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OFFICIAL BALLOT
CONSOLIDATED PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 4, 2008, FRESNO COUNTY
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: You must use a black pen, blue pen or No. 2 pencil to completely fill in the oval to the left of your choice. Fill in
the whole oval, or your vote may not be counted.
Fill in oval like this
PARTISAN MEASURES SUBMITTED TO 4. WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL
NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT THE VOTERS - STATE OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
VOTE FOR ONE PARTY 1A. SAFE, RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED Changes California Constitution, prohibiting
PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT. To provide abortion for unemancipated minor until 48
BOB BARR (President) Libertarian Californians a safe, convenient, affordable, and hours after physician notifies minor’s parent,
WAYNE A. ROOT (Vice President) reliable alternative to driving and high gas prices; legal guardian, or, in limited cases,
to provide good-paying jobs and improve substitute adult relative. Provides an
California's economy while reducing air pollution, exception for medical emergency or
JOHN MCCAIN (President) Republican
global warming greenhouse gases, and our parental waiver. Fiscal Impact: Potential
SARAH PALIN (Vice President) dependence on foreign oil, shall $9.95 billion in unknown net state costs of several million
bonds be issued to establish a clean, efficient dollars annually for health and social
CYNTHIA MCKINNEY (President) Green high-speed train service linking Southern services programs, court administration, and
ROSA CLEMENTE (Vice President) California, the Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley, state health agency administration
and the San Francisco Bay Area, with at least 90 combined.
percent of bond funds spent for specific projects,
ALAN KEYES (President) American Independent
with private and public matching funds required,
WILEY S. DRAKE, SR. (Vice President) including, but not limited to, federal funds, funds
from revenue bonds, and local funds, and all
RALPH NADER (President) Peace And Freedom bond funds subject to independent audits? Fiscal YES
MATT GONZALEZ (Vice President) Impact: State costs of $19.4 billion, assuming 30
years to pay both principal and interest costs of NO
the bonds. Payments would average about $647
BARACK OBAMA (President) Democratic million per year. When constructed, unknown 5. NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES.
JOE BIDEN (Vice President) operation and maintenance costs, probably over SENTENCING, PAROLE AND
$1 billion annually; at least partially, and REHABILITATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
potentially fully, offset by passenger fares. Allocates $460,000,000 annually to improve
and expand treatment programs. Limits
court authority to incarcerate offenders who
Write-In commit certain drug crimes, break drug
treatment rules or violate parole. Fiscal
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Impact: Increased state costs potentially
DISTRICT 20 exceeding $1 billion annually primarily for
VOTE FOR ONE expansion of offender treatment programs.
State savings potentially exceeding $1
billion annually on corrections operations.
170-FT N FR 170-002
JIM COSTA Democratic YES Net one-time state prison capital outlay
U.S. Representative/Farmer
savings potentially exceeding $2.5 billion.
JIM LOPEZ Republican NO
Businessman
2. STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM
Write-In ANIMALS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY that certainevery animalsfullyallowed,theirthe
majority of
farm
day, to
be
extend
for
limbs
DISTRICT 30 or wings, lie down, stand up and turn around. YES
Limited exceptions apply. Fiscal Impact:
VOTE FOR ONE Potential unknown decrease in state and local NO
tax revenues from farm businesses, possibly in
DANNY D. GILMORE Republican the range of several million dollars annually. 6. POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Retired Highway Patrolman Potential minor local and state enforcement and FUNDING. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND
FRAN FLOREZ Democratic prosecution costs, partly offset by increased fine LAWS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires
State Commissioner revenue.
minimum of $965,000,000 of state funding
Write-In each year for police and local law
enforcement. Makes approximately 30
NONPARTISAN revisions to California criminal law. Fiscal
JUDICIAL YES Impact: Increased net state costs
exceeding $500 million annually due to
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT NO increasing spending on criminal justice
OFFICE NO. 10 programs to at least $965 million and for
3. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BOND ACT. corrections operating costs. Potential one-
VOTE FOR ONE GRANT PROGRAM. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
time state prison capital outlay costs
DOUGLAS O. TREISMAN Authorizes $980,000,000 in general obligation
Deputy District Attorney bonds for construction, expansion, remodeling, exceeding $500 million.
JIM KELLEY renovation, furnishing and equipping of eligible
Deputy District Attorney children’s hospitals. Fiscal Impact: State cost of
about $2 billion over 30 years to pay off both the YES
Write-In principal ($980 million) and interest ($933
million) costs of the bonds. Payments of about NO
$64 million per year.
YES
NO
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7. RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION. 11. REDISTRICTING. INITIATIVE
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires government- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
owned utilities to generate 20% of their electricity STATUTE. Changes authority for establishing
from renewable energy by 2010, a standard state office boundaries from elected
currently applicable to private electrical representatives to commission. Establishes
corporations. Raises requirement for all utilities multilevel process to select commissioners from
to 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025. Fiscal registered voter pool. Commission comprised of
Impact: Increased state administrative costs up Democrats, Republicans, and representatives of
to $3.4 million annually, paid by fees. Unknown neither party. Fiscal Impact: Potential increase
impact on state and local government costs and in state redistricting costs once every ten years
revenues due to the measure’s uncertain impact due to two entities performing redistricting. Any
on retail electricity rates. increase in costs probably would not be
significant.
YES YES
NO NO
8. ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME-SEX 12. VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008. This
COUPLES TO MARRY. INITIATIVE act provides for a bond issue of nine hundred
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Changes million dollars ($900,000,000) to provide farm
California Constitution to eliminate the right of and home aid for California veterans. Fiscal
same-sex couples to marry. Provides that only Impact: Costs of about $1.8 billion to pay off
marriage between a man and a woman is valid both the principal ($900 million) and interest
or recognized in California. Fiscal Impact: Over ($856 million) on the bonds; costs paid by
next few years, potential revenue loss, mainly participating veterans. Average payment for
sales taxes, totaling in the several tens of principal and interest of about $59 million per
millions of dollars, to state and local year for 30 years.
governments. In the long run, likely little fiscal
impact on state and local governments.
YES
YES NO
NO SCHOOL
9. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ C. WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RIGHTS. PAROLE. INITIATIVE SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND DISTRICT NO. 2 (COALINGA AREA). To
STATUTE. Requires notification to victim and improve the quality of education; renovate and
opportunity for input during phases of criminal construct classrooms and educational facilities;
justice process, including bail, pleas, sentencing acquire land; improve energy efficiency; upgrade
and parole. Establishes victim safety as electrical systems to improve access to
consideration for bail or parole. Fiscal Impact: computers and technology; and make the District
Potential loss of state savings on prison eligible for up to $50.0 million in State matching
170-BT N FR 170-004
operations and increased county jail costs funds; shall the School Facilities Improvement
amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars District No. 2 (Coalinga Area) of the West Hills
annually. Potential net savings in the low tens of Community College District issue $11.6 million in
millions of dollars annually on parole procedures. bonds, at legal rates, with citizen oversight,
guaranteed annual financial audits, no money for
administrators’ salaries?
YES YES
NO NO
10. ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND COUNTY
RENEWABLE ENERGY. BONDS. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Authorizes $5 billion in bonds paid L. Neighborhood Library Upgrade and
from state’s General Fund, to help consumers Improvement Measure. To add books,
and others purchase certain vehicles, and to separate homework areas for children/youth,
work with neighborhood schools to increase after
fund research in renewable energy and
school and job search programs, improve,
alternative fuel vehicles. Fiscal Impact: State upgrade, repair, and construct urban/rural
cost of about $10 billion over 30 years to repay Fresno County branch libraries; including
bonds. Increased state and local revenues, disability access, fire safety, remove asbestos,
potentially totaling several tens of millions of improve energy efficiency and technology, shall
dollars through 2019. Potential state Fresno County voters amend the one-eighth
administrative costs up to about $10 million cent sales tax with a one-quarter cent sales tax
annually. for sixteen years with independent public review
of expenditures?
YES
NO
YES
NO
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ELECCIÓN GENERAL PRESIDENCIAL CONSOLIDADA
4 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2008, CONDADO DE FRESNO
INSTRUCCIONES AL ELECTOR: Utilice usted una pluma o bolígrafo de tinta negra o azul, o bien un lápiz No. 2, para llenar completamente el
óvalo al lado izquierdo de su preferencia. Llene el óvalo completamente, para que su voto sea contado con seguridad.
Llene el óvalo asi
PARTIDARIOS PROPUESTAS SOMETIDAS A LOS 4. PERÍODO DE ESPERA Y
NOTIFICACIÓN A LOS PADRES ANTES
PRESIDENTE Y VICEPRESIDENTE ELECTORES - ESTADO DE PONER FIN AL EMBARAZO DE UNA
MENOR DE EDAD. ENMIENDA
VOTE POR UN PARTIDO 1A. LEY DE BONOS PARA TRENES DE
CONSTITUCIONAL POR INICIATIVA.
PASAJEROS SEGUROS, CONFIABLES Y DE
Cambia la Constitución de California para
BOB BARR (Presidente) Libertario ALTA VELOCIDAD. Para proporcionar a los
prohibir los abortos a menores de edad no
WAYNE A. ROOT (Vice Presidente) californianos una alternativa segura, cómoda,
emancipadas hasta que hayan transcurrido
económica y confiable a manejar y a los precios
elevados de la gasolina; para proporcionar
48 horas desde que el médico se lo haya
JOHN MCCAIN (Presidente) Republicano empleos bien remunerados y mejorar la notificado a uno de los padres, al tutor legal
o, en casos limitados, a un pariente adulto
SARAH PALIN (Vice Presidente) economía de California y, a la vez, reducir la
sustituto de la menor de edad. Permite una
contaminación del aire, los gases de efecto
invernadero que causan el calentamiento global excepción para emergencias médicas o
CYNTHIA MCKINNEY (Presidente) Verde
y nuestra dependencia en petróleo extranjero, ¿ renuncia de los padres. Impacto fiscal:
ROSA CLEMENTE (Vice Presidente) se deberán emitir bonos por un valor de $9.95 Posibles costos netos desconocidos para el
mil millones para establecer un servicio limpio y estado de varios millones de dólares
eficiente de trenes de alta velocidad que una el anuales correspondientes a programas de
ALAN KEYES (Presidente) Independiente Americano Sur de California, el Valle de Sacramento/San salud y servicios sociales, administración de
WILEY S. DRAKE, SR. (Vice Presidente) Joaquín y el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco, tribunales y administración de la agencia de
con un mínimo del 90 por ciento de los fondos salud pública del estado.
RALPH NADER (Presidente) Paz y Libertad de los bonos gastados en proyectos específicos, SI
con fondos de contrapartida privados y públicos
MATT GONZALEZ (Vice Presidente) requeridos, incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a, NO
fondos federales, fondos provenientes de las
BARACK OBAMA (Presidente) Demócrata recaudaciones de los bonos y fondos locales, y 5. DELITOS DE DROGAS NO
con todos los fondos de los bonos sujetos a VIOLENTOS. SENTENCIAS, LIBERTAD
JOE BIDEN (Vice Presidente) SUPERVISADA Y REHABILITACIÓN. LEY
auditorías independientes? Impacto fiscal:
Costos para el estado de $19.4 mil millones, POR INICIATIVA. Adjudica anualmente
suponiendo 30 años para saldar los costos de $460,000,000 al mejoramiento y la
capital e intereses de los bonos. Los pagos en expansión de programas de tratamiento de
promedio serían de unos $647 millones por año. drogas. Limita la autoridad de los tribunales
Voto Escrito de encarcelar a delincuentes que cometen
Cuando esté construido, costos operativos y de
CONGRESISTA ESTADOUNIDENSE mantenimiento desconocidos, probablemente de ciertos delitos de drogas, violan las reglas
más de mil millones de dólares anuales del tratamiento de drogas o violan la libertad
DISTRITO 20 contrarrestados al menos parcialmente, y supervisada. Impacto fiscal: Mayores costos
VOTE POR UNO posiblemente en su totalidad, por las tarifas de que pueden exceder mil millones de dólares
pasajeros. anuales, principalmente por la expansión de
los programas de tratamiento de los
170S-FT N FR 170-006
JIM COSTA Demócrata SI
Representante de EE UU/Agricultor delincuentes. Ahorros para el estado
JIM LOPEZ posiblemente en exceso de mil millones de
Republicano NO dólares anuales para operar las
Empresario
2. NORMAS PARA EL CONFINAMIENTO DE correccionales. Ahorro neto único de
Voto Escrito ANIMALES DE GRANJA. LEY POR inversión de capital estatal en prisiones
estatales posiblemente en exceso los $2.5
ASAMBLEÍSTA DEL ESTADO INICIATIVA. Requiere que se permita que
mil millones.
ciertos animales de granja puedan extender
DISTRITO 30 completamente los miembros o las alas, SI
VOTE POR UNO acostarse, pararse y darse vuelta la mayor parte
de todos los días. Se aplicarían excepciones NO
limitadas. Impacto fiscal: Posible reducción
DANNY D. GILMORE Republicano desconocida de las recaudaciones impositivas 6. FINANCIAMIENTO PARA LA POLICÍA
Patrullero de Caminos Jubilado Y EL CUMPLIMIENTO DE LA LEY.
estatales y locales de granjas comerciales,
FRAN FLOREZ Demócrata SANCIONES Y LEYES PENALES. LEY
Comisionada del Estado posiblemente del orden de varios millones de
dólares anuales. Posibles costos locales y POR INICIATIVA. Requiere un
estatales menores de cumplimiento y financiamiento estatal anual mínimo de
Voto Escrito
enjuiciamiento, contrarrestados parcialmente por $965,000,000 para la policía y el
NO-PARTIDARIOS recaudaciones provenientes de multas. cumplimiento local de la ley. Realiza
aproximadamente 30 modificaciones del
JUDICIAL SI derecho penal de California. Impacto fiscal:
Mayores costos netos para el estado que
JUEZ DEL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR NO exceden los $500 millones anuales debido
CARGO NO. 10 al aumento de los gastos en programas de
3. LEY DE BONOS PARA HOSPITALES DE
VOTE POR UNO NIÑOS. PROGRAMA DE SUBSIDIOS. LEY
justicia penal hasta un mínimo de $965
DOUGLAS O. TREISMAN millones y de costos de operación de las
POR INICIATIVA. Autoriza la emisión de bonos correccionales. Posible inversión única de
Abogado Asistente de la Fiscalía del Distrito
de responsabilidad general por un valor de capital en prisiones estatales de más de
JIM KELLEY
Abogado Asistente de la Fiscalía del Distrito $980,000,000 para la construcción, la $500 millones.
expansión, el remodelado, la renovación, el
amueblamiento y el equipamiento de hospitales
SI
Voto Escrito
de niños calificados. Impacto fiscal: Costo para NO
el estado de unos $2 mil millones a lo largo de
30 años para pagar los costos de capital ($980
millones) e intereses ($933 millones) de los
bonos. Pagos de unos $64 millones anuales.
SI
NO
VOLTIE Y VOTE AMBOS LADOS
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7. GENERACIÓN DE ENERGÍA RENOVABLE. 11. REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS
LEY POR INICIATIVA. Requiere que los ELECTORALES. ENMIENDA
servicios públicos de propiedad del gobierno CONSTITUCIONAL Y LEY POR INICIATIVA.
generen el 20% de su electricidad de fuentes de Cambia la autoridad de establecer límites de
energía renovable para el 2010, una norma que distritos electorales de representantes elegidos
en la actualidad es aplicable a las corporaciones por votación a una comisión. Establece un
privadas de generación de energía eléctrica. proceso de múltiples niveles para seleccionar
comisionados de un grupo de votantes inscritos.
Aumenta el requisito para todos los servicios
La comisión estaría formada por demócratas,
públicos al 40% para el 2020 y al 50% para el republicanos y representantes de ninguno de
2025. Impacto fiscal: Mayores costos esos partidos políticos. Impacto fiscal: Posible
administrativos para el estado de hasta $3.4 aumento de los costos de redistribución de los
millones anuales, pagados con cuotas. Impacto distritos electorales para el estado una vez cada
desconocido sobre los gastos y recaudaciones diez años porque la redistribución sería
de los gobiernos estatal y locales a causa del realizada por dos entidades. Los aumentos de
impacto incierto de la medida sobre las tarifas los costos, si los hay, probablemente no serían
minoristas de electricidad. significativos.
SI SI
NO NO
8. ELIMINA EL DERECHO A CASARSE DE 12. LEY DE BONOS DE VETERANOS DE
LAS PAREJAS DEL MISMO SEXO. 2008. Esta ley dispone una emisión de bonos
ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL POR de novecientos millones de dólares
INICIATIVA. Cambia la Constitución de ($900,000,000) para proporcionar asistencia a
California para eliminar el derecho a casarse de los veteranos de California para granjas y
las parejas del mismo sexo. Dispone que sólo el viviendas. Impacto fiscal: Costos de unos $1.8
casamiento entre un hombre y una mujer sea mil millones para saldar el capital ($900
válido o reconocido en California. Impacto fiscal:
millones) y los intereses ($856 millones) de los
A lo largo de los próximos varios años, posible
pérdida de recaudaciones, principalmente de
bonos; costos pagados por los veteranos
impuestos sobre las ventas, que puede participantes. Pago promedio del capital e
ascender a varias decenas de millones de intereses de aproximadamente $59 millones
dólares, para los gobiernos estatal y locales. A anuales por 30 años.
largo plazo, probablemente poco impacto fiscal
sobre los gobiernos estatal y locales.
SI
SI NO
NO ESCOLAR
9. SISTEMA DE JUSTICIA PENAL. C. DISTRITO 2 DE MEJORA DE
DERECHOS DE LAS VÍCTIMAS. LIBERTAD INSTALACIONES ESCOLARES DE
SUPERVISADA. ENMIENDA COLEGIOS COMUNITARIOS DE WEST HILLS
CONSTITUCIONAL Y LEY POR INICIATIVA. (ÁREA DE COALINGA). Para mejorar la calidad
Requiere notificación a la víctima y que se le dé de la educación; renovar y construir aulas e
la oportunidad de hacer comentarios durante instalaciones educacionales; adquirir tierra;
ciertas etapas del proceso de justicia penal, mejorar el ahorro de energía; actualizar los
incluyendo fianza, declaración de culpabilidad o sistemas eléctricos para mejorar el acceso a
inocencia, sentencia y libertad supervisada.
computadoras y tecnología; y hacer que el
Establece que se considere la seguridad de la
170S-BT N FR 170-008
víctima al determinar la fianza o la libertad
Distrito sea elegible para $50.0 millones en
supervisada. Impacto fiscal: Posible pérdida de fondos apareados del Estado; ¿debe el Distrito
ahorros estatales de funcionamiento de No. 2 de Mejora de Instalaciones Escolares
prisiones y mayores costos para las cárceles de (Área de Coalinga) del Distrito de Colegios
los condados de cientos de millones de dólares Comunitarios de West Hills emitir $11.6 millones
anuales. Posibles ahorros netos anuales a largo en bonos, a tasas de interés legales, con
plazo de unas pocas decenas de millones de supervisión ciudadana, auditorías financieras
dólares en procedimientos de libertad anuales garantizadas, y ningún dinero para los
supervisada. salarios de los administradores?
SI SI
NO NO
10. VEHÍCULOS DE COMBUSTIBLE CONDADO
ALTERNATIVO Y ENERGÍA RENOVABLE.
BONOS. LEY POR INICIATIVA. Autoriza $5 mil L. Iniciativa de Ley para Actualización y
millones en bonos a ser pagados con dinero del Mejoramiento de Bibliotecas del Vecindario.
Fondo General del estado para ayudar a Para agregar libros, separar áreas para la
consumidores y a otros a comprar ciertos realización de las tareas escolares para
vehículos y para financiar investigación en niños/jóvenes, trabajar con las escuelas del
energía renovable y vehículos de combustible vecindario para aumentar los programas para
alternativo. Impacto fiscal: Costos para el estado después del horario escolar y de búsqueda de
de unos $10 mil millones a lo largo de 30 años empleo, mejorar, actualizar, reparar, y construir
para saldar los bonos. Mayores recaudaciones sucursales de bibliotecas urbanas/rurales del
estatales y locales, con posibilidad de ascender Condado de Fresno; incluyendo acceso para
discapacitados, seguridad contra incendios,
a varias decenas de millones de dólares hasta el
remoción de asbestos, mejoramiento del ahorro
año 2019. Posibles costos administrativos para
de energía y de la tecnología,
el estado de unos $10 millones anuales.
¿deben los votantes del Condado de Fresno
enmendar el impuesto a las ventas de un octavo
SI de centavo por un impuesto a las ventas de un
cuarto de centavo durante dieciséis años con
NO revisión pública independiente de los gastos?
SI
NO
VOLTIE Y VOTE AMBOS LADOS
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N FR 170-010
N FR 170-011
VOTER’S
PAMPHLET The following pages contain
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
together with
BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES,
ARGUMENTS AND STATEMENT OF GROUNDS
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS
This pamphlet may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on
the Sample Ballot. Each candidate’s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is
printed at the expense of the candidate unless otherwise determined by the governing body.
THE TEXT OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS PRINTED
AS FILED WITH THE FRESNO COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
Existing Charter language to be deleted is in strikeout type. New Charter language proposed to be
added is underlined.
01-03 N FR 170-012
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 10 JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 10
JIM KELLEY AGE: 46 DOUGLAS O. TREISMAN AGE: 48
Occupation: Deputy District Attorney/Reserve Deputy Sheriff/Law Professor Occupation: Fresno County Deputy District Attorney
Qualifications: Education and Qualifications:
I am the only candidate for judge with proven experience as a FRESNO COUNTY DEPUTY Because of experience and common sense, I am the only candidate endorsed by Sheriff
DISTRICT ATTORNEY and RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFF. STEVE MAGARIAN; District Attorneys DALE BLICKENSTAFF and ED HUNT; The FRESNO
For the past decade as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, I have arrested gang members, drug dealers DEPUTY SHERIFF’S, FRESNO POLICE OFFICERS’, CLOVIS POLICE OFFICERS’, FRESNO
and other violent criminals. As a veteran Deputy District Attorney, I prosecute the dangerous SHERIFF’S SERGEANT’S; and CALIFORNIA FISH & GAME WARDENS’ ASSOCIATIONS.
criminals who victimize our families. As a Judge, I will ensure that JUSTICE is served. Fairness and Efficiency have won me the endorsement of CRIME VICTIMS ACTION
I strongly support THREE STRIKES, MEGAN’S LAW, and the DEATH PENALTY. That’s why ALLIANCE, CITIZENS FOR LAW AND ORDER, LA RAZA LAWYERS, The FRESNO BEE, and
over 7,000 members of Law Enforcement support me. I am the only candidate endorsed by local 14 Superior Court Judges.
Police Chiefs, Judges, Prosecutors and frontline cops. They know I will be a tough, no-nonsense I have over 21 years criminal and civil law experience, and over 19 years experience
Judge who will protect victims’ rights. prosecuting Murderers, Gang Members, Sex Offenders and Career Criminals.
I have bachelors and masters degrees from Fresno State, and a doctorate from one of the top I am the only candidate Certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist.
twenty law schools in the United States. I have extensive experience as a POLICE ACADEMY Currently In Charge of the DA Lifer Unit, I teach DAs, Police Agencies and Correctional Officers.
INSTRUCTOR, LAW PROFESSOR, and CIVIL LITIGATOR. As the only Fresno native running A father and husband, I am likewise dedicated to improving our community: As Past President
for judge, and married father of two, I will work hard to keep our schools and neighborhoods safe. of the Board for Exceptional Parents Unlimited, a center for children and families, and Chairman
With your help, I overwhelmingly won the primary election. With your vote, together, we can of Genetic Services Central California, a nonprofit, I have helped children with disabilities for over
make Fresno a safer community. Thank you. 12 years.
I am the choice of law enforcement, our legal community and our Judges. Please see why:
www.treisman4judge.com.
Thank you for your vote,
Douglas O. Treisman
CS-1550-1 N FR 170-013
C. WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Scope of Projects. Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace, renovate,
SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 (COALINGA AREA) construct, equip, furnish and otherwise improve District facilities as described below.
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE The specific facilities projects which are described below include all related and
incidental costs, including costs of design, engineering, architect and other professional
BOND AUTHORIZATION services, site preparation, utilities, landscaping and other incidental costs, and
By approval of this proposition by at least 55 percent of the registered voters voting on construction management. Bond proceeds may also be expended to acquire and
the proposition, the District will be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to install furniture, fixtures and equipment at any classrooms and other facilities of the
$11,600,000 in aggregated principal at interest rates below the legal limit and to District. The District may alter the scope and nature of any of the specific projects,
provide financing for the specific facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List which are described below as required by conditions that arise during the course of
described below, subject to all the accountability requirements specified below. design and construction, including unforeseen conditions such as dry rot, mold and
faulty engineering.
ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF EXISTING FACILITIES
The provisions in this section are specifically included in this proposition in order that
the voters and taxpayers in the District may be assured that their money will be spent Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace, renovate, equip, rebuild and
wisely. Expenditures to address specific facilities needs of the District will be in furnish the District’s educational and joint-use facilities. Such projects may consist of
compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3), of the State the following:
Constitution and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of • Renovate existing classrooms, restrooms, teaching labs, and student support
2000 (codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following.) facilities, including repairing roofs, and upgrading plumbing and sewer systems
Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The Board of Trustees shall establish • Install instructional technology infrastructure to improve student access to
an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee under Education Code Section 15278 computers and modern technology
and following to ensure bond proceeds are expended only on the school facilities
projects listed below. The committee will be established within 60 days of the date • Make health, safety, and security upgrades, including increased lighting systems
when the results of the election appear in the minutes of the Board of Trustees. and video surveillance equipment to ensure adequate security
Performance Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent • Install, repair, or replace windows and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the systems to improve energy efficiency
facilities projects listed below.
• Make energy conservation improvements, including but not limited to installation of
Financial Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent solar panels to reduce utility costs and be more environmentally responsible
financial audit of the bond proceeds until all of those proceeds have been spent for the
facilities projects listed below. • Modernize the students' outdated and inadequate Residence Hall
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS • Upgrade and modernize the college’s Performing Arts Center, which is also
available for community use
No Administrator Salaries. Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this
proposition shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation • Modernize the Student Union building, including the bookstore
of facilities including the furnishing and equipping of facilities or acquisition or lease of • Modernize the Speech and Arts building
real property for facilities and not for any other purpose, including teacher and
administrator salaries and other District operating expenses. • Make maintenance and infrastructure improvements throughout the campus
BOND PROJECT LIST ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES
The Bond Project List shown below is a part of the ballot proposition and must be Bond proceeds will also be expended to construct new classrooms, restrooms,
reproduced in any official document required to contain the full statement of the bond teaching labs, and other educational and joint-use facilities, including site
proposition. improvements, acquisition of land, furniture and equipment, and technology upgrades.
Such projects may consist of the following:
Evaluation of Needs. As required by Article XIII A of the California Constitution, the
Board of Trustees of the District has certified that it has evaluated safety, and • Construct an indoor events center that will be used for activities, such as but not
information technology needs in developing the list of facilities projects shown below. limited to, local, regional, national collegiate and professional events
Projects Subject to Available Funding. The following list of projects is subject to the • Expand and refurbish the Wellness Center, including the gymnasium, locker
availability of adequate funding to the District. Approval of the bond measure does not rooms, and athletic facilities
guarantee that the proposed projects in the District that are the subject of bonds under
the measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by the bond • Construct an Agriculture/Science Facility, including facilities for livestock,
measure. The District's proposal for the projects does assume the receipt of matching agriculture classes and training
state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a • Construct an Allied Health Facility, which houses courses for nursing, emergency
statewide bond measure. Partners and additional funding sources will be sought to medical, psychiatric technician, and other health care programs
leverage additional facility funds.
• Expand the Child Development Center, including providing additional parking
PR-9020-1 N FR 170-014
• Provide a learning center in Huron. ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
• Construct joint-use facilities for sports, recreation, events and activities; in West Hills College Coalinga has long been a valuable asset to the communities of
partnership with local city, schools, and community agencies Coalinga and Huron. For over 75 years, the College has provided access to higher
education and improved the quality of the community. From trained psychiatric
technicians to skilled heavy equipment operators to university transfer preparation, the
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL College has been there for local residents and students alike.
Voter approval of this measure will authorize the governing board of the West Hills Today, outdated campus classrooms need major renovations, inadequate 50-year-old
Community College District to issue and sell bonds in the maximum amount of Eleven college facilities must be upgraded and new facilities should be constructed to meet
Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,600,000), bearing interest at legal rates, 21st century safety, technological, and educational standards.
within School Facilities Improvement District No. 2 (Coalinga Area). The bond Access to quality education and college facilities is critical to the future of our
proceeds will be used to improve classrooms and educational facilities in School communities. Your YES vote on Measure C will better prepare students for high
Facilities Improvement District No. 2, including renovation and construction of demand jobs and future educational opportunities, which will continue benefiting our
classrooms and educational facilities; to acquire land, improve energy efficiency, and community for the next 75 years.
upgrade electrical systems to improve access to computers and technology; may make
the Improvement District eligible for up to Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000) in state Measure C will upgrade the old Coalinga campus and provide new facilities by:
matching funds; and will be subject to annual financial and performance audits and a
citizens' oversight committee, but will not be used for administrators’ salaries. • Renovating and replacing outdated plumbing, sewer, heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning systems
s/ Janelle E. Kelley
Interim City Attorney • Upgrading electrical systems to improve access to computers and modern
technology
TAX RATE STATEMENT • Partnering with state and local agencies to construct and modernize
classrooms and student support facilities
An election will be held in School Facilities Improvement District No. 2 (Coalinga Area)
of the West Hills Community College District (the ”District”) on November 4, 2008 to • Repairing and replacing deteriorating roofs
authorize the sale of $11,600,000 in general obligation bonds. The following • Constructing an Agricultural/Science Facility and Allied Health Facility
information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California
Elections Code. Measure C makes financial sense and, by law, has taxpayer protections:
1. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond • Passing Measure C will bring in up to $50.0 million in matching state funds
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 • All spending will be annually audited and reviewed by an independent
statement, is $.01900 per $100 ($19.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation citizens’ oversight committee;
in fiscal year 2009-10. • Funds can only be spent to improve and construct college facilities in the
2. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond Coalinga area and not for salaries.
issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds, Measure C deserves our support. It will keep our tax dollars local, renovate West Hills
based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this College Coalinga, improve educational opportunities, and maintain the quality of our
statement, is $.0190 per $100 ($19.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in communities. And that’s something we can all support. Please VOTE YES ON
fiscal year 2021-22. MEASURE C!
3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to fund this s/ Larry Todd
bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of Owner – Coalinga Batteries Inc.
filing this statement, is $.0190 per $100 ($19.00 per $100,000) of assessed
valuation. s/ Dixie Welborn
Board President – Coalinga-Huron Parks & Recreation District
These estimates are based on projections derived from information obtained from
official sources. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary s/ Ramon Dominguez
depending on the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at each sale and Mayor – City of Huron
actual increases in assessed valuations. The timing of the bond sales and the amount
of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the needs of the District. Actual s/ Dee Johnson
assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within Owner – J & D Trucking
the District as determined in the assessment and the equalization process. s/ Ross Allen
s/ Ken Stoppenbrink President – Turk Station
Vice Chancellor of Business Services
West Hills Community College District
NO ARGUMENT WAS FILED AGAINST THIS MEASURE
PR-9020-2 N FR 170-015
LEGAL DESCRIPTION 25. thence East 5 miles;
Being all of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District within Fresno, Monterey and 26. thence South 4 miles;
San Benito Counties, and being more particularly described as follows:
27. thence East 5 miles to the line common to the Counties of
BEGINNING at the South corner of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, said Fresno and Kings Counties;
point being the intersection of the Counties of Fresno, Kings, and Monterey Counties;
thence from said point of beginning, along the perimeter of said Coalinga-Huron 28. thence along said common line, South 5 miles, and
Unified School District the following courses and distances: 29. Southwesterly to the said point of beginning of this description.
1. Northwesterly along the line between Fresno and Monterey
Counties to the North line of Section 34, Township 20 South,
Range 12 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
2. thence leaving said County line, West 3 miles, more or less,
3. said thence Northeasterly 1 mile, more or less;
4. thence Northwesterly to the West line of Section 14, Township
20 South, Range 11 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
5. thence North to an angle point in the line between the Counties
of Monterey and San Benito;
6. thence Southeasterly along the line between the Counties of
Monterey and San Benito to a point common to the Counties of
Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno Counties;
7. thence Northeasterly along the line common to the Counties of
San Benito and Fresno Counties to the West line of Township
18 South, Range 13 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
8. thence North to the North line of Township 17 South, Range 13
East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
9. thence East to the Northeast corner of Section 4, Township 17
South, Range 14 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
10. thence South 6 miles,
11. thence East 3 miles;
12. thence South 5 miles;
13. thence East 7 miles;
14. thence South 1 mile;
15. thence East 2 miles;
16. thence North 1 mile;
17. thence East 1 mile;
18. thence South 1 mile;
19. thence East 1 mile;
20. thence South 1 mile;
21. thence East 2 miles;
22. thence South 1 mile;
23. thence East 1 mile;
24. thence North 2 miles;
PR-9020-3 N FR 170-016
N FR 170-017
L. NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY UPGRADE AND IMPROVEMENT MEASURE Board of Equalization and the County's election expenses, including the expense of
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE another library tax, if one is placed on the ballot.
To add books, separate homework areas for children/youth, work with neighborhood The tax revenues would also be used to reimburse the County for election costs and to
schools to increase after school and job search programs, improve, upgrade, repair, pay the fees charged by the state in administering the tax.
and construct urban/rural Fresno County branch libraries; including disability access,
fire safety, remove asbestos, improve energy efficiency and technology, shall Fresno The Fresno County Board of Supervisors and the governing board of the Coalinga
County voters amend the one-eighth cent sales tax with a one-quarter cent sales tax Huron Library District would be responsible for the specific expenditures of their
for sixteen years with independent public review of expenditures? respective shares of the tax revenues, under the general laws governing each type of
entity. The Citizens Review Panel established by the Board of Supervisors to monitor
the County Library’s expenditures under the current tax would continue to provide
independent public review of expenditures for the amended tax.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL
s/ Janelle E. Kelley
State law authorizes a county board of supervisors to propose a special countywide Interim County Counsel
sales tax (“transactions and use tax”) for public library construction, acquisition,
programs and operations within the county. The tax proposal may be at the rate of
either 0.125 or 0.25 percent for up to 16 years. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
In 2004, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors proposed, and the voters approved, This ballot measure is to amend the current one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) Retail
a special library sales tax at the rate of 0.125 percent for 7 years. This tax became Transaction and Use Tax in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Fresno
operative on April 1, 2006, and will expire on March 31, 2013. County, which expires March 31, 2013, to one-quarter of one percent (.25%) effective
for a period of 16 years. The State Board of Equalization will continue to administer
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has adopted an ordinance (Ord. 08-020), this sales tax if approved by at least two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure.
amending the current special library sales tax ordinance, by increasing the current
special library sales tax from 0.125 percent to 0.25 percent, and by extending the term The tax equates to 25 cents for a $100 purchase. This ordinance will generate
of the special sales tax, to March 31, 2025, subject to an affirmative vote by two-thirds approximately twenty-eight million dollars ($28,000,000) annually, with the growth of
of the voters voting on this measure. Under the proposed amended sales tax this revenue generally following the economic trends within the local community.
ordinance, if two-thirds of the voters voting on the measure approve, the tax would be
imposed at the rate of one-fourth of one percent (0.25 percent) for 16 years, The revenue from this Public Library Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance will be used
commencing on April 1, 2009, and expiring on March 31, 2025. exclusively for public library services within Fresno County. In accordance with the
provisions of the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, the tax will terminate on March
The Fresno County Free Library and the Coalinga-Huron Library District shall share the 31, 2025 or 16 years after the first day of the first calendar quarter following the
total transactions and use tax revenues collected Countywide according to their execution of the amended contract with the State Board of Equalization.
proportions of County population, with about 97 percent going to Fresno County Free
Library, and about 3 percent to the Coalinga-Huron Library District. Their respective s/ Vicki Crow
shares shall be determined by their proportions of the total population of the County, as Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
certified on or before June 1, 2009, June 1, 2013, June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2021 by
the State Librarian, pursuant to Education Code section 18021. ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The proceeds from this tax shall be used exclusively for public library purposes, and Measure L is a proposed 25 cents sales tax on every $100 spent and would be used
shall only be used to supplement existing funding or services for the support of public for library operations and facilities.
libraries, and shall not be used to supplant or replace those existing funding or
services. Measure L would add more books, computers, improve technology and provide
separate homework areas for our children. This will support working closely with our
As required by state law, the ordinance includes an expenditure plan, that describes neighborhood schools to increase after-school and job search programs. 83% of
the specific purposes for which tax revenues may be expended, including: continuing Fresno County residents will receive a new or improved library in their neighborhood.
expanded library hours and increasing open hours further where possible, at branches; Improvements would include repairs and construction, fire safety, asbestos removal
providing current technology in libraries and for remote use; continuing to add and to and improve energy efficiency in urban and rural branch libraries throughout the
replace worn and out-of-date books and materials; continuing to add new books and county. Measure L is for sixteen years with independent public review of all
other materials; adding new technology as needed to serve residents; continuing expenditures.
current expanded programs and services, and expanding programs and services
further, for children, young adults, parents, adults, seniors, and job seekers; working In 1998 and in 2004 the voters in Fresno County passed Measure B by over 70% and
with neighborhood schools to increase after school programs and job search programs; 71% respectively. The results: people are using the improved services (up 150%).
continuing locally funded literacy services; maintaining and repairing urban/rural public Measure L would keep all these service improvements but many of our branches
libraries throughout the County, including disability access, fire safety, and removal of cannot sustain the success of Measure B without new and renovated facilities. The
asbestos; improving of energy efficiency and technology; improving, upgrading and increase in people using libraries has led to the need for Measure L to help renovate
constructing new urban/rural libraries throughout the County; requiring that proceeds existing library branches and build new ones.
from the sale or trade of any library constructed with funds from this Measure shall be Passing Measure L would incorporate the current sales tax, Measure B benefiting
reinvested in future libraries; and paying the administrative expenses of the State 100% of county residents, so that the increase would only be 12 ½ cents per $100
spent!
PR-9025-1 N FR 170-018
So why is Measure L so important? Measure L will have a direct impact on nearly ARGUMENT AGAINST
every neighborhood and citizen in Fresno County. Estimates for Measure L range for
additional revenue from $225 million to $335 million and will help us receive matching JUST NOT NOW
funds from the state and private donations earmarked for library branches. The County Library tax adopted in 1998 added a .125% sales tax to every taxable
A Measure L yes vote means taking local control and improving the quality of life in dollar we spend for a 7 year period. In 2004 the voters authorized the tax for 7 more
Fresno County. years until April 2013. In other words the current sales tax is not to expire for 4
more years.
For improvements in our education, literacy and technology, please vote yes on
Measure L. (www.yesforfresnolibraries.com). The current tax generates approximately $12,500,000 per year exclusively for the
Fresno County Library. The new and additional tax will generate an additional
s/ Larry Powell $12,500,000 for a total of $25,000,000 a year for the next 16 years.
Superintendent
Fresno County Office of Education Measure “L” does this by increasing the current .125% sales tax by another .125% to
= .25% for each taxable dollar spent for the next 16 years starting in April 1, 2009 to
s/ Steve Magarian March 31, 2025.
Former Sheriff
Fresno County The money from the current sales tax in addition to its current share of the property
tax and the state funds it receives, will allow the county library to do just fine for the
s/ Deborah J. Ikeda next few years while we are going through these very difficult and trying economic
Chairperson times.
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The Citizens for 21 Century Libraries
The proponents argue it’s just another 1/8¢ added to each $1.00 we are currently
s/ Sally M. Caglia taxed on now. In light of all the skyrocketing costs for gasoline and everything else we
Businesswoman need for that matter, while the State is contemplating additional taxes to balance its
budget, it seems it’s just the wrong time to ask us to raise taxes.
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
The county will be assessing an additional fee of up to approximately $4,400 for
WHY NOW? almost every new home constructed in the cities and county.
THE CURRENT SALES TAX WILL NOT EXPIRE FOR 4 MORE YEARS. A big portion of the approximately $115,000,000 generated by this new construction
The current tax of 1/8¢ generates approximately $12.5 million per year exclusively for assessment in the next 5 years is slated to be spent on county library construction.
the Fresno County Library until April 2013. We don’t need this additional sales tax now.
Measure “L” will increase what the library receives to approximately $25 million, VOTE NO
raising our taxes by 1/4¢ for each taxable dollar we spend for the next 16 years starting
in April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2025. Yet, nothing is to be spent on expanding the main BY:
library in downtown Fresno.
s/ Doug Vagim
The money from the current sales tax in addition to its current share of the San Joaquin Valley Taxpayers Association,
property tax and the state funds it receives, will allow the county library to do Former member, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
just fine for the next few years while we are going through these very difficult
and trying economic times.
The proponents argue it’s just 1/4¢ added to each dollar we spend now. In light of REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST
all the skyrocketing costs for gasoline and everything else we need for that The Citizens for 21st Century Libraries would like to respond to the misleading claims
matter, while the State is contemplating additional taxes to balance its budget, it of the argument against Measure L.
seems it’s just the wrong time to ask us to raise taxes.
1. Measure L is about local control and improving our quality of life.
NEW – The county will be assessing an additional fee of up to approximately
$4,400 for almost every new home constructed in the cities and the county. 2. During tough economic times, library usage increases because of the free
services they provide to students, senior citizens and families, saving them
A big portion of the approximately $115,000,000 generated by this new construction money right now.
assessment in the next 5 years is slated to be spent on county library construction.
3. Long term stable funding that keeps tax dollars at work here in Fresno County
We don’t need this additional sales tax now. is important.
VOTE NO 4. More after-school and job search programs, helping to keep kids in school
BY: and out of gangs are needed.
s/ Doug Vagim 5. The very small 12 ½ cent increase on $100 will upgrade and renovate
San Joaquin Valley Taxpayers Association, libraries which have not been improved since the 1950’s, 1960’s or 1970’s.
Former member, Fresno County Board of Supervisors
PR-9025-2 N FR 170-019
6. Renovation and construction of new library branches located closer to your
neighborhood and will help create new jobs.
7. Public libraries will receive only 11% ($485) of the $4,399 assessment on new
homes. This will not cover the cost of even one library branch.
8. Measure L will allow our libraries to receive matching funds from the State,
funds that Fresno citizens would otherwise lose to other counties.
9. It will capture income from tourists and visitors and be used exclusively for our
libraries.
10. Food, medicines and other non-taxable items are exempt from Measure L.
Consider the facts! NOW is the time to join teachers, law enforcement, business and
community leaders and the citizens of Fresno County and vote…
YES on Measure L
s/ Dr. Pete Mehas
Former Superintendent
Fresno County Office of Education
s/ David Mas Masumoto
Farmer & Author
s/ Betty Rodriguez
Past-President
League of Mexican-American Women
s/ Hal McKinney
Former Sheriff
Fresno County
s/ James Hallowell
Businessman
PR-9025-3 N FR 170-020