SAMPLE�BALLOT�AND�INFORMATION�PAMPHLET S R E
SAMPLE�BALLOT�AND�INFORMATION�PAMPHLET
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
CONSOLIDATED�UNIFORM
DISTRICT�ELECTION�LAW�(UDEL)�ELECTION
TUESDAY,�NOVEMBER�3,�2009
IT'S�QUICK�—�IT'S�EASY
IT'S�CONVENIENT
GET�OUT�OF�LINE�ON�ELECTION�DAY!
VOTE-BY-MAIL
OCTOBER�5��—��OCTOBER�27
APPLICATION�ON�BACK
POLLING�PLACE�LOCATION�ON
BACK�COVER
POLLS�OPEN
NOVEMBER�3,�2009
7:00�A.M.�TO�8:00�P.M.
LAST�DAY�TO�REGISTER�TO�VOTE
OCTOBER�19,�2009
REMINDER
If�You�Have�Not�Mailed�Your�Voted�Ballot�Before�Election�Day�It
May�Be�Dropped�Off�At�Any�Polling�Place�In�The�County�Or�At�The
Registrar�Of�Voters�Office�By�8�P.M.�On�Election�Day�To�Count.
POSTMARK�NOT�ACCEPTED
AVISO�IMPORTANTE
Una traducción en Español de esta Balota Ejemplar y Folleto de información al
Votante puede obtenerse en la oficina del Registro de Votantes Llame al
(951) 486-7200 o 1(800) 773-VOTE (8683)
2724�Gateway�Drive,�Riverside,�CA�92507
951-486-7200�°�800-773-VOTE�(8683)�°�TTY:�951-697-8966�°�www.voteinfo.net
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33-IFC (11-03-09)
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BARBARA DUNMORE
Registrar of Voters
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92507-0918
(951) 486-7200 FAX (951) 486-7272
web site www.voteinfo.net
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Dear Riverside County Voter:
Your Consolidated Uniform District Election Law (UDEL) Election ballot may contain contests for school districts,
community college districts, special districts, city offices and/or measures. Information in this Sample Ballot and
Voter Information Pamphlet will assist you in making informed choices when marking your ballot. You may mark
your selections on your sample ballot and take it with you to the polls for reference to easily and quickly complete
your official ballot. Whether you go to the polls or use a vote-by-mail ballot, the paper ballot is the same.
Additionally, one electronic accessible voting unit will be available at each polling location for any voter’s use.
The additional information below is to ensure your ballot is counted promptly and accurately.
Polling Place
Your polling place is listed on the back cover of this pamphlet. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to
8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3rd.
Marking Your Ballot
Voter selections are indicated by connecting the arrow to the right of the candidate’s name for whom you
wish to vote or connecting the arrow to the right of YES or NO for a measure. Illustrated marking
instructions are contained in this pamphlet and a demonstration is available on our website at
www.voteinfo.net.
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Vote at the Registrar of Voters Office
You may obtain and cast your ballot at the Registrar of Voters Office at 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside,
Monday through Thursday beginning October 5th from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Election Day,
November 3rd from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote-by-Mail
An application for a vote-by-mail ballot is located on the back cover of this pamphlet. Vote-by-mail
ballots may be voted and returned at your convenience but must reach the Registrar of Voters Office no
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day in the locked drop box outside our main entrance. Ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day
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this letter to reach our office.
We look forward to counting your vote with your participation on November 3 rd.
Sincerely,
___________________________
Barbara Dunmore
Registrar of Voters
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SAMPLE BALLOT / BALOTA EJEMPLAR
CONSOLIDATED UDEL ELECTION / ELECCIÓN CONSOLIDADA DE UDEL
November 3, 2009 / 3 de noviembre de 2009
Mark your choices on your sample ballot, then refer to it when you vote / Marque sus opciones en su balota ejemplar y folleto de infomación, luego, refiérase a el cuando esté votando
SCHOOL / ESCOLAR
CITY / CIUDAD
PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE PALO VERDE
CITY OF BLYTHE
CIUDAD DE BLYTHE
Governing Board Member
Miembro Junta Gobernante
City Council Member
Miembro del Concejo Municipal
Vote for no more than Two
Vote por no más de Dos
Vote for no more than Three
Vote por no más de Tres
ALFONSO "SONNY" HERNANDEZ
QUENTON E. HANSON
NORMAN C. GUITH
ROBERT A. CRAIN
ROBERT E. JENSEN
OSCAR G. GALVAN
JOHN M. ULMER
SAM PATEL
PATRICIA "PAT" BOLTON
JOSEPH "JOEY" DE CONINCK
JIM SMALLWOOD
WILLIAM "WILLIE" J. SMITH
General Building Contractor
Contratista general de construcción
Educator
Educador
Retired School Administrator
Administrador escolar jubilado
Farmer
Agricultor
Retired District Employee
Empleada distrital jubilada
Retired Instructor
Instructor jubilado
Small Business Developer
Urbanizador de pequeña empresa
Incumbent
Titular
Retired Driver
Conductor jubilado
Small Business Owner
Propietario de pequeña empresa
Businessman / Farmer
Empresario / Agricultor
Businessman / College Administrator
Empresario / Administrador universitario
MIKE MC ANDREW
Real Estate Broker
Corredor de bienes raíces
BEVERLY A. MAYS
Incumbent
Titular
City Clerk
Secretario Municipal
Vote for One
Vote por Uno
BEVERLY LANG
Deputy City Clerk
Secretaria municipal adjunta
MALLORY SUTTERFIELD
City Manager's Assistant
Asistente de Administrador municipal
CA33-1-023 (2C)
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SAMPLE BALLOT / BALOTA EJEMPLAR
CONSOLIDATED UDEL ELECTION / ELECCIÓN CONSOLIDADA DE UDEL
November 3, 2009 / 3 de noviembre de 2009
Mark your choices on your sample ballot, then refer to it when you vote / Marque sus opciones en su balota ejemplar y folleto de infomación, luego, refiérase a el cuando esté votando
CITY / CIUDAD
CITY OF BLYTHE
CIUDAD DE BLYTHE
Treasurer
Tesorero
Vote for One
Vote por Uno
LEANN KAY MARTIN
Incumbent
Titular
MEASURE(S) SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
MEDIDA(S) SOMETIDAS A LOS VOTANTES
In order to make up lost
funding and provide adequate
funding for public safety, street
and park maintenance, tourist promotion
and other services/projects for the
residents of the City of Blythe, shall the
City's tax on transient occupancies
("Hotel Bed Tax" and "TOT"), collected
by hotels from tourists, visitors to the City
and all hotel guests, be increased by 3%
from 10% to 13% of the daily room
charge.
A fin de recuperar la pérdida de
financiamiento y contar con fondos
adecuados para la salud pública, el
mantenimiento de las calles y los
parques, la promoción del turismo y otros
servicios y proyectos para los residentes
de la Ciudad de Blythe, ¿deberá
aumentarse el impuesto municipal sobre
la ocupación transitoria (“Impuesto a las
Camas de Hotel” y “TOT”), que los
hoteles cobran a los turistas, a los que
visitan la Ciudad y a todos los
huéspedes de hoteles en un 3%, del
10% al 13% del cargo diario de la
habitación?
H
Yes / Sí
No / No
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VOTER’S�PAMPHLET�INFORMATION�SECTION
The following pages contain voter information applicable to
your ballot which may include any/all of the following items:
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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
BALLOT MEASURES
ANALYSES
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT & IN OPPOSITION
TEXT OF MEASURE(S)
This pamphlet section may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears
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Candidate statements represent the views of candidates and are not endorsed by the County of Riverside.
Internet web site addresses included in candidate statements and arguments are provided by the authors.
The�County�of�Riverside�assumes�no�liability�for�the�accuracy�or�content�of�web�sites�listed�therein.
Arguments in support of or in opposition to the proposed laws are opinions of the authors and are not
endorsed by the County of Riverside.
The text, grammar, and spelling are as submitted by the authors.
POLLING�PLACE�REMINDER
NO�ELECTIONEERING!
All�electioneering,�voter�solicitation,�etc.�is�prohibited�within�100�feet�in�any
direction�of�the�room�where�voters�are�casting�ballots.
Avoid wearing or displaying campaign buttons, hats, t-shirts, and other political items.
CALIFORNIA�ELECTIONS�CODE�§§18370,�18371
CONSTANT-33-VP8ELEC (REVISED 11-03-09)
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER,
PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORMAN C. GUITH
OCCUPATION: Educator
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER,
PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGE: 69
With 47 years of experience and dedicated service at all levels of public
education, I offer a proven track record of advocacy for the students and
the families of the Palo Verde Unified School District. I’ve been a
volunteer fire fighter in Riverside County for 17 years, a Rotary Club
member and I am active in my church. I earned a doctorate in Education
from the University of Southern California, and I know first-hand the
importance and impact a good education can have on the future of a
child.
Providing a quality education for our students is my #1 goal for our 3600
students. We have outstanding teachers, and a quality support staff, and
with their help our students have made dramatic strides in academic
achievement in the past several years. However, there is still need for
improvement. With experience and passion, I will work to see our schools
through these difficult budget times, so that our students can be prepared
for all the opportunities available to them.
I hope to continue my work to bring more openness, accountability, and
fiscal discipline to the Palo Verde Unified School District. I would be
honored to have your support and vote.
JOHN M. ULMER
OCCUPATION: Farmer
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: 49
My family came to the Palo Verde Valley in 1937 and we have been
farming the same land successfully since then. I am a product of our local
schools, and my five children have all attended public school here in
Blythe. I attended PVUSD’s schools and studied Agriculture Economics
at Brigham Young University. For over 70 years, my family has advanced
through the opportunities provided by our community’s educational
system. For 22 years my wife, Terri and I have been involved in all
aspects of our children’s educations, from kindergarten through college,
and in those 22 years. I have recently observed a marked decline in the
educational opportunities available to the students of PVUSD.
As a businessman, I understand the importance of utilizing limited
resources, maintaining satisfied employees and employing quality
management practices in every aspect of a business. I believe the
students of Palo Verde Unified are deserving of a quality education, and
the community deserves an open, transparent, and efficient PVUSD
administration. I declare my candidacy out of obligation to the children
that are continuing to strive for excellence without the necessary support
or resources currently being provided at PVUSD. Please support my
efforts with your vote. Thank you.
33-2600-4
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CANDIDATE�STATEMENT�FOR
CITY�COUNCIL�MEMBER,
CITY�OF�BLYTHE
QUENTON�E.�HANSON
OCCUPATION: Executive�Director,�Small�Business
Economic�Development�Center
EDUCATION�AND�QUALIFICATIONS:
CANDIDATE�STATEMENT�FOR
CITY�COUNCIL�MEMBER,
CITY�OF�BLYTHE
AGE: 63
I am very concerned with the current situation of our nation, this state,
and the City of Blythe, and thus have decided to run for City Council.
Something is seriously wrong when a City the size of Blythe has deficits
for the last nine out of ten years, and accumulates over a $3 million
deficit. The members of the City Council, have for far too long, been
saying “Yes” when they should have said “No”, spending every dime of
revenue which came in, and failing to establish any type of “Rainy Day”
fund. Thus, when the economy faltered, drastic action to cut
expenditures was required. Furthermore, the knee jerk reaction to
attempt to raise revenue through higher taxes on local businesses during
a�recession�is�foolhardy.
What�do�I�support?
• A�balanced�budget�each�and�every�year�without�any�new�taxes.
• Establishment of a business friendly City with a “Can do” rather than
“Can’t�Do”�attitude.
• Establishment�of�a�“Rainy�Day”�fund.
• Term�limits�for�City�Council�members.
• I�will�strive�to�serve�you�in�accordance�with�Proverbs�19:20.
OSCAR�G.�GALVAN
OCCUPATION: Retired�UPS�Driver
EDUCATION�AND�QUALIFICATIONS:
I am a lifelong resident of this community. I married my wife 43 years ago
and we raised our family here. I have been involved with coaching Little
League, boys’ basketball, girls softball and other sports. I continue my
active role volunteering to maintain the grounds at Palo Verde Cemetery
and�Blythe�Municipal�Golf�Course.
I worked for UPS for 30 years as a service provider. Through this work
experience I learned discipline, problem solving, responsibility and to
take pride in the service I provided my customers while being a positive
representative of my employer. On a personal level, those who know me
know I am honest, truthful and sincere in my intentions. I believe these
qualities will serve me well as a City Council member. The city needs
representatives who will represent them well, look for sound solutions to
complex problems, have a positive attitude toward growth and economic
stability and have a sincere concern for the citizens - the youth, elderly,
students, laborers, professionals, commerce/business or service
providers.
We all want our community to prosper, and if elected, I will represent you
with�honesty,�integrity�and�in�the�best�interest�for�all.
I�humbly�request�and�seek�your�support�and�vote�on�November�3rd.
CANDIDATE�STATEMENT�FOR
CITY�COUNCIL�MEMBER,
CITY�OF�BLYTHE
CANDIDATE�STATEMENT�FOR
CITY�COUNCIL�MEMBER,
CITY�OF�BLYTHE
SAM�PATEL
OCCUPATION: Small�Business�Owner
EDUCATION�AND�QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: 69
JOSEPH�“JOEY”�A.�DE-CONINCK
OCCUPATION: Businessman�/�Farmer
EDUCATION�AND�QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: 55
Thirty one years ago I bought my first business in Blythe, and in the
last 20 years I have been doing business at my present location. As a
small business owner and operator of a small motel I know how to work
with�people�and�cooperate�with�other�businesses�for�mutual�benefit.
My name is Joseph “Joey” DeConinck. I am running for a second term on
the Blythe City Council. I don’t think four years ago anyone could have
possibly envisioned the financial mess our country, state and our city are
currently�experiencing.
I am an active member of the Blythe Chamber of Commerce. Last
year I had the privilege to serve as President of Chamber. That
experience has taught me teamwork, as well as the leadership know how
to carry out tough decisions. As a council person I can provide that
leadership our city currently needs. In my experience of business finance
and running the same business for 20 years, one thing I have learned is
how�to�balance�the�books.
For the last four years I have faithfully served our community and I find
myself even more committed and passionate about finding the safest
and surest way to navigate through these troubled times. The four years
of experience and education I have gained will be put to good use during
my second term. I am committed to continue building upon the
relationships that I have fostered with other governing bodies ie. the
Hospital District, School District and Cemetery Board. Together we will
find�the�best�way�through
I am pro-business. By providing the leadership and supporting our
small businesses we can improve the life of our citizens by providing
jobs. Our city needs growth and we can achieve that growth through
small�business�development.�We�can�do�that�one�business�at�a�time.
As your council person I will work hard for you. My motto is “Smaller
government,�responsible�government.”
By�Sam�Patel
(760)�922-5145
I have made Blythe my home since 1972. My wife and I own two local
businesses located in the downtown redevelopment area. I farm
approximately 3,000 acres of land in the Palo Verde Valley. Both my
farming and business ventures create employment for 14 year-round
employees�and�100�seasonal�employees.
For me to enjoy my success my community must also succeed. I am
committed�to�that�end.
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
CITY CLERK,
CITY OF BLYTHE
BEVERLY K. LANG
OCCUPATION: City Employee
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
CITY CLERK,
CITY OF BLYTHE
AGE: 56
I have been a Departmental Assistant for the City of Blythe for 4 years,
one of those years as Deputy City Clerk. Before coming to work for the
City I worked 10 years in banking. My husband and I moved to Blythe 12
years ago and enjoy the feel of small town life. I enjoy working for the City
of Blythe and hope you will vote for me as your City Clerk.
MALLORY SUTTERFIELD
OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: 25
I was born and raised in Blythe and am a 2001 graduate of Palo Verde
High School. After high school I attended California Baptist University in
Riverside, California where I earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in
Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a Masters
of Business Administration with a concentration in Management. I began
my career at the City of Blythe four years ago and am currently the
Assistant to the City Manager among other job duties. Working in the
Administration Department I have learned a lot about local government
and believe that I have the knowledge needed to perform the duties of
City Clerk. A vote for me is a vote for a dedicated and hardworking
individual who looks forward to serving this community as City Clerk.
Thank you for your support!
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE “H”
Shall the ordinance increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax from ten
(10) percent to thirteen (13) percent be adopted?
The City of Blythe currently imposes a tax in the amount of ten percent
(10%) of the rent charged to persons who stay at a hotel within the Blythe
City limits. This tax is called the transient occupancy tax (“TOT”). The tax
is paid by the hotel room occupant directly to the hotel operator at the
time the occupant pays his or her hotel bill. Hotel operators hold the
collected taxes in trust for the benefit of the City and remit the taxes
monthly or quarterly to the City tax administrator.
If this measure is approved by the electorate, the TOT shall increase by
three percent (3%) from the present ten percent (10%) to thirteen (13%).
Therefore, if this measure is approved, a person who stays in a hotel
within the City of Blythe will pay thirteen percent (13%) of the rent
charged by the hotel operator as a TOT. All of the TOT revenues
collected by the City shall continue to be used for City of Blythe general
fund purposes.
The ordinance proposed by this ballot measure will be adopted if this
measure is approved by a simple majority of those electors voting on the
measure at the November 3, 2009 election.
A “yes” vote would approve an increase in the City’s TOT by three
percent (3%). A “no” vote would reject the proposed three percent (3%)
increase in the City’s TOT.
Dated August 5, 2009
BLYTHE CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
J. Scott Zundel
The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure “H”. If you desire a copy of the measure,
please call the elections official’s office at
(760) 922-6161 x 221 and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE “H”
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE “H”
The Transient Occupancy Tax, often referred to as the “bed tax”, is paid
by anyone renting a hotel or motel room and virtually all cities in
California charge the tax.
The argument “FOR” Measure “H” is a clear reflection of the deception
and myopic view government has relative to taxes — They imply that you
will not have to pay them and this increase will do no harm.
It is important to note that this tax is not usually paid by local residents
and is never paid by the hotel/motel owners so this cannot be considered
a tax on local businesses. Since rooms are typically rented by visitors
and travelers, it is safe to say that residents won’t be taxed in any
manner unless they rent a room.
The argument is deceptive in that it tells you about an additional $3 per
night in the scenario presented, yet they do not tell you the full
truth — that this ballot measure is seeking a 30% increase from 10% to
13%, and thus, the $100 hotel room will actually have a total of $13 in
taxes added to the bill.
To put the proposed increase into perspective, let’s say that the room
rental rate is $100 per night. The increase will result in an additional $3
per night charged to the person renting the room. The only responsibility
of the innkeeper is to collect the tax, as he/she is already required to do,
and mail it to City Hall on a monthly basis. As such, this tax increase will
not cause any more work for the innkeepers.
They assume that you will not have family or friends in town who will need
to rent a hotel room. It fails to account for the fact that the additional 30%
in taxes paid for a hotel room means that this visitor does not have that
tax money to spend at a local restaurant, store, or other small business. It
will directly impact, negativity, the profitability of our small business
sector
Of the additional money to be received by the City, one-third of it will be
earmarked for tourist promotion. Our community relies heavily on the
money spent by tourists and visitors so it makes sense that additional
promotion of the city will translate into more outside dollars coming to it.
The City refused to commit in the actual ballot measure the purposes for
this tax increase so we are supposed to believe them now?
The remaining amount of the increase will be used for essential City
services such as police and fire protection, parks, and street
maintenance, to name a few.
By:
Support responsible government, vote NO on Measure “H”.
Shanker (Sam) Patel
In summary, this increase will be paid mostly by those living outside the
city, it will be a very small increase, the monies will be used to help keep
Blythe residents and visitors safe, and it will promote the city. Vote YES
on Measure “H”, there is no reason not to!
By:
Jeff Wade, President-Blythe Police Officers’ Assoc.
Richard Crabb, Vice President Blythe Police Officers Assoc.
Debbie White-Hoel, President Blythe Chamber of Commerce
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ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE “H”
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE “H”
The question which each citizen, voter, and taxpayer must ask is “When
is enough, enough?” The City of Blythe in this ballot measure is seeking a
30% increase (from 10% to 13%) in the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
currently assessed on each hotel/motel room rented in Blythe. The
additional taxes raised forever more, will go into the general fund to be
spent wherever and whenever, as desired by the City Council.
The opponents of this popular tax on visitors would have you believe that
this is a tax on small businesses. This is NOT the case; only those renting
a room are responsible for paying the tax, THERE IS NO TAX BURDEN
WHATSOEVER on any business!
The City of Blythe has run a deficit balance in nine out of the last ten
years, amassing a deficit of over $3 million. These were good economic
years for the nation’s expanding economy and yet our City Council
managed to spend every dime they took in plus some. Now as the
economy faces sever challenges, the City decides that it has a “fiscal
emergency,” needs additional tax revenue. When is enough, enough?
The City of Blythe has made some cuts, but more could and should be
made. Taxpayers simply cannot afford to support the level and size of
government which is now in place. Trying to raise taxes upon our small
businesses within our community during a recession is foolish. While the
TOT tax is higher in some communities, the majority of those
communities have large convention centers and tourist operations
directly supported by those taxes. Blythe does not.
The City has ignored ALL suggestions of moderation in the drafting of
this tax increase measure — outright rejecting a “sunset” clause for its
termination, and was not even willing to specifically earmark and direct a
portion of the funds raised for future growth of tourism and economic
development for our local community. Enough is enough!
Furthermore, the opponents would have you believe that the additional
monies will not be used to promote tourism but that is clearly incorrect.
Once again, fully one-third of the new income will be dedicated to tourist
promotion.
Wouldn’t it be great to have someone else besides Blythe residents help
to fund the police and fire departments and to contribute to the cost of
maintaining parks and repairing streets? That’s exactly what will happen
if you vote Yes on Measure “H”. Visitors and others stopping overnight
will be contributing their money, NOT YOURS, to these costs.
We here in Blythe are taxed enough so why not let visitors share in the
expense of the services they also use? They will if you vote Yes on
Measure “H”!
Have you ever wondered what your tax money goes for when you stay at
a motel in another city? Your money, and not that of the residents, goes
towards the same costs in those cities so why should Blythe be any
different? The best taxes are those imposed upon other people, not
Blythe residents!
If you want strangers to pour money into the local community, while you
pay nothing, vote Yes on Measure “H”! There’s no reason not to!
Be a responsible citizen and vote NO on this ill-conceived tax increase.
By:
Shanker (Sam) Patel
By:
Jeff Wade, President-Blythe Police Officers’ Assoc.
Richard Crabb, Vice-Pres. Blythe Police Officers’ Assoc.
Debbie White-Hoel, President Blythe Chamber of Commerce
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Over $300 billion are distributed to states, counties and cities based on the results of the
census. That equals about $1,000 per person per year until the next Census in 2020.
Census data affects your voice in Congress by determining how many seats each state
will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Census data is used to determine how many California Assembly and Senate seats will
be in Riverside County.
Census data is used to draw the district boundaries for the County Board of Supervisors,
some City Council districts, Board of Education Districts, and other special districts.
Do your part to ensure Riverside County is accurately counted.
If you have any questions visit www.2010Census.gov
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RIVERSIDE CA 92507-0923
NOTICE TO THE VOTER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
A “YES” or “NO” printed under the disabled symbol/arrow on the back cover of this pamphlet indicates
whether or not your assigned polling place is accessible to physically disabled voters. Please be advised of
the following alternate ways you may cast your ballot.
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By mail. You may request a vote-by-mail ballot. Simply complete the application on the back
cover of this pamphlet. The application must be mailed to reach the Registrar of Voters Office by
the deadline given.
Early Voting. You may vote at the Registrar of Voters office located at 2724 Gateway Drive,
Riverside, October 5 - November 2, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and
Election Day, November 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Curbside Voting on Election Day. If you are unable to enter the polling place due to a physical
disability, you may request Curbside Voting at your assigned polling place. Upon arrival at the
polling place, you will be allowed to vote in a location as near as possible to the entrance that is
accessible to the physically disabled. If you require Curbside Voting, please call 1-877-663-9906
before going to your assigned polling place and/or when you arrive at the facility. An Election
Officer will be contacted prior to your arrival to meet you at the curb.
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VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT APPLICATION
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APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 27, 2009 ê APLICACIÓN TIENE QUE SER RECIBIDA NO MAS TARDE DEL 27 DE OCTUBRE DE 2009
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