SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION. MARK A. LUNN Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters AND VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET

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1 VOTER ALERT! Your polling place may have changed see back cover for location. MARK A. LUNN Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION POLLS OPEN 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TO SAVE TIME AT THE POLLS Mark your choices in this Sample Ballot and take it with you to your polling place. If possible, vote during the non-rush hours, mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon. OR VOTE BY MAIL (APPLICATION ON BACK COVER) SAMPLE BALLOT AND VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET AVISO / NOTICE llamando al A Spanish translation of this voter information pamphlet is available by calling Elections Division 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA

2 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS The following instructions are for voting at a polling place location on Election Day. After signing in at the Precinct Board table, a Precinct Election Officer will hand you your ballot, your ballot stub and a secrecy folder. If for some reason you must vote a Provisional Ballot, please fold and insert your voted ballot into the pink provisional envelope while you are at the voting booth. Use only the BLUE or BLACK INK pen provided in the voting booth. Draw one single thin line connecting the HEAD and TAIL of the ARROW that points to your choice. All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and may make the ballot void. IF YOU WRONGLY MARK, OVER-VOTE, TEAR, OR DEFACE ANY PORTION OF YOUR BALLOT, RETURN IT TO THE PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICER AS SPOILED AND OBTAIN A NEW BALLOT. If you vote for more candidates than indicated in a contest (this is over-voting ) your vote in that contest ONLY will not count. If you vote for fewer candidates than indicated in a contest (this is under-voting ) your vote will count. To vote Yes or No on a measure or proposition, draw one single thin line connecting the HEAD and TAIL of the ARROW that points to your choice. To vote for a qualified candidate who is not listed in the contest, write their name in the space provided on the ballot under the appropriate contest and connect the arrow pointing to your choice. Check both the front and back of your ballot for voting contests. AFTER YOU HAVE VOTED, ensure your ballot stub is not attached to the ballot. Place your ballot in the secrecy folder. Take your ballot to the Optech Insight located on top of the ballot box. Remove the ballot from the secrecy folder and hand feed your ballot into the Optech Insight (ballot tabulator). HOW TO VOTE YOUR BALLOT 1. Use ball point pen with BLUE or BLACK INK only. Do not use felt tip or gel ink. Ball point pens work best. 2. Draw one single thin line connecting the HEAD and TAIL of the ARROW that points to your choice. 3. Check both the front and back of your ballot for voting contests. TO MARK YOUR VOTE MEASURE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS 1. Do you favor closing all polling places simultaneously throughout the nation during presidential elections? YES NO (11/12)

3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VOTERS New Changes to California Law Top Two Open Primary VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES The Top Two Open Primary Act, approved by the voters in 2010, requires that only the top two vote-getters in the Primary Election advance to the General Election for voter-nominated offices. For these offices, only the two candidates who received the highest and second-highest number of votes cast at the Primary Election will appear on the General Election ballot. These two candidates may be of the same party, different parties, or no party. The Top Two Open Primary Act also requires a candidate for a voter-nominated office to designate his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, and have that designation reflected on the primary and general election ballots. This party designation is shown for the information of the voters only; it does not imply an endorsement of the candidate by the party designated. Qualified political parties may provide a list of endorsements to be printed in the Sample Ballot. The following is a list of official endorsements submitted for the November 6, 2012, Presidential General Election, printed in order as determined by the Secretary of State s random alphabet drawing: Democratic Party U.S. Senate Dianne Feinstein U.S. House of Representatives District 24 Lois Capps District 25 Lee C. Rogers District 26 Julia Brownley State Senate District 19 Hannah-Beth Jackson District 27 Fran Pavley State Assembly District 37 Das Williams District 38 Edward Headington District 44 Eileen MacEnery District 45 Bob Blumenfield American Independent Party U.S. House of Representatives District 25 Howard P. Buck McKeon District 26 Tony Strickland State Assembly District 37 Rob Walter District 38 Scott Thomas Wilk District 44 Jeff Gorell District 45 Chris Kolski Republican Party U.S. Senate Elizabeth Emken U.S. House of Representatives District 24 Abel Maldonado District 25 Howard P. Buck McKeon State Senate District 27 Todd Zink State Assembly District 37 Rob Walter District 38 Scott Thomas Wilk District 44 Jeff Gorell District 45 Chris Kolski LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS: State Legislative candidates marked below with an * have adopted the voluntary campaign expenditure limits in accordance with November Proposition 34 and may purchase space in the Sample Ballot for printing a candidate statement. State Senate Candidates District 19 DEM Hannah-Beth Jackson REP Mike Stoker* District 27 DEM Fran Pavley REP Todd Zink* State Assembly Candidates District 37 REP Rob Walter* DEM Das Williams* District 38 DEM Edward Headington* REP Scott Thomas Wilk* District 44 REP Jeff Gorell* DEM Eileen MacEnery* District 45 DEM Bob Blumenfield REP Chris Kolski* HELP US KEEP THE VOTER FILE ACCURATE If you receive Election material for someone who no longer lives at your address, or for someone who is deceased, please let us know. Election material can be marked Return to Sender No Longer At This Address, or if someone is deceased, the Election material should be marked Return to Sender Voter is Deceased. You may also send a written notification to: Ventura County Elections Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA N VE

4 Sample Ballot/ OFFICIAL BALLOT / BALOTA OFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION / ELECCIÓN GENERAL PRESIDENCIAL COUNTY OF VENTURA / CONDADO DE VENTURA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 / MARTES, 6 DE NOVIEMBRE DE INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Complete the arrow pointing to your choice like this: To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write the person s name on the blank line provided and complete the arrow. IMPORTANT: USE BALL POINT PEN BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY. DO NOT USE FELT TIP OR GEL INK. INSTRUCCIONES PARA VOTANTES: Complete la flecha cual señala a su selección, de este modo: Para votar por un candidato por escrito calificado, escriba el nombre de la persona en la línea en blanco proporcionada y complete la flecha. IMPORTANTE: USE UN BOLIGRAFO CON TINTA AZUL O NEGRA SOLAMENTE. NO USE ROTULADOR O TINTA DE GEL. 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. CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS PARTIDOS La etiqueta del partido que acompaña al nombre de un candidato para un puesto nominado por el partido en la boleta de las elecciones generales significa que el candidato es el nominado oficial del partido mostrado. VOTER-NOMINATED AND 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 voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a voter-nominated office is selected by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only. It does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of the candidate. The party preference, if any, of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on the ballot. CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES Y NO PARTIDARIOS Todos los votantes, sin importar la preferencia por partido que hayan revelado al inscribirse, o su negativa de revelar una preferencia por partido, pueden votar por cualquier candidato a un cargo nominado por los votantes o no partidario. La preferencia por partido, si la hubiera, designada por un candidato a un cargo nominado por los votantes, es seleccionada por el candidato y se muestra solo para la información de los votantes. No implica que el candidato esté nominado ni ratificado por el partido ni que el partido apruebe al candidato. La preferencia por partido, si la hubiera, de un candidato por un cargo no partidario, no aparece en la boleta electoral. PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS PARTIDOS PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENTE Y VICEPRESIDENTE Vote for One Party Vote por Un Partido JILL STEIN for President / para Presidente CHERI HONKALA VERDE for Vice President / para Vicepresidente GREEN THOMAS HOEFLING AMERICAN for President / para Presidente INDEPENDENT ROBERT ORNELAS INDEPENDIENTE AMERICANO for Vice President / para Vicepresidente MITT ROMNEY for President / para Presidente REPUBLICAN PAUL RYAN REPUBLICANO for Vice President / para Vicepresidente GARY JOHNSON for President / para Presidente LIBERTARIAN JAMES P. GRAY LIBERTARIO for Vice President / para Vicepresidente ROSEANNE BARR for President / para Presidente PEACE AND FREEDOM CINDY SHEEHAN PAZ Y LIBERTAD for Vice President / para Vicepresidente 44th District Distrito 44 MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA DEL ESTADO JEFF GORELL Party Preference: Republican Assemblyman/Naval Officer Preferencia de Partido: Republicano Miembro de la Asamblea/Oficial de la Marina EILEEN MACENERY Party Preference: Democratic Educator/Small Businesswoman Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata Educadora/Mujer de Pequeño Negocio NONPARTISAN NO PARTIDISTA For Governing Board Member Trustee Area 4 Vote for One Vote por Uno SCHOOL ESCUELA VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA For Director Para Director DISTRICT DISTRITO RANCHO SIMI RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT DISTRITO DE RECREACION Y PARQUES RANCHO SIMI KATE O'BRIEN Director, RSRPD Directora, RSRPD ELAINE L. FREEMAN Incumbent Titular OMKAR RANADE MARK E. JOHNSON Incumbent Titular Vote for no more than Three Vote por no más de Tres N VE

5 Muestra de Balota BARACK OBAMA for President / para Presidente JOSEPH BIDEN DEMOCRATA for Vice President / para Vicepresidente DEMOCRATIC VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES UNITED STATES SENATOR SENADOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ELIZABETH EMKEN Party Preference: Republican Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive Preferencia de Partido: Republicano Empresaria/Ejecutiva de Organización Sin Fines de Lucro DIANNE FEINSTEIN Party Preference: Democratic United States Senator Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata Senadora de los Estados Unidos 26th District Distrito 26 Vote for One Vote por Uno UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTANTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS TONY STRICKLAND Party Preference: Republican Senator Preferencia de Partido: Republicano Senador JULIA BROWNLEY Party Preference: Democratic California Assemblymember Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata Miembro de la Asemblea de California 27th District Distrito 27 STATE ESTADO STATE SENATOR SENADOR DEL ESTADO FRAN PAVLEY Party Preference: Democratic State Senator/Educator Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata Senadora Estatal/Educadora TODD ZINK Party Preference: Republican Military Officer Preferencia de Partido: Republicano Oficial Militar Vote for One Vote por Uno Vote for One Vote por Uno Para Miembro de la Junta Gobernante Area Fiduciaria 4 ASH GIVARGIS Businessman Hombre de Negocios BERNARDO MICHAEL PEREZ Appointed Governing Board Member, Ventura County Community College District Miembro de la Junta Gobernante Nombrado, Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Ventura Vote for One Vote por Uno SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO SIMI VALLEY For Governing Board Member Para Miembro de la Junta Gobernante Vote for no more than Three Vote por no más de Tres ROB COLLINS Teacher/School Trustee Maestro/Fiduciario Escolar DEBBIE SANDLAND Incumbent Titular DAN WHITE Financial Technology Entrepreneur Empresario de Tecnología Financiera JOSIE HIRSCH Budget Consultant/Parent Consultora de Presupuestos/Madre CARLA KURACHI School Psychologist Psicóloga Escolar JOSH GALANTI Lifeguard/College Student Salvavidas/Estudiante de Colegio LEROY LEYBA Realtor Corredor de Bienes Raíces CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DISTRITO DE AGUA MUNICIPAL CALLEGUAS For Director, Division 2 Para Director, División 2 JANNA ORKNEY Director, Triunfo Sanitation District Directora, Distrito de Saneamiento de Triunfo DARIN M. HENRY Small Businessman Hombre de Pequeño Negocio SCOTT H. QUADY Environmental Scientist Científico Ambiental GARY D. PIPES Retired Biochemist Bioquímico Jubilado Vote for One Vote por Uno CA VOTE BOTH SIDES VOTE AMBOS LADOS BT 108 A Card 1 of 2 (2D1) (Card B 502) N VE

6 Sample Ballot/ MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS MEDIDAS SOMETIDAS A LOS VOTANTES 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 ¼ cent for four years, to fund schools. Guarantees public safety realignment funding. Fiscal Impact: Increased state tax revenues through , averaging about $6 billion annually over the next few years. Revenues available for funding state budget. In , planned spending reductions, primarily to education programs, would not occur. 30 STATE ESTADO IMPUESTOS TEMPORALES PARA FINANCIAR LA EDUCACIÓN. FINANCIAMIENTO GARANTIZADO PARA LA SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA LOCAL. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR INICIATIVA. Aumenta los impuestos sobre ingresos mayores de $250,000 durante siete años y el impuesto sobre las ventas en ¼ de centavo durante cuatro años para financiar escuelas. Garantiza el financiamiento para la realineación de la seguridad pública. Impacto fiscal: Aumenta las recaudaciones tributarias estatales hasta , con un promedio anual de unos $6,000 millones en los próximos años. Recaudaciones disponibles para financiar el presupuesto estatal. No se producirían reducciones de gastos planeadas, principalmente para programas de educación, en YES/SÍ 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. 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. 33 COMPAÑÍAS DE SEGURO DE AUTOMÓVILES. PRECIOS BASADOS EN EL HISTORIAL DE COBERTURA DE SEGURO DEL CONDUCTOR. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Cambia la ley actual para permitir que las compañías de seguro fijen sus precios de acuerdo a si el conductor tuvo antes un seguro de automóvil con cualquier compañía de seguros. Permite un descuento proporcional para conductores con alguna cobertura previa. Permite aumentar el costo para conductores sin historial de cobertura continua. Impacto fiscal: Probablemente sin efecto fiscal significativo sobre las recaudaciones tributarias estatales YES/SÍ sobre las primas de seguro. 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. 34 PENA DE MUERTE. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Deroga la pena de muerte y la reemplaza por cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional. Se aplica retroactivamente a las sentencias de muerte existentes. Asigna $100 millones a las agencias de las fuerzas del orden para investigaciones de casos de homicidio y violación. Impacto fiscal: Ahorros continuos para la justicia penal del estado y los condados de alrededor de $130 millones anuales en unos cuantos años, que podría variar en decenas de millones de dólares. Costos únicos para el locales. YES/SÍ N VE

7 Muestra de Balota governments. Other, potentially more significant 31 PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL. GOBIERNOS ESTATAL Y LOCALES. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL Y LEY POR INICIATIVA. Establece un presupuesto del estado cada dos años. Establece reglas para compensar nuevos gastos y recortes del presupuesto por parte del Gobernador ante emergencias fiscales. Los gobiernos locales pueden modificar la aplicación de las leyes que gobiernan los programas financiados por el estado. Impacto fiscal: Reducción en las recaudaciones tributarias estatales de $200 millones anuales, con los correspondientes aumentos de financiamiento a los gobiernos locales. Otros cambios potencialmente más significativos en los presupuestos estatal y locales, dependiendo de las decisiones futuras de los funcionarios públicos. YES/SÍ 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. 32 CONTRIBUCIONES POLÍTICAS POR DEDUCCIONES DE NÓMINA. CONTRIBUCIONES A CANDIDATOS. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Prohíbe el uso de fondos deducidos de la nómina para fines políticos por parte de los sindicatos. Aplica la misma prohibición de uso a las deducciones de nómina, si las hay, a las corporaciones o los contratistas del gobierno. Prohíbe las contribuciones sindicales y corporativas a candidatos y sus comités. Prohíbe las contribuciones de los contratistas del gobierno a funcionarios electos o a sus comités. Impacto fiscal: Aumento de costos para los gobiernos estatal y locales, potencialmente en exceso de $1 millón anuales, para implementar y hacer cumplir los requisitos de la YES/SÍ medida. estado de $100 millones para subsidios a las fuerzas del orden locales. 35 YES/SÍ 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. 35 TRATA DE PERSONAS. PENAS. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Aumenta las sentencias de prisión y las multas por condenas de trata de personas. Requiere que las personas condenadas por trata de personas se inscriban como infractores sexuales. Requiere que los infractores sexuales registrados divulguen sus actividades e identidades de Internet. Impacto fiscal: Costo de unos cuantos millones de dólares anuales para los gobiernos estatal y locales para procesar las infracciones por trata de personas. Aumento potencial de recaudaciones anuales de monto similar debido a las multas, que se dedicarán principalmente a las víctimas de YES/SÍ trata de personas. CA56-2-D1 VOTE BOTH SIDES VOTE AMBOS LADOS CONTINUE VOTING ON NEXT CARD CONTINUE VOTANDO EN LA TARJETA PRÓXIMA N VE

8 Sample Ballot/ 502 OFFICIAL BALLOT / BALOTA OFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION / ELECCIÓN GENERAL PRESIDENCIAL COUNTY OF VENTURA / CONDADO DE VENTURA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 / MARTES, 6 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Complete the arrow pointing to your choice like this: To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write the person s name on the blank line provided and complete the arrow. IMPORTANT: USE BALL POINT PEN BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY. DO NOT USE FELT TIP OR GEL INK. INSTRUCCIONES PARA VOTANTES: Complete la flecha cual señala a su selección, de este modo: Para votar por un candidato por escrito calificado, escriba el nombre de la persona en la línea en blanco proporcionada y complete la flecha. IMPORTANTE: USE UN BOLIGRAFO CON TINTA AZUL O NEGRA SOLAMENTE. NO USE ROTULADOR O TINTA DE GEL. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS MEDIDAS SOMETIDAS A LOS VOTANTES 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. 36 STATE ESTADO LEY DE TRES GOLPES. INFRACTORES REINCIDENTES DE DELITOS MAYORES. PENAS. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Modifica la ley para imponer sentencias de cadena perpetua solo cuando la nueva condena es por un delito mayor grave o violento. Puede autorizar una nueva sentencia si la tercera condena no fue por un delito mayor grave o violento. Impacto fiscal: Ahorros continuos para correccionales estatales de unos $70 millones anuales, con ahorros aun mayores (de hasta $90 millones) en el próximo par de décadas. Estos ahorros pueden variar significativamente dependiendo de las acciones futuras del estado. YES/SÍ 37 GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. LABELING. INITIATIVE 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. 38 IMPUESTO PARA FINANCIAR LOS PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN Y DE NIÑEZ TEMPRANA. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Aumenta los impuestos sobre los ingresos usando una escala gradual por doce años. Las recaudaciones se destinan a escuelas de K-12 y a programas de niñez temprana, y por cuatro años a saldar la deuda estatal. Impacto fiscal: Aumento de las recaudaciones tributarias estatales durante 12 años aproximadamente $10,000 millones anuales en los años iniciales, con tendencia creciente con el tiempo. Los fondos se usan para escuelas, guarderías y preescolares, y también para ahorrar en los pagos de la deuda YES/SÍ estatal. 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 N VE

9 Muestra de Balota 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. 37 ALIMENTOS MODIFICADOS GENÉTICAMENTE. ETIQUETADO. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Requiere el etiquetado de alimentos vendidos a los consumidores fabricados con plantas o animales cuyo material genético fue modificado de maneras especificadas. Prohíbe la comercialización de dichos alimentos o de otros alimentos procesados como naturales. Autoriza exenciones. Impacto fiscal: Aumento en los costos anuales para el estado desde unos cuantos cientos de miles de dólares a más de $1 millón para regular el etiquetado de los alimentos modificados genéticamente. Costos adicionales para el gobierno, pero probablemente no significativos, para tratar las violaciones a la medida. YES/SÍ CA B Card 2 of 2 the remaining revenues, a significant portion likely would be spent on schools. 39 TRATAMIENTO TRIBUTARIO PARA EMPRESAS MULTIESTATALES. FINANCIAMIENTO PARA ENERGÍA LIMPIA Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Requiere que las empresas multiestatales paguen impuestos sobre los ingresos basado en el porcentaje de sus ventas realizadas en California. Dedica ingresos durante cinco años a proyectos de energía limpia/eficiente. Impacto fiscal: Aumenta las recaudaciones estatales en $1000 millones anualmente. La mitad de dichas recaudaciones se gastarán en los próximos cinco años en proyectos de eficiencia energética. Es probable que una porción significativa del resto de las YES/SÍ recaudaciones se gaste en escuelas. 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 onetime cost of about $1 million to the state and counties. 40 REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE DISTRITOS. DISTRITOS DEL SENADO ESTATAL. REFERENDO. Un voto Sí aprueba y un voto No rechaza los nuevos distritos del Senado estatal establecidos por la Comisión Ciudadana de Redistribución de Distritos. Si se rechaza, los distritos serán establecidos por funcionarios, supervisados por la Corte Suprema de California. Impacto fiscal: Aprobar el referendo no tendría ningún impacto fiscal sobre los gobiernos estatal y locales. Rechazar el referendo resultaría en un costo único para el estado y los condados de alrededor de $1 millón. YES/SÍ BT 502 N VE

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11 CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 26TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Name: TONY STRICKLAND Age: 42 Occupation: Senator I was raised in Ventura County and I am raising my family here -- I m proud to call it home. In Ventura County, my parents were given a safe place to raise their children; my siblings and I attended public schools that prepared us for the future; and my parents were able to retire securely. That s why my three priorities focus on helping Ventura County s small business men and women grow and create jobs, ensuring our children s education prepares them for the jobs of the future, and strengthening and preserving Social Security and Medicare that are so critical to the health and economic security of Ventura s seniors. My first job was washing wheelchairs in a local nursing home. That experience taught me compassion and ingrained my commitment to keep the promise to America s greatest generation. Ventura County is a world away from Los Angeles -- things are different here. Rather than blindly following the party bosses, I ve worked to think independently. That s why I ve worked to unite Democrats, Republicans and Independents around protecting the jobs of 19,000 men and women employed at Naval Base Ventura County. I m fighting to keep our local jobs from being outsourced to other countries. I know what it means to have a family member lose their job, that s why I fought to ensure those who lose their jobs don t lose their health insurance. Let s end partisan gridlock and put Ventura County first. I d be honored to have your trust and your vote. TonyStrickland.com CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 26TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Name: JULIA BROWNLEY Occupation: California Assemblymember Julia Brownley is the candidate for Congress supported by local firefighters, teachers, nurses and deputies. She s the kind of independent Democrat who works with people from all parties because the challenges we face are too important for partisan bickering. Julia fights for middle class families. She s worked to create good jobs, led the effort to stop insurance companies from unfairly raising health care premiums, worked to protect homeowners from predatory lending practices, and fought to make college more affordable. Julia is an advocate for women. She s a leader in preventing domestic violence and supports ending wage discrimination against women. She strongly supports a woman s right to choose and fought to ensure that health insurance companies cover contraception, vaccines, and mammograms. That s why she s supported by Planned Parenthood. She delivers for Ventura County. Julia secured significant funding for the Cal State University Channel Islands campus to expand training for technical jobs. And she s leading the fight to clean up toxic waste from the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. As a mother, former school board member, and State Assemblymember, Julia has always fought for better schools. She helped increase student performance in local schools, fought to cut administrative spending to put more resources in the classroom, and worked to hold teachers and administrators more accountable. She s supported by the California Teachers Association, representing the educators in Ventura, Conejo and Oxnard Unified School Districts. Julia Brownley has the courage to fight for the people of Ventura County and stand up to the extremists in Congress. CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE STATE SENATE 27TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT Name: TODD ZINK Age: 43 Occupation: Military Officer I am running for State Senate to provide an independent, common sense voice. California is failing at the basics. The legislature is lost at sea with no direction and risking potential calamity due to its lack of priorities. Sacramento walks side by side with special interests groups over the needs of the common good that apply to every resident. It s time to correct our course. EXPERIENCED LEADER: I am a husband, a father, a United States Marine who has fought in Iraq and Afghanistan to right the wrong of 9-11 leading over 800 Marines, and now as Deputy District Attorney taking violent criminals off our streets. JOBS. State legislators need to stop passing job killer bills and overly burdensome regulations that drive business out of the state and prevent job creation. EDUCATION. It is our moral obligation to prepare our children for the future. The legislature is more interested in denying local control and siding with bad teachers over parents. Employers and state colleges find graduates to be ill prepared. PUBLIC SAFETY. There is never an excuse to put our public safety in jeopardy. The legislature through realignment is cutting criminals loose instead of cutting the budget. RESULT DRIVEN. I come from professions that are result driven. I will bring to Sacramento the philosophy of actions speak louder than words, and an ability to work with others to get things done. CALIFORNIA S PROMISE. California should be better. We deserve more. I humbly ask for your vote to restore California s promise. N VE

12 CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 44TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Name: JEFF GORELL Occupation: Assemblyman/Naval Officer As your Representative, I am dedicated to solving California s economic and budget problems through bipartisan collaboration, government openness and accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Last year, I was mobilized by the Navy Reserve and spent 12 months in Afghanistan. In the months prior to my deployment, and since my return in March, I have worked with both Republicans and Democrats to break the partisan gridlock in Sacramento. I authored many successful bipartisan bills that will help Ventura County businesses compete nationally, protect public safety and reduce flood insurance costs for local homeowners. Job Creation: I partnered with local businesses and California s Lieutenant Governor to establish a bipartisan Economic Gold Team that will work actively to attract new businesses and jobs to Ventura County. I proposed an Economic Action Plan to protect jobs at our Navy bases and reduce excessive government regulations on small businesses. Fiscal Responsibility: I supported spending reforms to reduce bureaucracy, lower future pension debt and make state government more efficient. Quality Education: As a former college educator, I am working to strengthen academic excellence for our children with high standards of accountability in our classrooms and schools. My experience includes: Military Veteran Intelligence Officer. 3 rd -Generation Naval Officer. Two tours of duty overseas. Criminal Prosecutor Former Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted violent criminals and major narcotics crimes. Educator-- Adjunct Professor at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our Country and our State. I would be honored to earn your vote. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TRUSTEE AREA NO. 4 Name: ASH GIVARGIS Age: 39 Occupation: Businessman Education: California Lutheran University-BA/Political Science California Assembly Fellowship-State Capitol, Class of EMPLOYMENT/Volunteer Information Technology Supervisor-Department of Corrections-Ventura Youth Correctional Facility, 15 years as an IT Professional Small Business Person Vice Chair Simi Valley Neighborhood Council #1 Lack of leadership has led to accreditation probation of all three colleges. Now, the students at Moorpark, Ventura, and Oxnard colleges may NOT be able to transfer their hard earned units to four year universities. That is a TRAVESTY. With an uncertain financial future, our colleges need trustees with INTEGRITY, technology and business expertise to solve our problems. I have those qualifications. My entire career has been devoted to information technology. As a former computer instructor and my experience working in a juvenile facility, I understand how important affordable higher education is to students. As a business owner, I know how to work within the constraints of tight budgets while preserving existing resources. I also pledge to PROTECT Moorpark College and encourage educational programs that prepare students for 21st-century high tech jobs. Join our former College Board Trustees Simi Valley Mayor BOB HUBER and Dr. ALLAN JACOBS in supporting my candidacy. I would appreciate your vote. Please visit CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 44TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Name: EILEEN MACENERY Age: 61 Occupation: Educator/Small Businesswoman California has been my home since As a middle-class single mother of two daughters in Ventura County, I have struggled with housing, transportation and healthcare, despite two degrees and a lifetime of hard work and professional experience. California was once world-famous for excellence in education, modern infrastructure and opportunities for business, manufacturing and commerce. Now, powerful corporations outsource jobs, and international contractors replace American workers. The result is unemployment, underemployment, homelessness, and a depressed economy. Drastic reform is needed in Sacramento to end the gridlock created by lobbyists and partisan politics. I will champion transparency and tough campaign finance laws and break the power of special interests. We must create opportunities for all who reside and work in California. We must implement 21st-Century transportation networks and environmentally sustainable communities in order to retain and attract those of diverse cultures and backgrounds. We must insure the welfare of our seniors and secure the education and future of our children and grandchildren. As your representative in the State Assembly I will bring a lifetime of practical experience, honesty, integrity and common sense to the California Legislature. Together, we can restore California as world leader in education, business and innovation. Vote for me, Eileen MacEnery, an independent-minded Californian, with the vision and solutions necessary in 2012 and future decades. For more information please visit CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TRUSTEE AREA NO. 4 Name: BERNARDO MICHAEL PEREZ Occupation: Appointed Governing Board Member, Ventura County Community College District Bernardo Perez has done an excellent job as a College Boardmember making sure that our students are his top priority. That s why our Association enthusiastically endorses Bernardo Perez. Ventura County Federation of College Teachers As your Governing Boardmember I am proud of our Ventura County Community College District especially Moorpark College which ranks 5 th statewide in transfer rates to four-year colleges and universities. My primary goal is to ensure student access and success while maintaining sound fiscal policies, including reserves that have helped to mitigate the effects of extraordinary State funding cuts. As a 42 year District resident, I have spent thousands of hours as a community volunteer with such agencies as United Way of Ventura County, Ventura County Civic Alliance, Simi Valley Hospital Foundation and as a Moorpark City Councilmember. I am proud of my broad base of support and endorsements including Moorpark Councilmembers Roseann Mikos and Keith Millhouse, Simi Valley Unified School District Boardmembers Rob Collins, Arleigh Kidd and Debbie Sandland as well as numerous elected officials, community leaders, students, teachers and professors. I would be proud and honored to receive your vote on November 6 th. Please visit my website: or call me at N VE

13 CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: ROB COLLINS Occupation: Teacher/School Trustee We need board members whose only agenda is to strive to improve the quality of education for all our students. I believe my many years as a classroom teacher, administrator, and member of the Ventura County and Simi Valley School Boards uniquely qualify me to be an effective educational leader. I am currently the Clerk of the Simi Valley School Board and I was recently re-elected to the statewide Delegate Assembly of the California School Boards Association. I also teach Political Science at College of the Canyons. GOALS: Keep state budget cuts as far away from the classroom as possible. Promote high standards and achievement for all our students. Improve school safety, drug, alcohol, and gang prevention programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher, administrator, coach. Over thirty-five years at the Middle School, High School, and College level. Teacher of the year in 1998 (Lew Roth Award) Currently the Vice Chair of the Simi Valley Heroin Prevention Task Force. ENDORSEMENTS: I am very proud of the broad bipartisan community support I continue to receive including endorsements from Mayor Bob Huber, Simi Valley Teachers and School Workers. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: DEBBIE SANDLAND Age: 58 Occupation: Incumbent/Registered Nurse Our children all deserve a quality education. As your representative, I support policies which promote student learning and achievement. I support partnerships with parents, teachers, and district staff to make sure our schools are safe, every student has the tools to learn, and every classroom has a highly qualified teacher. Through tough budget cuts I have worked hard to maintain our core educational programs. I am fiscally responsible, support high academic standards, strict discipline, fairness, and accountability for all. I know the challenges facing public education. As a lifetime resident of Simi Valley and a graduate of SVHS, I am proud of my 16 years of service, experience, and proven leadership as a member of our Board of Education. During my tenure our schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools, Blue Ribbon Schools, and our test scores are among the highest in the state. I am deeply committed to public education and I work hard for our children and our community at large. I believe I have shown honesty, integrity, and compassion as your representative. I am honored to have the endorsement and support of our teachers and classified staff. With your support, I would love to continue representing you. Vote for Rob Collins EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: DAN WHITE Age: 42 Occupation: Financial Technology Entrepreneur As President of the Simi Valley Education Foundation, I created programs that brought over 4,000 computers and hundreds of thousands of dollars to Simi Valley schools. I built two successful software companies that compete on a global scale. I sold my first company by the age of 30, and my second company is thriving as a global leader in electronic bond trading. My software operates in 2,000 of the largest financial institutions in the world. My passion for technology and education flows from values I learned from my parents who have a combined 60 years of experience in public education. Regardless of what opportunities were ahead of me, they insisted that I have the skills in math, science, and computer technologies that would give me the best chance of economic success, independence, and stability. Our children will need high-tech skills to secure and create the high paying jobs of the future. I am also a father of three, a youth basketball coach, and I am committed to ensuring a safe environment in our schools. Bullying and drug abuse have no place in the lives of our children. Learn more at: CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: JOSIE HIRSCH Age: 40 Occupation: Budget Consultant/Parent Simi Valley public Schools are in CRISIS. This CRISIS includes budget deficits, substance abuse, student safety and a deteriorating curriculum. I m committed to public education for all, regardless of differences or challenges. Our two daughters attend Simi Valley public schools. I have over twenty years expertise in BUDGET MANAGEMENT and finance, cumulating as Cheif of Staff for a Fortune 100 company. I developed strategies to retain staff in organizations with limited resources through efficient use of existing assets. I received Rotary s Otto Austel Volunteer Award for my commitment to the community. Our school Board must become accountable. We need new leadership that fights for students, parents, teachers and staff. SOLUTIONS addressing this crisis include managing tax dollars responsibly with better choices, creating a stronger bond between the district and our community, providing relevant drug education to students, teachers AND parents, fighting for pre-employment/random testing for all personnel with a zero tolerance policy, supporting campus police resources, increasing accountability for student safety and smaller class sizes, to create prepared, productive students. I have earned respect and endorsements from community leaders including Congressman McKeon, V.C.B.O.E. Trustee Kunicki, Former Mayor Stratton, Councilmembers Judge and Williamson, R.S.R.P.D. Chair O Brien. For more visit N VE

14 CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: CARLA KURACHI Occupation: School Psychologist My love of making a difference in the life of a child led me to become and work as a school psychologist. I did serve on the school board, but after my husband s death and due to political nonsense, I did not seek re-election. We used to have a zero tolerance against drug usage/selling, but if you review expulsion hearing results you can see that stance is gone. It is time to elect those that will question the status quo and will acknowledge problems and work hard to overcome them. If elected, I promise you I will: Decrease drugs on our campuses; Acknowledge problems honestly and find solutions; Increase test scores; Ensure student safety from gangs and bullies; Implement high expectations for students and staff. It would be an honor to serve this great community once again. I have the education and the heart to make a difference. Your vote is important. Together we can improve the live s of our children. Every child deserves a safe environment in which to learn. I work for you. My phone number is You can also find me on Facebook. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Name: JOSH GALANTI Age: 18 Occupation: Lifeguard/College Student I m running for a position on the Simi Valley School Board because I feel that I can bring balance to the board with a fresh STUDENT perspective. I have served on the City of Simi Valley s Youth Council, and have been active in participating in public meetings for the City Council, School Board, and Heroin Prevention Task Force, so I understand the problems that students in our community face. In order to bring about lasting change and reform, I seek to bring STUDENTS into the conversation to ensure that we address their needs and concerns. As a Recent graduate from Royal High School who will attend UCLA this year, I struggle with finding work and with paying for college personally. I understand the challenges that students face in school TODAY as well as AFTER GRADUATION. With your help, I believe we can shift our district s focus back on the STUDENTS, and help them prepare for the upcoming challenges they will face in COLLEGE and their CAREERS. Thank you for your support. I look forward to serving you. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached by phone at (805) , by at joshuagalanti@gmail.com, or on facebook. N VE

15 CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR RANCHO SIMI RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Name: KATE O BRIEN Age: 59 Occupation: Director, Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District I am honored to have served on the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board of Directors for the past 12 years. We are again facing challenges and will continue to do so in the future. Sacramento continues to try to find ways to get their hands on our local funds. We have had declining revenues due to our uncertain economic times. And yet, we have still managed to complete a large number of projects: We completed 2 dog parks, and they continue to be hugely popular. We are moving ahead with the Sinaloa Golf Course renovation, as well as the renovation/upgrading of the Arroyo. In addition, we have assumed maintenance and management duties at several grassy playing fields for the school district. And we have done all of this without incurring any debt. Yes; Rancho Simi is one of the few government agencies with no debt. Now, obviously, one director cannot take all the credit. We have the greatest staff in the world, a large group of terrific volunteers, and our Board of Directors works unusually well together. Please help us keep this great team together. I ask for your vote again on November 6, CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR RANCHO SIMI RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Name: ELAINE L. FREEMAN Age: 74 Occupation: Land Use & Government Policy Consultant/Incumbent GOALS Maintain the District s position among the finest park districts in Calif. Meet all community needs within a balanced budget Completion of Sinaloa Park Upgrade older parks Completion of Challenger Park ACCOMPLISHMENTS Completion of Big Sky Park, named best new facility by the Calif. Assoc. of Recreation & Park Districts Upgrades to Rancho Simi Community Park Completion of historic church, barber shop and pitting shed at Strathearn Historical Park Completion of two dog parks, one in Simi & one in Oak Park Upgrades to May Boyar Park in Oak Park QUALIFICATIONS Forty year resident of Simi Valley, Chair of the Board in 2005, BS Degree in Urban Studies/Planning UCR Involvement with many community organizations; SV Police Foundation Board; SV Community Council, Past President; Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise; Past Chair, SV Chamber of Commerce; current Vice Chair of Ventura County Special District s Assoc.; Member, Calif. Special District s Assoc. HONORS Business of the Year, SV Chamber of Commerce 2001 Woman of the Year, 2002, State Assembly District 38 Spirit Award, Free Clinic of Simi Valley, 2004 Strathearn Community Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR RANCHO SIMI RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Name: MARK E. JOHNSON Age: 62 Occupation: Retired High School Math Teacher My name is Mark E. Johnson. I am married to Christine. We have 4 children. I was a Math teacher at Simi Valley High School for 34 years and the girls soccer head coach for 33 years. I have been on the park board for 20 years. I ran for the board to preserve open space in the District and to improve the recreation fields in the city for the youth and adults. I felt Simi Valley needed and deserved a community center, which was planned and completed for use by the residents in the late nineties. Oak Park s community center was the next project. It is completed and being used also. The plan was to make the Park District as independent as possible through running our own programs, our own golf courses and make the district as small a burden on the taxpayers as possible. We have started, there is much more to do. The people of Simi Valley and Oak Park have come to expect the finest parks and programs possible and I will work to accomplish that with your support. Thank you. Mark E. Johnson N VE

16 CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DIVISION NO. 2 Name: JANNA ORKNEY Occupation: Director, Triunfo Sanitation District I am running for the Calleguas Municipal Water District board to make sure that we continue to have a dependable water supply. Calleguas supplies most the of the water in east Ventura County, by purchasing water from northern California and then reselling it to local water districts. To continue having enough water, I support improving water storage, including the Las Posas Aquifer, and working with local agencies to increase the use of recycled water in nonresidential applications. Another goal is to control costs at Calleguas, to keep wholesale water rates as low as possible. I also want the district to become more open. It is time for Calleguas to reach out more to residents and local water boards, especially with water conservation programs. My six years on the board of Triunfo Sanitation District, which owns Oak Park Water, will help me accomplish these goals. At Triunfo, I successfully worked to change it from a mostly appointed, to a fully elected board in I have pushed to control costs, keep cash reserves safe, and improve communication with a new website. I would appreciate your vote. For more information, go to my website: CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DIVISION NO. 2 Name: DARIN M. HENRY Age: 39 Occupation: Small Businessman With our open spaces, vast agricultural acreage, businesses and close-knit community of families, water that is clean and readily available is central to keeping Ventura County a special and unique place to live. Without it, our community and economy will suffer. That is why I am a candidate for the Calleguas Municipal Water District. I want to protect Ventura County s water resources. Ventura County is where my wife and I have chosen to raise our family. With three young children, it is important to us that the water they drink at home, the park or school stays clean and is safe to consume. As a small businessman, I know how important our agricultural and business communities are to our economy. That is why I want to ensure water will be readily available to our businesses and farmers as well as our families. Finally as a ratepayer, you can count on me to ensure that the Calleguas Municipal Water District is managed as efficiently as possible and the money that you pay for water is not wasted. I value our pristine open spaces, large and small businesses and our close community of families. I would be honored to have your vote. CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DIVISION NO. 2 Name: SCOTT H. QUADY Occupation: Incumbent/Environmental Scientist I am running for the Calleguas Board because there is more to do! My first term was marked by progress: Institution of financial controls by rotating external auditors, tightening internal controls/approvals, adopting a quantitative reserves policy, reducing the General Manager s salary, and developing a 10-year financial plan. Reduction of long-term-capital-projects costs via the Build America Bonds and restructuring of debt for $2.5 million savings (with positive credit rating we obtained a beneficial lower interest rate). Obtaining $23 million in grants for projects providing regional solutions for local resource development/environmental stewardship. Removal of an aged, structurally deficient hillside tank located across from the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, with the replacement to be underground. Focus on sustainable water conservation efforts by promoting native plants. Progress on the salinity management pipeline to facilitate the desalination of brackish groundwater and to stop future accumulation of salts in the watershed. If elected, I would continue to challenge rate increases from the Metropolitan Water District, continue to control costs in public agency benefits, and continue to find more opportunities to make operational costs more efficient. Academic qualifications include: BS/Biochemistry, MS/Environmental Science. Please support my ongoing efforts with your vote! N VE

17 FIRST TIME VOTERS The Help America Vote Act states that if an individual registers by mail and has not previously voted in an election for federal office in the jurisdiction, then (a) If the person votes in person, the voter must show photo ID or a document with both the voter s name and residence address such as: Current Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check or Government Documents; (b) If the voter votes by mail, the voter must submit a copy of a photo ID or a document with both the voter s name and residence address. (If the voter provides his or her driver s license number when registering to vote, and the number is matched to a state record, then the voter will not be required to show ID when he or she votes.) PROVISIONAL VOTING AT POLLING PLACE The provisional voting process allows voters, whose eligibility to vote cannot be determined at the polling place, to vote. Twenty-eight days after the election voters may use the receipt they received on Election Day to call the County of Ventura Elections Division to find out whether their provisional ballot was counted, and if not, why. Reasons for provisional voting The voter s name is not listed on the Master Roster at the polling place. 2. The voter has moved within the county, but did not re-register to vote. 3. The voter s name is listed on the Master Roster as receiving a Vote By Mail (VBM) Ballot but, for whatever reason, is unable to surrender it. 4. The voter is listed on the Master Roster and is required to show proof of identification for being a First Time Federal Election Voter, but is unable to show proof. IF YOU ARE IN A MAIL BALLOT PRECINCT If the label information on the back cover of this sample ballot booklet indicates you reside in a mail ballot precinct, you are not assigned to a polling place for this election and you will receive your Official Ballot through the mail. Mail Ballot precincts are created when various districts in your area are holding elections. Because you may only vote on issues for the district you reside in, there may only be 250 or fewer voters living in the same area, with the same issues on their ballot. The issues on your ballot may be different than your neighbor s. It is not feasible to establish a polling place for a small number of voters; therefore, we establish mail ballot precincts. If you reside in a mail ballot precinct, please watch the mail for your Official Vote By Mail ballot. You should receive this ballot approximately three weeks before the election. If you do not, please contact the Ventura County Elections Division immediately at (805) or toll free in Ventura County at (800) Your voted ballot must be returned in the postage paid return envelope that is provided to you with your signature and address on the back of the envelope where indicated. You may return your ballot by mail; however, it must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day (postmarks are not acceptable) or you may return it between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to any polling place in Ventura County or to the Ventura County Elections Division, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura. NOTICE TO THE PHYSICALLY, VISUALLY, HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED If the polling place is not indicated as accessible to the physically disabled voter, a precinct board member will take a ballot to the physically disabled person at a place as near as possible to the polling place which is accessible to such person, qualify such person to vote, and return the voted ballot to the polling place. Voters who affirm that they need assistance, i.e., physical or language assistance, to mark their ballot shall receive the assistance of not more than two persons selected by the voter. The Elections Division has a TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) to provide election information, (805) For the Visually Impaired, audio tapes of State Ballot Measures are available from the Elections Division, (805) N VE

18 CAST YOUR BALLOT THE CONVENIENT WAY - BY MAIL! Who May Vote By Mail? Any registered voter may apply for a Vote By Mail ballot, making voting by mail accessible to everyone. How Do I Apply for a Vote By Mail Ballot? On the back cover of this Sample Ballot booklet you will find your application to receive a Vote By Mail Ballot. Fill in the required information and sign the application and drop the application in the mail or return it in person to the Elections Division. Applications can be mailed in or submitted to the Elections Division up to seven days prior to Election Day. After your application has been received and processed, you will promptly receive your ballot. Permanent Vote By Mail Option: Permanent Vote By Mail voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail within 29 days before every election in which they are eligible to vote. You can be a permanent Vote By Mail voter as long as you wish. Interested? Complete the application on the back of this booklet and check the appropriate box. How Do I Vote My Ballot? Follow the instructions that accompany your ballot. Failure to complete your ballot correctly could jeopardize your vote. Remember to Sign the Vote By Mail Return Envelope. The Elections Official must compare your signature to your voter registration card to verify that you are the authorized voter. When/How Do I Return the Voted Ballot? In order to be counted, your ballot MUST be received by the Elections Division no later than the close of polls on Election Day. The polls close at 8 p.m. You can mail your ballot in or bring it to the Elections Division. You can also drop off your ballot at any polling place in the county on Election Day. Ballots received after the close of polls cannot be counted regardless of postmark. If you return your voted ballot by mail, do not forget to put the required postage on the envelope. DEADLINE DATES & EVENTS OCTOBER 22 LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THIS ELECTION 2012 If you are currently registered in Ventura County and you have moved within Ventura County, but have not re-registered, you can vote in this election. Call or to find out how. OCTOBER LAST DAY TO REQUEST TO VOTE BY MAIL FOR THIS ELECTION NOVEMBER 6 LAST DAY TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT. Completed Vote By Mail 2012 Ballots must be received by the Elections Division Office or at any Ventura County Polling Place no later than 8 p.m. Voters can check if their voted ballot has been received by the Elections Division by visiting our web site at: Mail early as postmark does not count. N VE

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20 From County Clerk and Recorder Elections Division County of Ventura MARK A. LUNN, Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters 800 S. Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LONG BEACH, CA PERMIT NO SEPARATE HERE SEPARATE HERE Ballot Group No. and Voter ID No. Precinct No. and Handicapped Accessibility Polling Place Location Polling Place Address ACCESS? HCP: DELIVER TO: APPLICATION FOR A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REQUESTED A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT FOR THIS ELECTION. APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ELECTIONS DIVISION 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012, PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., OCTOBER 30, I HEREBY APPLY FOR A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 6, I am requesting Permanent Vote By Mail Status I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information on this application is true and correct. SIGNATURE DATE (Must be signature of the voter, Power of Attorney not acceptable) 1. RESIDENCE ADDRESS STREET CITY 2. Please mail my Vote By Mail Ballot to me at this address, if different from residence address: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE BALLOT TYPE 108 SEPARATE HERE SEPARATE HERE ELECTION OFFICERS NEEDED Are you interested in serving your community? Concerned voters are needed to serve as Election Officers in various precincts for upcoming elections. The compensation for serving at the polls ranges from $90-$125 per day depending on the position assigned. Volunteers are also welcome. (An Election Day is from 6:15 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.) Name Pct - Number (See Polling Place Location box at top of page) Address VENTURA COUNTY City Zip Phone ( ) Languages spoken (in addition to English) Thank you for your interest, Ventura County Elections Division