republicano
Voto Escrito
VOLTEE Y VOTE AMBOS LADOS SI APLICA
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ESTADO
Si
No
20. REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE DISTRITOS DEL CONGRESO.
ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR INICIATIVA. Retira a los
representantes elegidos por votación del proceso de establecer
distritos del Congreso y transfiere esa autoridad a la comisión de
14 miembros recientemente autorizada a redistribuir distritos,
formada por demócratas, republicanos y representantes de
ninguno de esos dos partidos. Impacto fiscal: Sin cambios netos
significativos para el estado en los costos de redistribución de
distritos.
Si
No
26. REQUIERE QUE CIERTAS CUOTAS ESTATALES Y
LOCALES SEAN APROBADAS POR EL VOTO DE LAS DOS
TERCERAS PARTES. LAS CUOTAS INCLUYEN LAS QUE
ESTÁN DIRIGIDAS A IMPACTOS ADVERSOS SOBRE LA
SOCIEDAD O EL MEDIO AMBIENTE CAUSADOS POR LAS
ACTIVIDADES COMERCIALES DE LOS QUE PAGAN
CUOTAS. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR INICIATIVA.
Impacto fiscal: Dependiendo de las decisiones de los
organismos gubernamentales y de los votantes, menores
recaudaciones y gastos de los gobiernos estatal y locales (de
hasta miles de millones de dólares anuales). Mayores gastos en
transporte y mayores costos del Fondo General del estado
($1,000 millones anuales).
Si
No
Si
No
Si
No
22. PROHÍBE QUE EL ESTADO TOME EN PRÉSTAMO O SE
APODERE DE FONDOS DESTINADOS A TRANSPORTE,
REURBANIZACIÓN O PROYECTOS Y SERVICIOS DE
GOBIERNOS LOCALES. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR
INICIATIVA. Prohíbe que el Estado, incluso en épocas de
grandes dificultades fiscales, aplace la distribución de
recaudaciones impositivas para estos fines. Impacto fiscal:
Menor gasto del Fondo General del estado y/o mayores
recaudaciones impositivas del estado, probablemente de entre
$1,000 millones a varios miles de millones de dólares anuales.
Si
BT-047--B
21. ESTABLECE UN RECARGO ANUAL DE $18 SOBRE LAS
MATRÍCULAS DE LOS VEHÍCULOS PARA AYUDAR A
FINANCIAR LOS PARQUES ESTATALES Y LOS
PROGRAMAS DE VIDA SILVESTRE. CONCEDE ENTRADA
GRATUITA A TODOS LOS PARQUES ESTATALES A LOS
VEHÍCULOS QUE PAGARON EL RECARGO. LEY POR
INICIATIVA. Exime del recargo a los vehículos comerciales, los
remolques y los cámper. Impacto fiscal: Aumento anual de las
recaudaciones del estado de $500 millones proveniente del
recargo sobre las matrículas de los vehículos. Después de
contrarrestar algunas fuentes de financiamiento existentes, esas
recaudaciones proporcionarían al menos $250 millones anuales
más para los parques estatales y la conservación de la vida
silvestre.
27. ELIMINA LA COMISIÓN ESTATAL DE REDISTRIBUCIÓN
DE DISTRITOS. CONSOLIDA LA AUTORIDAD DE
REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE DISTRITOS EN REPRESENTANTES
ELEGIDOS POR VOTACIÓN. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL
Y LEY POR INICIATIVA. Elimina la comisión de 14 miembros
de redistribución de distritos. Consolida la autoridad de
establecer distritos para la Asamblea estatal, el Senado y la
Directiva de Impuestos sobre Ventas, Uso y Otros en
representantes elegidos por votación encargados de trazar
distritos del Congreso. Impacto fiscal: Posible reducción de los
costos del estado de redistribución de distritos de cerca de $1
millón a lo largo del próximo año. Probable reducción de estos
costos de varios millones de dólares una vez cada diez años a
partir de 2020.
Boleta Ejemplar
19. LEGALIZA LA MARIHUANA SEGÚN LA LEY DE
CALIFORNIA, PERO NO LA LEY FEDERAL. PERMITE QUE
LOS GOBIERNOS LOCALES REGULEN Y GRAVEN LA
PRODUCCIÓN COMERCIAL, DISTRIBUCIÓN Y VENTA DE
MARIHUANA. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Permite que las personas
de 21 años de edad o mayores posean, cultiven o transporten
marihuana para uso personal. Impacto fiscal: Dependiendo de
los actos gubernamentales federales, estatales y locales,
posible aumento de las recaudaciones impositivas y de cargos
de cientos de millones de dólares anuales y posibles ahorros
para correccionales de varias decenas de millones de dólares
anuales.
25. CAMBIA EL REQUISITO DE VOTO LEGISLATIVO PARA
APROBAR EL PRESUPUESTO Y LEGISLACIÓN
RELACIONADA CON EL PRESUPUESTO DE LAS DOS
TERCERAS PARTES A UNA MAYORÍA SIMPLE. MANTIENE
EL REQUISITO DE LAS DOS TERCERAS PARTES DEL
VOTO PARA IMPUESTOS. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL
POR INICIATIVA. La Legislatura pierde permanentemente
salario diario y gastos hasta que aprueba el proyecto de ley
presupuestaria. Impacto fiscal: En algunos años el contenido del
presupuesto del estado podría cambiar a causa del requisito de
voto legislativo reducido de esta medida. El alcance de los
cambios dependería de los actos futuros de la Legislatura.
BT-047--B
PROPUESTAS SOMETIDAS A LOS ELECTORES
No
ESCOLAR
Q. INICIATIVA DE LEY PARA ESCUELAS DE
VECINDARIOS DE CALIDAD, REPARACIÓN DE
AULAS Y RETENCIÓN DE MAESTROS A fin de
compensar los recortes presupuestarios del estado,
atraer maestros de calidad, y reparar las aulas:
Actualizando las aulas de educación vocacional /
laboratorios de ciencia / tecnología / bibliotecas;
mejorando la seguridad / la seguridad contra
incendios / sanitarios / plomería / sistemas de
ventilación; aumentando el acceso para
discapacitados; garantizando fondos apareados del
estado; adquiriendo, construyendo, reparando los
campus / establecimientos / equipos, ¿debe el
FR 047-008
Si
Directiva de Impuestos sobre Ventas, Uso y Otros en
representantes elegidos por votación encargados de trazar
distritos del Congreso. Impacto fiscal: Posible reducción de los
costos del estado de redistribución de distritos de cerca de $1
millón a lo largo del próximo año. Probable reducción de estos
costos de varios millones de dólares una vez cada diez años a
partir de 2020.
Si
No
ESCOLAR
No
Si
No
23. SUSPENDE LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LA LEY DE
CONTROL DE LA CONTAMINACIÓN DEL AIRE (AB 32) QUE
REQUIERE QUE LAS PRINCIPALES FUENTES DE
EMISIONES REPORTEN Y REDUZCAN LAS EMISIONES DE
GASES DE EFECTO INVERNADERO QUE CAUSAN EL
CALENTAMIENTO GLOBAL HASTA QUE EL DESEMPLEO
BAJE AL 5.5 POR CIENTO O MENOS POR UN AÑO
COMPLETO. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Impacto fiscal:
Probablemente un aumento neto modesto de la actividad
económica general en el estado proveniente de la suspensión
de la actividad de regulación de los gases de efecto invernadero
que podría resultar en un aumento neto significativo de las
recaudaciones estatales y locales.
Q. INICIATIVA DE LEY PARA ESCUELAS DE
VECINDARIOS DE CALIDAD, REPARACIÓN DE
AULAS Y RETENCIÓN DE MAESTROS A fin de
compensar los recortes presupuestarios del estado,
atraer maestros de calidad, y reparar las aulas:
Actualizando las aulas de educación vocacional /
laboratorios de ciencia / tecnología / bibliotecas;
mejorando la seguridad / la seguridad contra
incendios / sanitarios / plomería / sistemas de
ventilación; aumentando el acceso para
discapacitados; garantizando fondos apareados del
estado; adquiriendo, construyendo, reparando los
campus / establecimientos / equipos, ¿debe el
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fresno emitir $280
millones en bonos requiriendo auditorías, un comité
de supervisión ciudadana, sin ningún dinero para
salarios administrativos, ningún dinero para
Sacramento y sin aumento sobre la tasa impositiva?
Si
No
Si
No
24. DEROGA LEGISLACIÓN RECIENTE QUE PERMITIRÍA
QUE LAS EMPRESAS REDUJERAN SU OBLIGACIÓN
TRIBUTARIA. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Impacto fiscal: Mayores
recaudaciones estatales de unos $1,300 millones anuales para
2012-13 provenientes de impuestos más elevados que pagarían
algunas empresas. Menores aumentos en 2010-11 y 2011-12.
Boleta Ejemplar
22. PROHÍBE QUE EL ESTADO TOME EN PRÉSTAMO O SE
APODERE DE FONDOS DESTINADOS A TRANSPORTE,
REURBANIZACIÓN O PROYECTOS Y SERVICIOS DE
GOBIERNOS LOCALES. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR
INICIATIVA. Prohíbe que el Estado, incluso en épocas de
grandes dificultades fiscales, aplace la distribución de
recaudaciones impositivas para estos fines. Impacto fiscal:
Menor gasto del Fondo General del estado y/o mayores
recaudaciones impositivas del estado, probablemente de entre
$1,000 millones a varios miles de millones de dólares anuales.
Aumentos de financiamiento comparables para programas de
transporte estatales y locales y la reurbanización local.
BT-047--B
PROGRAMAS DE VIDA SILVESTRE. CONCEDE ENTRADA
GRATUITA A TODOS LOS PARQUES ESTATALES A LOS
VEHÍCULOS QUE PAGARON EL RECARGO. LEY POR
INICIATIVA. Exime del recargo a los vehículos comerciales, los
remolques y los cámper. Impacto fiscal: Aumento anual de las
recaudaciones del estado de $500 millones proveniente del
recargo sobre las matrículas de los vehículos. Después de
contrarrestar algunas fuentes de financiamiento existentes, esas
recaudaciones proporcionarían al menos $250 millones anuales
más para los parques estatales y la conservación de la vida
silvestre.
Si
No
VOLTEE Y VOTE AMBOS LADOS SI APLICA
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FR 047-009
IMPORTANT VOTER NOTICE
Office
District
Candidate Name
Party
State Senator
14
Larry Johnson
Democrat
State Assembly
29
Michael J. Esswein
Democrat
P-34
FR 047-010
VOTER’S
PAMPHLET
The following pages contain
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
together with
BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES,
ARGUMENTS AND STATEMENT OF GROUNDS
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS
This pamphlet may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on
the Sample Ballot. Each candidate’s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is
printed at the expense of the candidate unless otherwise determined by the governing body.
THE TEXT OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS PRINTED
AS FILED WITH THE FRESNO COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
Existing Charter language to be deleted is in strikeout type. New Charter language proposed to be
added is underlined.
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FR 047-011
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER, STATE SENATE DISTRICT 16
TIM THIESEN
Occupation: Farmer/Business Owner
Age: 55
I’m a farmer and small business owner, not a politician. Yet my commitment to our community
has lasted a lifetime. I was born here. My wife and I raised our family here and now I run my
business here.
It is not too long ago when I could remember children being able to play outside until dark. We
all knew they were safe to play, would have a good school to attend, and a job when they
graduated.
Now our community is suffering. Our streets aren’t safe, schools are struggling, and jobs are
being eliminated.
Every single day in the Senate I will think about the good honest people that are out of work. My
goal is to eliminate government waste and take actions that will bring jobs to our community.
After jobs the two policy areas that drive me are public safety and education.
People should be able to take a walk in the evening without fearing for their safety. I am willing
to make the tough choices so that people have that sense of freedom.
My wife Barbara and I have been married for 24 years. She has spent 19 of those years
working in public schools. I see the value of a good education and what it means for young
people today.
My experience as a father, businessman, and farmer make me uniquely qualified to serve our
community.
To learn more about my campaign visit www.thiesenforsenate.com
It would be an honor to have your vote.
Tim Thiesen
CS-1310-1
FR 047-012
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
TH
MEMBER, 29 STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
LINDA HALDERMAN
Occupation: Medical Doctor and Business Owner
The Central Valley is my home. But Sacramento is hurting the people of the Central Valley.
As a surgeon caring for women with breast cancer, I’ve seen the consequences of government
intrusion into private medical decisions. As a business owner, I’ve seen how overtaxation and
regulation are crushing California’s economy and shutting the doors of small business owners.
With a deficit of $20 billion, our state is being hurt by bureaucrats without accountability.
In the Assembly, I’ll support legislation to reduce governmental burdens and create incentives
for expansion and investment. I believe in reforming our broken budget system and promoting
responsible economic policies to restore our economy and create jobs instead of driving them out
of the state.
The Central Valley’s economy will recover more quickly when Sacramento gets out of the way.
We need to reign in runaway spending and ensure that the state adopts sound fiscal policies.
The Central Valley’s farmers have been forced to fallow the fields we depend on for safe food.
Bad water policy that refuses to balance human suffering against environmental concerns is
hurting us. It’s time we carry the message of common sense water solutions to Sacramento:
increase storage, rebuild infrastructure and expand conveyance.
As your representative, I will work for you. Please visit www.lindahalderman.com to tell me your
ideas.
I’d be honored to have your support. Together, we can make the Central Valley an even better
place.
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FR 047-013
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUSTEE AREA NO. 3
VALERIE DAVIS
Occupation: School Board Member
Age: 51
As a credentialed teacher, parent and President of the Fresno Unified School District Board of
Trustees, I am committed to ensure that children in classrooms are a Fresno Unified number one
priority!
For years our school district suffered from low student achievement and financial instability that
almost lead to a State takeover. That is why I ran for school board, to turn it around and make us
the envy of other districts.
Today, we have a financially sound district by cutting spending and avoiding layoffs, reduced the
number of bureaucrats and directed more money into the classroom.
For the fifth consecutive year, we have made academic gains district wide especially in English
and Math!
I worked hard to restore music and art classes, and ensured our libraries are top notch.
Physical education, school safety and parent-teacher partnerships must be priorities. We need
more vocational training classes for a skilled workforce in our community.
That is why teachers and parents are supporting my re-election!
I am a lifelong resident of Fresno. My husband of 27 years, Mike Davis a retired
teacher/veteran, and I raised three daughters in Fresno Unified Schools.
Let’s continue to move forward. I would appreciate your vote.
CS-3214-1
FR 047-014
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
FRESNO COUNTY ASSESSOR-RECORDER
CAROLE LAVAL
Occupation: State Licensed Appraiser and Real Estate Broker
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
FRESNO COUNTY ASSESSOR-RECORDER
Age: 62
I am the only candidate who is a state licensed appraiser. For 37 years, I have worked as an
appraiser and realtor throughout Fresno County. For five years I was employed in the Fresno
County Assessor's Office and for 32 years I have run an appraisal business.
I am the only candidate with appraisal experience, who holds advanced appraisal credentials,
and is also qualified as a real estate expert in the courts. I serve on the Board of the Northern
California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute overseeing laws and regulations affecting the
appraisal profession.
As a wife and mother of three, I know the importance of assessments to the funding of schools,
public services and safety. The county of Fresno and its cities are in fiscal crisis. An efficient and
fair Assessor/Recorder’s office is essential to managing this crisis.
I will use my skills to achieve fair, accurate and timely property appraisals. I will improve
communication between the Assessor/Recorder’s office and other government offices, and to
make services more accessible to the public. I will bring management and leadership skills from
my work in the private sector and history of service on community and professional boards.
Please vote for Carole Laval. www.carolelaval.com
PAUL DICTOS
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant-Dictos Accountancy Corp.-President/CEO
The Assessor-Recorder is responsible for fairly evaluating taxable property, ensuring equal
treatment for all homeowners, businesses, and agricultural taxpayers. As Fresno County’s
primary funding source for road repairs, schools, parks, police, fire and much more, you deserve
an Assessor-Recorder who brings private sector productivity to the Office. One who will practice
fiscal responsibility by maintaining a balanced budget. One that will do more with less.
I possess the qualifications and experience to ensure that the Assessor’s appraisals, valuations,
and assessments are accurate, and the Recorder’s office functions properly. With 38 years of
experience as a CPA, I have conducted numerous public and private sector audits,
recommending improvements and developing financial control systems that benefit government,
industry, and the general public.
County and State officials have criticized the operations of the retiring Assessor-Recorder – I’ll
improve office management while prioritizing potential improvements in accordance with
budgetary limitations. One of my first orders of business will be to replace the 44 year-old Cobolst
based computer system to bring the tracking of your assessments into the 21 Century.
My supporters (www.votepauldictos.com) symbolize my commitment to honesty, integrity and
independence. They trust my judgment and ability to do this job. Together we ask for your vote.
CS-4010-1
FR 047-015
FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND MEASURE Q
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
QUALITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, CLASSROOM REPAIR
AND TEACHER RETENTION MEASURE
To offset state budget cuts, attract quality teachers, and repair classrooms by:
•
Upgrading vocational education classrooms / science labs
/ technology / libraries;
•
Improving security / fire safety / restrooms / plumbing /
ventilation systems;
•
Increasing handicapped access;
•
•
Securing state matching funds;
Replacing deteriorating portables;
•
Preventing dropouts by improving alternative schools;
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Acquiring, constructing, repairing campuses / facilities /
equipment;
Shall Fresno Unified School District issue $280 million in bonds requiring audits,
citizens’ oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, no money for Sacramento,
and no tax rate increase?
BOND AUTHORIZATION
By approval of this measure by at least 55 percent of the registered voters voting on
the measure, the District will be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $280
million in aggregated principal at interest rates not in excess of the legal limit and to
provide financing for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project
List described below, subject to all the accountability requirements specified below.
The Bonds may be issued under the provisions of the California Education Code
(starting at Section 15100), under the provisions of the California Government Code
(starting at Section 53506), or under any other provision of law authorizing the
issuance of general obligation bonds by school districts. The Bonds may be issued
in series by the District from time to time, and each series of Bonds shall mature
within the legal limitations set forth in the applicable law under which the Bonds are
issued.
ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The provisions in this section are specifically included in this measure in order that
the voters and taxpayers in the District may be assured that their money will be spent
wisely. Expenditures to address specific facilities needs of the District will be in
compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3), of the State
Constitution and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of
2000 (codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following). The proceeds from
the sale of the bonds will be deposited into a Building Fund to be held by the Fresno
County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code, and will be used
only for the purposes specified in Measure Q, and not for any other purpose.
Evaluation of Needs. The School Board has identified detailed facilities needs of the
District and has determined which projects to finance from a local bond at this time.
The School Board hereby certifies that it has evaluated safety, class size reduction,
enrollment growth, and information technology needs in developing the Bond Project
List shown below.
Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The School Board shall establish an
Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee under Education Code Section 15278 and
following to ensure bond proceeds are expended only on the school facilities projects
listed below. The committee will be established within 60 days of the date when the
results of the election appear in the minutes of the School Board.
Performance Audits. The School Board shall conduct an annual, independent
performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the
school facilities projects listed below.
Financial Audits. The School Board shall conduct an annual, independent financial
audit of the bond proceeds until all of those proceeds have been spent for the school
facilities projects listed below.
Annual Report. The Superintendent of the District is required to cause an annual
report to be filed with the Board of Education of the District, the first report to be filed
not later than one year after the issuance of the first series of the Bonds, which report
shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and
expended, as well as the status of the projects listed in Measure Q, as required by
Sections 53410 and 53411 of the Government Code.
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS
No Administrator Salaries. Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this
measure shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of
school facilities including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities or acquisition
or lease of real property for school facilities and not for any other purpose, including
teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses.
BOND PROJECT LIST
Projects Subject to Available Funding. The following list of projects is subject to the
availability of adequate funding to the District. Approval of the bond measure does not
guarantee that the proposed projects in the District that are the subject of bonds under
the measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by the bond measure.
The District's proposal for the projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds,
which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide
bond measure. The proceeds from the sale of the District’s bonds will be used only for
the purposes specified in the Measure, and not for any other purpose.
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Scope of Projects. Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace,
renovate, construct, acquire, equip, furnish, rebuild and otherwise improve
educational and support facilities within the District. Projects which are described
below include all related and incidental costs, including their share of the costs of the
election and bond issuance and costs of design, engineering, architect and other
professional services, inspections, site preparation, utilities, landscaping,
construction management and other planning, legal, accounting and similar costs,
independent annual financial and performance audits, a customary construction
contingency, and other costs incidental to and necessary for completion of the listed
projects.
Bond proceeds may also be expended to acquire real property (or any interest in real
property) for future educational and support facilities and to acquire and install
furniture, fixtures and equipment at any classrooms and other educational facilities
within the District. The District may alter the scope and nature of any of the specific
projects which are described below as required by conditions that arise during the
course of design and construction.
Whenever specific items are included in the following list, they are presented to
provide examples and are not intended to limit the generality of the broader
description of authorized projects. The order in which particular projects are listed is
not intended to indicate priority for funding or completion. Projects at each site will
be accomplished to address the individual site deficiencies and priorities as
enumerated in the Facilities Master Plan adopted by the District and, where needed
at secondary schools, in conformance with a comprehensive school site plan
developed in consultation between each school community, the campus architect /
school planning professionals, and District Facilities staff.
RENOVATION, MODERNIZATION, REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Career-Vocational Education
Bond funds for career-vocational education facilities may be used to:
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renovate existing facilities and build new specialty facilities supporting
career-vocational education programs at new sites and/or at middle and
high school sites across the District to train students in high demand
occupations and growth industries;
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provide flexible classroom space to allow hands-on / activity-based
learning;
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upgrade and expand classrooms, labs, and specialized facilities for
career and vocational technology programs;
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provide high schools with career centers for career exploration and
counseling; and
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provide funds to qualify the District for career-technical education
matching grants.
Technology / Computers / Internet
Bond funds for technology, computers, internet facilities and equipment may be used
to:
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provide up-to-date classroom and instructional technology required for
21st century student learning and teaching;
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bring classroom and school sites up to District standards by installing /
upgrading campus technology infrastructure including the electrical
systems, district network and internet connectivity that will support
modern technology;
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add / replace / upgrade computers, servers and support equipment; and
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install / upgrade school communications and multimedia equipment and
systems.
Alternative and Continuing Education
To assist the District in preparing career-ready graduates, decreasing the number of
dropouts, developing students as life-long learners, and providing parents and
community members with opportunities to gain workplace skills and knowledge, Bond
funds may be used to:
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ensure that high-quality alternative school options are offered for students
at risk of dropping out of high school;
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provide for new and upgraded schools that address the needs of at-risk
youth, including but not limited to Cambridge High School, Dakota
Campus, DeWolf High School, J.E. Young Academic Center, and
Phoenix Academy;
•
provide for facilities to support life-long learning opportunities for parents
and community members, including but not limited to the Cesar Chavez
Adult School; and
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FR 047-017
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provide for alternative education facilities that house programs
specifically designed to keep students in school and on target to
graduate, such as credit recovery, General Education Diploma
programs, and independent study.
The following is a list of specific projects which may be financed from Bond funds:
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remodel / build / upgrade classrooms and school facilities and equipment
for career / vocational training and career counseling centers, primarily at
middle and high schools;
High Schools, Middle Schools and Elementary Schools
Bond funds may be applied to finance any of the projects described herein, including
off-site improvements, which benefit any of the following:
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install / improve / equip school computer, technology and supporting
infrastructure including electrical system and district network and internet
infrastructure to accommodate technology upgrades;
High Schools
Edison
Sunnyside
Duncan
Dakota Campus
DeWolf
Fresno
Roosevelt
CART
J.E. Young
Rata
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install / upgrade school communications and multimedia equipment and
systems;
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provide local matching funds for school facilities grant opportunities;
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construct new classrooms, replace deteriorating temporary portable
classrooms and remove unneeded portables from school sites;
Middle Schools
Fort Miller
Kings Canyon
Scandinavian
Sequoia
Tehipite
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renovate and modernize outdated classrooms;
Tenaya
Terronez
Tioga
Wawona
Yosemite
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improve school safety and security by installing / improving lighting, locks,
monitoring systems, storage, fencing and landscaping and by making
repairs to ensure safe buildings and grounds;
•
Elementary Schools
Gibson
Greenberg
Hamilton
Heaton
Hidalgo
Holland
Homan
Jackson
Jefferson
King
Kirk
Kratt
Lane
Lawless
Leavenworth
Lincoln
Lowell
Malloch
Manchester Gate
Mayfair
McCardle
Muir
Norseman
remodel / build restrooms to provide healthy and clean facilities in
adequate numbers to accommodate student and adult populations;
Olmos
Phoenix Academy
Powers-Ginsburg
Pyle
Robinson
Roeding
Rowell
Slater
Southeast
Starr
Storey
Sunset
Thomas
Turner
Viking
Vinland
Webster
Williams
Wilson
Winchell
Wishon
Wolters
Yokomi
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upgrade / remodel / build core school facilities including libraries,
cafeterias, offices, restrooms, counseling offices, assembly-performance
spaces, specialty classrooms, supporting school ancillary facilities and
athletic fields, gyms, locker rooms and associated facilities;
•
build / upgrade facilities to accommodate parent participation and
specialty needs, including space for project-based learning, parent /
community rooms, counseling, special education rooms, science labs,
computer labs, art, music or dance rooms;
•
upgrade / construct permanent classrooms and classroom buildings to
accommodate enrollment growth and expanded programs;
•
provide safe and welcoming entrances to school campuses through use
of new signage, lighting and landscaping, including improvements to
student drop-off / pickup areas;
•
provide planning and matching funds for the modernization needs of
eligible schools;
•
build / renovate / equip school facilities, classrooms and playground
equipment to serve the unique academic, social and physical needs of
special education students;
Bullard
Hoover
McLane
Design Science
Cambridge
Ahwahnee
Anthony
Baird
Carver
Computech
Cooper
Addams
Addicott
Anthony
Ayer
Aynesworth
Bakman
Balderas
Bethune
Birney
Bullard Talent
Burroughs
Calwa
Carver
Centennial
Columbia
Dailey
Del Mar
Easterby
Eaton
Ericson
Ewing
Figarden
Forkner
Fremont
Other Educational Facilities
Other existing and/or future school facilities that serve primary and secondary school
students within the District, together with any educational support facilities of the
District.
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upgrade / build preschool facilities;
•
build / upgrade storage for classrooms and school campuses;
•
build / upgrade shaded outdoor eating and assembly areas;
•
install / replace / upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning units;
•
install / replace / upgrade smart energy devices; climate control
systems; and passive energy conservation technologies such as
energy efficient windows, window coverings, and shade control;
•
create a comprehensive energy conservation program that meets
Department of Education and Environmental Protection Agency
guidelines for Energy Star certification;
•
ensure all buildings / school sites comply with current code
requirements, including Field Act (seismic structural upgrades),
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Title IX provisions; and
•
modernize school facilities and sites as needed; making interior and
exterior improvements including upgrade of infrastructure and major
building, electrical and plumbing systems; fire and security system
upgrades; repairing / replacing roofs, doors, windows; repairing /
replacing water, sewer, plumbing and irrigation systems; repainting
facilities; resurfacing parking areas and playcourts; upgrading
sidewalks, paths and walkways; renovating and improving play and
athletic fields and structures, including the installation / upgrade of
outdoor athletic equipment, irrigation and lights.
Joint / Community Use
To provide for expanded community use of school facilities, buildings and fields, the
District may make facility/school site improvements to accommodate such use. The
District may enter into agreements with the City of Fresno, the County of Fresno, or
other agencies or nonprofit organizations for joint use of any projects which are listed
herein, in accordance with Education Code Section 17011.42 (or any successor
provision). The District may seek State grant or matching funds for eligible joint-use
projects as permitted by law, and Bond funds may to be used to fund all or a portion
of the share for such eligible joint-use projects as the School Board shall determine.
Special Education
Bond funds may be used to provide a source of funds to support students with
special learning needs. Special education students shall have access to the entire
range of school-based academic, social and extracurricular activities in the least
restrictive environment possible. Most educational services are provided by
neighborhood schools; however, some accommodations and modifications for
students to access core curriculum are best provided at designated sites with
specialized facilities such as Addicott and Rata. Bond funds may be used to build /
renovate / equip school facilities, classrooms and playground equipment to meet
students’ unique academic, social or physical needs.
Facility Repair and Energy / Water Conservation
Bond funds may be used to address major repair work needed at any educational or
support facilities of the District on a periodic or emergency basis, including but not
limited to the following:
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install / replace / upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning units;
•
install / replace / upgrade smart energy devices; climate control systems;
and passive energy conservation technologies such as energy efficient
windows, window coverings, and shade control;
•
create a comprehensive energy conservation program that meets
Department of Education and Environmental Protection Agency
guidelines for Energy Star certification;
•
bring all buildings / school sites into compliance with current code
requirements, including Field Act (seismic), Americans with Disability Act
(ADA) and Title IX provisions;
•
make interior and exterior improvements including upgrade of
infrastructure and major building, electrical and plumbing systems;
upgrade / install fire and security systems; repair / replace roofs, doors,
windows; repair / replace water, sewer, plumbing and irrigation systems;
repaint facilities; resurface parking areas and playcourts; upgrade
sidewalks, paths and walkways, renovate and improve play and athletic
fields and structures, including the installation / upgrade of outdoor
athletic equipment, irrigation and lights;
•
incorporate sustainable site design, water conservation and energy
efficiency into the building projects and repairs as part of a District green
initiative; and
•
repair and improve irrigation systems and water consuming facilities such
as swimming pools and incorporate water-saving control systems.
“Approval of Measure Q does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the
Fresno Unified School District that are the subject of bonds under Measure Q will be
funded beyond the local revenues generated by Measure Q. The District’s proposal for
the project or projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which could be
subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure.”
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FR 047-019
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL
Voter approval of this measure will authorize the governing board of the Fresno
Unified School District to issue and sell bonds in the maximum amount of Two
Hundred Eighty Million Dollars ($280,000,000.00), bearing interest at legal rates and
with maturity dates within the legal limits. The bond proceeds will be expended to
modernize, renovate, replace, construct, acquire, equip, furnish, rebuild and
otherwise improve educational and support facilities within the Fresno Unified School
District. Bond proceeds may also be expended to acquire real property (or any
interest in real property) for future educational and support facilities and to acquire
and install furniture, fixtures and equipment at any classrooms and other educational
facilities within the Fresno Unified School District. The bond proceeds shall not be
used for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other
school operating expenses. This measure would require annual, independent,
performance and financial audits of the proceeds and appointment of a citizens’
oversight committee.
s/Kevin B. Briggs
County Counsel
TAX RATE STATEMENT
An election will be held in the Fresno Unified School District (the “District”) on
November 2, 2010, to authorize the sale of up to $280,000,000 in bonds (“2010 Bond
Authorization”) of the District to finance school facilities as described in the measure.
If such bonds are authorized and sold, principal and interest on the bonds will be
payable only from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the
District. The following information is provided in compliance with Sections 94009404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Such information is based
upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources,
upon experience within the District, and other demonstrable factors.
Voters should note the estimated tax rate is based on the ASSESSED VALUE of
taxable property on the County’s official tax rolls, not on the property’s market value. In
addition, taxpayers eligible for a property tax exemption, such as the homeowner’s
exemption, will be taxed at a lower effective tax rate than described above. Property
owners should consult their own property tax bills and tax advisors to determine their
property’s assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions.
The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based
upon projections and estimates only, which are not binding upon the District. The
actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently
estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the
amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual
assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The date of sale and the
amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on the
need for construction funds and other factors. The actual interest rates at which the
bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of sale. Actual future
assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within
the District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the
equalization process.
s/Michael E. Hanson
Superintendent
Fresno Unified School District
s/Larry L. Powell
Superintendent
Fresno County Office of Education
Based upon the foregoing and projections of the District’s assessed valuation, the
following information is provided:
1.
The best estimate of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to
fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first
series of bonds, based on a projection of assessed valuations, is $40.92 per
$100,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2011-12.
2.
The best estimate of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to
fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last
series of bonds, based on a projection of assessed valuations, is $60.00 per
$100,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2018-19.
3.
The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be
levied to fund this bond issue, based on a projection of assessed valuations,
is $60.00 per $100,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2018-19.
4.
The tax rates associated with the 2010 Bond Authorization, combined with
the District’s outstanding obligations, are estimated to not increase
aggregate future tax rates above the projected 2010-11 tax rate.
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FR 047-020
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
Measure Q will keep our school district moving forward without raising taxes!
It’s no secret that State budget cuts have hurt our local schools but we’re doing
everything possible to improve our schools despite these challenges. Please join a
broad coalition of parents, teachers, principals, and business and community leaders
in support of Measure Q.
Why is Measure Q so important?
YES ON Q: Improves our schools without increasing the current tax rate
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Provides $280 million for school upgrades
s/Deborah Johnson
Executive Board, Fresno PTA
s/Michelle Vasquez-Madruga
Fresno Unified Teacher of the Year
s/Alan Autry
Former Mayor, City of Fresno
NO ARGUMENT WAS FILED AGAINST THIS MEASURE
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YES ON Q: Prepares our children for 21 century jobs
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Invests in vocational education classrooms, preparing students with skills
needed for today’s job market
YES ON Q: Attracts and retains quality teachers
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Renovating schools will help retain and attract quality classroom teachers
st
YES ON Q: Invests in 21 century technology and equipment
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Upgrades classrooms, libraries, labs, computers and infrastructure to keep
pace with advancing technology
YES ON Q: Provides matching funds
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Measure Q qualifies our school for matching funds for education facilities
YES ON Q: Helps prevent dropouts
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Improves alternative schools and after school programs, which helps keep
students off the streets and away from drugs and gangs
YES ON Q: Invests in renovation and security of our existing schools
•
Funds essential renovations, including making all schools handicap
accessible and fixing restrooms and plumbing, heating, air conditioning and
ventilation systems
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Replaces deteriorating portables with permanent classrooms
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Upgrades locks, security cameras, lighting, gates and fencing
YES ON Q: Provides accountability
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Independent citizens’ oversight
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Annual independent audit
YES ON Q: Means quality neighborhoods.
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Quality schools + Quality education = Quality neighborhoods.
Join us in voting Yes on Measure Q
Measure Q is right for our community, good for our neighborhoods and most of all,
important for our children.
Please visit www.YesOnMeasureQ.org
s/Ashley Swearengin
Mayor, City of Fresno
s/Francine M. Farber
President, League of Women Voters of Fresno
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