The Press' East County Election Edition 10.16.2020

East County ELECTIONS THE PRESS

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Councilmember

CLAUDETTE STATON Responsible Leadership

Claudette’s Accomplishments: • Working with the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development to promote Priority Area 1/The Innovation Center • Promoting designated farming and grape-growing areas with signage • Refinancing city bonds, saving Brentwood $11 million • Securing installation of street lamps, enhancing neighborhood safety • Moving forward with design of a teen center • Supporting developer impact fees to fund fire services

Endorsed by Mayor Robert Taylor & Assemblyman Jim Frazier

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Paid for by Re-Elect Claudette Staton for Brentwood City Council District 1 2020 FPPC#: 1384088

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BRENTWOOD CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

Jovita has a proven track record of speaking up for residents of Brentwood on issues that matter to us! There is a lot of work to do across our town and Jovita is prepared to influence the City Agenda to focus on resident issues over special interest groups.

JOVITAMENDOZA.COM JOVITAMENDOZA.COM for for Brentwood City Council District 1 1 Brentwood City Council District

JOBS Collaborate and use innovation to bring jobs to Brentwood that provide livable wages, while helping existing businesses to drive sales.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Partner with all agencies to find funding sources for fire services and help improve ECCFPD response times.

HOMES We have a General Plan with an optimal mix.

Stick to the plan and refuse to give in to developers pushing to increase density.

Let’s hold the Urban Limit Line!

BUDGET Continue fiscal responsibility for all by working to increase sales tax revenue.

Paid for by the Committee Jovita Mendoza for Brentwood City Council District 1 Paid for by the Committee Jovita Mendoza for Brentwood City Council District 1

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Brentwood City Council District 1 www.BetterForBrentwood.com Paid for by the Committee Jovita Mendoza for Brentwood City Council District 1 FPPC# 1429666

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BR E NTWO O D MAYO R

Joel Bryant

Brian Carleton

Paul La Follette

Ryan Raimondi

Karen Rarey

Edward Schuck

Steve Young

• Occupation: Pastor

• Occupation: e-Commerce professional

• Occupation: Farmer

• Occupation: Student

• Slogan: I’m not a professional politician; but remember professionals built the Titanic, an amateur built the Ark

• Slogan: The future has a new face

• Occupation: City councilmember

• Occupation: Deputy probation officer

• Occupation: Retired procurement buyer

• Slogan: Voice of the people

• Slogan: Law and order

• Slogan: Slow growth

• Reason for running: “A vote for me is a vote to defend our police and ensure law and order. I will do everything I can to fully fund and support our school resource officers and ensure our kids have the highest quality education in a safe environment. I also want to improve City businesses and infrastructure.”

• Reason for running: “I am a Reform Candidate dedicated and committed to: Slow Growth; Public Safety; Improved emergency response times; Representing and protecting residents; Supporting the business community; Economic development and real jobs; No special interest favors; Lean, disciplined city government; Fiscal conservatism; Balanced budget; Flat budget (as appropriate); Government austerity; Communicating with residents; Educating the electorate.

• Length of residence: 19 years • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “To keep our families safe from the type of crime seen in neighboring communities.

To protect our small-town feel. I listened and helped to create our general plan which protects our urban limit lines, defends our agricultural core, makes bringing high-quality tech, medical and corporate industries a top priority, while limiting housing to responsible future growth.

If elected Mayor, I will continue to search-out positive solutions for Brentwood’s future.”

• Length of residence: 9 years

• Slogan: Even Better in Brentwood • Reason for running: “I’m prepared to find creative pathways forward in helping guide our schools, businesses, families, first responders, farmers, marginalized people, and every resident towards healing and health. More than that, I intend to establish policies, protocols, and institutions that will change our city for good and forever.”

• Length of residence: 35 years

• Reason for running: “Focus: moratorium on taxes; Fire department expansion per capital; Preserving farmland; Protecting our greenbelt corridors; Improving downtown Brentwood; Bringing back the Cornfest; Protecting the Delta; stop the tunnels. The La Follette/ Giannini families are a cornerstone of Brentwood history who value education, farming, family, helping those disadvantaged and safer streets.”

• Length of residence: 18 years

• Reason for running: “I hope to apply my dedication and experience as a public servant to be an innovative champion for increased medical services funding, economic revitalization, and other untouched issues in Brentwood. I am indebted to the residents thereof for fostering my sense of community and nurturing my desire to give back. I hope that I can repay that debt by offering Brentwood a fresh perspective on our most crucial issues.”

• Length of residence: 25 years

• Reason for running: “I am keenly aware of the needs of our community.

I’ve fought to bring jobs to Brentwood. As PA-1 Specific Plan co-chair, we zoned 368-acres to create shovel-ready land for high-quality jobs and approved $11.5M in city-funded infrastructure projects on that land to entice companies to move here.”

• Length of residence: 1.5 years

• Length of residence: 24 years

Vote for one candidate. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

ELECT

R Y A N RAIMONDI M AYO R 2020 Leadership with Integrity

Endorsed by: • Jon Elam

(Former Brentwood City Manager)

• Richard Griek

(Vice-President of Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Club)

• Brian Swisher

(Former Brentwood Mayor)

• Annette Beckstrand (Former Brentwood Vice-Mayor)

• Lyndsie Memory (LUHSD Teacher of the Year)

Visit www.ryanformayor2020.com for more information or to donate

Paid for by Ryan Raimondi for Mayor 2020

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B RE NTWO OD CI TY CO U NCIL , D ISTR ICT 1

Faye Maloney

• Length of residence: 11 years • Occupation: Law enforcement professional

Jovita Mendoza • Length of residence: 20 years • Occupation: Sr. Analytics Manager • Slogan: Better for Brentwood

• Slogan: None • Reason for running: “Brentwood is evolving. It’s the destination for people who want to raise a family, have access to excellent public education, purchase affordable homes in desirable neighborhoods and relish quality community amenities. Brentwood deserves a new generation of leadership that will protect the heritage of Brentwood while managing growth in a thoughtful way.”

• Reason for running: “I’m running to bring new leadership to Brentwood’s City Council. I’ll continue the work I’ve done to hold developers accountable, focus on bringing jobs to the Innovation Center, partner with local agencies to improve our safety and emergency response times. We must expand the head count of our police department.”

Claudette Staton (Incumbent) • Length of residence: 17 years • Occupation: City councilmember • Slogan: Responsible leadership • Reason for running: “Job creation and economic development.

Emergency services.

Shorten emergency ambulance routes to nearby hospitals by extending Sand Creek Road. Maintain parks, open space and farmland. Inclusion and accountability. Ensure all viewpoints are valued and embrace community engagement in decisionmaking.”

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Brian Swisher

Indrani Golden

Susannah Meyer

Olga Vidriales

• Occupation: Businessperson

• Occupation: Golden Excellence Cleaning coowner

• Occupation: California State Senate, Senior District Representative

• Occupation: Professional real estate agent

• Slogan: Keep Brentwood Shining Bright!

• Slogan: Together, we can make a difference!

• Length of residence: Lifelong

• Slogan: None • Reason for running: “Drawing on my background in business and local politics, I would like to enhance the downtown businesses, protect our agriculture, encourage entrepreneurs to invest in their own beliefs and aspirations, and most importantly, find a resolution to our fire protection services.”

Vote for one candidate. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

MEYER for City Council • District 3

Together We Can Make a Difference A livable and equitable community for all - strengthening of social services for all ages and abilities.

More responsible growth that aligns with our General Plan and considers our emergency services.

Support of small business recovery; innovation and regional collaboration for new business growth.

Paid for by Susannah Meyer for Brentwood City Council 2020 FPPC# 1430682

• Length of residence: 15 years

• Reason for running: “My five priorities are: public safety; transportation; local jobs; smart growth; quality of life.

Brentwood is a great city, which is why our family chose to live here since 2005. I want to ensure we continue to be the shining example of excellence. I will put my experience and education to work for my neighbors in District 3 and all of Brentwood.”

• Length of residence: 11 years

• Reason for running: “I hope to promote open conversation and transparency to the Brentwood community.

My platforms include strengthening social services for our older adults and other vulnerable populations, keeping our growth responsible and aligned with our General Plan, and promoting success for our small businesses through ordinance review, collaboration, and creative innovation.”

• Length of residence: 18 years

• Slogan: Moving forward with everything we love about Brentwood • Reason for running: “Fire Protection Services – Collaboration with all regional partners to find sustainable and equitable solutions; Strategic Growth – Adherence to our existing general plan while remaining openminded to the changing dynamics of Brentwood’s needs; Economic Development – Creation of jobs so our citizens can work and live in our beautiful city.”

Vote for one candidate. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

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Elect

EDWARD SCHUCK For Mayor

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Law and Order

am Deputy Edward Schuck, and I am asking for your vote to become the next Mayor of Brentwood. As a law enforcement officer with ten years of experience, I have devoted my career to keeping our community safe and working with families to get kids off drugs, back into school, and out of the criminal justice system. I will take a no nonsense approach to getting our city back on track by increasing the number of police officers on the streets, fixing our broken fire district funding, and voting NO on all new housing development until we can get Brentwood’s infrastructure problems under control. Join me in voting the old political cronies out so we can all build a new future for Brentwood!

KEY ISSUES: Fully funding our police and fire services.

NO new housing development.

Re-open our schools and businesses NOW! For more information or to donate visit our website: www.schuck4brentwood.org

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Olga Vidriales

for Brentwood City Council District #3

MY TOP 3 PRIORITIES

Fire Protection Services & Public Safety – Collaboration with all regional partners to find sustainable and equitable solutions. Continued funding and support for our Brentwood Police Department.

Strategic and Responsible Growth – Continued efforts to adhere to the existing general plan while remaining open minded to the changing dynamics of our community’s needs. Ensure that our Brentwood community maintains voting rights and power over future changes.

Job Creation & Economic Development – Creation of jobs so our citizens can work and live in our city. Focused attention on continued development of the Innovation Center to attract high paying, technical jobs to Brentwood.

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WE SUPPORT OLGA FOR CITY COUNCIL

ELECTED OFFICIALS: • MAYOR BOB TAYLOR, CITY OF BRENTWOOD • ASSEMBLYMEMBER JIM FRAZIER, District 11 COMMUNITY MEMBERS: • Rob Brandt, Bill Brandt Ford • Seana Fippin, Red Box Business Solutions Inc. • Rob & Amber Martin, Shadow Lake Residents & Local Law Enforcement • Joey Nardone, Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider • Rhonda Kraeber, Kraeber Law Office

www.olgaforbrentwood.com Paid for by Olga Vidriales Brentwood City Council 2020 ID# 1431376

Brian

Swisher City Council Former Brentwood Mayor • Life-long resident of Brentwood Local business owner Will create more jobs/help current businesses Protect agriculture • Help improve fire protection services @SwisherforCityCouncil Paid for by Brian Swisher for City Council 2020 ID# 1430624

SUPPORT THE VOTE

ELECTION DAY • NOV. 3, 2020

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BR E NTWO O D U N I O N S C H O O L D I ST R I C T B OA R D

Measure X Measure X, proposed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, will assess a countywide 0.5% sales tax to be used for general governmental purposes of Contra Costa County.

The measure requires a simple majority to pass. If this ballot measure becomes effective, the sales tax will be collected on the gross receipts of sales of personal property across the county for a period of 20 years, starting April 1, 2021. The sales tax will not be collected on the sale of food or on other transactions that are exempt from the sales tax under state law.

Contra Costa County anticipates that the sales tax will generate $81 million annually. Sales tax proceeds will be deposited into Contra Costa County’s general fund to be used for general governmental purposes of the county. The Board of Supervisors will determine how the funds will be used.

As a general tax measure, the board is prohibited from specifying how those funds will be disbursed until after the measure’s passage.

However, the ballot measure indicates that funds from the sales tax could be used to fund the county hospital and health clinics, law enforcement services, fire and emergency services, early childhood

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education, and/or social services, among other general governmental purposes. This ballot measure does not restrict the use of sales tax proceeds to specific governmental purposes.

If the sales tax measure becomes effective, Contra Costa County’s annual appropriations limit under Article XIIIB of the California Constitution will be increased by the aggregate total of sales tax proceeds in that year.

Arguments for Measure X: Income loss and growing housing and food insecurities during the current pandemic have crippled the ability of Contra Costa County families to feel secure in meeting their most basic needs.

New revenues are now essential to address the needs of Contra Costa residents and families, creating a healthy and safe Contra Costa.

Arguments against Measure X: With many facing pandemic-driven financial hardships, now is not the time for a sales tax increase. Thousands of small businesses closed.

Millions of Californians are unemployed. Those still working often are seeing smaller paychecks. Too many people now face impossible choices as they try to pay for food, rent, healthcare, other necessities and taxes.

Blythe Lind

Thuy DaoJensen

• Length of residence: 18 years

• Length of residence: 5 years

• Occupation: Educator • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “As an involved parent in the district for over 11 years, a former elementary school teacher, and community volunteer, I hope to continue to use my experiences to serve the students, families, and staff of the BUSD. I have a passion for education. I will work hard to ensure that we are providing fair and equitable opportunities for each and every one of the students in our district. I am dedicated, experienced, and motivated.”

Stephanie Williams-Rogers • Length of residence: 4 years

• Occupation: Education professor

• Occupation: Businesswoman and parent

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Reason for running: “I have the educational expertise to make informed decisions on the BUSD. I have taught diversity and equity classes to new teachers.

I was an elementary school teacher. I am a strong advocate for public education and will work to ensure quality educational opportunities are available to all our students.”

• Reason for running: “I am running for the BUSD to ensure every student receives a quality education and our school district is responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of our community. I know firsthand that each child approaches learning in their own way. We need leaders who will turn over every stone to find the right solutions for improved student learning and achievement.”

Carlos Sanabria • Length of residence: 53 years • Occupation: Retired educator • Slogan: None • Reason for running: ”I believe that a public education should be provided to ALL of our students, as it was provided to me. I believe that a good public education is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.

In the 18 years that I have been serving on this board, all funds have been used responsibly. I am proud of the quality education that we have helped the BUSD teachers provide to all of our children. I will continue to do my best to help navigate the challenges faced

by BUSD for Brentwood.”

Vote for two candidates. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

Elect

My priorities for Brentwood Union School District are:

Parent ★ Leader ★ Advocate I am running for office to ensure every student receives a quality education and that our school district is responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of our community.

Increase teachers’ salaries Reduce the student achievement gap across the district Ensure access to and delivery of Special Education services are created in partnership with parents Paid for by Friends of Thuy DaoJensen for Brentwood School Board FPPC #1432881

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Stephanie’s Current Public Service Chair, City of Brentwood Park and Recreation Commission and Youth Commission Liaison

Endorsed by Brentwood Teachers Association Paid for by Williams-Rogers for Brentwood School Board 2020, FPPC #1429538

District 3 Representative, Contra Costa County Family and Children’s Trust Committee Board President, Village Community Resource Center

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LIBERTY UNION HIGH S CH O O L D ISTR ICT BOA R D

Christina Dalton

Dr. Tamela Hawley

• Occupation: Retired educator • Slogan: None

• Occupation: Educator

• Length of residence: 40 years

• Length of residence: 4 years • Slogan: None

• Reason for running: “With my 37 years of teaching in public education, I have decided to apply my insight and knowledge as an educator into running and serving as a Trustee on the Board of Education. My goal is to work toward creating equity for all and to support and encourage programs to help staff provide the tools for success needed to help students.”

• Reason for running: “I will champion transparency for teachers, students and parents and support the district to maintain and improve its mission of excellence. I hold a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Social Change and my career as an educator spans 30 years.

In 2016, I began my current position as vice president at the WASC Senior College and University Commission.”

Yolanda PeñaMendrek (Incumbent)

• Length of residence: 20 years • Occupation: Retired educator/President LUHSD • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “I am committed to meeting the needs of our changing communities, with equity and fairness.

I have diligently served the students of our communities, creating policies that will ensure access to careers and college education. They are served by highly qualified teachers who are committed to their success.”

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Getting out the vote

Ray Valverde (Incumbent)

• Length of residence: Lifelong • Occupation: Educator/ Administrator • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “I have served many years on the LUHSD board. Now is the time to have an experienced board member when we must make a decision on when we send our students back to schools that provide a safe learning environment.

I have demonstrated sound decisions and leadership.”

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rentwood resident Joyce Howery drops off her election ballot at the drop box at 150 City Park Way in Brentwood.

Election day is Nov. 3, and cities throughout Contra Costa County are setting up drop boxes at various locations.

Visit www.bit.ly/localdropboxes for a complete list.

Vote for two candidates. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

Re-Elect ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Yolanda Peña-Mendrek Paid for by Yolanda Peñe-Mendrek

For LUHS District School Board ★ Integrity ★ Commitment ★ Caring ★ Experience ★ 20+ Years of Experience in Education and Business ★ Fiscally Responsible Board Member, to ensure long term resources ★ Provide equitable educational opportunities for all students to prepare ★

COMMITTED • DEPENDABLE • COLLABORATIVE Paid for by Blythe Lind for Brentwood School Board

VOTE Dr. Tamela Hawley Liberty Union High School District

EXPERIENCE, PATIENCE, & COMMITMENT IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A STRONG STAND ...

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them for college and careers/work force.

Maintain an emotional and physically safe learning environment, where students and staff are supported and protected Continue developing partnerships with colleges and businesses to provide students with internships and job opportunities.

Please Vote for Yolanda Peña-Mendrek for School Board

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LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD EDUCATION THE GREAT EQUALIZER, OUR COMMUNITY

OUR FUTURE, MY EXPERIENCE

39 years of experience as an educator 38 year business owner supporting student education 20 years with Liberty Union High School District Math department Chair at Liberty High School Lead counselor at Heritage High School LUHD New teacher mentor & coach

www.ChristinaDalton.com Paid for by Christina Dalton For Trustee, Liberty High School Board 2020

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Claire Alaura (Incumbent)

• Length of residence: Nearly 20 years • Occupation: Community volunteer • Slogan: I am running to help Oakley continue to be “a place for families in the heart of the Delta” • Reason for running: Alaura noted she’s an active participant and supporter in the efforts being made by the fire district to secure funding; she currently works with residents to find solutions to traffic issues and address safety concerns; and will work to continue supporting economic development, including attracting and retaining businesses that will provide employment and living wage jobs.

Oleksii Chuiko

George Fuller

• Length of residence: 3 years

• Length of residence: 10 years

• Occupation: Charity director

• Occupation: Retired teacher/police

• Slogan: A fresh approach to old issues

• Slogan: A new direction for Oakley

• Reason for running: Chuiko aims to keep the balance between inevitable growth and quality of life. He intends to create a thriving city where youthful vigor and business opportunities work alongside the well-established agricultural community. He said he will equally support existing businesses and work hard to attract new industries that can enhance the lives of residents and provide vital new jobs.

• Reason for running: Fuller’s top priorities include creating a new direction for city government officials; offering 24-7 child care; creating a downtown park in place of the “railroad station”; focus for the city government to provide basic services, including police, parks and road repair; offering proactive city code enforcement.

Aaron Meadows

• Length of residence: Lifelong

Conan Moats

• Length of residence: 4 years • Occupation: Teacher

• Occupation: Oakley small business person

• Slogan: Vote for Conan the librarian

• Slogan: A new voice for Oakley

• Reason for running: Moats said in his campaign statement that the community’s safety and universal access to quality public education are his highest priorities. He also believes the city needs to evaluate its future development choices. He intends to protect the wetlands, stop the tunnels; build bridges within the Latino community and service the entire community at large.

• Reason for running: Meadows said in his campaign statement that his priorities include public safety, attracting jobs, pandemic assistance and fire/911 emergency response. “Serving you on the Oakley City Council would be a great honor,” he said in the statement.

“I will think smart, work hard and ALWAYS have our residents’/taxpayers’ interests in mind when making decisions on your behalf.”

Kevin Romick (Incumbent)

• Length of residence: 27 years • Occupation: IT manager • Slogan: Jobs, Police, Roads, Parks • Reason for running: Given the opportunity to continue serving on the City Council, Romick said he’ll continue to work hard to increase public safety and security, maintaining the city’s stature as one of the 50 safest in California; improve local streets; enhance city services; and attract and retain business in order to create employment and economic opportunities in the community that will benefit all residents and build a better future for everyone.

Vote for three candidates. For more information visit, www.cocovote.us.

V TE conan moats

for OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL MY 3 PRIORITIES • BUILD A NEW COMMUNITY LIBRARY • CREATE A PLANNING COMMISSION • PROTECT OUR WETLANDS Paid for by Moats 2020 for Oakley City Council

a fresh approach

to old issues. to learn more scan the QR code or go to

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OLEKSII CHUIKO for Oakley City Council VOTE

Anissa Williams • Length of residence: 6 years • Occupation: Small business owner • Slogan: Anissa Williams for a better Oakley • Reason for running: Williams believes Oakley has the potential to be the best place in Contra Costa County to live, work and play. Feeding off her experience as president of East County All Star Fundraising, and after creating the Neighbors Helping Neighbors community group, she hopes to unite the community in part through events that emulate classic block parties.

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DIS COV E RY BAY CO MMU NITY S E RV ICE DI ST R I C T

Carolyn Graham • Length of residence: 9 years • Occupation: Retired

Stephanie Lease • Length of residence: Unavailable

• Occupation: Instructor / Negotiations trainer

• Slogan: None • Reason for running: “The political process does not end on Election Day. Community members need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make. I can offer new ideas, experience, and energy to the CSD Board of Directors from my past business and volunteer positions.”

• Slogan: It’s time for a new perspective • Reason for running: “I am a driven individual who gets things done and will listen to the concerns and goals of the Discovery Bay Community.

My goals are to bring revenue back to Discovery Bay by developing a long-term plan of action for a profitable Community Center with a wide variety of recreational activities; revitalize landscaping to reflect a high monetary value and quality of life in Discovery Bay; and reduce costs through strategic negotiations with contractors and service providers.”

Bill Pease (Incumbent)

Jill Snowden

• Length of residence: 16 years

• Length of residence: 20 years

• Occupation: Entrepreneur

• Occupation: Retired business owner

• Slogan: It’s time for Discovery Bay to move forward

• Slogan: None

• Reason for running: “While my passion for this Town is high, the energy level of our Town government seems low.

We aren’t making progress we were just a few years ago. I’d like to fast-track improvements to our parks and recreation programming for all ages. Our residents deserve public spaces and activities where they can make connections, be healthy, and feel safe. I believe in total transparency, open communication, and I value your input.”

• Reason for running. “I am seeking re-election to help continue implementing the infrastructure upgrades needed to bring our aging water and wastewater system along with our community facilities, up to date. We need to make sure the expenditure of rate-payer dollars on these projects are done as efficiently and economically as possible.”

Bill Mayer (Incumbent)

Michael Callahan

• Occupation: Retired businessman

• Occupation: Business owner

• Slogan: None

• Reason for running: “I’d like to fast-track improvements to our parks and recreation programming. Our residents, young and old, deserve public spaces and activities where they can make connections, be healthy, and feel safe. I bring successful business management to the table from my “real world” job, where I responsibly manage budgets in the millions. I understand government processes and the roadblocks our CSD faces. Our leadership is maintaining the 1970’s version of Discovery Bay, when we should be developing quality-of-life infrastructure for the 2030s. I’d like your support in helping me to move them.”

• Length of residence: 21 years

• Reason for running: “Discovery Bay is at a point when we must address our aging Water and Wastewater underground piping. This will require deliberate and focused direction from the CSD Board to ensure uninterrupted service. I have the skills and strong desire to help the board develop and implement these necessary upgrades.

During the past four years I have served on the Finance, Water/ Wastewater, and Communications Committees. This experience has given me a clear view of the challenges our town faces and an understanding of the operational requirements.”

• Length of residence: Unavailable

• Slogan: See a need, fill a need

Vote for two candidates. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

STATE AS S E MBLY

Jim Frazier (Incumbent)

Debra Swab

• No information available.

• Length of residence: Lifelong • Occupation: Member of the state assembly, District 11 • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “I have fought to preserve money in the budget for childcare, adult daycare and the intellectual and developmentally disabled. Public safety remains my top priority. I support Black Lives Matter, banning chokeholds, peaceful protest and have the utmost respect for law enforcement, firefighters and 911 first responders.

As Chair of Assembly Transportation, I am committed to finding solutions to fix our aging roads, highways and bridges. I am accessible and here to serve.”

Vote for one candidate.

For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

E A ST CO NTRA CO STA F I R E D I ST R I C T

Ben Kellogg

• Length of residence: 3 years • Occupation: Information technology professional • Slogan: Steadfast commitment to public safety you can count on • Reason for running: “We need leaders that are willing to turn over every rock; be a voice for their constituents and ask the hard questions of all stakeholders within East County, while leaving a tax increase as a last resort. I wholeheartedly believe in public service, and I am ready and willing to help. Let’s take this journey together.”

Stephen F. Smith (Incumbent)

Joe Young (Incumbent)

• Occupation: Retired information technology professional

• Occupation: Retired civil engineer

• Length of residence: 56 years

• Slogan: Finish the job — implement the district strategic plan • Reason for running: “After seven years of service on the ECCFPD Board of Directors in both appointed and elected positions, I am running for reelection to the board for a full four-year term. My focus is on complete implementation of the district’s 2019-2023 strategic plan, which I helped formulate … Serving on the ECCFPD board is the best way I can contribute.”

• Length of residence: 12 years • Slogan: Experience – Leadership – Commitment • Reason for running: “When reelected, I will finish what I have started … We have reduced pension costs, assured development pays for future growth and are well on our way to a new funding stream for three new stations we need now. I will continue to make this my top priority.”

Vote for two candidates. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us.

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D I A B L O WAT E R AT L A RG E

Become a poll worker Election Day would not be possible without poll workers. Poll workers are a vital link between the Elections Office and the voters.

They are on the front lines of democracy, processing voters, issuing ballots and maintaining voting equipment. In Contra Costa County it takes approximately 1,600 poll workers to conduct a statewide election.

Howard G. Hobbs (Incumbent)

Qualifications

A poll worker must be 18 years old (or 16 if a high school student), a US citizen and a registered voter in California. Additionally, non-citizens with permanent resident status who would otherwise be eligible to vote are allowed to serve as poll workers.

Expectations

Election Day can be long (14+ hours), busy and occasionally stressful. To serve on Election Day a poll worker must: • Attend training.

• Have a reliable email address that is checked regularly.

• Be able to lift 25-50 pounds.

• Be in good physical condition that allows sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Have reliable transportation to training class and to the polls on Election Day. • Be available for the whole day (roughly 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. with breaks).

Apply online today

New poll workers are required to attend an orientation class prior to being placed.

• Length of residence: 46 years • Occupation: Retired Press file photo

The county is still looking for poll workers to help in the upcoming General Election on Nov. 3, 2020.

Benefits

There are perks to being a poll worker.

In addition to playing an important role in the democratic process, poll workers have the opportunity to see neighbors and meet new friends. Poll workers also receive a stipend: $125 for clerks and $230 for inspectors.

• Slogan: Provide the highest quality water at the least cost possible • Reason for running: “I was appointed to the board in 1986 and have served over 30 years as director. I was a director when negotiating the new treatment plant with the Contra Costa County Water District bringing higher quality water for our customers.”

Scott Robert Pastor (Incumbent)

• Length of residence: Lifelong resident of East County • Occupation: Retired fire captain • Slogan: None • Reason for running: “I am currently on the Diablo Water District Board of Directors. I enjoy keeping the water safe and affordable, and also planning for future growth.”

Bilingual poll workers

Poll workers reflect the language diversity of Contra Costa County and bilingual poll workers allow voters the needed language assistance. There are over 500 bilingual poll workers who speak Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. Bilingual poll workers receive an extra $10 stipend.

To sign up, visit www. bit.ly/CApollworkers.

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IRO NH O U S E SA NITA RY D ISTR IC T

Joe Kovalick

Angela Lowrey

Dawn Morrow

Doug Scheer

Peter Zirkle

• Occupation: Risk consulting director

• Occupation: Wastewater management professional

• Occupation: Businessman

• Occupation: Businessman

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: Flush the 29% rate increase and Go With Joe

• Slogan: Good governance

• Occupation: District representative, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

• Reason for running: “I have been a large part of the positive changes that have taken place; improved employee morale, budgets that make sense, cost saving measures across the board, and ongoing improvements to every facet of the District.”

• Reason for running: “I am committed to continue the efficient, safe and dependable sanitation services the District provides at a reasonable cost for all customers. I will work to always keep open and transparent communications with customers and provide a timely response to any issues.”

• Length of residence: 30 years

• Reason for running: Kovalick aims to ensure affordable, safe and clean water while protecting the environment; demand that drinking water meets the highest safety standards available; stop the Delta Tunnels; end the spraying of toxic herbicides near canals and sources of drinking water; and continue and expand water conservation programs.

• Length of residence: 9 years

• Reason for running: “I will bring new ideas and support better communications about how your money is being spent, specifically: Fiscal Oversight and Accountability; Regulatory Environmental Protection; Community Partnership; Good governance is not just a slogan to me. I hope to earn your vote and serve as your wastewater representative addressing challenges and securing opportunities over the next four years.”

• Length of residence: 28 years

• Slogan: Proven leadership • Reason for running: “My priorities as a Director are fiscal discipline, maintenance of infrastructure, biosolids disposal, and wastewater discharge policies. I will always advocate to protect ground water quality, expand the uses of recycled water, and protect the delta while working to keep the district financially sound.”

• Length of residence: 16 years

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• Length of residence: 40 years

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Thomas Baldocchi Jr. (Incumbent)

Debbie Gold

• Length of residence: Lifelong

• Occupation: Retired educator and administrator

• Occupation: Financial manager

• Occupation: Registered nurse

• Occupation: Retired professor/boardmember

• Occupation: Firefighter

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

• Slogan: None

Reason for running: “I am passionate about public education. As a trustee, I would support the teachers and staff of the district, work with parents, listen to the community, dedicate the time to do a thorough job, study the budget and finances, and balance the interests that make Knightsen an outstanding school district.

I spent 25 years in public education. During my career, I taught multiple grades, served as a vice principal, a principal, a director of special education and of curriculum, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent.”

• Reason for running: “My main goals for the district are high quality education, to maintain fiscal responsibility and to retain and attract highly talented educators.“

Reason for running: “I enjoy serving our community as much as possible. Having children in Knightsen schools for the past 14 years and counting, I offer a unique perspective on the culture and needs of our district. As an active member of the Knightsen Parent Teacher Club for over a decade, I have organized programs to foster the arts and chaired numerous fundraisers and events. My consistent involvement on campus has provided me the opportunity to foster relationships with staff, students, and families and I look forward to advocating on their behalf in the future.”

• Occupation: Retired Professor / boardmember

• Reason for running: “Education is my top priority! I will focus on providing educational excellence and equity to prepare all students as the future workforce our economy demands and to support local business needs with a prepared workforce and to develop future leaders. I will lead with integrity to enhance fiscal accountability and transparency by managing the District funding in a way that supports the taxpayer’s investment in our community colleges.”

• Length of residence: 27 years

• Reason for running: “The next few years are going to be imperative to the overall educational success of our children, as we move back to in-class instruction. We have accomplished a lot, paid off our debt, reopened Old River Elementary, created a modest reserve, improved technology, improved English and mathematics, and reduced suspension rates and chronic absenteeism. As a trustee, I have met many challenges providing for our students and staff with fiduciary duty.”

• Length of residence: 6 years

Delaura Pigati

• Length of residence: Lifelong

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Greg Enholm

• Length of residence: Longtime Oakley

• Reason for running: Enholm’s priorities are to help the college district create business-industry incubator college sites; significantly increase the number of high school students taking no-cost community college courses in school or online for high school diplomas and AA/AS degrees; keep college students and personnel safe from COVID-19 infections.

Fernando Sandoval

• Length of residence: Lifelong • Occupation: Retired

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• Increase fiscal accountability and transparency to manage District funding that supports the taxpayer’s investment in our community colleges.

• Expand education, business and community partnerships to meet workforce needs for a healthy and thriving local economy.

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