Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Voters Guide 2016

Proposition 51: School Bonds. Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities. Initiative Statue.

Description Authorizes $9 billion in general obligation bonds for new construction and modernizing K-12 public school, charter schools and vocational education, and California Community Colleges facilities.

Supporters CalChamber, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, California Republican Party, California Taxpayers Association, California Business Roundtable

Opponents Governor Jerry Brown, Libertarian Party of California, California Taxpayers Action Network

Proposition 52: Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Description Extends indefinitely the existing law imposing fees on hospitals to fund Medi-Cal health care services, care for uninsured patients, and children’s health coverage.

Supporters CalChamber, California Democratic Party, California Republican Party, California Business Roundtable, Adventist Health

Opponents Californians for Hospital Accountability and Quality Care, Libertarian Party of California

Proposition 53: Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval.

Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Description Requires statewide voter approval before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by the state for projects that are financed, owned, operated or managed by the state or any joint agency crated by or including the state, if the bond amount exceeds $2 billion.

Supporters California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Taxpayers Coalition

Opponents CalChamber, Governor Jerry Brown, California Democratic Party, California Professional Firefighters, California Hospital Association, Ventura County Taxpayers Association

Proposition 54: Legislature. Legislation and Proceedings.

Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Description Prohibits the Legislature from passing any bill unless published on the Internet for 72 hours before vote. Requires Legislature to record its proceedings and post on Internet.

Supporters CalChamber, California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, League of Women Voters of California, California Taxpayers Coalition

Opponents California Democratic Party, California Environmental Justice Alliance Action, California Labor Federation, California Federation of Teachers

Proposition 55: Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare.

Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Description Extends by 12 years the temporary personal income tax increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over $250,000, with revenues allocated to K-12 schools, community colleges, and, in certain years, healthcare.

Supporters Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Treasurer John Chiang, California Democratic Party, California Medical Association, California Retired Teachers Association

Opponents CalChamber, California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Taxpayers Association, National Federation of Independence Business

Proposition 56: Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Description

Supporters

Increases cigarette tax by $2 per California Democratic Party, pack, with equivalent increase on California State PTA, Campaign for other tobacco products and Tobacco Free Kids electronic cigarettes containing nicotine.

Opponents California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Taxpayers Association

Proposition 57: Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Description Allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons. Authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation. Provides juvenile court judge decides whether juvenile will be prosecuted as adult.

Supporters Governor Jerry Brown, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of California, California State Law Enforcement Association, League of Women Voters of California

Opponents California Republican Party, Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations

Proposition 58: English Proficiency. Multilingual Education.

Initiative Statute.

Description

Supporters

Opponents

Amends and repeals portions of Proposition 227, the initiative approved by voters in June 1998 to mandate that all children in California public schools be taught English by being taught in English unless parent have gone through a waiver process. Repeals existing law giving parents/guardians standing to sue for enforcement and making public school administrators and teachers personally liable for failing to provide an English-only curriculum.

CalChamber, Governor Jerry Brown, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, California Federation of Teachers, California Labor Federation, California Professional Firefighters, California Nurses Association

California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California

Proposition 59: Corporations. Political Spending.

Federal Constitutional Protections.

Legislative Advisory Question.

Description Asks whether California’s elected officials should use their authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the federal Constitution overturning the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. This decision ruled that laws placing certain limits on political spending by corporations and unions are unconstitutional.

Supporters California Democratic Party, California Clean Money Campaign, California Teachers Association, California Labor Federation

Opponents Senator Anthony Cannella, Senator Ted Gaines, Senator Bob Huff, Representative Catharine Baker, Representative Frank Bigelow, Representative Shannon Grove

Proposition 60: Adult Films. Condoms. Health Requirements. Initiative Statute.

Description

Supporters

Opponents

Requires adult film performers to use condoms during filming of sexual intercourse. Requires producers to pay for performer vaccinations, testing, and medical examinations. Requires producers to post condom requirement at film sites.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation, American Sexual Health Association, California State Association of Occupational Health Nurses

California Democratic Party, California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, Free Speech Coalition, Equality California, Transgender Law Center, Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC)

Proposition 61: State Prescription Drug Purchases.

Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.

Description

Supporters

Opponents

Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug from a manufacturer at price over lowest price paid for the drug by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). Exempts managed care programs funded through MediCal.

Progressive Democrats of America, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, California Environmental Justice Alliance Action, California Nurses Association

CalChamber, California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, California NAACP, California Medical Association, California Taxpayers Association

Proposition 62: Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.

Description Repeals the death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole.

Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Increases the portion of life inmates’ wages that may be applied to victim restitution.

Supporters Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of California, California League of Women Voters, California Labor Federation

Opponents California Republican Party, California Police Chiefs Association, California Professional Firefighters, California Taxpayer Protection Committee

Proposition 63: Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute.

Description

Supporters

Opponents

Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice participation in federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, California Democratic Party, California Nurses Association, California Federation of Teachers

California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Police Chiefs Association, Gun Owners of California, National Rifle Association

Proposition 64: Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.

Description Legalizes marijuana under state law, for use by adults 21 or older.

Imposes state taxes on sales and cultivation. Provides for industry licensing and establishes standards for marijuana products.

Allows for local regulation and taxation. Provides that employers will be able to continue to require a drug-free workplace.

Supporters Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, California Nurses Association, California Medical Association,

Opponents U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, California Republican Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Hospital Association

Proposition 65: Carryout Bags. Charges. Initiative Statute.

Description Redirects money collected by grocery and certain other retail stores through mandated sale of carryout bags. Requires stores to deposit bag sale and proceeds into a special fund to support specified environmental projects.

Supporters California Republican Party

Opponents Libertarian Party of California, League of Women Voters of California, California Environmental Justice Alliance Action

Proposition 66: Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statute.

Description

Supporters

Challenges procedures governing state court challenges to death sentences. Designates superior court for initial petitions and limits successive petitions.

Requires appointed attorneys who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty appeals.

Exempts prison officials from existing regulation process for developing execution methods.

California Republican Party, California Police Chiefs Association, Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, California District Attorneys Association

Opponents Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, California Democratic Party, Libertarian Party of California, California Environmental Justice Alliance Action

Proposition 67: Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags. Referendum.

Description

Supporters

Opponents

A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects, a statute that prohibits grocery and other stores from providing customers single-use plastic or paper carryout bags, but permits sale of recycled paper bags and reusable bags.

Governor Jerry Brown, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Democratic Party, California Labor Federation, California Nurses Association

Libertarian Party of California, Stop the Bag Ban, American Forest & Paper Association, City of Laguna Niguel

Candidates for SVUSD Board MATTHEW BAKER   

Implement a progressive academic system and new work safety. Running to improve the school system.

Previously volunteered with Junior Olympics, has classroom volunteer experience with Crestview and Simi Elementary schools, and was a homeschool teacher for his children from grades seven through nine. www.facebook.com/matthewbaker

BOB LABELLE   

Has been involved in education for over 40 years, as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and director of human relations. Believes each student has the ability to succeed, if given the opportunity.

Wants to work in a transparent process with the district to ensure all students have the opportunity to reach their educational goals. www.labelle4schoolboard.com

ERIC LUNDSTROM   

Keep the school board moving in a the positive direction it has been, keep a watchful eye on spending, and help continue the school site and classroom modernization vision.

Work collaboratively with other board members to accomplish the long-term goals. Believes the job of the board is to make the district as operationally efficient in all functions.

Facebook: Eric Lundstrom for School Board 2016

DAWN SMOLLEN   

Student safety, career pathways, and school upgrades.

Helped craft Measure X on November’s ballot, which will direct $239 million into the Simi Valley schools and allow for structural and technological upgrades.

Facebook: Dawn Smollen for Simi Valley School Board

DAN WHITE  

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Goals include rebuilding, modernizing and expanding high school facilities, and refocusing resources to foster a more broadly defined view of student success.

Prior accomplishments on the school board include: saving taxpayer dollars while initiating changes that led to higher test scores and increasing access to new technology, such as access to WiFi networks, Smart projectors, and Chromebooks. www.danwhiteforschoolboard.com

Candidates for Mayor of Simi Valley BOB HUBER    

Bring new jobs to Simi Valley and aggressively work to keep existing businesses in the city.

Worked hard to restore the relationship and trust between the Police Department and the city.

Founded the Heroin Prevention Task Force to combat the local drug problem. www.huberformayor.com

Candidates for Simi Valley City Council DEE DEE CAVANAUGH    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are replacing and upgrading the aging infrastructure, growing and supporting local businesses, and maintaining the public safety.

Supports Measure Sustain VC, rather than Measure SOAR. Does not support Measure AA. www.deedee4simi.com

ASHLEY CHELONIS    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are business retention and attraction.

Does not support the SOAR Measure.

Supports a dependable infrastructure mechanism for the county. www.chelonis4simi.wixsite.com/svcouncil

THOMAS HARTFIELD    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are economic vitality, education, and public safety.

Supports the SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. www.hartfieldforcitycouncil.com

KEITH MASHBURN    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are public safety, jobs, and youth and senior concerns.

Growth concerns are better addressed at a local level, rather than the county-wide SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. Facebook: Keith Mashburn for City Council.

CLAY MCCARTER    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are public safety, job growth, and community events.

Supports the SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. www.mccarterforcitycouncil.com

TJ MCINTURFF    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are jobs, education, and safety.

Supports the SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. www.simistrong.com

KEN SANDBERG 

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Most important issues facing Simi Valley are politicians not acting in the best interest of the people, not having a real CERT program with monthly meetings, and the public not being able to demand real answers.

Prefers to reduce development, but to do this takes away the rights of property owners.

Thinks citizens already pay enough taxes and priorities should be set as to what to fund. www.savesimivalley.com//ken4sv/ken4council2016.html

Candidates for Simi Valley City Council BRIAN WILSON  

Wants to address the issues of drinking water and electricity. Wants Simi Valley to take a direct interest in their water supply, rather than rely on middlemen.

Supports Shop Simi First and wants to improve the city’s infrastructure.

VICTORIA CATHERINE WRIGHT    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are lack of business, homelessness, and lack of safe, affordable housing for senior citizens.

Does not support the SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. www.wrightforcitycouncil.com

GREG YACOUBIAN    

Most important issues facing Simi Valley are attracting business to the city, the growing drug/gang problem, and revitalizing certain areas.

Supports the SOAR Measure.

Does not support Measure AA. Facebook: Greg Yacoubian for Simi Valley City Council.

SVUSD MEASURES X AND Y SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE X 

To improve the quality of education; modernize and upgrade outdated classrooms, science labs, restrooms and school facilities; repair and replace leaky roofs; upgrade or renovate inadequate electrical and deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems; improve student access to computers/modern technology; and make health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements, shall Simi Valley Unified School District issue $239,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, include an independent citizens’ oversight committee, NO money for administrative salaries or be taken by the state?

SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE Y 

Shall the Members of the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees be limited to two (2) consecutive terms of office?

MEASURE AA COUNTY OF VENTURA MEASURE “AA” 

To help preserve Ventura County’s quality of life by: fixing potholes, repaving streets, repairing bridges; improving traffic flow and safety on the 101 and 118; keeping senior, veteran, disabled, and student bus fares affordable; increasing bicycle and pedestrian safety; protecting waterways and beaches from polluted runoff and restoring watershed; shall Ventura County’s sales tax be increased by one-half cent for thirty years, raising $70million annually, with independent oversight and audits, and with all funds benefitting local residents?

SOAR MEASURE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY MEASURE “Z” 

Shall the ordinance extending the City Urban Restriction Boundary Ordinance from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2050 be adopted?

COUNTY OF VENTURA MEASURE “C” 

Shall the current ordinance requiring a vote of the people for changes to Open Space, Agricultural and Rural General Plan land use designations, goals and policies in the unincorporated area of the County be extended from 2020 through 2050, with specified modifications, such as permitting changes without a vote to allow for up to 12 acres of land to be used for food processing?

MEASURE F COUNTY OF VENTURA MEASURE “F” 

Shall the current ordinance requiring a vote of the people for changes to Open Space, Agricultural and Rural General Plan land use designations, goals and policies in the unincorporated area of the County be extended from 2020 through 2036, with specified modifications, such as permitting changes without a vote to allow for redesignation of land adjacent to certain school sites and up to 225 acres of land to be used for food processing?

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