NEAL KELLEY Registrar of Voters REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C Santa Ana, California 92705 (714) 567-7600 TDD (714) 567-7608 FAX (714) 567-7627 www.ocvote.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11298 Santa Ana, California 92711 Dear Orange County Voter: Thank you for registering to vote! Avoid lines on Election Day and consider voting by mail. Sign up today by visiting ocvote.com/votebymail or look for additional information below. This Sample Ballot contains information for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election. Please take a moment to be prepared prior to voting. o Vote-by-Mail: You can save time and vote-by-mail. If you are a permanent vote-bymail voter your ballot will be sent automatically to you. If you are not a permanent vote-by-mail voter you may apply by using the application on the back of this pamphlet or by visiting ocvote.com/votebymail. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is October 30, 2012. Please remember to mail your ballot early to avoid any potential postal delays. o Polling Place: If you choose to vote at your polling place please plan ahead. Parking is limited at some locations and you can avoid congestion by voting mid-day if possible. You will have the option of voting an electronic or paper ballot at the polls. Simply advise the poll worker of your preference when signing the roster. o Questions: We have worked hard to reduce wait times while voting. However, during peak times some delays may occur. Learn more by visiting ocvote.com/lines. If you have additional questions about the November 6th Presidential General Election you may visit ocvote.com/info or call 1-888-628-6837. Successful elections cannot happen without YOU! We need poll workers for this and future elections. Many need to be bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese. Please call 1-866-551-8683 or visit ocvote.com/volunteer and sign-up today! Our mission is to serve the registered voters of Orange County in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner with the highest level of integrity. We look forward to counting your vote and giving you another successful election. Sincerely, Neal Kelley Registrar of Voters OR NP256E-001 LOCATIONS FOR 2012 EARLY VOTING O c t o b e r 2 2 ( M O N D AY ) t o O c t o b e r 3 0 ( T U E S D AY ) Early Voting is a great opportunity for those who have a busy schedule on Election Day (November 6th) or just want to avoid the Election Day rush. Any registered voter in Orange County may go to any location. City Halls and Orange County Registrar of Voters Anaheim Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Located at the City Clerk counter on second level. Park on level 2B of the City Hall East parking structure and cross at the pedestrian bridge. 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #217 Anaheim, CA 92805 Brea Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Closed on Fri 10/26 Located in City Clerk office. Park in the underground structure and take elevator to 3rd floor. 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821 Buena Park Mon-Thurs [7:30a-5:30p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Closed on Fri 10/26 Located in City Hall Lobby, next to City Clerk counter. Parking is located in front of Civic Center. 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90622 Fountain Valley Mon-Thurs [7a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Closed on Fri 10/26 Located in City Clerk office. Parking is in front of City Hall. 10200 Slater Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Garden Grove Mon-Thurs [7:30a-5:30p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Closed on Friday 10/26 Located in City Clerk office hall. Park in visitor parking across the street from building and take elevator to 2nd floor, on the left. 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 Irvine Mon-Thur [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Closed on Fri 10/26 Located in Records Room near City Hall reception desk on the first floor. Parking is located in front of City Hall. 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 Laguna Hills Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Located in office space between City Clerk office and City Clerk conference room. Parking is located in front of City Hall. 24035 El Toro Road Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Rancho Santa Margarita Mon-Thurs [8a-4p] Fri [8a-12p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Located in Bell Tower Regional Community Center Room across from City Hall office. Parking is located behind City Hall. 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 San Juan Capistrano Mon-Thur [7:30a-5p] Fri [7:30a-4:30p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Located at the City Clerk desk just inside the main entrance and to the right. Visitor parking is in front of City Hall. 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Seal Beach Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS Located at the City Clerk office. Park on 8th Street in front of the City Hall building. 211 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 Orange County Registrar of Voters' Office Mon-Fri [8a-5p] CLOSED WEEKENDS OPEN Saturday, October 27th The site is located in Building C, inside the main entrance and to the left. Visitor parking is available in front of the building. 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Building C Santa Ana, CA 92705 OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-002 HOW TO USE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLET The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Cast Your VOTE! Our Sample Ballot Pamphlet: REVIEW it, MARK it, and TAKE it with you to your polling place location. What is included in this Sample Ballot? o Instructions for voting at the polls, either on the eSlate or paper ballot; o Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act information; o A sample ballot; o Voting options information; o How to become a poll worker; o Candidates' Statements (if applicable); and o Local measures (if applicable). Where do I find Candidates' Statements and Local Measures Information? Candidates' Statements are located after the nonpartisan ballot page. Not all pamphlets will contain Candidates' Statements. Local measures follow the Candidates' Statements in this pamphlet. They may include any or all of the following: Text, Bond Project List, Impartial Analysis, Fiscal Impact Statement, Tax Rate Statement, Direct Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments. By using these instructions as a guide, carefully read through this pamphlet to assist you in making your decisions on how to vote at the polls or by a vote-by-mail ballot. TOP TWO CANDIDATES OPEN PRIMARY ACT Many candidate contests that were on the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election ballot were governed by a new open primary law that took effect this year. The Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act requires that all candidates for a voter-nominated office be listed on the same ballot. Previously known as partisan offices, voternominated offices are state legislative offices, U.S. congressional offices, and state constitutional offices. This meant that for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election, a voter could cast his/her vote for any candidate, regardless of what party preference the voter indicated on his/her voter registration form. Only the two candidates receiving the most votes - regardless of party preference - will be on to the 2012 General Election ballot, regardless of vote totals. Even if a candidate received a majority of the vote (50 percent + 1), he/she must be in a run-off in the General Election. And, even if there were only two candidates in the open primary, a General Election is still required. A write-in candidate from the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election can only move on to the General Election if the candidate is one of the top two vote-getters in the Primary Election. The voter may not write-in a name for a voter-nominated contest in the General Election. California's "Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act" does not apply to candidates running for United States President or local offices. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-003 INFORMATION FOR VOTERS VOTING OPTIONS New Residence Address: If you moved within Orange County and did not re-register at your new address, you may vote and re-register for future elections EITHER at the Registrar of Voters' office OR at the polling place for your new address. If you wish to confirm your registration status, go to ocvote.com/verify. Residence Confirmation: If you have not voted in any election within the preceding four years, and your residence address, name, or party preference was not updated during that time, you need to confirm your residency address in order to remain on the active voter list and receive election materials in the mail. Visit ocvote.com/confirm to confirm your residency. Last Day to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot: A Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter does not need to request a ballot; one will be mailed shortly to those voters. If you are not already a Permanent Vote-By-Mail Voter, you may complete and return the "Application for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot" printed on the back cover to request a one-time ballot for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The application may be mailed or faxed, (714) 560-4572, to the Registrar of Voters' office. You may also complete a one-time vote-by-mail application at ocvote.com/votebymail. The application must be received by the Registrar of Voters no later than October 30, 2012. Vote-by-mail ballots may be mailed or picked up at the Registrar of Voters' office between October 9, 2012 through October 30, 2012. Be sure to sign your application. If you wish to become a Permanent Vote-By-Mail Voter, see below. How to Return your Vote-by-Mail Ballot: You may return your voted ballot by mail or in person to the Registrar of Voters' office or you may return the voted ballot in person to any polling place located within Orange County. If you are unable to personally return your voted ballot, you may designate one of the following to return the ballot for you: Spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, or anyone residing in your household. STATE LAW REQUIRES THE POLL WORKER TO VERIFY THAT THE BALLOT ENVELOPE IS FILLED OUT PROPERLY PRIOR TO DEPOSITING IN THE BALLOT BOX. Notice to the Physically Disabled: A "YES" printed below the disability symbol on the back cover indicates that the polling place is accessible to disabled voters. A "NO" printed in this area indicates that the polling place is not accessible to disabled voters. A "USABLE" printed in this area indicates that temporary modification(s) have been placed to allow a disabled voter to vote at this polling place. If the polling place is not accessible to disabled voters, the voter has the right to appear outside the polling place and vote on an eSlate or on a paper ballot. Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Status: State law now allows any voter who so requests to become a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter. For those of you who are not already Permanent Vote-ByMail Voters, if you check the Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter box on the "Application for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot" located on the back cover, a vote-by-mail ballot will automatically be sent to you for future elections. Failure to vote in four consecutive statewide general elections will cancel your Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Status and you will need to reapply. To confirm that you are a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter, go to ocvote.com/verify or if you have questions concerning voting by a vote-by-mail ballot, call (714) 567-7600. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-004 POLITICAL PARTY ENDORSEMENTS* Voter-Nominated Offices DEMOCRATIC PARTY United States Senate AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY Dianne Feinstein United States Senate No Endorsement House of Representatives 38th CD Linda T. Sanchez 39th CD Jay Chen 45th CD Sukhee Kang 46th CD Loretta Sanchez 47th CD Alan Lowenthal 48th CD Ron Varasteh 49th CD Jerry Tetalman House of Representatives 38th CD No Endorsement 39th CD Ed Royce 45th CD John Campbell 46th CD Jerry Hayden 47th CD Gary DeLong 48th CD Dana Rohrabacher 49th CD Darrell Issa State Senate 29th SD 37th SD Greg Diamond Steve Young State Senate 29th SD 37th SD Robert "Bob" Huff Mimi Walters State Assembly 55th AD 65th AD 68th AD 69th AD 72nd AD 73rd AD 74th AD Gregg D. Fritchle Sharon Quirk-Silva Christina Avalos Tom Daly No Endorsement James Corbett Robert Rush State Assembly 55th AD 65th AD 68th AD 69th AD 72nd AD 73rd AD 74th AD Curt Hagman Chris Norby Donald P. (Don) Wagner No Endorsement Troy Edgar Diane L. Harkey Allan R. Mansoor REPUBLICAN PARTY United States Senate Elizabeth Emken House of Representatives 38th CD Benjamin Campos 39th CD Ed Royce 45th CD John Campbell 46th CD Jerry Hayden 47th CD Gary DeLong 48th CD Dana Rohrabacher 49th CD Darrell Issa State Senate 29th SD 37th SD No Endorsement Mimi Walters State Assembly 55th AD 65th AD 68th AD 69th AD 72nd AD 73rd AD 74th AD Curt Hagman Chris Norby Donald P. (Don) Wagner Jose "Joe" Moreno No Endorsement Diane L. Harkey Allan R. Mansoor *The political parties are listed in the order of the County Randomized Alphabet Drawing, reading left to right. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-005 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS *Voting Electronically at the Polls: To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice and press the ENTER button. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice and press the ENTER button. Follow this process for each candidate for whom you desire to vote in that contest. The electronic system will not allow the voter to vote for more than the number of candidates to be elected. To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office and press the ENTER button to type the person's name. To vote on any measure, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice in the voting square to the left of the word "Yes" or to the left of the word "No" and press the ENTER button. Voting on a Paper Ballot at the Polls: To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, using a black or blue pen provided, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the candidate's name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of 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, write the person's name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office. Be sure to completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the line. DO NOT write in a name that is already printed on the ballot. DO NOT fill in the rectangle to the left of the write-in line if you do not write a qualified write-in candidate's name on the line. To vote on any measure, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the word "Yes" or to the left of the word "No". If you incorrectly mark, tear or deface your ballot, return it to a precinct board member and obtain another. Although a ballot can be counted if it is marked or signed by the voter in such a way that it can be identified from other ballots, doing so may compromise the secrecy of the ballot. Vote for only one selection for each contest, unless otherwise indicated. Once you have finished voting, place your ballot in the secrecy folder provided and return it to a precinct board member, who will deposit your voted ballot into the ballot box. Example: FOR PRESIDENT Vote for One *For those voting on the electronic voting system, the following abbreviations are used for political party preference: THOMAS A. EDISON ALBERT EINSTEIN DEM - Democratic GRN - Green REP - Republican LIB - Libertarian HELEN KELLER _________________ AI - American Independent PF - Peace and Freedom AE - Americans Elect OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-006 Vote Both Sides OFFICIAL BALLOT PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES. The party label accompanying the name of a candidate for party-nominated office on the General Election ballot means that the candidate is the official nominee of the party shown. Sample Ballot PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One Party THOMAS HOEFLING ROBERT ORNELAS Party Preference: American Independent MITT ROMNEY PAUL RYAN Party Preference: Republican GARY JOHNSON JAMES P. GRAY Party Preference: Libertarian ROSEANNE BARR CINDY SHEEHAN Party Preference: Peace and Freedom BARACK OBAMA JOSEPH BIDEN Party Preference: Democratic JILL STEIN CHERI HONKALA Party Preference: Green Precinct 0068052 VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES. SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT All voters, regardless of the party preference Governing Board Member they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to Vote for no more than Three disclose a party preference, may vote for any CECILIA "CECI" IGLESIAS candidate for a voter-nominated office. The Santa Ana Businesswoman/Parent party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a voter-nominated office is VALERIE AMEZCUA selected by the candidate and is shown for the Supervising Probation Officer information of the voters only. It does not ROBERT ALLEN imply that the candidate is nominated or Customer Service Administrator endorsed by the party o r that the party approves of the candidate. JOSE ALFREDO HERNANDEZ School Boardmember/Parent UNITED STATES SENATOR Vote for One MYRIAM TINAJERO Social Worker DIANNE FEINSTEIN Party Preference: Democratic United States Senator ROB RICHARDSON Governing Board Member, Santa Ana Unified School District ELIZABETH EMKEN Party Preference: Republican Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 46th District Vote for One LORETTA SANCHEZ Party Preference: Democratic United States Representative 47th District JERRY HAYDEN Party Preference: Republican Local Independent Businessman STATE OF CALIFORNIA MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 69th District Vote for One TOM DALY Party Preference: Democratic Orange County Clerk-Recorder JOSE "JOE" MORENO Party Preference: Republican Orange County Eligibility Technician NONPARTISAN OFFICES. All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any candidate for a nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any, of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on the ballot. SCHOOL CITY CITY OF SANTA ANA Mayor Vote for One GEORGE M. COLLINS Analyst/Production Manager ROY ALVARADO Engineer LUPE MORENO Office Specialist Sample Ballot INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Please use a black or blue ink pen to mark your choices on the ballot. DO NOT USE PENCIL! To vote on the contest or the measure, completely fill in the box to the left of your choice. To vote for a write-in candidate, completely fill in the box to the left of the space provided for that purpose and write-in the name of your choice on the line. If you are a voter at a polling place and wrongly mark, tear or deface any portion of your ballot, contact your poll worker. If you are a vote-by-mail voter, contact the Registrar of Voters' office at 1300-C South Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 , (714) 567-7600, to obtain another ballot. Voted ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters' office no later than November 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Postmarks are not accepted. MIGUEL ANGEL BRISENO Retail Manager P. DAVID BENAVIDES City of Santa Ana Councilmember/Businessman MIGUEL A. PULIDO Mayor, City of Santa Ana CITY OF SANTA ANA Member, City Council, Ward 1 Vote for One ESTELA AMEZCUA Santa Ana Educator VINCENT F. SARMIENTO Santa Ana City Councilmember/Attorney 3663031177 12017660100022 General Election Orange County November 06, 2012 Vote Both Sides OR NP256E-007 Vote Both Sides OFFICIAL BALLOT General Election Orange County November 06, 2012 ERIC M. ALDERETE Santa Ana Commissioner/Attorney 12017660200029 CHARLES HART Orange County Manager BRETT ELLIOTT FRANKLIN Santa Ana Businessman STEFANO "STEVE" ROCCO Retired Educator SHANE RAMON BARROWS Law Enforcement Officer CITY OF SANTA ANA Member, City Council, Ward 5 Vote for One Sample Ballot KARINA ONOFRE Business Woman ROMAN A. REYNA Santa Ana Unified School District Board Trustee Yes No 33-AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES. PRICES BASED ON DRIVER'S HISTORY OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Changes current law to allow insurance companies to set prices based on whether the driver previously carried auto insurance with any insurance company. Allows proportional discount for drivers with some prior coverage. Allows increased cost for drivers without history of continuous coverage. Fiscal Impact: Probably no significant fiscal effect on state insurance premium tax revenues. Yes MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS STATE OF CALIFORNIA 30-TEMPORARY TAXES TO FUND EDUCATION. GUARANTEED LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases taxes on earnings over $250,000 for seven years and sales taxes by 1/4 cent for four years, to fund schools. Guarantees public safety realignment funding. Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenues through 2018-19, averaging about $6 billion annually over the next few years. Revenues available for funding state budget. In 2012-13, planned spending reductions, primarily to education programs, would not occur. Yes No 31-STATE BUDGET. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Establishes two-year state budget. Sets rules for offsetting new expenditures, and Governor budget cuts in fiscal emergencies. Local governments can alter application of laws governing state-funded programs. Fiscal Impact: Decreased state sales tax revenues of $200 million annually, with corresponding increases of funding to local governments. Other, potentially more significant changes in state and local budgets, depending on future decisions by public officials. No 34-DEATH PENALTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Repeals death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Directs $100 million to law enforcement agencies for investigations of homicide and rape cases. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing state and county criminal justice savings of about $130 million annually within a few years, which could vary by tens of millions of dollars. One-time state costs of $100 million for local law enforcement grants. Yes No 35-HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Increases prison sentences and fines for human trafficking convictions. Requires convicted human traffickers to register as sex offenders. Requires registered sex offenders to disclose Internet activities and identities. Fiscal Impact: Costs of a few million dollars annually to state and local governments for addressing human trafficking offenses. Potential increased annual fine revenue of a similar amount, dedicated primarily for human trafficking victims. 36-THREE STRIKES LAW. REPEAT FELONY OFFENDERS. PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Revises law to impose life sentence only when new felony conviction is serious or violent. May authorize re-sentencing if third strike conviction was not serious or violent. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing state correctional savings of around $70 million annually, with even greater savings (up to $90 million) over the next couple of decades. These savings could vary significantly depending on future state actions. Yes No 37-GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. LABELING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires labeling of food sold to consumers made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways. Prohibits marketing such food, or other processed food, as "natural." Provides exemptions. Fiscal Impact: Increased annual state costs from a few hundred thousand dollars to over $1 million to regulate the labeling of genetically engineered foods. Additional, but likely not significant, governmental costs to address violations under the measure. Yes No 38-TAX TO FUND EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Increases taxes on earnings using sliding scale, for twelve years. Revenues go to K-12 schools and early childhood programs, and for four years to repaying state debt. Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenues for 12 years--roughly $10 billion annually in initial years, tending to grow over time. Funds used for schools, child care, and preschool, as well as providing savings on state debt payments. Sample Ballot ANGELICA AMEZCUA Santa Ana Educator Precinct 0068052 32-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY PAYROLL DEDUCTION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Prohibits unions from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. Applies same use prohibition to payroll deductions, if any, by corporations or government contractors. Prohibits union and corporate contributions to candidates and their committees. Prohibits government contractor contributions to elected officers or their committees. Fiscal Impact: Increased costs to state and local government, potentially exceeding $1 million annually, to implement and enforce the measure's requirements. Yes No 39-TAX TREATMENT FOR MULTISTATE BUSINESSES. CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires multistate businesses to pay income taxes based on percentage of their sales in California. Dedicates revenues for five years to clean/efficient energy projects. Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues of $1 billion annually, with half of the revenues over the next five years spent on energy efficiency projects. Of the remaining revenues, a significant portion likely would be spent on schools. Yes 3663031177 CITY OF SANTA ANA Member, City Council, Ward 3 Vote for One No Yes No Yes No Vote Both Sides OR NP256E-008 OFFICIAL BALLOT Precinct 0068052 40-REDISTRICTING. STATE SENATE DISTRICTS. REFERENDUM. A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, new State Senate districts drawn by the Citizens Redistricting Commission. If rejected, districts will be adjusted by officials supervised by the California Supreme Court. Fiscal Impact: Approving the referendum would have no fiscal impact on the state and local governments. Rejecting the referendum would result in a one-time cost of about $1 million to the state and counties. Yes No SCHOOL To better prepare Santa Ana College students for success in college/careers by upgrading career training facilities for science, nursing, technology and the trades, repair, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, equipment, upgrade outdated classrooms and computer systems to keep pace with technology, improve student safety, security systems, and qualify for millions in State matching funds, shall the Santa Ana College Improvement District No. 1 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District issue $198,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators, all money staying local? Bonds - Yes Bonds - No CITY GG-City of Santa Ana Proposed Charter Amendment Regarding Term Limits for Office of Mayor Sample Ballot Q-Santa Ana College Facilities Improvement District No. 1 Shall the Charter of the City of Santa Ana be amended to establish and impose upon the office of Mayor term limits of no more than four (4) two-year terms, commencing with the term beginning December 11, 2012? Yes No 3663031177 Sample Ballot 22017660300021 General Election Orange County November 06, 2012 OR NP256E-009 3663031177 Sample Ballot Sample Ballot This page intentionally left blank OR NP256E-010 22017660400028 SERVE AS A POLLWORKER ON ELECTION DAY The Registrar of Voters needs a helping hand. By volunteering, you can provide a valuable community service and make a priceless contribution to the American electoral process. There are plenty of ways to get involved. Polling Place Inspectors, Polling Place Clerks, Election Day Coordinators, Collection Center Workers, and Election Night Tally Center Crewmembers all play a vital role in ensuring that Orange County's elections are accurate, efficient, and successful. You will receive a stipend for your services. For more information regarding positions and to sign-up online, go to ocvote.com/volunteer. Or you may call 1-714-954-1901. It's easy to sign-up. Just return the postcard on the back cover of this pamphlet and the Registrar of Voters' office will contact you in the near future. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-011 WHERE DO I FIND INFORMATION ON THE STATE PROPOSITIONS? Information on the State propositions is included in the State Voter Information Guide provided by the Secretary of State. Or go to the California Secretary of State's website at sos.ca.gov for summary, text, arguments and analysis of each of the State propositions. For information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, go to the Secretary of State's website at sos.ca.gov. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-012 VOTER'S PAMPHLET The following pages may contain CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS together with BALLOT MEASURES, THAT MAY INCLUDE THE TEXT, BOND PROJECT LIST, IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT, TAX RATE STATEMENT AND ARGUMENTS (whichever is applicable to your ballot). A complete list of candidates appears on the sample ballot. However, this pamphlet may not contain a Candidate's Statement for each candidate. Candidates' Statements in this pamphlet are volunteered by the candidates and are printed at the expense of the candidates unless otherwise determined by the governing body. Candidates' Statements and measure documents are printed exactly as submitted. City measure documents are filed and accepted by City Clerks. County and School District measure documents are filed and accepted by the Registrar of Voters' office. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS. OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-013 CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS Proposition 34, passed by the voters at the November 7, 2000 election, provides that state legislative candidates who voluntarily limit their campaign expenditures in accordance with Proposition 34, may submit a Candidate's Statement of Qualifications for inclusion in the sample ballot and voter information pamphlet. The list below includes all candidates for legislative districts within Orange County. Candidates that have voluntarily agreed to expenditure limitations are indicated with an asterisk (*) after their name. STATE SENATE Greg Diamond* Robert "Bob" Huff* Mimi Walters Steve Young STATE ASSEMBLY Travis Allen* Christina Avalos* James Corbett* Tom Daly* Troy Edgar* Gregg D. Fritchle* Curt Hagman* Diane L. Harkey* Allan R. Mansoor* Jose "Joe" Moreno* Chris Norby* Sharon Quirk-Silva* Robert Rush* Donald P. (Don) Wagner OCVOTE.COM ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | 1300 South Grand Avenue | Building C | Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 714.567.7600 OR NP256E-014 STATEMENTS OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES SEEKING VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 46TH DISTRICT NAME: JERRY HAYDEN PARTY: REPUBLICAN OCCUPATION: Local Independent Businessman Growing up in Santa Ana, I learned the value of hard work picking lemons and selling them to Walker's Market off Tustin Avenue. Now, as a successful businessman, I'm running for Congress to change the future of our country. Washington has virtually destroyed America's chances for economic prosperity and turned the United States into a nation indebted to foreign entities. Congress has more than doubled our national debt since 2006 to an astounding Sixteen Trillion Dollars. That is more than $50,000 of debt for every American, including our children. If we do not control our federal spending, our nation will move closer to bankruptcy - threatening our economy, safety and our future. California is even worse. As our once Golden State teeters on bankruptcy, our incumbent politicians propose spending 68 Billion Dollars on a High Speed Rail project. 1% of that money could build new schools and job training facilities in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Orange. Let's use common sense. With a skyrocketing unemployment rate, the highest taxes in the nation, and many businesses closing their doors, the future is dim at best. Our families cannot afford another two years of no jobs, expensive gas, higher taxes, and more government debt. I will fight for policies that support job creation, reduce government regulations and improve our education system. We must jumpstart the economy and make California great again. I'm like you, an American citizen very concerned about the future of our country. I'll go to Washington to fix Congress. Visit HaydenForCongress.com OR NP256E-015 STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES SEEKING VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICE MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, 69TH DISTRICT NAME: JOSE "JOE" MORENO PARTY: REPUBLICAN OCCUPATION: Orange County Eligibility Technician In 1969, my parents bought a home in Garden Grove. It was a different time back then and while there were many great experiences, some difficult, and some unknown to a child's eyes, these experiences shaped the person I am today. Growing up, my dad coached sports, either soccer or baseball. He was more passionate about being fair and accountable than he was about the winning. My dad was the sole earner of the family, a proud union sheet metal worker. He provided a comfortable middle class life to our family with a strong work ethic and kind personality that allowed him to overcome the barriers of that time. Today, my loving wife Michelle and I raise our children. There's Roselie, Annie, Jason, Michelle, Joe, and Justin. Our family life is hectic and challenging but we wouldn't have it any other way. We are a family employed seven days a week. I'm an Eligibility Technician for Social Services, helping families and individuals sustain themselves during life's difficulties. My wife is a licensed vocational nurse. I've volunteered as a coach and board member for both soccer and baseball. I've donated my time and resources to our children's schools, volunteered as a PTA member, school-site council chair and bought books to distribute at school events. I enjoy taking my children to our parks and beaches. I graduated from Santiago High School and the University of California, Irvine. I'm committed in leaving the next generation in a better situation than ours. Thank you OR NP256E-016 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER NAME: CECILIA "CECI" IGLESIAS OCCUPATION: Santa Ana Businesswoman/Parent NAME: VALERIE AMEZCUA OCCUPATION: Supervising Probation Officer My family and I immigrated to the United States and to Santa Ana three decades ago. I'm a proud product of the Santa Ana Unified School District and earned degrees at Santa Ana College and Cal State Fullerton. My child attends Santa Ana Unified schools. My family and I are products of public education. As a Probation Officer, Gang Intervention Specialist, former Human Relations and Early Prevention/Intervention Commissioner and community volunteer, I have spent my life working with our youth, parents, and community. Meaningful parent, youth engagement, and teaching support are key to our children's academic success. Education will develop college bound youth, lead to the creation of jobs, help develop families and in turn, improve our quality of life. I've served our community helping people obtain Medi-Cal, childcare, CalWorks, and In Home Support Services. I've taught students English and math. I'm certified in American Sign Language, and I've proudly taught deaf students. As your next School Boardmember, I will: Provide high-quality schools for all Santa Ana students. Ensure all students are prepared for college or the workforce. Keep violent criminals away from our children. Spend money directly in classrooms benefiting our students - not bureaucrats. Support partnerships between teachers and parents Ensure every Santa Ana student learns how to read, write, and speak English. Protect your taxpayer dollars. Improve test scores. My experience has earned me the endorsements of: Orange County Board of Education Trustees Robert Hammond and Dr. Ken Williams Rancho Santiago Community College District President Phil Yarbrough School District Boardmembers Rick Ledesma, John Ortega, and John Vargas I believe further budget cuts to classroom activities are not acceptable! I will champion partnerships between our district, city and community organizations to expand educational opportunities. As your Board of Education member, I will manage our taxpayer funds. Together, we can build futures by: Providing adequate and quality education for all Expanding computer related, music, arts, advanced placement and college preparation programs Expanding Special Education services Increasing graduation rates Investing your tax dollars in providing state-of-the-art school facilities. Allow me to be your voice and hold school leaders accountable...I am humbly asking for your support and your vote. I will champion partnerships between city and community organizations and manage taxpayer funds in an efficient and effective manner. Please contact me: 714-673-0496 or valamezcua@yahoo.com. Please join my supporters in voting for Cecilia Iglesias for Santa Ana Unified School District Governing Board Member. For more information, visit www.SaveSAUSD.com. SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER NAME: JOSE ALFREDO HERNANDEZ OCCUPATION: School Boardmember/Parent SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER AGE: 37 Raised in Santa Ana, I attended Madison and Edison Elementary, Lathrop Intermediate, Saddleback H.S. and graduated from Century High School. Throughout those years I was fortunate to have committed teachers and coaches who molded me into a scholar. I subsequently earned my bachelor's degree from U.C.L.A. and my Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, where I was a Fellow at the Center for Children's Rights. I have also established my law practice in Santa Ana. Four years ago I led the way in getting Measure G passed with the hope of improving our educational facilities. Measure G has succeeded beyond our expectations, not only bringing millions of dollars more than originally promised, but bringing a renewed sense of hope and pride that has reinvigorated our children and educators; our renovated schools and facilities have Santa Ana shinning once again. I am a proven leader that has worked with all stakeholders who are committed to improving our test scores and graduation rates, with the end goal of generating productive citizens for Santa Ana. My sons attend our schools and I owe my success to SAUSD, I will therefore ensure our children graduate with the tools and training needed to succeed. NAME: MYRIAM TINAJERO OCCUPATION: Social Worker I believe in Santa Ana. I was born and educated here. My parents immigrated to the United States and believed that in order to achieve the American Dream one must work hard and strive for an exceptional education. Those values resonate with me today. Currently, I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Social Work. The school district has made great strides in improving test scores, however, test scores and graduation rates have been lagging at the secondary level. I commit to improve and strengthen that weak point in our educational system. This can occur if there is a commitment to increasing English instruction. As a school board member, I will work to empower parents in obtaining the tools to ensure student academic success. I will champion increasing the number of students attending preschool, summer school and after-school tutoring programs. My priorities are: Supporting our fundamental schools and a back to basics emphasis. Adopting a fiscally responsible budget. Supporting term limits for board members. Ensuring that the number of counseling/special education staff is appropriate. Keeping students safe on campus and hiring more police/safety officers. Please contact me: 714-795-7493 or myriam_tinajero2@yahoo.com OR NP256E-017 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER NAME: ROB RICHARDSON AGE: 51 OCCUPATION: Governing Board Member, Santa Ana Unified School District Our mission is to prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow. I will continue our focus on success in the English language and offer well-rounded programs that help our children compete for any college or career they choose. Santa Ana Schools have made progress in the past four years. Eighty percent of our schools have API scores above 700; that is two times better than four years ago. Our schools have received Academic Success Awards from the State of California and Orange County Register. During these tough economic times, we have carefully managed our finances and avoided any teacher layoffs while continuing our Arts and Music programs and maintaining facilities. The award winning Santa Ana School Police Department continues to maintain a safe and positive school environment. Since 2009, we have added 346 new classrooms, renovated 257 classrooms, and removed 403 portables. No other Orange County district can match this record. I am a lifelong Santa Ana resident and product of the Santa Ana Schools. I served as president of the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club, a member of the Santa Ana City Council and as Director and past Chair of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana. I ask for your vote. Visit richardson4schoolboard.com OR NP256E-018 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAYOR CITY OF SANTA ANA MAYOR NAME: ROY ALVARADO OCCUPATION: Engineer NAME: P. DAVID BENAVIDES OCCUPATION: Santa Ana Councilmember/Businessman My mission is to maintain our city's beauty, improve the infrastructure, make education, housing, job development and law enforcement my priorities, thereby protecting the residents and making it a dream community. I believe in Santa Ana and am committed to our city. Over the years I have worked closely with residents to fight crime and create safer neighborhoods. I have led the launch of after-school, mentoring, and recreation programs for our youth. Santa Ana, being the county seat of Orange County, is highly recognized as an industry leader, and well respected in Southern California. I will strategize, set and deliver clear and achievable goals, in order to enhance, retain and improve business opportunities. I will implement any necessary steps to provide financial assistance to all business owners with a real focus on our many small businesses. Seeing the city's financial struggle and the state's economy, it is time for an honest leader who will bring prosperity to the city of Santa Ana. My goals for the office of Mayor are to bring positive and achievable changes. It will be an honor to serve the city of Santa Ana. I could use your support to make these changes for our City. I thank you for coming out to Vote. Roy Alvarado While other local cities have filed bankruptcy, I was part of the team that saved Santa Ana and crafted a Fiscal Reserve Policy to ensure our city always remains financially sound. During my time in office we have seen: Santa Ana declared the Fourth Safest City of our size in the country Neighborhood streets restored city-wide Parks improved, recreation centers renovated, and 22 new acres of designated open space Downtown deemed a regional destination place with new restaurants, businesses, and art galleries In an effort to give the community a voice, I have held monthly Community Office Hours since first elected. As Mayor, I will launch a Mayor's Office of Community Engagement. It is time we have leadership that is interested and in touch with the real needs of our community. I am supported by a majority of City Councilmembers including: Sarmiento, Martinez and Tinajero. I would be honored to receive your support. Please visit www.DavidBenavides.com or call me, (714) 475-1630. CITY OF SANTA ANA MAYOR NAME: MIGUEL A. PULIDO OCCUPATION: Mayor, City of Santa Ana Vote for proven results and tested experience - Vote Mayor Miguel Pulido. We've lived or done business in Santa Ana for half-a-century. Our kids attend our public schools. I love this city and what it's becoming. Fiscal Stability: We've balanced the budget. Our city is in sound financial shape after reducing costs 25%. Jobs: Through tax savings, the Enterprise Zone created hundreds of millions in jobs and investment. The job training center we built places 9,000 residents in new jobs annually. Clean tech businesses are growing at 5% annually, making us a top green job zone nationally. Safety: Since I took office, crime has dropped 74%. Santa Ana has one of the lowest crime rates of any big city in America. Roads: Brought $225 million in improvements to Bristol Street. Resurfaced all asphalt residential streets using cost saving technology. Schools: High School Exit Exam pass rate now 90%. Culture: We've nurtured tremendous growth in the Artist's Village downtown, world class exhibits at Bowers, expansion of Science Center and Zoo, among many exciting changes in our city. Difficult times call for proven leadership. I appreciate your support and respectfully ask for your vote so we may continue our efforts to make our city great. OR NP256E-019 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 1 NAME: VINCENT F. SARMIENTO OCCUPATION: Santa Ana City Councilmember/Attorney It has been my honor to represent Ward 1 on the Santa Ana City Council. I am now seeking your support to continue working on improving our City. As a Santa Ana native, I understand our City's strengths and challenges. As your Councilmember, I have worked to improve the quality of life for all Santa Ana residents. I want to ensure that we have safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a healthy local economy that generates more jobs. Council accomplishments during my tenure: Resolved the City's $35 million deficit, balanced the budget, and adopted a strong fiscal reserve policy. Reduced the City's crime rates. Repaired 315 miles of streets. Created 22 acres of new open space. Increased government transparency and community involvement. I am proud to be supported by Congresswoman Sanchez, Senator Correa, Assemblyman Solorio, the majority of my Council colleagues, and most importantly, countless Santa Ana residents. I received a bachelors degree in Economics from UC Berkeley and a law degree from UCLA. After law school, my wife Eva and I, and our three children, returned home to help make Santa Ana a thriving, multi-cultural city. Please join me in working for a better Santa Ana. Feel free to contact me www.vincentsarmiento.com. at (714) 647-5230 and visit OR NP256E-020 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 3 NAME: ERIC M. ALDERETE OCCUPATION: Santa Ana Commissioner/Attorney CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 3 AGE: 44 I am honored to have served you on the Santa Ana Planning Commission for the last six years and proudly serve as a board member of the Santa Ana College Foundation where I work to provide opportunities for the College's military veterans. I seek your support in my election to the City Council. As your councilman, I will work for job creation, increased public safety, and educational opportunity. I will maintain high standards of transparency and integrity. Together, we can build a prosperous city, strengthen our neighborhoods and build a better future. My parents, Angel and Alicia, raised five children teaching us fundamental values: hard work, honesty, responsibility and ethical conduct. My wife and I embrace and live by these values and teach them to our two children, Alejandro and Isabel. I attended community college, received my college and law degrees from UC Berkeley and earned a Master Degree from MIT. I am proud to be endorsed by Senator Lou Correa, Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Santa Ana Councilmembers Vince Sarmiento, Sal Tinajero and Michele Martinez; Rancho Santiago College Trustees John Hanna, Larry Labrado and Mark McLoughlin. I ask for your vote. Together we can build a better Santa Ana. Visit www.ericmalderete.com NAME: CHARLES HART OCCUPATION: Orange County Manager AGE: 43 I'm proud to have been born and raised in Santa Ana. I graduated from Santa Ana public schools, and I've spent my career giving back to the community of Santa Ana. I began my public service at the Orange County Sheriff's Department, coordinating efforts among local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies to find and arrest dangerous criminals who committed murder, rape, and sexual assault. I'm not a politician, and I've never held elected office. I'm just a concerned Santa Ana citizen and family man. As your Santa Ana City Councilmember, I will: Cut regulations that impede job-creating small businesses; Fight to keep gang members, sex offenders, and other criminals away from our families; Put more police officers on Santa Ana's streets; Protect vital city services; Prevent the rubber stamping of spending proposals; Balance the city budget; Ensure complete accountability with taxpayer dollars. My grandparents taught me the traditional family values that my wife, Ronea, and I are teaching to our children: Lauren, Reagan, and Matthew. I want to ensure Santa Ana is a safe place for my children and all the children of Santa Ana. Please join my supporters in voting for Charles Hart for Santa Ana City Council, Ward 3. For more information, visit www.HartForSantaAna.com. CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 3 CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 3 NAME: BRETT ELLIOTT FRANKLIN OCCUPATION: Santa Ana Businessman NAME: SHANE RAMON BARROWS OCCUPATION: Law Enforcement Officer As your Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman from 1996-2004, I oversaw a balanced budget in each of 8 years, fought to reduce crime and taxes, to bring jobs to Santa Ana, and to improve the quality of life in every neighborhood. My philosophy is very simple, don't spend money that we don't have and have an emergency fund available for unplanned events. I won't borrow against possible future earnings and will not burden the next generation of city residents with current spending. I believe in transparent government and support the Sunshine ordinance. I will ensure that our police, parks and schools have the adequate resources that the city can afford to pay for. I believe that we need a recreational and senior center in the north side of our city. We currently have no center that our children and seniors can attend classes and programs at in their own neighborhoods. I want to remove alcohol advertising and marijuana dispensaries from our city. I will work with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to bring more jobs and business taxes to our city, not personal taxes. Sadly, since that time our city has tarnished its reputation and image. We must: Establish an Ethics Commission. Avoid Bankruptcy by performing an external audit of finances. Restore Community trust. I will bring back the energy, leadership, and integrity our city deserves. The son of a U.S. Marine jet pilot and a registered nurse, I was born and raised in Santa Ana, attending Santiago, Willard, and Santa Ana High. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Westmont Christian College. I met my wife Rossette while attending language school in Costa Rica. She worked as a teacher's aide for disabled children in the SAUSD and now cares for our children, ages 6 and 10. AGE: 41 I have not asked for or received any political donations from anyone. I do not owe anyone any favors and am not a city hall insider. My decisions will always be based on what is best for the city, not for political contributors. Please visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ShaneBarrows2012 for more information about my campaign. We must: Reverse the criminal trend. Jail violent gang members. Clean up our neighborhoods and plant more trees. Demand more Fundamental Schools. I still believe in the future of Santa Ana. Together we can save, promote, and celebrate this city we call home. OR NP256E-021 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 5 CITY OF SANTA ANA MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, WARD 5 NAME: KARINA ONOFRE OCCUPATION: City of Santa Ana Business Woman NAME: ROMAN A. REYNA OCCUPATION: Santa Ana Unified School Board Trustee I was born & raised in Santa Ana, I have a passion for our city, and have made every effort to give back in every way possible. This year, l started a non-profit organization to help underprivileged kids. It would be an honor to serve the people of Santa Ana as your elected City Councilmember. I'm not a politician, I'm a concerned citizen, frustrated by the lack of transparency, accountability, and care in the City of Santa Ana. Born at Santa Ana Community Hospital in the City of Santa Ana, I have lived in Ward 5 my entire life. I became involved with City programs as a young participant and have been involved in some capacity with City issues since. I am grateful to God, for the opportunity of serving the people of Santa Ana. I respectfully extend an invitation to let you know that I care about our citizens and would love to personally meet and speak with you, your families, your neighborhood, your social and religious clubs and organizations, so that together, we can exchange ideas, desires and concerns, and brainstorm on how to make the City of Santa Ana the best that we know that it can be. My promise to the people of Santa Ana is to work diligently and passionately every moment, and with your help, make sure our city is a better place to live and do business in. Thank you for your vote! 714-547-2400 www.karinaonofre.com I believe in Santa Ana and the future of our City. My professional and community-based volunteer work over the last 25+ years has led to my decision to run for city council. I have built a solid reputation as a leader, facilitating cooperative and constructive discussions that have led to success. I am proud of my track record. As a past employee of the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Department for over 12 years, I know how the departments within the City operate and how the decisions and policies made by our elected officials affect the people who will implement them. I believe in building bridges and focusing on strengths, while putting special interests and differences aside. We must concentrate on solutions to the problems we agree on and be open to dialogue on those issues we disagree with. Public service is a great privilege and I would be honored to have your vote. OR NP256E-022 FULL TEXT OF MEASURE Q SANTA ANA COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT The following is the full proposition presented to the voters of the Santa Ana College Improvement District No. 1 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. "To better prepare Santa Ana College students for success in college/careers by upgrading career training facilities for science, nursing, technology and the trades, repair, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, equipment, upgrade outdated classrooms and computer systems to keep pace with technology, improve student safety, security systems, and qualify for millions in State matching funds, shall the Santa Ana College Improvement District No. 1 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District issue $198,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators, all money staying local?" Bonds - Yes Bonds - No PROJECTS The Board of Trustees of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, to be responsive to the needs of its community, evaluated Santa Ana College's urgent and critical facility needs, and its capacity to prepare students for success in college and careers, safety issues, class size and offerings, energy cost reduction and information and computer technology, in developing the scope of projects to be funded, as outlined is the Santa Ana College 2011 Facilities Master Plan, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety (the "Master Plan"), and available for review on the District's website. In developing the scope of projects, the faculty, staff and students have prioritized career training, technology and science training facilities so that the most critical needs that will make Santa Ana College an effective place for learning, are addressed. In the course of developing the Master Plan public input was received. It was concluded that if these facility needs were not addressed now, Santa Ana College would be unable to remain competitive in preparing students for jobs in high demand industries and university transfer. The Board concluded that the longer they waited to repair and upgrade Santa Ana College the more expensive it would be. In implementing the Santa Ana College Master Plan, the Board of Trustees determines that the Santa Ana College must: (i) Ensure local students have access to affordable high-quality education and technologies they need to go to four-year universities and compete for good paying jobs; (ii) Prepare students for high demand jobs which will rebuild and expand our local community; (iii) Upgrade and expand facilities for career training in science, nursing, technology, the trades and other in-demand fields; (iv) Upgrade outdated classrooms, labs, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with technology; (v) Upgrade the Student and Veterans Services Center to provide counseling and support services to students, military veterans and their families; (vi) Modernize facilities to improve access for students with disabilities; and; (vii) Adhere to specific accountability safeguards such as: (a) Sacramento must be prohibited from taking any of the funds raised, (b) All expenditures must be subject to annual independent financial audits, (c) No funds can be used for administrators' salaries and pensions, (d) All funds must be used locally, (e) An independent citizen oversight committee must be appointed to ensure that all funds are spent only as authorized. SANTA ANA COLLEGE Academic Facility and Technology Upgrade Projects To Help Students Transfer To Four-Year Universities Or Be Trained For Good Jobs Goal and Purpose: Ensuring students are either prepared for transfer to University of California or State college systems or be trained for in-demand, good paying jobs is a major objective of Santa Ana College. Improvements to academic facilities and technology implementations will allow it to continue providing access to affordable, high quality education: o Upgrade and expand facilities for career training in science, nursing, technology, the trades and other in-demand fields, such as nursing, allied health, fire training, industrial technology. o Upgrade outdated classrooms, science labs, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with technology. o Construct a science center that will allow for state-of-the-art courses in biology, chemistry and physical science. o Upgrade the Student and Veteran Services Center to provide counseling and support services to students, military veterans and their families. o Upgrade and replace existing information technology infrastructure and network systems to improve efficiency and increase capacity. o Install additional electrical service capacity to improve computer technology and Internet access. o Upgrade and expand telecommunications, internet and network connections. o Upgrade and replace technology, hardware and software systems. o Upgrade and replace classroom instructional equipment and acquire library materials and equipment. o Upgrade academic buildings for expanded classrooms space to accommodate general education college classes. o Acquire the technology needed to offer a greater number of online courses for students and the community. Essential Repair and Construction Projects To Provide Affordable Access for Students Goal and Purpose: Many job training and academic facilities at Santa Ana College need basic repair, renovation, or replacement. Addressing these essential repair and new construction projects at Santa Ana College will allow it to continue to provide high quality, affordable education to st local students to be prepared for the 21 Century economy: o Repair or replace leaky roofs, worn-out floors, old rusty plumbing and faulty electrical systems. o Replace existing sewer systems to prevent flooding and water damage and reduce future maintenance costs. o Repair, renovate or replace aging classrooms and facilities, especially those that lack adequate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and lighting systems. OR NP256E-023 o Upgrade utility infrastructure such as electric, communications, environmental, sewer and gas systems to improve function, control and energy efficiency and to reduce energy costs. o Implement ADA accessibility improvements throughout the campus' buildings, classrooms, and other facilities to ensure availability to persons with disabilities. 21st Century Job Training and Infrastructure Projects Goal and Purpose: Santa Ana College provides essential job training and workforce preparation for students of all ages. In today's economic times, these projects will allow the College to continue offering local residents training and education in the health sciences, occupational therapy, as well as other job training and workforce programs: o Provide and maintain up-to-date technology, data and communication equipment for job-training programs and facilities. o Renovate, repair or replace outdated laboratories, classrooms, training centers and support facilities. o Upgrade and expand telecommunications, Internet and network connections. o Upgrade and replace technology, hardware and software systems. o Upgrade and replace classroom instructional equipment. o Replace or upgrade outdated electrical systems. o Upgrade earthquake safety for campus facilities and classrooms. o Upgrade library technology, internet access and research tools. Energy Efficiency and School Health and Safety Projects Goal and Purpose: Due to the economy, business in our region are having a hard time finding employees with the right skills for the job. Career training facilities and technical classes are needed to prepare students for high-demand jobs and rebuild our local economy. Energy Efficiency Returns Savings to the Classroom o Install energy management systems and energy efficient systems to reduce energy/utility costs and return savings to educational programs. o Replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems to reduce costs. o Replace outdated heating and ventilation systems to save money. o Improve insulation, weather proofing and roofs to reduce costs. Student Safety o Modernize school facilities to improve access for students with disabilities. o Improve student safety, emergency preparedness and security systems, including, fire safety equipment, alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire safety doors. o Remove hazardous materials like asbestos and lead paint from older buildings. o Inspect for/repair gas pipe leaks, replace broken concrete walks, deteriorated asphalt. o Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks. o Install new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks. o Replace sewer lines and improve drainage systems to prevent flooding. o Upgrade roadway and pedestrian paths/walkways for improved safety and access for emergency vehicles, site parking, utilities and grounds. The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency. In addition to the listed projects stated above, the Project List at Santa Ana College also includes the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease obligations and interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the Project List, payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility studies, assessment reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, and temporary housing of dislocated college activities caused by construction projects. In addition to the projects listed above, repair, renovation and construction projects may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovation of student and staff restrooms; landscaping; repair and replacement of heating and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies; repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls doors and drinking fountains; construction of a fine and performing arts complex to support academic and community use; removal of outdated buildings and construction of new classrooms and support buildings; renovation of locker rooms; installation wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; library materials; repair and replacement of fire alarms, emergency communications and security systems; upgrading, resurfacing, replacing or relocating of hard courts, fields, turf and irrigation systems; construct or renovate athletic facilities, gym, field lighting, gym/pool; upgrade classrooms; construct new or upgrade existing parking lots or facilities; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; replace water and sewer lines and other plumbing system; replace outdated security systems. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, laser printers, digital white boards, document projectors, upgrade voice-over-IP, call manager and network security/firewall, and other miscellaneous equipment and software. The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District's receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project. In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District's share of the costs of the projects, the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Some projects may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans and construction documents are finalized, construction bids are received, construction contracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code ? 53410. OR NP256E-024 NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PROPOSITION SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, INCLUDING TEACHER AND COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES, PENSIONS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED. THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND A SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. TAX RATE STATEMENT SANTA ANA COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MEASURE Q An election will be held in the Santa Ana College Improvement District No. 1 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (the "District") on November 6, 2012, on the question of whether to authorize up to $198,000,000 in bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the District to finance educational facilities as described in the ballot measure. If the Bonds are approved and sold, the principal and interest on the Bonds will be paid from taxes levied on the taxable property in the District. The information contained in numbered paragraphs 1 - 3 below is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. This information is based on the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, experience within the District and other demonstrable factors. 1. The best estimate of the tax 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 estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is 2.2? per $100 ($22.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2013-14. 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 estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is 2.2? per $100 ($22.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2019-20. 3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is 2.2? per $100 ($22.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2019-20. Voters should note that the estimated tax rates are based on the ASSESSED VALUE of taxable property on the County's official tax rolls, not on the property's market value. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions. Attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon the District's projections and estimates only, which is not binding upon the District. The dates of sale and the amount of Bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on its need for construction funds and other factors, including the legal limitations on bonds approved by a 55% vote. 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. Actual future assessed valuation 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. Hence, the actual tax rates and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those presently estimated above. Dated: July 23, 2012 s/ Ra?l Rodr?guez, Ph.D. Chancellor Rancho Santiago Community College District IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL SANTA ANA COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MEASURE Q The California Constitution provides that community college districts may issue general obligation bonds for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities, with the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition. The California Constitution further provides that the bond measure must include a requirement that the bond proceeds will be used only for the permitted purposes and other requirements designed to ensure accountability. The Board of Trustees of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (the "District") acting as the legislative body of the Santa Ana College Improvement District No. 1 (the "Improvement District") has proposed to voters within the Improvement District that general obligation bonds of the District be issued in the amount of $198,000,000 and that ad valorem taxes be levied upon taxable property in the Improvement District to repay the bonded indebtedness. The measure provides that proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to improve, renovate and construct facilities at Santa Ana College by upgrading career training facilities for science, nursing, technology and the trades; repairing, constructing and replacing classrooms, facilities and equipment; upgrading computer systems and technology infrastructure; upgrading facilities for energy efficiencies; improving student safety and security systems; and improving access for students with disabilities. The measure provides that a citizens' oversight committee will be established to ensure that bond proceeds are properly expended. In addition, annual performance and financial audits will be conducted. The measure further provides that bond proceeds will not be used for teacher or administrator salaries or other District operating expenses. The Board of Trustees of the Rancho Santiago Community College District has called the election for the purpose of submitting the measure to the voters within the Improvement District. If 55% of the voters voting on the measure vote yes, the District may proceed to sell the bonds and levy the related taxes in the Improvement District as estimated in the Tax Rate Statement. A no vote on this measure will disapprove the issuance of the bonds and the levy of the taxes for such bonded indebtedness. Approval of Measure Q does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the Improvement 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. OR NP256E-025 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE Q Voting YES on Q will ensure local students have affordable access to the education, career training and technologies they need to go to four-year universities and compete for good jobs. Santa Ana College has served our community for 100 years and has never been more important or in demand. With the cost of attending the University of California and State University systems becoming so expensive, many more students are attending our community college. Businesses in our region struggle to find employees with the right skills for the job. YES on Q will allow Santa Ana College to continue providing affordable, high quality education local students need. Specifically, Measure Q will: - Upgrade career training classrooms for science, nursing, technology and other in-demand fields - Update aging classrooms, science labs, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with technology - Improve access for students with disabilities - Create a Science Center for state-of-the-art courses in biology, chemistry and physical sciences - Upgrade the Student and Veterans Service Center to provide support for students, military veterans and their families Every penny from Measure Q will benefit Santa Ana College. By law, no funds can be taken by the State or used for administrator salaries. An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual audits will ensure funds are spent properly. Santa Ana College is a critical part of our community. It trains the healthcare professionals that serve our aging population, the police and firefighters that keep us safe and the skilled workers that fuel our economy. For thousands of students each year, Santa Ana College is a stepping-stone to universities and good jobs. Measure Q will protect the quality, affordability and accessibility of Santa Ana College. Please join our leaders in education, business and technology in voting Yes on Q. Visit www.Campaign-For-Santa-Ana-College.org s/ Loretta Sanchez U.S. Congresswoman s/ Jane A. Russo Retired Superintendent, Santa Ana Unified School District s/ Ignacio Muniz Principal, McFadden Intermediate School, Santa Ana s/ Mario Munoz U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Santa Ana College Student s/ John Vu Counselor/Faculty Coordinator Service Learning, Santa Ana College No argument against this measure was submitted. OR NP256E-026 IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF SANTA ANA MEASURE GG Measure GG would amend the Charter of the City of Santa Ana to impose a term limit of four, two-year terms on the office of Mayor. Currently there are no term limits on the office of Mayor. The proposed amendment would provide that a person could only serve eight consecutive years as Mayor. Time served as a Council Member would not count toward the Mayoral term limit, but the amendment would prohibit any person from serving more than a total of 20 consecutive years as both a Council Member and the Mayor. The Measure would amend Sections 401 and 404 of the City Charter to provide that after a person serves eight consecutive years as Mayor the person cannot serve as Mayor again until sitting out for a "cooling off" period of eight years. The Measure would further provide that after a person serves as both a Council Member for the consecutive 12 year maximum term and Mayor for the consecutive eight year maximum term, the person cannot serve again as a Council Member or the Mayor until sitting out for the eight year cooling off period. The Mayoral term limit will apply to those terms that begin as a result of the November 2012 election. Measure GG requires approval of a majority of voters. A "Yes" vote for Measure GG will adopt the amendment to the City Charter as described above. A "No" vote against Measure GG will maintain the status quo, resulting in no term limits on the office of Mayor. THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE GG. IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE MEASURE, PLEASE CALL THE SANTA ANA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OFFICE AT 714-647-6520 AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU. THE TEXT OF THIS MEASURE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT: http://www.santa-ana.org/coc/ ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE GG REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE GG Measure GG fixes a loophole in the Santa Ana City Charter that allows some politicians to avoid being regulated by our system of term limits. This measure is not about closing a loophole in the Mayor / Council system that we enjoy today, it is about gaming the system to eliminate the voter's right to choose the candidate of our choice for the office of Mayor in each and every election. Neighborhood leaders from throughout Santa Ana agree that our charter needs to be amended and reformed to fix this loophole and eliminate the power of career politicians and limit the influence of lobbyists and special interests. A YES vote on Measure GG eliminates the power of career politicians in Santa Ana, by ensuring that both City Councilmembers and the Mayor are held to a fair system of term limits. No politician will be able to serve more than 20 consecutive years. A YES vote on Measure GG will help limit the influence of lobbyists, bureaucrats and special interests by ensuring the same politicians and their friends can't spend 25, 30 or even 40 years in public office. A YES vote on Measure GG will ensure that voters have real choices in every election for City Council and Mayor. A YES vote on Measure GG doesn't cost any money and will probably save the city costs over the long term by making government more efficient and accountable. The City Council voted to put this measure on the ballot because fixing this loophole and weakening the influence of lobbyists and special interests is the right thing to do. Measure GG won't solve all of Santa Ana's problems, but it's a step in the right direction and will make our city government more accountable to local residents Term Limits are designed only to take away the right of the voter to pick the candidate of the voter's choice to represent the people in an elected office. Over the years voting rights have been expanded to include non-property owners, and then men of color, and even woman, and Native Americans, and in 1972 the voting age was lowered to 18 to include America's youth in the process too. In 1966 term limits came to Santa Ana with 2 term limits and the mayor was appointed from the council members. In Nov. 1986 the current 6 wards and direct election of the office of mayor every 2 years was voted in by the voter's. For those of us old enough to live through the time period of 1966 to 1986, those were the dark years for Santa Ana. Why go backwards? Vote "No" and retain the right to vote for the candidate of our choice. Do not be fooled into giving up our right to vote. Vote "No" and keep our right to vote intact. s/ Rob (Robin) Cook Voter, Ward #2, City of Santa Ana s/ Richard R. Brandt Please join us in voting yes on Measure GG s/ Michele Martinez Councilmember, City of Santa Ana s/ Vincent Sarmiento Councilmember, City of Santa Ana s/ Daniel E. Griset Former Councilmember s/ Jeffrey Dickman Santa Ana Coalition For Better Government s/ Sal Tinajero Councilmember, City of Santa Ana OR NP256E-027 ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE GG REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE GG Once again Santa Ana's voters are being asked to vote for a flawed term limit measure. Measure GG is supported by community and neighborhood leaders throughout Santa Ana because it will make our city government more accountable to local residents. The last time this happened, with Measure D, the Santa Ana City Council extended their term limits to three four-year terms, or 12 years. Now, for the first time in the city's 143 year history, we are being asked to also consider Mayoral term limits, a permanent change to our City Charter. The measure's proponents, however, are asking us to limit the Mayor to only 8 years in office, while allowing the Council Members to serve 12 years. Creating a different term limit for the Mayor versus the one for City Council makes absolutely no sense. It devalues and weakens the Mayor position and is simply unfair. If the city is going to impose term limits on our Mayor, shouldn't they be for the same length of time as that for the City Council? With over 320,000 residents, Santa Ana is the 11th largest city in the state of California, is the business hub of Orange County, and our County seat. It is a diverse city with many unique and special challenges. Its residents and business community need and deserve, a strong and experienced Mayor to provide able management. Decreasing the power of the Mayor's office through this term limit initiative will also only serve to increase the influence of City Hall bureaucrats, special interest insiders, and lobbyists, at our taxpayer expense! Do we really want to add an unfair and poorly thought out permanent amendment to our existing City Charter? Don't be fooled by this misguided and unfair effort against our City. Retain your right to choose your own Mayor. Please join us in voting No on this measure. s/ Arturo "Art" Pedroza Measure GG is opposed by city hall bureaucrats, lobbyists and career politicians because it will limit their power and influence at city hall. Be warned, these political insiders will say and do everything they can to hold onto their power so they can continue to profit from our local government. A YES vote on Measure GG will: o Eliminate the power of career politicians. o Weaken the influence of lobbyists and bureaucrats at city hall. o Encourage more competitive elections to give voters more choices. o Won't cost the city any money and might save costs over the long term. The bureaucrats, lobbyists opposing Measure GG are trying to argue that career politicians should be able to serve 25, 30 or 40 years in local office. Under Measure GG, any Santa Ana resident will be eligible to serve twelve years on the City Council and eight years as Mayor. The bureaucrats and lobbyists opposing Measure GG are trying to argue that term limits hurt ordinary citizens. But the truth is, term limits help give ordinary citizens more power at city hall and allow us to have real choices in every election. In these tough economic times, it's more important than ever to close political loopholes that benefit lobbyists, high paid city hall bureaucrats and career politicians. On November 6, join local residents, community leaders throughout Santa Ana in voting YES on Measure GG. s/ Michele Martinez Councilmember s/ Rob Cook s/ Ana Rebecca Valencia OR NP256E-028